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16 September 2020

Prevent Unwanted Scheduling Errors

Posted by Meg McCormick

There are few instances that derail a day more quickly than a scheduling error. All too often, by the time a scheduling disaster occurs, there is not much that can rectify the issue. Once the issue has occurred, the risk of it snowballing into other aspects of the workplace are high, leaving employees stressed and confused or even worse, unproductive.  

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09 September 2020

Excel Spreadsheet or Workforce Management?

Posted by Meg McCormick

It might seem like Excel spreadsheets are the answer to simply scheduling employees. However, for those who have truly attempted to schedule their workforce with only the help of Excel, they know that Excel can barely get the job done. With scheduling already being a hassle, who has the time to increase frustration on an undesirable taskExcel spreadsheets will not better a business. This article dives into why considering workforce management is a crucial building block to any successful business.  

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31 August 2020

Workforce Management Payroll Assistance

Posted by Meg McCormick

When it comes to payroll, no one wants to witness mistakes. From employer to employee, misinformed payroll providers can really put a damper on someone's day. After all, it all comes down to money, does it not? So, why not invest in something that takes the necessary steps to prepare a payroll company for a successful transaction.  

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24 August 2020

Why Workforce Management?

Posted by Meg McCormick

The relevance of workforce management systems is continuously growing, with good reason. For those who are unaware of what workforce management has to offer, here is a quick read on the purpose and function of workforce management services. 

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17 August 2020

Why Proper Organization Within A Municipality Is Beneficial

Posted by Meg McCormick

Municipalities are uniquely complex entities that are categorized by being in the realm of corporate and political organizations. Organized by residents of the area and mandated by the state, a municipality’s purpose is to provide public services to those who reside within that specific region of the state.

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10 August 2020

Cloud Technology in Conjunction with Automated Scheduling

Posted by Meg McCormick

Tedious processes are never favorable. When there is an opportunity to simplify a task, there is typically no question on whether to make the switch. When it comes to manually scheduling employees, the task can become overwhelming, quickly. With every change, a manual schedule must undergo a scan to make sure all times align, and even then, there is a high chance for mistakes. With a full plate of to-do's, who has time to be manually scheduling employees? 

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03 August 2020

What to Expect from Your Police Department Post COVID-19

Posted by Meg McCormick

Law enforcement operations have been heavily altered through the effects of COVID-19. Substitute methods of penalty have been applied to keep both civilians and front-line workers at a lower risk of contracting the coronavirus.  

 

Quarantine regulations presented complications within departments nationwide as many officers did not return to duty after their temporary leave had ended. Due to a lack in personnel, strategic planning was necessary to rebuild new shift schedules. So, how will departments bounce back post COVID-19 changes? What changes will revert to original procedure and which will remain? 

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27 July 2020

Effective Shift Coverage During and After COVID-19

Posted by Meg McCormick

There is no one way to create preparedness within an organization amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, even with the uncertain future ahead, there is an opportunity to evaluate and reorganize your business for success during these trying times. Developing new tactics for managing the expected return to normalcy can enable your business to remain positive and productive in the meantime. 

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30 May 2019

The Importance of Keeping Up with Technology in the Workforce

Posted by VCS Software

Today, technology is everywhere, and it is not going away anytime soon. It is a part of our personal and professional lives daily. Throughout the past few decades, the evolution of technology has become more rapid than ever.

Technology has been implemented into the workplace in large masses, and it has surely impacted the workforce in ways that are hard to now live without. So, why is the evolution of technology so important to grasp?

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31 January 2019

How Automated Scheduling Benefits Public Safety

Posted by Michelle Grossman

In the public sector especially, employees work around the clock, which translates into complex schedules. With so many on the workforce, and each with very important jobs to do, it is crucial that employees with the right skills are place in the right position at the right time – to put it simply, there isn’t any room for scheduling errors.

Public safety employees have enough tasks on their plate, but the good news is: automated scheduling technology can help relieve some of that administrative burden – this way, they can remain more focused on the frontline.

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