The document discusses the benefits of using employee scheduling software. It argues that scheduling can be complex for restaurants and retailers due to varying employee needs, shifts, and turnover. Before software, managers spent significant time manually scheduling with spreadsheets, leading to issues like understaffing. The document outlines how scheduling software saves time by automating tasks, improves communication of schedule changes, allows access from any device, empowers employees, ensures proper staffing, and protects the bottom line through analytics and forecasting. In conclusion, it maintains scheduling software streamlines operations, opens communication, and gives control over labor costs.
How to thrive working remotely - employee well-being in the digital ageAlex Clapson
The document discusses how to effectively work remotely long-term. It notes that early attempts to replicate in-person meetings virtually led to fatigue. To avoid health issues, it recommends taking regular breaks from screen time every 50 minutes to stretch, get fresh air, and hydrate. It also suggests alternating between sitting, standing, and activities away from screens. As remote work increases long-term, adjusting routines will be necessary to maintain well-being.
The document provides tips for effective delegation for company leaders. It recommends that leaders 1) prepare detailed plans for delegated tasks, including steps for less experienced employees, 2) set clear expectations for tasks by defining what needs to be done, deadlines, and how progress should be reported, and 3) confirm the delegated employee understands the task and has necessary tools before moving on to new tasks. Leaders should avoid micromanaging delegated work and instead recognize good performance with thanks.
Time management refers to developing processes and tools to be more productive and efficient by controlling time for priorities. Common wastes of time include interruptions, procrastination, and relying on others. The results of wasting time are losing money, missed deadlines, wasted time, lost customers, and missed opportunities. Effective time management involves focusing on goals, prioritizing tasks, and using tools like calendars, to-do lists, and saying no. Benefits of time management are increased productivity, ability to achieve goals, earning more money, and reduced stress.
This document provides tips for working remotely effectively and avoiding fatigue. It notes that remote work requires reevaluating habits from in-person work and adjusting approaches to meetings and communications. Specific tips include taking regular breaks from screen time every 50 minutes to stretch, hydrate and rest eyes. It also recommends alternating between sitting and standing, using the phone instead of video calls occasionally, and changing delivery styles when leading remote training sessions. Maintaining these adjustments to remote work habits can help improve health, well-being and productivity.
The document provides 14 tips for working from home effectively. The tips include understanding employer expectations; meeting and exceeding expectations; setting up a separate, comfortable work area; ensuring you have necessary supplies; setting boundaries with family and friends; scheduling work times and breaks; staying connected with coworkers; tracking work and progress; assessing progress weekly; making adjustments when needed; asking for help; and taking care of yourself. Following these tips can help one be productive and successful when working remotely.
Fear & greed complicate and truth makes things simple.
If you realize that your delivery environment has reached enough complication and everyday life is struggling, this presentation is for you.
It captures my experiences of 'walking the talk of SIMPLIFICATION' - in the form of timeless rules - so that investments and the interests could be protected from further damage.
Birds of a Feather session from the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing on advancing the work from home option. Slides include links to studies on remote work.
How to thrive working remotely - employee well-being in the digital ageAlex Clapson
The document discusses how to effectively work remotely long-term. It notes that early attempts to replicate in-person meetings virtually led to fatigue. To avoid health issues, it recommends taking regular breaks from screen time every 50 minutes to stretch, get fresh air, and hydrate. It also suggests alternating between sitting, standing, and activities away from screens. As remote work increases long-term, adjusting routines will be necessary to maintain well-being.
The document provides tips for effective delegation for company leaders. It recommends that leaders 1) prepare detailed plans for delegated tasks, including steps for less experienced employees, 2) set clear expectations for tasks by defining what needs to be done, deadlines, and how progress should be reported, and 3) confirm the delegated employee understands the task and has necessary tools before moving on to new tasks. Leaders should avoid micromanaging delegated work and instead recognize good performance with thanks.
Time management refers to developing processes and tools to be more productive and efficient by controlling time for priorities. Common wastes of time include interruptions, procrastination, and relying on others. The results of wasting time are losing money, missed deadlines, wasted time, lost customers, and missed opportunities. Effective time management involves focusing on goals, prioritizing tasks, and using tools like calendars, to-do lists, and saying no. Benefits of time management are increased productivity, ability to achieve goals, earning more money, and reduced stress.
This document provides tips for working remotely effectively and avoiding fatigue. It notes that remote work requires reevaluating habits from in-person work and adjusting approaches to meetings and communications. Specific tips include taking regular breaks from screen time every 50 minutes to stretch, hydrate and rest eyes. It also recommends alternating between sitting and standing, using the phone instead of video calls occasionally, and changing delivery styles when leading remote training sessions. Maintaining these adjustments to remote work habits can help improve health, well-being and productivity.
