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…
An Intelligent New Biometrics Solution The Lumidigm® M-Series USB Fingerprint Reader furnishes organizations with an intelligent new way to authenticate the identity of an employee remotely. While the system cannot prevent all forms of data theft, it may significantly enhance the security of online databases and company websites. Use biometric screening to help promote Lean…
For over a century, biometrics has been used to identify criminals. Today, this technology is quickly becoming a form of identity verification in nonconventional ways. From mobile banking to smartphone security, society is embracing the need to protect important information. The workplace is no different, with more companies seeking smarter ways to track time and…
Managing employees’ time off schedule leads to inevitable conflict. One day, two or more employees will request the same vacation days. Most likely, departmental needs mean only one gets approved. What can the employer do? There are practical planning steps that HR managers can share with department managers to smooth potential conflicts. Clear policies and…
Global market intelligence expert International Data Corporation (IDC) predicts that nearly 75 percent of all workers will be remote within the next 5 years. Wow! This is a huge shift, even for today’s rapidly evolving workforce. Yet increasingly, day by day, this shift is occurring. Access to small-screen smart devices, cloud-based SaaS (software as a…
When asked to describe the future of business today in a word, experts universally state, “Mobile!” Everything is going mobile. Work processes, work groups, websites, sales platforms, communications channels – if it isn’t mobile-friendly, there will be little place for it in the business world in the very near future. In a sense, this means…
No matter the season, employee leave is a timely topic for small businesses. During spring and summer months, vacation requests soar. Fall brings changing weather and sick leave just before winter’s holiday observances. It becomes a daunting task to keep track of the different types of leave requests. Knowing what is required legally is equally…
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…
Time and attendance management is a core function of any business. In the past, payroll and human resources personnel have been forced to manually process and track time. Not only can this be extremely time-consuming, but it leaves companies vulnerable to the consequences of human error. Alternatively, electronic Timesheet software for small business can help…