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What to Know About Employee Scheduling in Hospitality
Discover how to improve employee scheduling in hospitality with strategies that maintain compliance, reduce retention and improve guest and employee experiences.
Read the articleWhat is Time Theft? (Plus 7 Examples)
Time theft is more common and costly than you think. Discover what it is, how it happens, and how time theft could be draining your organization’s resources.
Read the articleEverything You Need to Know About Timesheets
Timesheets do more than track hours—they impact your payroll, compliance, and profits. Learn how to choose the right timesheet system and avoid costly mistakes.
Read the articleHow to Schedule Employees in Healthcare — The Definitive Guide
Optimize employee scheduling in healthcare with best practices to improve efficiency, compliance, and employee satisfaction.
Read the articleEmployee Scheduling Software – A Comprehensive Buyer’s Guide
Learn how to choose employee scheduling software with the right features, pricing, and integrations to meet your company’s unique workforce needs.
Read the articleEverything You Need to Know About a Firefighter Work Schedule
Discover all you need to know about a firefighter work schedule, from 24-hour shifts to Kelly Days, and how employee scheduling software can help.
Read the articleWhat is a 2-2-3 Schedule and How Does it Work?
Learn everything you need to know about a 2-2-3 schedule, how it works, its pros and cons, and how employee scheduling software can simplify the process.
Read the articleEverything You Need to Know About Employee Time Tracking Software
Learn what time & attendance tracking software is, how it works, why organizations use it to boost productivity, and the key features and benefits in our in-depth guide.
Read the articleThe Benefits of Integrating Your Employee Scheduling Software with Your Time Tracking Software
Discover why integrating employee scheduling and time tracking software for your organization boosts efficiency, accuracy, and maintains compliance.
Read the articleWhy Your Organization Needs Employee Time Tracking Software
Employee time tracking is critical for today’s organizations, but manual time tracking is outdated. Learn why your organization needs time tracking software.
Read the articleEmployee Time Tracking — Ultimate Guide to Boost Workforce Efficiency
Discover how employee time tracking boosts accuracy, maintains compliance, and increases efficiency. Learn best practices and benefits for your organization.
Read the articleWhat is Employee Scheduling Software? Features, Benefits, and How to Choose
Read the articleEmployee Scheduling: Everything You Need to Know
Discover what employee scheduling is and why it matters to your organization. Learn the benefits, challenges, and scheduling tools to boost your organization's efficiency.
Read the articleThe Top 7 benefits of a Leave Management System
Simplify leave tracking with the right leave management system. Learn how these tools optimize leave processes, boost efficiency, and ensure legal compliance.
Read the articleBuilding Shift Schedules: A Complete Guide for Modern Organizations
Learn how to build smarter shift schedules for your organization’s employees with tips, strategies, and tools.
Read the articleThe Top 13 Employee Scheduling Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Employee scheduling mistakes can impact productivity and compliance. Learn the top workforce scheduling errors and the best practices to improve employee scheduling.
Read the articleWhy Your Organization Needs Employee Scheduling Software
Employee scheduling is critical for today’s organizations, but manual scheduling is outdated. Learn why your organization needs employee scheduling software.
Read the articleWhat is a Rotating Shift Schedule?
Everything you need to know about rotating shifts, from common types to industry use, plus benefits and pitfalls to avoid when creating rotating shift work.
Read the articleEmployee Leave of Absence: Everything You Need to Know
Discover everything you need to know about employee leave of absence and how to maintain compliance and operational efficiency.
Read the articleThe Ultimate Guide to Employee Leave Management
Discover how effective leave management boosts efficiency, maintains compliance, and enhances employee satisfaction with best practices and strategies.
Read the articleThe Benefits of Automated Substitute Management
Is there a single school administrator or secretary out there who doesn’t dread hearing the phone ring at 5 am on a Monday morning? It’s…
Read the blogTCP Introduces Expert HR Compliance Services to TimeClock Plus
We’re excited to announce Compliance Center, a new HR compliance support service available through TimeClock Plus. Compliance Center helps organizations without in-house or dedicated legal…
Read the blogHumanity Schedule launches Shift Tasks to simplify task management
Learn how Humanity Shift Tasks makes shift management easier with task assignments within employee schedules.
Read the blogOn-demand pay: the low lift, high impact solution you can start using today
You may have heard of on-demand pay as a new benefit that can be offered to your employees. But what exactly is on-demand pay and…
Read the blogLearn about the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Learn about the employment practices that are regulated by the FLSA and how you can maintain compliance with the right software solutions.
Read the blogLearn about rest and meal break laws in each state
Learn about rest and meal break laws in all 50 states and how you can simplify their management with the right software solutions.
Read the blogLearn about HR policies and procedures
Learn about what HR policies are, why they're important, and how you can simplify their management with the right software solutions.
