Workforce management and planning software

Here you'll find news, features and advice on the latest technologies for workforce management, including employee scheduling software, project management apps and employee time tracking.

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July 24, 2018 24 Jul'18
New WorkJam app aims at preventing nurse burnout

Burned out nurses don't make for healthy hospitals and medical practices. A targeted effort from the makers of the WorkJam app hopes to solve that problem.
June 06, 2018 06 Jun'18
SuccessFactors' internal employee experience strategy unveiled

SAP's Brigette McInnis-Day says melding HR tech, business processes and senior leadership training are all necessary for a total workforce experience that helps employees feel heard.
April 13, 2018 13 Apr'18
Contingent workers challenge human capital management strategies

HR management strategies are being tested by the increasing use of contingent workers. Managing them as vendors no longer works, but software is emerging to address the need.
March 28, 2018 28 Mar'18
Ceridian IPO takes HR tech vendor public for $200 million

Ceridian's $200 million IPO is likely to bolster the HCM and WFM vendor's position in the HR tech industry, while giving shareholders a stake in its wellness company.

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