The document provides 14 tips for working from home effectively. The tips include understanding employer expectations; meeting and exceeding expectations; setting up a separate, comfortable work area; ensuring you have necessary supplies; setting boundaries with family and friends; scheduling work times and breaks; staying connected with coworkers; tracking work and progress; assessing progress weekly; making adjustments when needed; asking for help; and taking care of yourself. Following these tips can help one be productive and successful when working remotely.
Fear & greed complicate and truth makes things simple.
If you realize that your delivery environment has reached enough complication and everyday life is struggling, this presentation is for you.
It captures my experiences of 'walking the talk of SIMPLIFICATION' - in the form of timeless rules - so that investments and the interests could be protected from further damage.
Birds of a Feather session from the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing on advancing the work from home option. Slides include links to studies on remote work.
In light of the dramatic changes that have hit most, if not all, corporate working routines, I’ve prepared a how-to guide on dominating your work from home to make the most of what could be seen as a really challenging experience.
Modern workplaces are transforming at a rapid speed. Organizations are employing software tools for enhanced understanding and management of employees.
10 ways to enhance your remote work productivityVirtualTeams.net
Remote work productivity is becoming crucial as the modern workforce gets more virtual.
The number of remote workers has doubled in the last decade, and most companies now have some form of a geographically unbound workforce. This means that you are never really “off the clock.”
Time management 27 ways of what not to do = that will get you out of your m...natek7474
This document outlines 27 ways that managers can waste time and offers suggestions for better time management. Some key points include:
1) Prioritizing tasks based on importance and urgency, rather than just tackling things as they come up. Important tasks should not be avoided or postponed in favor of less important ones.
2) Learning to say "no" to unreasonable requests and avoiding interruptions when concentrating on important work.
3) Keeping a tidy and organized work environment to avoid wasting time searching for things.
4) Delegating appropriate tasks to subordinates rather than taking on too much work yourself.
5) Taking regular breaks to maintain effectiveness and avoid burnout from being "overworked
Implementing time tracking software can be problematic, especially for a large company with many employees.
But if managed in the right way, it can bring many benefits!
As more companies offer employees the ability to work from home, there is a challenge for leaders to effectively manage these remote workers. This presentation gives some insight into creating accountability and drafting expectations.
Flip the Script Friday - Working From HomeHeather Newman
Flip the Script Friday - Working from Home session - learning about all the different ways folks are connecting along with all of you. Talking Microsoft Teams, Zoom and WFH tips from me and Microsoft
Peter Bender from Consultant in a Flash held a time management training for Phoenix House. He introduced Stephen Covey's time management model which divides tasks into quadrants of urgent/important. Participants mapped current tasks and identified those that could be delegated, eliminated, or moved to improve productivity. Tips included using calendars effectively, explaining capacity limits, and temporary task storage. Participants committed to trying two changes and scheduled follow up with a buddy.
Time management is a skill that needs to be strengthened and developed. Like any other self-help technique, time management also has segments that one should go through to be able to ensure success. Get all the info you need here.
Alarm clocks, task lists, planners, calendar alert programs, and time management training seminars are helpful time management tools one can use to improve their time management. Alarm clocks can help keep one on schedule throughout the day. Task lists are free and easy to create to help one stay focused on tasks. Daily, weekly, and monthly planners provide space to write down important dates and tasks. Calendar alert programs send reminders of important events and dates. Time management seminars provide tips and help improve organizational skills.
Implementing timesheet software can be problematic, especially for a large company with many employees.
But if managed in the right way, it can bring many benefits!
The document proposes adopting an online scheduling and communication software called ShiftPlanning for Frenchy's Rockaway Grill restaurant. Currently, managers spend hours handwriting schedules and communicating with employees is difficult. ShiftPlanning would allow efficient online scheduling, communication between managers and employees, and employees could request time off and switch shifts online. It would save time writing schedules, reduce overtime, and improve communication at a reasonable $100 per month cost. The recommendation is to use ShiftPlanning to streamline communication and scheduling.
How to Manage Inefficiency in Remote Work | SoGoSurveySogolytics
No matter the reason, working remotely can be very different from working in the office. Take stock of your remote work situation to ensure your team is prioritizing productivity as well as supporting work-life balance.
Why should your organisation use timesheets? David Walton
Ever wonder how timesheets could improve your organisation’s productivity? Worried that introducing them could lead to mutiny? Our timesheet tool, PM3time, gives its top 4 reasons why your team should embrace timesheets and the great benefits they bring.