Read the blogLearn about exempt and nonexempt employees
Discover the differences between exempt and nonexempt employee classifications to maintain compliance for your organization.
Read the blogHow to calculate hours worked: A step-by-step guide
Calculating the hours worked by employees is a six-step process made easier by using the right tools to track employee hours.
Read the blogTech Tip: Introduction to Shift Tags
Efficient resource deployment, including staff and equipment, is a common challenge across various industries. Many organizations lack integrated tools to manage these tasks, leading to…
Read the blogFrom punch cards to biometrics: Exploring different types of time clocks
Learn about the different types of time clocks, why they’re important and what to consider when finding one for your business.
Read the blogHow to create your paid time off (PTO) policy
Effective paid time off policies can help organizations promote a positive employee experience, foster a healthy work-life balance, and establish an edge over their competitors.…
Read the blogNew Final Rule: What it means for overtime pay
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced it will be rolling out updates to overtime eligibility. Read on to learn what’s changed, who it…
Read the blogFree employee timesheet template—and 5 reasons to level up
Download a free employee timesheet template and learn the benefits of automated employee timesheets.
Read the blogJob Costing: A Guide
Effective job costing is vital for eliminating inefficiencies and maximizing profitability. Learn why it’s crucial, how it’s calculated, and how tools can help.
Read the blogUnderstanding overtime pay: A comprehensive guide
Read this comprehensive guide to gain a full understanding of overtime pay, rules and regulations, and how to calculate it.
Read the blogWhat are paid holidays?: An employer’s guide
Learn about the most common paid holidays, the benefits of offering them, and how an automated platform can help you implement a paid holiday policy.
Read the blogBeyond the 9 to 5: What is a shift differential and how does it work?
Read this comprehensive guide to gain a full understanding of shift differential, including types, calculations, and best practices to create a policy.
Read the blogSetting work schedules: A guide for managers
Employee work schedules are critical to running a successful organization, especially in industries where shift work is the norm. Unfortunately, issues like dealing with complex…
Read the blogWhat is employee timekeeping software?
Managing employee timekeeping with precision and efficiency is a fundamental yet challenging endeavor. Traditional methods often falter, leading to potential errors in payroll calculations. These…
Read the blogHow to make an employee work schedule
An employee schedule is the cornerstone of a well-run organization, but creating and communicating one can be time-consuming and difficult. Between ensuring proper coverage, remaining…
Read the blogPTO accrual: What you need to know
Organizational decision-makers often have the task of implementing a paid time off (PTO) accrual system. Creating and maintaining a PTO accrual system is essential, but…
Read the blogYour Biggest Weighted and Blended Overtime Questions Answered
When it comes to employee compensation, one thing is certain: it simply has to be right. And when it comes to tracking and paying employees time spent at work, few things are as intricate and potentially perplexing as weighted and blended overtime calculations.
Read the blog4 Common Comp Time Errors & How to Avoid Them
Compensatory time off, often referred to as comp time, is time off given to employees in lieu of paying overtime. It is commonly used in the public sector because it allows organizations to compensate employees for extra time worked without incurring the immediate costs of overtime.
Read the blogSimplify Scheduling For Minors In The Workforce With Humanity Scheduling
Whether you run a food service establishment, retail operation or seasonal business, chances are you rely on minors to provide temporary or part-time work during…
Read the blogManufacturers: Do You Have the Data To Keep Your Machinery Running Smoothly?
It’s Tuesday at 2 pm and your manufacturing facility should be humming along, but your laser cutting machine is down for mandated maintenance you didn’t see coming. It has brought your whole operation to a halt.
Read the blogTech Tip: Create a Preferred Subs List
By Chris Henz When it comes to finding a substitute, time is of the essence. You want to quickly find a reliable sub who you…
Read the blog6 Shortcuts to Simplify Employee Scheduling at Long-Term Care Centers
In managing the exacting balance of patient care and proper staff levels in healthcare facilities, you can’t afford to take shortcuts. From medical professionals to…
Read the blog4 Must-Haves for Healthcare Employee Time Tracking
Effective employee time tracking for healthcare facilities is critical for keeping employees happy and maintaining compliance.
Read the blogInside TCP: Our Award-Winning Customer Service and Support
What do you look for when choosing a time and attendance software provider? Of course, ease of implementation and the ability to address any issues that may arise quickly are some of the most important features people consider. But how many companies meet these criteria?
Read the blog10 Tips for Managing Shift Workers
Making changes to a work schedule isn’t easy. When managing a shift-based workforce, it is essential to remain organized and flexible. Ensuring that all shifts…
Read the blogTech Tip: Accrual Rules Explained
Accruals are used within TimeClock Plus to maintain a balance of time that an employee earns, typically for any type of leave (e.g. vacation, sick, or comp time). Accruals are handled in a two-part system: Accrual Banks store the accrued time and Accrual Rules automatically generate the accruals according to a rule that the user sets up.
