Next Generation of Workforce Management Technology from Kronos Helps Drive Profitability in Retail
NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2012 — Kronos Incorporated is demonstrating its portfolio of next generation workforce management solutions at the National Retail Federation's (NRF) 101st Annual Convention and Expo being held in New York this week.
News Facts
- Kronos was the first to bring a consumer-centric user experience to workforce management applications through its next generation user interface in 2009. This revolutionary, award-winning user interface instantly engages users by providing them with the tools they need, in one dashboard, and guides them to effective decision making.
- In 2010, Kronos introduced mobile applications designed around how people naturally communicate in today's fast-paced world. Kronos' award-winning mobile applications improve productivity by making it easier for managers and employees to complete a wide range of workforce-related tasks using a variety of mobile devices.
- In 2011, Kronos once again redefined the world of workforce management with its introduction of a revolutionary new time clock, the Kronos® InTouch™. InTouch reshapes the way organizations think about, and employees interact with, their workforce management solutions. InTouch is built for the cloud, working securely and easily over the internet.
- These next generation solutions from Kronos embrace the ease of use of consumer-centric technologies without compromising on functionality. Through improved management of processes such as selection and hiring, time and attendance, forecasting and scheduling, budgeting, absence management, labor analytics, and HR and payroll, Kronos solutions drive profitability by empowering retailers to control labor costs; minimize compliance risk; and improve workforce productivity.
Supporting Quotes
- Nikki Baird, title, RSR Research
"If you asked me who has the best UI out there — across enterprise applications, forget about just workforce management — I would say Kronos is at least in the top 5, if not at the top of the list."
- Josh Bersin, CEO & President, Bersin & Associates
"With more than three billion smart phones in use, workers and supervisors now use mobile devices to access information when and where they need it. Our research shows that upwards of two thirds of all workers use mobile devices regularly. Kronos' continued investment in mobile access is meeting market demand for mobile applications that will help companies improve their workforce management on a daily basis."
- Lisa Rowan, program director, HR, talent, and learning strategies, IDC
"Given the current love affair with all things iPad, the InTouch looks like a sure winner for Kronos, and given that Kronos is unique in its clock expertise, this could be a real game changer ..."
- Liz Moughan, director, retail and hospitality practice group, Kronos
"Think of all the productivity gains if shifts can be scheduled instantly; over-or-under scheduling can be eliminated; and employees can use the time clock to not just track time but also to view schedules. These are just a few of many benefits of the Kronos next generation solutions, built for the modern workforce. These solutions benefit profitability objectives of retail businesses as well by reducing cost as a percentage of sales through real-time, actionable labor data."
Supporting Resources
- Kronos made this announcement from the National Retail Federation's (NRF) 101st Annual Convention and Expo being in held in New York from Jan. 15-17. Kronos is exhibiting in booth #1925.
About Kronos Incorporated
Kronos is the global leader in workforce management solutions that enable organizations to control labor costs, minimize compliance risk, and improve workforce productivity. Tens of thousands of organizations in 60 countries — including more than half of the Fortune 1000® — use Kronos time and attendance, scheduling, absence management, HR and payroll, hiring, and labor analytics applications. To learn how Kronos uniquely delivers complete automation and high-quality information in an easy-to-use solution, visit www.kronos.com.
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Contact
Indrani Ray-Ghosal
Kronos Incorporated
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indrani.rayghosal@kronos.com