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Manufacturing Work Schedules

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Anyone who has spent time on the scheduling side of a manufacturing workplace can tell you there is much more to the industry than just expecting workers to clock in and out for a nine-to-five shift. Scheduling software. Schedules employees can be a challenge, especially if you don’t have the proper tools or information to do so.

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What Can Employers Learn From Amazon’s Leave Management Problems?

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Workforce management and payroll operations got an unexpected moment in the spotlight recently with the publication of a New York Times report on Amazon employees’ struggle with systemwide leave management and payroll errors. Relying on a “patchwork” system virtually guarantees costly miscommunications somewhere along the line.

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4 Key Questions for Making Smart and Strategic Workforce Management Decisions

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Virtually every aspect of their roles, from setting employee schedules to bringing on new hires to establishing time and attendance policies, requires strong decision-making skills. Tracking employee time more accurately. No workforce can be proficient at all things at all times. Where are your biggest skills gaps?

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How Flexible Scheduling is Transforming Manufacturing

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Flexible scheduling for manufacturers might require some creative thinking, but a few common approaches include: Task-oriented work schedules which put more emphasis on the timely completion of specific projects and tasks than on clocking in and out on a predetermined hourly schedule. Better employee retention and recruiting.

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How to Make a Strong AI in Recruiting Business Case

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Erin is a corporate recruiter with #1 cabinet manufacturer, MasterBrand Cabinets, based in Jasper, Indiana, and recently spearheaded the adoption of AI Recruiting Software like AllyO to her organization. Earning her PHR prior to graduating, she started as a Recruiter in nonprofit and quickly realized recruiting was her niche.

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Workforce Optimization Best Practices for Blue Collar Employers in Labor-Driven Industries

UKG

Getting the best out of your employees isn’t something that just happens — optimizing your workforce for maximum profitability, productivity, and operational efficiency requires an active strategy and the right technology to make it a reality. Sick leave, vacation days, and other forms of paid time off. What is workforce optimization?

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Making a Business Case for Investing in Workforce Management

UKG

That’s often the case with workforce management solutions. Too many organizations are content to make do with a WFM system that’s merely good enough, or even managing these functions by hand. Selling the investment in new technology is never an easy proposition. Budget Predictability.