Read the blogA Guide To Shift Schedules: Tips For An Optimally Flexible Workforce
Shiftwork has long been a staple in the workforce, especially in organizations with 24/7 staffing needs, but what has evolved over the years are the…
Read the blogFeeling Forced to Implement New Software? Don’t Panic.
Don't be forced into a one-size-fits-all time & attendance solution with expensive features you don’t need. Research your options.
Read the blog5 Tips to Find Best Public Safety Scheduling Software
Public safety agencies need employee scheduling to be seamless and reliable. Fire/rescue, law enforcement, EMS and dispatch agencies have unique and complex needs, and with…
Read the blogCreating a Pattern for Success: Comparing Public Safety Shift Schedules
Shift work is a given when working in the public safety sector due to the need for 24/7 coverage. However, the type of shift schedule…
Read the blogHey Alexa, do we need a biometric time clock?
Time clocks are an essential tool for most businesses – without accurate time records, employers risk paying hourly employees for hours they didn’t work or incurring costly audit fees due to non-compliant systems.
Read the blog6 Reasons Healthcare Orgs Need Demand-Driven Scheduling
In healthcare, managing demand is not just a business decision. While other companies can temporarily decline orders or mandate overtime when their production can’t keep…
Read the blogOvercome Campus Police Scheduling Challenges with Aladtec Scheduling Software
Campus police departments play an invaluable role in keeping college and university campuses safe for students, employees and visitors. Like other police departments, your campus…
Read the blogIs Your K-12 HR Tech Stuck in the ‘90s?
Year after year, you work to spend budget dollars wisely to meet student needs and manage school staff. But over time, as some budget items have been pushed to the next budget year, your K-12 district has fallen behind in investments in digital infrastructure.
Read the blogStruggling with Manual Payroll Processes in Your K-12 Schools?
If you are using manual processes to manage your school district payroll, you have likely realized there is a better way. And being dependent on paper and spreadsheets also makes the process more prone to errors, including overtime miscalculations, overpayments or even late payments to employees.
Read the blogTop 7 Ways to Keep and Find the Best Employees Amid Worker Shortages
It’s no secret that there’s currently a talent shortage in many industries. If you’re facing a lack of skilled labor, you’re not alone. A labor…
Read the blogFour Ways Local Governments Can Streamline Their Payroll
It’s the top priority for payroll teams to ensure employees are paid properly and on time. Unfortunately, as recent headlines suggest, public and private entities alike continue to face the consequences of inaccurate, inconsistent or error-prone payroll processes.
Read the blogAre Complex Calculations Wreaking Havoc on Your Payroll Processes?
Payroll accuracy is one of the hallmarks of a well-run organization and is critical for successful workforce management. Not only do employees expect to be paid fairly for their work, but delivering accurate pay on time also helps you offer a positive employee experience.
Read the blogHow Better Healthcare Scheduling Can Increase Patient Satisfaction
Most of us have experienced being a patient. When you seek care at a clinic, hospital or at a healthcare center, it's often easy to grasp which providers have just started their shift. It's even easier to understand that the provider with little patience and a brisk tone is at the end of their shift.
Read the blog7 Tips for Developing a Productive Hybrid Workforce
Since the start of the pandemic, remote work has become so commonplace that many employees have developed a preference for it. As employees have become more comfortable working from home, the idea of hybrid working has emerged. In this new model, some or all of your workforce can work on-site, remotely or both.
Read the blog7 Ways to Protect Sensitive Employee Data
Safeguarding sensitive employee data seems like a no-brainer. However, it can quickly become a complex undertaking once you consider the many types of data you collect and retain for your entire workforce.
Read the blogNurse Retention Tips to Maintain Your Top-Performing Nurses
If you ask any healthcare administrator about the challenges they face, one that remains at the top of the list is staffing – particularly nurse…
Read the blogWorkforce Scheduling Software’s Benefits for Non-Destructive Testing Providers
The field of non-destructive testing (NDT) is highly innovative, using advanced technologies for inspection, data collection, analysis, and reporting. And while the instruments and techniques…
Read the blogHow Workforce Analytics Delivers Insights to Boost Your Bottom Line
Employee hours touch several areas of the employee experience—including pay and benefits eligibility—making them a key component of workforce management in any organization.
Read the blogRemote vs. In-Person Balance of the Future
While the workforce may be split as to whether they wish to remain remote, I’m of the opinion in-person work is more important than ever.
Read the blogEase Health Concerns with TCP’s Touchless Temperature Scanner
With COVID cases once again on the rise, it's more important than ever to manage health-related protocols as safely, sensitively and efficiently as possible.
Read the blogTop 7 Ways to Keep and Find the Best Employees Amid Worker Shortages
It’s no secret that there’s currently a talent shortage in many industries and job seekers have more employment options and negotiating power than we typically see. Employers must seriously consider these top ways to manage employee shortages.
