2024-04-11 14:00
Shift scheduling is an essential part of meeting the needs of organizations across many industries. However, maintaining compliance, ensuring a healthy work-life balance for employees, and m… Read More
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Read about Humanity, cloud-based workforce management software build to help you manage the entire life-cycle of your employees, and other business related topics, written by members of Humanity team.
2024-04-04 15:00
Accurate, efficient job costing is a crucial part of an organization’s ability to forecast, plan, and budget properly. Yet many firms still struggle to get it right, as ineffective job… Read More
2024-03-28 15:00
Ensuring shifts are adequately staffed often requires overtime. Overtime pay is a critical aspect of employment law that impacts the relationship between employers and employees, making it e… Read More
2024-03-21 18:16
The crux of any successful organization is its workforce, composed of engaged, motivated employees who feel they’re valued by their employer. A key part of ensuring a positive employee… Read More
2024-03-15 17:29
The integration of TimeClock Plus and Humanity represents an exciting leap forward in time, attendance, and employee scheduling solutions. By merging two leading solutions into a unified ex… Read More
2024-03-15 15:47
Keeping everyone in the loop is essential to all districts. InstaSub’s Announcements feature allows administrators to broadcast messages efficiently to specific groups or individuals… Read More
2024-03-15 10:11
In today’s ever-evolving workforce, the 9 to 5 workday is not always the norm. Many organizations operate around the clock, requiring employees to work the night shift or on weekends… Read More
2024-03-07 15:00
Employee work schedules are critical to running a successful organization, especially in industries where shift work is the norm. Unfortunately, issues like dealing with complex scheduling p… Read More
2024-02-29 13:34
Employees are the backbone of any organization, and each of their contributions has an essential role in its success. However, unexpected situations may come up that require their attention… Read More
2024-02-22 15:00
Managing employee timekeeping with precision and efficiency is a fundamental yet challenging endeavor. Traditional methods often falter, leading to potential errors in payroll calculations… Read More
2024-02-20 18:46
In the public safety sector, minimum staffing requirements are essential for ensuring the safety and efficiency of emergency operations. These regulations mandate a specific number of person… Read More
2024-02-16 14:16
Most, if not all, schedulers face a significant challenge in achieving optimal shift coverage, balancing employee availability, compliance mandates, and forecasted demand. Without a precise… Read More
2024-02-15 15:00
An employee schedule is the cornerstone of a well-run organization, but creating and communicating one can be time-consuming and difficult. Between ensuring proper coverage, remaining compli… Read More
2024-02-15 10:56
Let’s take some time to explore a significant yet often overlooked feature within TimeClock Plus: the Employee Status feature. This essential tool offers detailed, real-time insights i… Read More
2024-02-09 14:30
Organizational decision-makers often have the task of implementing a paid time off (PTO) accrual system. Creating and maintaining a PTO accrual system is essential, but it can prove challeng… Read More
2024-01-19 21:22
Managing unexpected absences in schools can be immensely challenging. However, the Internal Coverage feature is one of a few ways that InstaSub makes it simple to navigate this daunting task… Read More
2023-11-28 23:22
You’re likely well-versed in managing employee time from the TimeClock Plus administrator dashboard, but a key feature to streamline your workflow is ensuring that your team can indepe… Read More
2023-11-17 23:22
All employees have the right to paid leave and other forms of time off. Efficiently managing these leaves is crucial for any business’s workforce strategy. For seamless operations, it… Read More
2023-11-16 23:26
Written by Sabra Smith, Payroll and Benefits Specialist at Craven Community College
My journey with TimeClock Plus began 10+ years ago. At the time, I had just completed a time-intensive int… Read More
2023-11-10 02:30
For public safety agencies, shift bidding is a process where employees place a “bid” to express interest in available shifts, instead of directly being assigned to them. Though s… Read More
2023-10-26 23:28
In today’s rapidly changing world and ever-adjusting workforces, ensuring that your employees are informed and acknowledging key policies and notices is more critical than ever. TimeCl… Read More
2023-10-24 20:51
Humanity’s Availability module is designed to help schedulers manage employee availability through a simple and visual approach. This module enables schedulers to acknowledge employees… Read More
2023-10-24 18:27
By Ryan Walsh
When unforeseen circumstances arise and cause teacher absences, quick and efficient responses become vital. Enter InstaSub’s Automated Notifications, the solution tailore… Read More
2023-10-05 15:00
