Moving to the cloud can help a restaurant operator gain control of IT costs and improve productivity.

Spending less initially on workforce management solutions may end up costing a restaurant operator more in the long run.

Having the right employees at the right time can be a critical component of success.

Investing in a workforce management solution now can help operators avoid costly headaches in the future.

Restaurant operators now have the ability to combine a restaurant's scheduling application with text messaging to cover shortfalls in the schedule.

Investing in an HRM application has proven to be one of the most effective ways for businesses to reduce costs, improve productivity and increase employee engagement and satisfaction, while also …

Social media has become intrinsic to many people’s daily lives — including current and future employees of hospitality and retail organizations. Nearly half, 47 percent, of online adults use …

Recognizing the basic value proposition of consumeroriented technologies — that users don’t have to sacrifice functionality for ease — the leader in workforce management, Kronos, is …

Labor costs are one of the biggest expenses QSR operators face. Workforce management automation can help ensure the hiring of more productive employees, freeing managers to focus on tasks that …

Now that economic data shows the recession is ending, restaurateurs can look forward to brisker business. But with more customers comes the need for more staffing, and managing the additional …

How to step toward selecting an automated workforce management solution that will help you control labor costs, and achieve immediate cost savings.

In a tough economy, the first instinct is to pull back, avoid capital expenditures, and wait for improvement. But shrewd investment aimed at reducing costs while boosting revenues can mean the …

The secret to rapidly realizing the full potential of a workforce management solution lies in how well it’s implemented. While a number of retailers are flocking to best-in-class workforce …

Creating an effective labor schedule is a combination of art and science, one that requires balancing hard facts with soft realities such as employee preferences and tribal knowledge of the …

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) takes a special interest in so-called low-wage industries such as the restaurant industry. Employees today are better educated about …

It’s true that complying with labor-related laws, regulations, and policies can be expensive. But it’s best to proactively minimize this risk and increase organizational compliance — because …

In 2008 the United States faced a crumbling economy and the worst financial crisis it had seen in more than 20 years. Restaurant industry operators were hit from all sides by a host of troubles …

At many organizations, workforce management processes have yet to benefit fully from automation. Processes for scheduling, tracking time and attendance, and managing absences are not automated and …