Read the blogBuilding a Business Case for Workforce Scheduling Software
If managing employee schedules is your job, you already know the potentially disastrous results of not having every employee role filled as needed. No matter how diligent you are, schedules are “living” documents. Scheduling means not only constant change, but it also involves the challenges of keeping those changes updated in real time to all relevant employees and managers.
Read the blog5 Ways to Increase Productivity in Manufacturing
In manufacturing, the success of your operations and ability to meet customer expectations rely heavily on the productivity of your workforce. Crews need to work their shifts and efficiently produce goods without obstacles to slow them down and reduce output.
Read the blogWorkforce Management: Getting the Ball Rolling
If you’ve been a part of management or HR for an organization, then you have likely experienced the pains associated with balancing employee management and wellbeing with budget allocations and maximizations of profits.
Read the blogFinding Substitute Teachers Without The Hassle
As classrooms welcome back their students during this unprecedented pandemic that hit the world in 2019, school administrators are gearing up for new challenges that…
Read the blogFinding Substitute Teachers Without The Hassle
As classrooms welcome back their students during this unprecedented pandemic that hit the world in 2019, school administrators are gearing up for new challenges that…
Read the blogManaging Teacher Absenteeism in the Time of a Pandemic
As schools reopen after the stressful COVID19 lockdowns, educators and school administrators face a new set of challenges in managing schools. Online student engagement and…
Read the blogHow to Effectively Manage Overtime in Your Healthcare Center
In some ways, overtime is an unavoidable reality of managing a healthcare workforce. Whether you need employees to fill in for absent coworkers or your center is experiencing an increased demand for services—such as what happened during the height of the pandemic—overtime keeps your facility fully staffed and ready to meet patient needs.
Read the blogSix Tips to Create & Manage Schedules Your Transportation Employees Will Love
Effective employee schedules drive efficiency, predictability, and timeliness in the transportation industry – all factors that directly affect the bottom line for your operation. That’s…
Read the blog5 Workforce Scheduling Tips for Higher Ed
Colleges and universities employ a highly diverse workforce. From educators and administrators, to facilities, police and food service, and a large number of student workers, there is no one-size-fits-all solution to schedule and manage a workforce like this.
Read the blogFive Things to Look for in Energy and Utility Staff Scheduling Software
Your crew is the backbone of your operation and ensuring every shift is properly covered is crucial for delivering around the clock service. But keeping…
Read the blogTop 5 Best Substitute Teacher Scheduling & Absence Management Software
As the pandemic rages, schools in America continue to reel under budgetary cuts, increasing costs, and new uncertainties. So, it’s a good thing that there…
Read the blogTop 5 Best Substitute Teacher Scheduling & Absence Management Software
As the pandemic rages, schools in America continue to reel under budgetary cuts, increasing costs, and new uncertainties. So, it’s a good thing that there…
Read the blog6 Reasons Healthcare Organizations Need Demand-Driven Scheduling
In healthcare, managing demand is not just a business decision. While other companies can temporarily decline orders or mandate overtime when their production can’t keep…
Read the blogPrevent Falsified Time with Digital & Mobile Solutions
No one wants to pay for work that doesn’t take place. It's time to turn to digital and mobile solutions that will streamline processes and protect you from future hardships.
Read the blogWhat Is Workforce Management?
Are you tracking time, or are you managing your workforce? Many organizations equate basic time tracking methods to workforce management. With a more holistic approach, you can schedule employees, track their time and attendance and manage labor costs for maximum efficiency.
Read the blogFour Helpful Hints to Safeguard Employee Scheduling Data
It’s critical to keep your scheduling data and employee information safe from unauthorized access. Many managers have discovered that online employee scheduling software can help…
Read the blogSeven Best Police Officer Scheduling Software Features for Law Enforcement Departments
To simplify officer scheduling, many public safety administrators rely on officer scheduling software. This not only cuts the amount of time they spend on scheduling;…
Read the blogTop 5 Benefits of Payroll Automation
If you manage payroll for a small or medium-sized business, it may seem like HR automation technology is better suited for larger organizations with big budgets and thousands of employees.
Read the blogUnion CBA Compliance Made Easy
Whether you employ hundreds or even thousands of unionized employees, having a reliable tool for automating employee time and attendance helps you meet your contractual requirements and provides you with data and reporting for effective workforce management.
Read the blogLevel Up from Copy-Paste Schedules
You notice your shifts are often understaffed, so your employees end up working overtime, but thenwhen you schedule more people,it turns out they don’t have enough work to do. You try to predict demand before a shift, but when you work in an industry like healthcare, unplanned admissions and unforeseen complications can throw your entire day – and staff – off course.
Read the blogFind the Most Qualified Substitute Teachers
Using substitute teachers to fill in for absent teachers is a regular occurrence in just about every school. However, finding qualified and available subs can be challenging, especially without the right technology to support scheduling and communication between teachers, substitutes and administrators.
