Hiring hourly employees means you must have some type of process to keep track of their schedules. Some companies still use an Excel spreadsheet to calculate scheduled hours. Others are still wedded to the old pen and paper method. Neither one is an efficient way to make sure your workforce is hitting labor targets. Sure,…
The use of temporary workers and independent contractors has expanded tremendously since the Great Recession. Industry experts predict that the future gets brighter for these groups of workers. This should come as no surprise to anyone who has paid attention to the contingent workforce over time. Human resource professionals are looking for creative ways to…
One major responsibility when leading a team is task allocation to each person on the team. This requires making decisions about who is capable of performing specific tasks for a successful project. To make these decisions effectively, the team leader must make judgments concerning: One or several tasks that must be completed Which employees in…
Strategic management is only successful when employees have the right tools to perform effectively. To accomplish this, a company needs staff allocation solutions that enables employees to balance different tasks. Coupled with efficient scheduling, work flow runs smoothly from one task to the next. It is essential in today’s dynamic global work environment that a…
Some small businesses are still making strides toward recovering from the economic downturn. Cutting-edge management tools can help to spring their bounce back sooner. One in particular, small business scheduling software programs, will help to effectively manage employee time. Whether your small business is in medical services, legal services or home repairs, switching to scheduling…
No matter how large or small your business is, employee scheduling can be a major challenge. Even more so when you are dealing with shift work. If your business operates around the clock, chances are that you will deal with some type of shift rotation system. Avoiding over- or under-scheduling when dealing with rotating shift…
Remote workforces are increasingly common for employers within a variety of industries. Cost benefits from reduced office space to lower turnover rates are reasons to follow this trend. Yet, the growth of remote employees presents challenges for traditional management styles. The barrier between the office and remote location is difficult for several reasons. It is…
Despite dealing with tighter budgets and limited technology resources, small businesses still need efficient workforces. Competition for skilled and educated workers require sharper workflow processes. Onboarding, demographic changes and data-driven HR practices are some of the challenges for businesses. These shape how managers should approach keeping focused on building a stronger company. The need for…
Managing employees takes time, even for the very best managers and supervisors. The rewards of a well-functioning team that produces effective results is what every company needs to grow. Additionally, an effective manager allows mentoring opportunities that set employees up for future success. Management is a skill that requires practice and hard work. One tool…