For some, the thought of artificial intelligence (AI) conjures up some rather Doomsday-like imagery…robots taking over the world or the banishment of humankind altogether. But that&rs&hell…Read More
2023-09-30 21:01
Scheduling managers: raise your hand if anyone has ever come to you saying, “But you approved my shift trade/PTO last month,” and you have zero recollection of that action? Even… Read More
2023-09-25 11:00
Understanding Supplemental Hours
Supplemental Hours are additional pay hours an employee earns outside of their regular hourly rates. Supplemental Hours may be classified as bonuses, PTO, pa… Read More
2023-08-31 15:00
To guarantee the safety of both customers and workers, workers are often required to be certified or licensed to perform specific activities. For restaurants, kitchen staff are required to h… Read More
2023-08-25 13:59
Whether you run a food service establishment, retail operation or seasonal business, chances are you rely on minors to provide temporary or part-time work during the summer and throughout th… Read More
2023-07-31 06:00
While many organizations consider Monday the start of the work week, not all do. This can vary based on the organization and industry. Organizations requiring 24-hour scheduling may consider… Read More
2023-06-29 17:08
Most large organizations have more than just one department, store, or branch requiring scheduling tools. Often they have one centralized department or headquarters to oversee all the subdiv… Read More
2023-05-30 12:15
Humanity’s conflict management features allow organizations to mitigate labor law related compliance risks, while lower turnovers by keeping employees happy with fair and flexible sche… Read More
2023-05-15 19:02
In managing the exacting balance of patient care and proper staff levels in healthcare facilities, you can’t afford to take shortcuts. From medical professionals to support staff, and… Read More
2023-04-28 13:15
Humanity’s ShiftPlanning offers a solution to the repetitive and time-consuming task of manually creating employee schedules.
With the ability to effortlessly copy shifts from the past… Read More
2023-04-18 18:54
Employee scheduling brings many challenges—last-minute changes, making adjustments during busy periods, and compliance with union and legal requirements, to name a few. However, access… Read More
2023-03-27 13:08
Shift and employee scheduling has never been an easy task – no matter what industry you are in. The complexity comes from aligning multiple needs, including staffing coverage, scheduli… Read More
2023-03-13 17:18
Making changes to a work schedule isn’t easy. When managing a shift-based workforce, it is essential to remain organized and flexible. Ensuring that all shifts are appropriately assign… Read More
2023-03-03 17:13
Calculating overtime for the employees is a continuous query knocking at the door of Humanity customer support. California’s overtime laws add complexity to payroll calculations for an… Read More
2023-02-22 21:20
Shiftwork has long been a staple in the workforce, especially in organizations with 24/7 staffing needs, but what has evolved over the years are the ways organizations approach shift schedul… Read More
2023-02-08 19:49
One of the most common topics our customer support teams answer is on stack overtime. Stack overtime is a means of paying employees two types of overtime, both daily overtime and special ove… Read More
2022-11-15 21:19
For some, the thought of artificial intelligence (AI) conjures up some rather Doomsday-like imagery…robots taking over the world or the banishment of humankind altogether. But that&rs&hell…Read More
2022-11-02 14:46
Does this scenario sound familiar? Your old manager had been with you for years, and she seemed to know how many people would walk through the doors every hour, every day, for the busiest tw… Read More
2022-10-31 13:52
It’s 6 pm on a Friday, and your host has a line of people waiting for a table. The latest guest to enter asks, “why is there a 45-minute wait when there are dozens of empty table… Read More
2022-06-14 21:25
As the labor shortage in nearly every industry in the U.S. continues, no one is feeling it more than retail and hospitality. In fact, hospitality has the highest quit rate of all at 5.6%, co… Read More
2022-05-13 18:49
Hiring minors is a given in some industries. Hop in line at your favorite fast food joint or take a dip at the YMCA and you’re bound to encounter more than a few teenage employees. Ret… Read More
2022-05-11 09:37
We’re well into 2022 and the United States is still experiencing extreme labor shortages. The majority of open jobs are still in the retail and hospitality industries. Employees fled t… Read More
2022-04-26 06:00
In healthcare, managing demand is not just a business decision. While other companies can temporarily decline orders or mandate overtime when their production can’t keep up, clinics, h… Read More
2022-04-12 17:24
If managing employee schedules is your job, you already know the potentially disastrous results of not having every employee role filled as needed. No matter how diligent you are, schedules… Read More
2022-04-05 06:00
Scheduling employee shifts is an ongoing challenge in many organizations, especially considering the variety of moving parts. In addition to staying on top of employee availability, you also… Read More
2022-04-01 15:51