Read the blogHere’s How Automated Substitute Teacher Scheduling Can Transform Your Schools in 2021
According to a 2020 report, every dollar invested into automation technologies produces a 78-cent increase in profits, a 37-cent improvement in sales, and a 5-cent…
Read the blogSecure Document Management Compliance
Effective document management goes beyond filing employee forms away in a dedicated file or folder. You need a secure document management solution for your organization.
Read the blog27 Benefits of Substitute Teacher Software That Improves Administrator Productivity
A comprehensive study of the American education system by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has revealed that the productivity of schools in the country…
Read the blogChoosing The Right Substitute Management System for Your School or District: A Four-Step Guide
You teach third grade and the students are presenting the results of their science projects tomorrow. You have spent Sunday afternoon sick in bed and…
Read the blogWFM Software Solves Scheduling Issues
To effectively match employee hours with business needs, you need a workforce scheduling solution that provides both flexibility and transparency.
Read the blogWhy Scheduling Software Makes Sense for Public Safety Departments
Ensuring every shift is properly staffed can be a complex and time-consuming task for public safety managers and supervisors. Whether they’re scheduling support staff who…
Read the blogAutomated Substitute Management Software: The Basics
As an administrator in a small school or district, you know how difficult it can be to fill an absence. Trying to find a substitute…
Read the blogLimited vs. Unlimited PTO: Pros and Cons to Consider
A growing number of companies are creating unlimited paid time-off plans. Unlimited PTO offers several advantages for both workers and employers, but it isn't the best option for every organization. It pays to learn the pros and cons of unlimited and limited PTO before revising workplace policies.
Read the blogKeep Clear of these Common Overtime Errors
Many employers misunderstand overtime requirements, which can be costly as the price of non-compliance is high. It's important that HR takes the lead in training line managers, particularly those overseeing workers newly reclassified as nonexempt, not to repeat the overtime errors other companies have made.
Read the blogFamilies First Coronavirus Response Act: Paid Leave
On April 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor announced new action regarding how American workers and employers will benefit from the protections and relief offered by the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act, both part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Details of the rules can be found here.
Read the blogSix Reasons Healthcare Facilities Use Staff Scheduling Software
Every day, healthcare facilities rely on staff members to efficiently and effectively provide the often life-dependent care patients deserve and expect. Managers in the healthcare…
Read the blogFour Shift Scheduling Challenges – And How to Make Them Tolerable
For organizations that operate 24/7, scheduling employees to work in shifts is essential. Effective employee shift management ensures all hours of operation are covered and…
Read the blog5 Procedures School Leaders Should Implement In 2020
The start of a new school year is upon us! For teachers and administrators alike, this is a time of excitement. Vacations have come to…
Read the blogNurse Burnout — How Employee Scheduling Software Can Help
Nursing is a demanding profession. Highly stressful situations, long hours, and the emotional toll of caring for sick patients can easily lead to physical and…
Read the blogWhat is an ERP System and How Can It Benefit Your Business
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are suites of customizable applications that integrate business data and thus improve process management. ERPs help executives to manage key…
Read the blogTsuut’ina Nation Fire Rescue Service Shares Their Story
As with many customers, monthly schedules were assembled on spreadsheets. Such was the case for Tsuut’ina Nation as well. “It was inefficient as it took…
Read the blogDigital Forms Help St. Andrews Fire Keep Timely Personnel Records
CHARLESTON, SC — The 75-member St. Andrews Fire Dept. has been an Aladtec subscriber for about eight years. Deputy Chief of Operations Brian LeGette and…
Read the blogHoliday Staffing in Retail: Is Unpredictable Scheduling a Must-Have?
Another festive season is upon us. Shoppers have already started making wishlists and exploring deals, while retailers are dashing through the snow to get their…
Read the blogNew ‘Shared Filter’ Function Wins Applause From Customers
A few months ago, Aladtec released a new “Shared Filter” feature that eliminates the need for multiple members to create the same filter, and be…
Read the blogHow Poor Workforce Scheduling Costs Hospitality Businesses Millions (and What to Do about It)
Staff scheduling is one of the most critical challenges for service-oriented businesses like hotels, restaurants, resorts, and others. Due to variable customer demand, most employees…
Read the blogHow Poor Workforce Scheduling Costs Educational Institutions Millions (and What to Do about It)
With soaring tuition fees in private institutions and falling wages of public teachers, the education sector has been going through a challenging shift for years.…
Read the blogHow Poor Workforce Scheduling Costs Healthcare Companies Millions (and What to Do about It)
Effective employee scheduling is a multi-faceted challenge for the modern healthcare organization. The process needs to balance seemingly irreconcilable factors: the consistent, yet dynamic need…
Read the blogAre You Staffed Adequately for the Vacation Season
It’s that time of the year again—your staff members are getting excited about their travel and vacation plans, while managers find they need to re-evaluate staffing needs for the upcoming season.
