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Although the initial concept of employee engagement has been discussed since the 1990’s, it has taken up to now for it to truly transform into a mainstream topic in today’s workforce.

My belief for the reasoning behind this is that recent technology such as workforce analytics can now show quantifiable proof of how engaged and dis engaged employees affect business revenue. In fact, disengaged employees are estimated to cost the U.S. between $450 billion to $550 billion, according to a Gallup poll.

I've also found that employees become the most disengaged when they feel undervalued and overworked, commonly due to unfair work schedules.

The VCS research team took to Twitter to see what employees are saying about their work schedules. You won’t believe some of these tweets…let’s take a look.

Implementing effective workforce management strategies to ensure optimal levels of productivity can be successfully accomplished with a proactive scheduling solution. Utilizing an automated scheduling system can ensure that the right people are always working at the right time with the right skill sets thus eliminating the need for excessive and costly overtime. Learn how a scheduling solution can streamline your business processes saving your business time and money in the process.

Opinions vary greatly on the benefits that HR resources bring to a company’s bottom line. Today’s competitive landscape demands definitive proof that HR contributes a measurable value to organizational growth and profitability.

Employees want flexibility and employers want productivity but there are many ways to achieve both those elements within today’s workforce. A flexible workforce can reap invaluable benefits within your business but the challenge can be implementing a successful balance between the two key objectives. This article offers insights on the proper tools you can use today to achieve a flexible workforce that enhances employee morale and boosts productivity.

Businesses today seek loyal employees who will work hard and always put their best foot forward. Retaining these employees will lead to overall growth and success when combined with the very distinctive qualities and motivational elements inherent in an effective workforce. This article discusses the elements that are critical to the successful creation of a strong and sustaining workforce.

Productivity is the muscle of your organization's success. So what is the key to improving productivity in the workplace? Maintain high levels of commitment and strong work ethic by offering a pleasant workforce. A small business has fewer employees, which means teamwork and communication with one another is vital for success. This article discusses tips to advance your small business by achieving strong and consistent productivity.

Meetings can be both constructive and productive if combined with the right resources. Whether scheduling a small get-together with employees or conducting a corporate planning session, strategizing the process will ensure success. This article discusses effective strategies for conducting constructive meetings that produce results.

Regardless of business size, industry, strategy or mission statement, organizers today need to control costs and respond to their market and the expectations of their customers, employees and owners. When these challenges are not effectively addressed, profitability is at risk. However, with the right solutions and an eye for strategy, workforce management technology can help provide useful insight and analysis tools for any organization.

Let’s face it. Payroll is a crucial business practice and not just a twice-a-month annoyance. Paychecks are the primary method for rewarding and retaining employees, therefore late or error prone paychecks can contribute to a disgruntled and unmotivated workforce.