Users of the TCP Humanity scheduling solution already reap the benefits of automated workforce scheduling tools to simplify even the most challenging scheduling activities. Now, the Humanity… Read More
2021-07-20 09:00
Imagine you’re hiring for a demanding role that requires diverse skills and qualifications. Would you lean toward a generalist who ticks more boxes or a specialist who nails down a few… Read More
2021-04-27 08:00
In healthcare, managing demand is not just a business decision. While other companies can temporarily decline orders or mandate overtime when their production can’t keep up, clinics, h… Read More
2021-02-25 16:09
You notice your shifts are often understaffed, so your employees end up working overtime, but then when you schedule more people, it turns out they do… Read More
2020-07-27 14:49
In previous posts, I’ve reviewed the impact COVID-19 has had on jobs and unemployment. An additional dataset we look at is the Retail Sales Report provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. I… Read More
2020-07-22 14:44
As I’ve mentioned in a previous post, the impact COVID-19 has had on unemployment is unprecedented and will likely be the largest economic dislocation we will see in our lifetimes… Read More
2020-07-14 10:32
The number you typically see reported in financial news when discussing the employment situation is the Unemployment Rate. This is a useful metric under normal circumstances, but in times of… Read More
2020-02-10 15:00
Last year, we introduced Location-Based Break Rules to relieve our customers of having to constantly check if their schedules are in line with labor laws and regulations at a federal, state… Read More
2020-01-16 11:41
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are suites of customizable applications that integrate business data and thus improve process management. ERPs help executives to manage key operat… Read More
2019-12-12 20:41
Holiday dining arrangements in the US have changed quite a bit over the past five years. Nowadays, people are less inclined to spend their hard-earned leisure time preparing elaborate meals… Read More
2019-11-21 09:47
Another festive season is upon us. Shoppers have already started making wishlists and exploring deals, while retailers are dashing through the snow to get their holiday staffing done in time… Read More
2019-11-15 13:48
As we navigate the malls during the holiday season and spend time with our family and friends, we often forget that for many, the end of the year isn’t so cheery. This is especially tr… Read More
2019-06-27 13:03
Staff scheduling is one of the most critical challenges for service-oriented businesses like hotels, restaurants, resorts, and others. Due to variable customer demand, most employees cannot… Read More
2019-06-27 12:56
Computers and robotics are the steam engine of the modern era. Technology is again revolutionizing the global workplace.
Digitalization has set up the new pillars of the global economy… Read More
2019-06-27 12:51
With soaring tuition fees in private institutions and falling wages of public teachers, the education sector has been going through a challenging shift for years. From rising student debt to… Read More
2019-06-09 12:29
Effective employee scheduling is a multi-faceted challenge for the modern enterprise. The process needs to balance dynamic business demands, transparent communication, and flexibility, in or… Read More
2019-06-09 12:13
Effective employee scheduling is a multi-faceted challenge for the modern healthcare organization. The process needs to balance seemingly irreconcilable factors: the consistent, yet dynamic… Read More
2019-06-02 12:37
Computers and robotics are the steam engine of the modern era. Technology is again revolutionizing the global workplace.
Digitalization has set up the new pillars of the global economy&mdash&hell…Read More
2019-06-02 12:21
Computers and robotics are the steam engine of the modern era. Technology is again revolutionizing the global workplace.
Digitalization has set up the new pillars of the global economy… Read More
2019-06-02 11:33
Computers and robotics are the steam engine of the modern era. Technology is again revolutionizing the global workplace.
Healthcare hasn’t remained immune to these tectonic shift… Read More
2019-05-14 08:45
It’s that time of the year again—your staff members are getting excited about their travel and vacation plans, while managers find they need to re-evaluate staffing needs for the… Read More
2019-05-06 11:36
Still, many enterprises rely on legacy workforce management systems that are based on manual scheduling tools, such as spreadsheet software. Although it might seem simple to use, the primary… Read More
2019-05-01 12:00
Workday also offers basic employee scheduling functionality to its customers, but to support the need for robust, dynamic scheduling, the company has integrated and partnered with Humanity… Read More
2019-04-25 12:07
According to a recent executive IBM report, these HCM solutions are becoming more powerful and will move from basic functionalities of benefits management and attendance tracking to manage i… Read More
2019-04-15 12:18
The study also found that on average, companies spend between $1 billion and $2 billion on labor costs per year, which is nearly 60% of their overall operating expenses.