Read the blogHow to Streamline the Shift Trading Process
Allowing employees to trade shifts lifts the burden from managers and scheduling administrators, positioning both sides as partners in ensuring full shift coverage. However, when…
Read the blogHow to Keep Employee Turnover under Control
Hiring new employees is not as easy or affordable as it once was. Gone are the days where an employer could post a job online,…
Read the blogWhy Employee Scheduling Software is a Valuable Enterprise Investment
To drive profits and gain or maintain competitive advantage, modern businesses need to be efficient and deliver high-quality services and products—ensuring availability to customers at…
Read the blog5 Tips for Creating a Perfect Nurse Schedule
Of all the industries in which employee scheduling demands are very involved and complex, putting together work schedules for nurses stands in a league of its own in terms of the challenges that are presented to schedulers.
Read the blogThe Complete Guide to Reducing Employee Absences
Employee absenteeism is a significant source of concern—and expense—for businesses both large and small.
Read the blogGoogle Docs Employee Schedule Template: Create an 8 Hour Shift Schedule for 5 Days a Week
Here’s how to create a basic 8-hour shift schedule for 5 days a week in a spreadsheet.
Read the blogWhy Flexible Work Schedules are Beneficial for Both Employees and Employers
When discussing benefits that employees crave most, the ability to work more flexible schedules regularly appears at the top of many wishlists.
Read the blogWorking Around the Clock: 24/7 Shift Schedule Template
Having a business that is operating 24/7 is no longer uncommon in this day and age.
Read the blogJob Burnout Prevention Guide: 10 Ways to Keep Your Most Valuable Employees On the Job
Employee burnout occurs when an employee experiences extreme exhaustion. It is often the result of an employee experiencing both physical and mental stress for a prolonged period of time.
Read the blog20 Tips for Managing Hourly Employees and Keeping Them Engaged
It’s important to recognize that part-time and hourly workers are a very significant and integral part of the workforce and that they should be treated as such.
Read the blog4 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring Seasonal Workers
Hiring seasonal workers is a cost-effective management strategy for both small business owners and large chain stores. But just like any business strategy, it's one that can easily go wrong if you aren’t being careful about implementing it.
Read the blogRemote Management: How to Keep Your Remote Workers Connected
There are many challenges that come with managing people who are working from a distance.
Read the blogWhy Poor Employee Retention Is So Expensive
Even though employee turnover is such a obvious and serious issue, there are many business owners who still underestimate the financial ramifications of constantly losing and then having to replace employees.
Read the blog4 Tips for Stress-Free Employee Vacation Management
Poor leave management can lead to losing both customers and employees.
Read the blogHow Hospitality Employee Scheduling Software Helps Hotel Management
Scheduling staff for multiple positions across different shifts each night is a daunting task for managers and business owners in the hospitality industry.
Read the blogHow Manufacturing Employee Scheduling Software Can Help Your Business Succeed
Although most manufacturers have adapted automation when it comes to human resources and payroll management, it is surprising how many plants and facilities have yet to bring their shift scheduling management out of the dark ages.
Read the blogHow Transportation Employee Scheduling Software Can Help Your Company
As a staff scheduler in the transportation industry, the scheduling process can be time-consuming and costly.
Read the blogUsing Education Employee Scheduling Software to Better Schedule Teachers
As an educator, your time is valuable. You have a lot to keep track of and you may have to teach too.
Read the blogHow Healthcare Employee Scheduling Software Can Help Hospitals
Working in healthcare is one of the most stressful jobs on the planet, why complicate it any further?
Read the blog5 Better Motivators Than Raises for Improving Employee Retention
What can you do as an employer to keep employees happy and wanting to continue working with you outside of simply throwing more money at them periodically? Here are some ideas.
Read the blog5 Tips for Retaining Your Best Nurses
How can you make sure that your best nurses want to stay with you? How do you keep the leaders of your nursing staff happy, fulfilled and excited about coming to work every day? It’s difficult, no doubt, but not impossible.
Read the blogCommon and Costly Payroll Mistakes Restaurant Owners Make
Looking to streamline your payroll process and reduce your chances of making errors that could slowly but surely run your restaurant into the ground? Then be on the lookout for these classic mistakes that restaurant owners very commonly make when trying to run payroll independently.
Read the blogA Guide to Hiring Seasonal Employees Properly
It’s that time of the year again. Businesses all around the country are getting ready to hire thousands of seasonal employees from now until January to deal with the increased demands of the holiday season, especially in retail.