Day 4 September 4th 2014 Chapters 2 and 3 Lipids and CellsAmy Hollingsworth
This document summarizes key concepts from a biology textbook. It discusses cholesterol and its role in cell membranes. It then covers proteins, noting they are made of amino acids and serve various functions. It discusses enzymes as proteins that catalyze reactions by lowering activation energy. Finally, it discusses nucleic acids DNA and RNA, noting DNA stores genetic information in base pairs and RNA translates this into proteins.
Scheduling involves establishing start and completion times for operations to complete a product by its due date. It aims to systematically arrange production. Key principles include using optimum task sizes, equally loading plants, and normally using work hours in the same sequence. Common scheduling methods are forward and backward, depending on whether scheduling starts from the beginning or end of the process. Scheduling methodology depends on the industry, organization, product, and sophistication required, and can include charts, priority rules, or mathematical programming.
The document discusses staff scheduling problems and solutions. It describes different types of staff scheduling problems including shift scheduling, days-on scheduling, and tour scheduling. It also discusses modeling approaches, constraints, objectives, and solution techniques for staff scheduling problems including integer linear programming and heuristics. Finally, it provides an example of a staff scheduling problem at the USPS and its formulation in Lingo.
The document discusses various quality management concepts including quality management processes, components, total quality management, quality circles, six sigma, 5S, and Kai-zen. Quality management aims to ensure quality throughout a product's life cycle through planning, control, assurance, and improvement. It involves identifying customer requirements and setting quality standards. Quality control focuses on inspection and testing to identify defects while quality assurance aims to prevent defects and guarantee consistent results. Quality improvement is an ongoing process of measuring results and making improvements.
Total Quality Management (TQM) is a comprehensive, organization-wide approach to continuous improvement that aims to meet customer needs and expectations. TQM focuses on continuous process improvement through teamwork and employee involvement at all levels. It recognizes that quality cannot be inspected into a product but must be built into the product through attention to the design and management of processes. TQM aims to achieve customer satisfaction by focusing on both product features and freedom from deficiencies.
Total quality management (TQM) is a holistic approach that views continuous improvement across all parts of an organization as a process rather than a short-term goal. It aims to radically transform an organization through progressive changes in attitudes, practices, structures and systems. TQM involves commitment from top executives and the understanding that transforming an organization requires fundamental changes in basic beliefs and practices across the entire organization. It focuses on customer satisfaction through meeting changing customer needs in a cost-effective manner.
In light of the dramatic changes that have hit most, if not all, corporate working routines, I’ve prepared a how-to guide on dominating your work from home to make the most of what could be seen as a really challenging experience.
Modern workplaces are transforming at a rapid speed. Organizations are employing software tools for enhanced understanding and management of employees.
10 ways to enhance your remote work productivityVirtualTeams.net
Remote work productivity is becoming crucial as the modern workforce gets more virtual.
The number of remote workers has doubled in the last decade, and most companies now have some form of a geographically unbound workforce. This means that you are never really “off the clock.”
Time management 27 ways of what not to do = that will get you out of your m...natek7474
This document outlines 27 ways that managers can waste time and offers suggestions for better time management. Some key points include:
1) Prioritizing tasks based on importance and urgency, rather than just tackling things as they come up. Important tasks should not be avoided or postponed in favor of less important ones.
2) Learning to say "no" to unreasonable requests and avoiding interruptions when concentrating on important work.
3) Keeping a tidy and organized work environment to avoid wasting time searching for things.
4) Delegating appropriate tasks to subordinates rather than taking on too much work yourself.
5) Taking regular breaks to maintain effectiveness and avoid burnout from being "overworked
Implementing time tracking software can be problematic, especially for a large company with many employees.
But if managed in the right way, it can bring many benefits!
As more companies offer employees the ability to work from home, there is a challenge for leaders to effectively manage these remote workers. This presentation gives some insight into creating accountability and drafting expectations.
Flip the Script Friday - Working From HomeHeather Newman
Flip the Script Friday - Working from Home session - learning about all the different ways folks are connecting along with all of you. Talking Microsoft Teams, Zoom and WFH tips from me and Microsoft
Peter Bender from Consultant in a Flash held a time management training for Phoenix House. He introduced Stephen Covey's time management model which divides tasks into quadrants of urgent/important. Participants mapped current tasks and identified those that could be delegated, eliminated, or moved to improve productivity. Tips included using calendars effectively, explaining capacity limits, and temporary task storage. Participants committed to trying two changes and scheduled follow up with a buddy.
Time management is a skill that needs to be strengthened and developed. Like any other self-help technique, time management also has segments that one should go through to be able to ensure success. Get all the info you need here.
