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Staffing Shortages Are Not a Customer Service Excuse

HR Bartender

Today’s Time Well Spent from our friends at Kronos reminded me that organizations have an obligation to their customers and stakeholders. Use technology for what it does best. Organizations can use technology for routine tasks and free employees up to take care of customers. Re-evaluate your recruiting strategy.

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Staffing and Scheduling Are Two Different Things – Friday Distraction

HR Bartender

The issue was staffing and scheduling. That’s why I wanted to share with you this Time Well Spent from our friends at Kronos. Yes, it’s important to be staffing right with the best talent. Use operational planning tools to understand peak and slow times. Use technology to facilitate shift trades and last-minute coverage.

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Employee Burnout: 4 Ways Technology Can Help

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(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , the global leader in delivering workforce solutions in the cloud. Department of Labor changes to overtime pay, Kronos has published a research brief on The Changing Face of Wage and Hour Law. 4 Technology Solutions to Minimize Burnout.

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Staffing and Scheduling are Two Different Things – Friday Distraction

HR Bartender

I know that Christmas was last month, but I can’t resist sharing this Time Well Spent from our friends at Kronos because it beautifully demonstrates that staffing and scheduling are two different things. Staffing is about finding the right people to do the work. Both are important. . Both are important. .

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Companies Need Jobs, Employees and Scheduling – Friday Distraction

HR Bartender

Today’s Time Well Spent from our friends at Kronos reminds me of that old saying, “ Good, Fast, or Cheap – Pick Two ”. In this case, we’re applying the concept to staffing the operation. In this case, we’re applying the concept to staffing the operation. There’s a difference between staffing and scheduling.

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M&A Friday! This Week’s HR Deals and Trending #HotInHR News

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Talent Intelligence Platform, Eightfold.ai Secures $28 Million In Series C Funding Following Significant Interest In Its Talent Intelligence Platform. Ceipal, a SaaS platform automating business operations of staffing companies, raised $7.5m The Employer Branding Strategies Conference. Astound Raises $15.5M

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Administration is Killing Productivity – #WorkEngaged

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , a leading provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions. Organizations are going to have to step up their sourcing strategies to find the best talent. Poor technology/lack of automation. Mark your calendars!