Read the blogHow Moving Your Shift Planning to the Cloud Can Make Shift Trades a Breeze
As a small business owner, you know that shift trading is a necessary part of doing business. Your team member may have a doctor’s appointment and…
Read the blogNorthern Michigan University’s HelpDesk Integrated Humanity’s Online Scheduling Tool To Manage Their Scheduling Needs
Northern Michigan University’s HelpDesk is the backbone of their support system. Located in Marquette, Michigan; the HelpDesk is committed to providing the highest level of…
Read the blogIt Has Become Easy And Accessible For North East Centre of Community Society to Manage Their Staff With Humanity
North East Centre of Community Society (The Genesis Centre) in Alberta Canada was started to serve the sport, recreation, educational and cultural needs of the northeast.…
Read the blogHumanity’s Online Scheduling Application Has Made It Easy For Plainfield Public Library to Manage Distributed Staff
Plainfield Public Library is the award-winning library serving Plainfield’s residential, educational, and business communities through a central 45,000sq. feet facility that is open six days…
Read the blogHamline University’s Helpdesk Looks to Humanity for Help with Staff Scheduling
Hamline University’s ITS Helpdesk started in 2001 with 16 employees to act as a “middleman” between the full-time technicians and users. They are students’ first…
Read the blogScheduling Employees in Multiple Locations / Divisions
Humanity now has support for businesses that schedule employees and shifts at multiple locations, or within multiple divisions at a single location. Up until now,…
Read the blogStreamline higher education payroll & scheduling with TimeClock Plus & Ellucian
TCP seamlessly integrates with Ellucian Ethos, Banner, and Colleague.
Watch the webinarKey features of TimeClock Plus time-tracking solution
Key features include time-tracking, job cost allocation, and leave management.
Watch the webinarHumanity: Dynamic employee scheduling software
Eliminate scheduling & staffing errors, reduce labor costs, and mitigate compliance concerns.
Watch the webinarAladtec: Public safety employee scheduling
Aladtec is a cloud-based scheduling and workforce management solution specifically for public safety agencies.
Watch the webinarPlanning ahead for the new DOL Final Rule
DOL's new overtime rule effective July 2024 raises salary thresholds for FLSA exemptions from minimum wage and overtime requirements.
Watch the webinarStreamlining workforce management with integration of Humanity scheduling and TimeClock Plus time tracking
Move away from siloed scheduling and time-tracking systems and see how TCP's integrated solution offers shift trading, compliance management, and payroll integration.
Watch the webinarHow to control overtime: 5 tips for healthcare centers
Managing overtime is crucial for healthcare, impacting costs and staff well-being. Explore these strategies to optimize scheduling, compliance, and efficiency.
Watch the webinarUnlocking the power of Aladtec’s shift bidding
Aladtec's shift bidding streamlines scheduling, ensuring fairness, compliance, efficiency, and reducing administrative workload for organizations.
Watch the webinarAddressing top staffing concerns of small to midsize healthcare practices
Challenges in healthcare staffing can be solved with the right workforce management solution that reduces burnout, ensures compliance, and enhances patient care quality.
Watch the webinarTop 3 reasons K-12 schools have payroll errors
The biggest challenges encountered with K-12 school payroll - and how TimeClock Plus can help solve them.
Watch the webinarYou have options for time & attendance and scheduling software
Exclusive webinar with our CEO and COO about the landscape of time & attendance and employee scheduling solutions and what makes TCP stand apart.
Watch the webinarBest practices for effective leave management
Discover best practices for effective leave management to create an efficient workflow using TimeClock Plus.
Watch the webinarGloucester County EMS
EMS uses Aladtec to scale operations and improve efficiency with automated scheduling.
Read the customer storyNew Jersey Institute of Technology
TimeClock Plus' automated time tracking helps the institute enhance workforce management, compliance, and efficiency.
Read the customer storyFarmer’s Building, Feed & Garden Supply
TimeClock Plus provides Farmer's an ideal solution through time clocks, geofencing, and payroll integration.
Read the customer storyItawamba Community College
TimeClock Plus offers the college advanced time tracking capabilities and seamless payroll integration.
Read the customer storyAtrium Health’s Carolinas Simulation Center
Center uses Humanity to cut employee scheduling time by 50% and improve communications.
Read the customer storyCyprus Duty Free
Retailer optimizes scheduling and enhances employee experiences with Humanity's automated solutions.
Read the customer storyPasco County Schools
TimeClock Plus helps school district with record keeping, FLSA compliance, payroll, and visibility into employee time.
Read the customer storyTucson Unified School District
The District rapidly deploys TimeClock Plus after a ransomware attack, helping get their timekeeping and payroll back up to speed.
Read the customer storyCraven Community College
Community College saves a week of productivity each month with TimeClock Plus automated time tracking software.
Read the customer storyAuburn Career Center
The Center uses Aladtec's customized scheduling modules to simplify employee scheduling.
Read the customer storyManassas Park Fire and Rescue
Aladtec has empowered the department to have more visibility and control over scheduling, while also saving time.
