Time and attendance system that can accurately determine the number of hours worked are vital for companies employing people on zero hours contracts. However, although the number of workers on a zero-hours contract has recently hit a record high of 910,000, a slowdown in last six months seems to suggest that firms might be starting […]
Time and attendance software enabling companies and organizations to manage the activity of employees working from home or on a flexible schedule can actually help reduce overall staff turnover, considering that almost half of UK employers view these options as potentially life-changing. A recent survey by GCS Recruitment found that 44% of respondents believed that […]
The permanent and temporary placements across the UK have risen by 1% each year-on-year, a recent news report by the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has been able to reveal. APSCo data, which focuses on professional recruitment, found significant variations between the trade association’s core sector groups. While permanent placements across engineering and IT […]
A recent online survey of 10,000 British workers conducted by holiday rental company Optima Villas has found that a more flexible approach to working hours, as well as enhanced holiday management would bolster their productivity. More than a third of employees answering the poll – and 53% of 55-64 year olds – admitted a more […]
Advanced time and attendance systems designed to make very good use of CSCS cards for recording attendance are the perfect solutions to help streamline activities on busy construction sites, such as the one that is about to be opened near Colchester, were plans for a major residential scheme comprising 176 homes have been recommended for […]
Workforce management systems can help employers provide better support for working parents, an area that still requires significant attention, according to the CIPD. Based on the Modern Families Index 2017, released on 16 January by Working Families and Bright Horizons, the CIPD points out that there is a significant gap between the aspirations of working […]
Biometric time and attendance systems are vital for ensuring that hospital staff in India work their contracted hours, the local health directorate has decided. For this reason, their use for clocking in and out will become compulsory for all hospitals controlled by the aforementioned authority, a news report has been able to suggest. Health department […]
Biometric time and attendance systems are set to be deployed across more than 200 government colleges in Sindh following a court order by the Sindh High Court, a recent news report in the local media has been able to suggest. “The introduction of the biometric system is with an object to overcome the issue of […]
Time and attendance systems with workforce management functionality can help improve workers’ satisfaction by accurately recording their skills and making it possible for managers to do more for their development and career progression. In fact, job satisfaction in the public sector is at its highest level in four years and wider post-referendum optimism is evident […]
While the overall level of employment is set to grow across the UK within the next year, real wages are very likely to fall for a good number of employees, data from the latest quarterly CIPD/Adecco Group Labour Market Outlook has been able to suggest. Statistical figures revealed that the net employment balance, while remaining […]