Case Studies
The Co-Operative Group Case StudyPrior to the introduction of ‘Right for Us’ the Co-operative Group’s payroll spend was in the region of £400 million per year. By introducing new ways of working and using similar projects as a benchmark, the Co-operative aims to make savings of around £12 million annually, which will be achieved through improved payroll accuracy, tighter controls over working time, a reduction in paid sickness absence and better forecasting and scheduling.
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Research
How Automated Schedule Design and Management Benefits Both Employers and EmployeesScheduling can be a complicated task for employers, especially those organisations with 24-hour operations. However, with well-designed schedules and related policies and tools such as electronic schedule programs, organisations can positively impact employee and organisational outcomes such as job attitudes, work stress, and turnover.
Aberdeen Group - Workforce Scheduling 2011 - Automation Drives Accuracy, Efficiency and Business OutcomesThis report, based on data from more than 200 organisations, builds on Aberdeen's previous research by examining how best-in-class organisations leverage workforce scheduling capabilities and technologies to impact organisational goals. Analysis of the survey data, collected in 2011, builds the business case for automation, empowering employees through shift bidding/swapping, and taking advantage of scheduling optimisation tools.
Reaping the Rewards of Flexible WorkingUsing Workforce Management Systems to Support Flexible Working. This short paper outlines the benefits of flexible working, your obligations as an employer and the tools available to ensure that a flexible working environment is easy to administer to ensure that both the employee and employer get the greatest benefit from flexible working.
Nucleus Research Note - Kronos Managed Services: Flexible IT Options Yield Productivity BenefitsNucleus interviewed Kronos customers to better understand how they are benefitting from managed services such as hosting and application management. Nucleus found that organisations are improving IT productivity, user productivity, and system upgrades when they outsource these responsibilities with Kronos Managed Services and the cost is competitive when compared with internal IT support costs and other third-party options. It’s a win-win for organisations: they can free up IT staff for more strategic initiatives and save money.
Flexing The WorkforceThe first step in flexing your workforce is effectively measuring your workforce. Kronos has developed a key performance indicator that measures the workforce, called Overall Labor Effectiveness™ (OLE). This gives your organisation the ability to analyse the impact of both direct and indirect workforce output.
Workforce Management - Operational Excellence in RetailThe first step in flexing your workforce is effectively measuring your workforce. Kronos has developed a key performance indicator that measures the workforce, called Overall Labor Effectiveness™ (OLE). This gives your organisation the ability to analyse the impact of both direct and indirect workforce output.
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Media Coverage
Management In Practice 5th September 2011Stressed workers admit to 'playing hooky' - Flexible working hours could reduce the number of employees taking sick days when they are not actually sick, a survey shows.
Business Wire 1st September 2011Organisations looking to more effectively manage the worldwide problem of absenteeism are increasingly turning to Kronos Incorporated for their absence management needs, as illustrated by a 28-percent increase in absence management product revenue. The easy-to-own, automated solution from Kronos® helps organisations manage planned and unplanned absences, and reduces administrative headaches and compliance risk associated with specialised leave laws.
IT Briefing 2nd September 2011A new global survey commissioned by The Workforce Institute™ at Kronos Incorporated and conducted by Harris Interactive reveals that employees in Australia, Canada, China, France, India, Mexico, the U.K, and the U.S, have all called in sick to work when they were not actually sick. The Kronos Global Absence survey looks at which regions have the highest rates of absenteeism, how the rest of the workforce is affected when employees call in sick, and what employers can do to better manage the problem.
IT Briefing 1st September 2011Organisations looking to more effectively manage the worldwide problem of absenteeism are increasingly turning to Kronos Incorporated for their absence management needs, as illustrated by a 28-percent increase in absence management product revenue. The easy-to-own, automated solution from Kronos® helps organisations manage planned and unplanned absences, and reduces administrative headaches and compliance risk associated with specialised leave laws.
IT Briefing 4th August 2011Kronos Incorporated today announced financial results, company advancements, and customer successes for its third quarter of Fiscal 2011. Kronos® revenues for the quarter were $210.8 million. Earnings before interest, tax, and amortisation (EBITA) were $60.5 million.
IT Briefing 1st August 2011Kronos Incorporated today announced that version 6.2 of its Workforce Central® suite has been certified by SAP. Through the integration provided by Workforce Central with the SAP ERP Human Capital Manageme (SAP ERP HCM) solutions, Kronos® makes it easy for organisations to extend the value of their ERP investment.
Talented Workers Demand Tailored SolutionsThis article from Payroll World, April 2011 explores how employees are becoming more demanding, and certainly more discerning, when it comes to their employment. And because they are more engaged, employers must find tailored solutions to meet the demands of talented workers. Simon Macpherson, Kronos UK comments on how workforce management systems and effective scheduling can boost employee morale.
Retail Technology - Back Office Comes to the ForeRetailers are operating in an increasingly complex environment. Even back office systems must deliver value for money and a greater return on investment. Operations are beginning to own forecasts, where workforce management systems are integrated with point-of-sale and item-level data.
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Kronos Recognised For Ground Breaking New ProductsKronos Incorporated today announced that two industry organisations have recognised Kronos® for its revolutionary next generation workforce management technology. Kronos workforce mobile applications and its new user interface each won awards recognising achievements in technology innovation.
Kronos Recognised for Ground Breaking New ProductsLAS VEGAS, June 27, 2011 — Kronos Incorporated today announced that two industry organisations have recognised Kronos® for its revolutionary next generation workforce management technology. Kronos workforce mobile applications and its new user interface each won awards recognising achievements in technology innovation.
SportsDirect.comSportsDirect.com has selected workforce management solution, Kronos for Retail, to optimise the deployment of 17,000 employees in over 400 stores in the UK and Belgium.
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