
Keeping current with federal workplace law is definitively in the scope of strategic talent management. The Fair Labor Standards Act is one regulation that routinely confounds employers and experts alike. If you think you are current, ask yourself: Does my organization provide lactation breaks and non-bathroom facilities to nursing mothers? Do we automatically classify managers as ‘overtime exempt’ without examining job function? Can we rightfully defend ourselves against an ADEA claim? more »
Getting the attention of your executive team can be tough. We're all busier than ever, preparing for economic recovery and trying to understand what that means for our business and our people. But if you're going to make an effective business case for your workforce management suite, it's critical that your business plan is concise and compelling. This interactive discussion will focus on how to make that happen. more »
The complexity and compliance issues of workforce management can vary greatly based on the size of an organization. Calculating time and attendance, reviewing fatigue management or managing employee schedules isn't the same for a company of 50 and a global conglomerate of 50,000. How can strategic human resources be leveraged in a large and growing organization? What questions should be asked to make the best workforce decisions? more »
Workforce management (WFM) is not a new concept to HR professionals. For years, companies have used transactional, standalone systems to automate one or several WFM functions. However, in recent years, the discipline of enterprise WFM has evolved into a solution that supports complex labor processes; manages state and federal compliance regulations; and, enables strategic HR.
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For many organizations across a variety of industries, it's widely acknowledged that the effective management of labor is one of the keys to financial and operational success. In healthcare, labor ranks as one of the highest single costs of service delivery. Why has managing labor costs become such a poorly understood discipline for so many organizations? Manufacturers for decades have used complex financial models and software to forecast fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and the prices of raw materials. more »
How can a healthcare organization achieve the delicate balancing act of reducing operational costs, recruiting and retaining employees, while providing quality patient care? The availability of sophisticated scheduling solutions is enabling leading healthcare organizations to use census and acuity data to determine required nursing coverage and match these requirements with available, qualified nursing staff while engaging employees in the staffing and scheduling process. more »
How can an organization empower its employees, reduce costs and improve data quality all at the same time? Implementing sophisticated time capture devices with communications and employee self-service tools is the direction leading companies are turning to. more »
Market-leading retailers increasingly recognize how an intelligently designed and implemented WFM solution can have a dramatic and long-lasting impact on their competitive advantage and bottom line results. Those same retailers understand that automated labor budgeting, scheduling, forecasting and time and attendance is no longer just a luxury, but an essential part of their ongoing business model. Of all industries, retailers stand to make the biggest gains through WFM. more »
Many manufacturing industry leaders have successfully adopted process improvement philosophies such as Lean and/or Six Sigma to streamline, measure and monitor their supply chain and internal manufacturing processes. Optimizing labor represents the next critical area in strategic management. more »
In the course of a Workforce Management (WFM) system implementation the Payroll Department, perhaps more than any other department in a company, undergoes a dramatic organizational transformation. Nearly every member of the department will experience a substantial change in the focus of his or her job and the tools for carrying it out. In order to ensure a smooth implementation and post-implementation transition, it is critically important to address the unique needs of the payroll department, equip them for this transition and ensure that the department's leaders act as change agents. more »
For many organizations, the moment of "go-live" for their Workforce Management (WFM) system represents the culmination of months or years of planning and execution. While a celebration is certainly in order, this milestone should not be viewed as the completion of your organization's WFM strategy. Market-leading organizations realize that, with the major software and hardware investments made, the opportunities to drive dramatic returns on investment through the creation of WFM-powered continuous improvement are just beginning. more »