Read the customer storyWinding Waters Community Health Center
Health Center uses Humanity to streamline scheduling and help achieve 5x growth.
Read the customer storyDenton Police Department
Police Department relies on ScheduleAnywhere to streamline scheduling, track hours, and manage overtime.
Read the customer storyEl Dorado County Probation
Probation department transforms workforce management by simplifying scheduling with ScheduleAnywhere.
Read the customer storyFirelands Regional Medical Center
Medical center improved labor cost tracking, optimized staffing, and ensured compliance with ScheduleAnywhere's solutions.
Read the customer storyOswego Health
How ScheduleAnywhere’s automated solutions help one nonprofit health care system improve scheduling practices.
Read the customer storyRusk County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff’s office improves scheduling, reduces manual errors, and streamlines overtime management, creating more efficiency.
Read the customer storyTalbot County Sheriff’s Department
Sheriff's department reduces administrative tasks, enhances overtime management with ScheduleAnywhere’s automated solutions.
Read the customer storyTruman State University Dept. of Public Safety
One public safety department improves accountability with streamlined scheduling, better time tracking, and fewer errors.
Read the customer storyWarrensburg Police Department
Police department demonstrates team support by simplifying scheduling with ScheduleAnywhere.
Read the customer storyOPTIONS
How one organization leverages Humanity's automated solutions to improve workforce management and staff satisfaction.
Read the customer storyDollywood Parks & Resorts
Dollywood takes attendance tracking and shift changes from a time consuming process to an effortless improvement with Humanity.
Read the customer storyCNN
When it became impossible to create consistency in an inconsistent environment, one news organization turned to Humanity.
Read the customer storyStephen F. Austin University
State university turns ad-hoc reporting into an automated process for payroll and leave with TimeClock Plus.
Read the customer storyTexas Tech University
TimeClock Plus provides university a timekeeping system for use across its diverse campuses.
Read the customer storyMaryland Department of Public Safety
DPSCS replaces patchwork time-tracking systems and paper timecards with TimeClock Plus.
Read the customer storyWicomico County, MD
One county uses TimeClock Plus to migrate to the cloud, becoming instrumental in managing its workforce remotely.
Read the customer storyAutism Plus
Humanity's integration with Workday prevented this non-profit's employees from using manual timecards.
Read the customer storyJasper County Board of Education
How one board of education uses TimeClock Plus to manage schedules, track hours, and simplify payroll.
Read the customer storyEdina Public Schools
School district improves its timesheet processing by 100% with TimeClock Plus.
Read the customer storyCentury Care Management
Implementing payroll-based timesheets for 900 employees required TimeClock Plus for one nursing residency.
Read the customer storyLife Link III
One rapid response agency describes how Aladtec impacted time savings they now experience for the better.
Read the customer storyKenCom Public Safety Dispatch
See how KenCom Public Safety Dispatch improved scheduling, communication, and efficiency with Aladtec.
Read the customer storyRiver Falls Police Department
Discover how this police department enhanced staffing, patrol logs, and certifications with Aladtec.
Read the customer storyOptimizing workforce demand: A seasonal staffing guide
Not all times of the year are created equal regarding staffing for certain industries. While any industry can have season-specific staff needs, hospitality, and retail…
Download the guideA guide to employee breaks: Understanding complex laws, costly penalties, smart business
Meal and rest breaks are a big deal. More than 20 states have laws requiring them, employees are more productive because of them, and we…
Download the guideManufacturers: 8 Strategies for Managing Your Workforce Amid a Persistent Labor Shortage
Lessen the impact of labor shortages and improve everyday workforce management functions for better efficiency with time, attendance & scheduling software
Download the guideWorkforce Management Software Buyer’s Guide for Government Agencies
TCP guides you through key steps to help identify what to consider and who needs to be involved when selecting WFM software for state and…
Download the guideGuide to Workforce Management Software for Healthcare
A time and attendance solution is often the first step for healthcare centers looking to improve workforce management. Whether due to frustrations with manual timekeeping,…
Download the guideEverything You Need to Know About Workforce Management for Higher Education
Download this eBook to learn the specific workforce management challenges higher education institutions face and how our TimeClock Plus software can help.
Download the guideEverything You Need to Know About Workforce Management for Governments
Download this eBook to learn the specific workforce management challenges state & local governments face and how our TimeClock Plus software can help.
Download the guide7 Challenges Facing HR Professionals in Healthcare
Download our e-book to discover seven of the top challenges facing healthcare HR teams and some fresh ideas for addressing them.
Download the guideWorkforce Management Software Buyer’s Guide for Government
TCP guides you through key steps to help identify what to consider and who needs to be involved when selecting WFM software for state and local governments
Download the guideGuide to Managing Labor Law Compliance
Effectively managing your workforce requires understanding and following legal requirements for hiring, scheduling and paying your employees.
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