This staggering data… Read More
2019-04-09 12:33
There are, however, best practices for scheduling professionals to employ to cut down the time spent on schedule generation and distribution. These will not only make managers more efficient… Read More
2019-04-02 12:31
Allowing employees to trade shifts lifts the burden from managers and scheduling administrators, positioning both sides as partners in ensuring full shift coverage. However, when employees a… Read More
2019-03-26 12:45
Digitalization has set up the new pillars of the global economy—real-time communication, the Internet as the unlimited knowledge base, and instantly accessible information. By 2022, th… Read More
2019-03-12 12:10
With all these factors considered, optimizing the scheduling process may seem daunting. After connecting with hundreds of businesses in over 10,000 locations, Humanity has developed a simple… Read More
2019-03-04 12:46
This requires streamlined workforce management, which means that companies need to forecast labor requirements and create smart, error-free schedules. The only way to achieve this is to inte… Read More
2019-01-09 17:01
In response to your feedback, we released major product updates, added a host of new, requested features and product capabilities, and greatly improved our platform’s existing function… Read More
2018-12-26 09:44
We’re excited to announce Jack Robinson as our new Vice President of Solutions Engineering. As many will know, Humanity is going through a period of expansion and new customer-driven p… Read More
2018-12-20 11:19
Many managers and schedule makers need to set staff shifts in 5-minute (or smaller) increments. In schools, for example, where shifts may last from 9:35 am to 10:20 am, it’s important… Read More
2018-12-19 11:42
Today, we welcome two new members to our leadership team: Charles Orlando, Vice President of Marketing, and Andrej Luneski, Vice President of Engineering. The dual appointments bolster our e… Read More
2018-12-11 11:20
Sometimes it’s necessary to have an employee who has a specific skill set to work a shift. Perhaps you need an employee on hand who has been trained to demonstrate a product. Or, you m… Read More
2018-10-17 08:49
Humanity names Chris Amani as Chief Executive Officer following an impressive tenure as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Amani brings over 15 years of go-to-market expertise which he will apply… Read More
2018-09-13 08:45
Employee absenteeism is a significant source of concern and expense for businesses both large and small. Workplace absences have been estimated by the Centers for Disease Control to cost bus… Read More
2018-09-05 11:00
According to a recent study, 87 percent of employers rank increasing retention rates as a top priority, and with good reason. Hiring new employees is not as easy or affordable as it once was… Read More
2018-08-16 09:21
Despite the constant rise in popularity of online shopping across the globe, there are still important sales events during which most people prefer to shop at a physical store. One of them h… Read More
2018-08-06 14:35
No matter what type of work you are doing, it’s safe to assume that the more information and support you have regarding the tasks at hand, the easier the job becomes. Naturally, the sa… Read More
2018-08-02 09:02
Subsequent to landing a new position, new hires have much to take in during their early days on the job. Lack of familiarity with their new work environment can make for an anxious time. Typ… Read More
2018-07-19 14:07
There are many types of businesses in which employees need to be on the phone a lot in order to get their jobs done.
You could have people in your retail business, for example, who need to t… Read More
2018-06-13 11:14
We are incredibly happy to announce that our redesigned mobile app for iPhone and Android is now available!
Important Note for Managers: If you are currently using the old “Humani… Read More
2018-05-16 11:22
Businesses often have certain dates or periods of time during which they are really busy and need to have all hands on deck.
For example, your retail store might need to have everyone workin… Read More
2018-05-11 13:03
It’s more and more common today for people who are looking for employment to actually be more interested in the benefits that employers offer than how much money they would potentially… Read More
2018-05-07 07:52
Once again, we’re kicking the month off by rolling out a couple of new features that many of our customers have been very eager to see from us.
Note: If you have a feature request of y… Read More
2018-04-24 13:07
When discussing benefits that employees crave most, the ability to work more flexible schedules regularly appears at the top of many wishlists. What’s even better about giving employee… Read More
2018-04-09 14:42
The days of creating employees work schedules on pen and paper are thankfully over, though you would be surprised by the number of people who still actually do use this method. Gone are the… Read More
2018-04-04 12:29
What better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than with some great new improvements to your employee scheduling experience?
Here’s a quick rundown of what’s new in your Huma… Read More
2018-04-04 12:29
What better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than with some great new improvements to your employee scheduling experience?
Here’s a quick rundown of what’s new in your Huma… Read More
2018-04-03 14:19
There’s no denying that a large percentage of businesses today have turned their marketing focuses towards the worlds of online and digital marketing instead of offline marketing. And… Read More
2018-03-26 11:04
Our BambooHR integration is live! We are very happy to announce that Humanity now integrates with top-rated HR software provider, BambooHR.
If you and your team are using both BambooHR and H… Read More
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