Alarm clocks, task lists, planners, calendar alert programs, and time management training seminars are helpful time management tools one can use to improve their time management. Alarm clocks can help keep one on schedule throughout the day. Task lists are free and easy to create to help one stay focused on tasks. Daily, weekly, and monthly planners provide space to write down important dates and tasks. Calendar alert programs send reminders of important events and dates. Time management seminars provide tips and help improve organizational skills.
Implementing timesheet software can be problematic, especially for a large company with many employees.
But if managed in the right way, it can bring many benefits!
The document proposes adopting an online scheduling and communication software called ShiftPlanning for Frenchy's Rockaway Grill restaurant. Currently, managers spend hours handwriting schedules and communicating with employees is difficult. ShiftPlanning would allow efficient online scheduling, communication between managers and employees, and employees could request time off and switch shifts online. It would save time writing schedules, reduce overtime, and improve communication at a reasonable $100 per month cost. The recommendation is to use ShiftPlanning to streamline communication and scheduling.
How to Manage Inefficiency in Remote Work | SoGoSurveySogolytics
No matter the reason, working remotely can be very different from working in the office. Take stock of your remote work situation to ensure your team is prioritizing productivity as well as supporting work-life balance.
Why should your organisation use timesheets? David Walton
Ever wonder how timesheets could improve your organisation’s productivity? Worried that introducing them could lead to mutiny? Our timesheet tool, PM3time, gives its top 4 reasons why your team should embrace timesheets and the great benefits they bring.
Day 4 September 4th 2014 Chapters 2 and 3 Lipids and CellsAmy Hollingsworth
This document summarizes key concepts from a biology textbook. It discusses cholesterol and its role in cell membranes. It then covers proteins, noting they are made of amino acids and serve various functions. It discusses enzymes as proteins that catalyze reactions by lowering activation energy. Finally, it discusses nucleic acids DNA and RNA, noting DNA stores genetic information in base pairs and RNA translates this into proteins.
Scheduling involves establishing start and completion times for operations to complete a product by its due date. It aims to systematically arrange production. Key principles include using optimum task sizes, equally loading plants, and normally using work hours in the same sequence. Common scheduling methods are forward and backward, depending on whether scheduling starts from the beginning or end of the process. Scheduling methodology depends on the industry, organization, product, and sophistication required, and can include charts, priority rules, or mathematical programming.
The document discusses staff scheduling problems and solutions. It describes different types of staff scheduling problems including shift scheduling, days-on scheduling, and tour scheduling. It also discusses modeling approaches, constraints, objectives, and solution techniques for staff scheduling problems including integer linear programming and heuristics. Finally, it provides an example of a staff scheduling problem at the USPS and its formulation in Lingo.
The document discusses various quality management concepts including quality management processes, components, total quality management, quality circles, six sigma, 5S, and Kai-zen. Quality management aims to ensure quality throughout a product's life cycle through planning, control, assurance, and improvement. It involves identifying customer requirements and setting quality standards. Quality control focuses on inspection and testing to identify defects while quality assurance aims to prevent defects and guarantee consistent results. Quality improvement is an ongoing process of measuring results and making improvements.
Total Quality Management (TQM) is a comprehensive, organization-wide approach to continuous improvement that aims to meet customer needs and expectations. TQM focuses on continuous process improvement through teamwork and employee involvement at all levels. It recognizes that quality cannot be inspected into a product but must be built into the product through attention to the design and management of processes. TQM aims to achieve customer satisfaction by focusing on both product features and freedom from deficiencies.
Total quality management (TQM) is a holistic approach that views continuous improvement across all parts of an organization as a process rather than a short-term goal. It aims to radically transform an organization through progressive changes in attitudes, practices, structures and systems. TQM involves commitment from top executives and the understanding that transforming an organization requires fundamental changes in basic beliefs and practices across the entire organization. It focuses on customer satisfaction through meeting changing customer needs in a cost-effective manner.
This document discusses project quality management. It begins with definitions of quality from various sources. It then discusses the importance of quality, including how it leads to customer satisfaction, higher morale, and avoiding costs from lack of quality. Quality principles are outlined, emphasizing prevention over inspection. The quality management processes of plan quality management, perform quality assurance, and control quality are introduced. Various tools that can be used for quality planning and control are also listed. Contact information for Pankaj Sharma is provided throughout the document.
The document discusses the differences between traditional and authentic assessment. Traditional assessment uses standardized tests to measure correctness, while authentic assessment aims to measure thinking processes and meaningful application of skills through tasks like portfolios, discussions, and interviews. It provides steps for creating authentic assessments, including identifying standards, selecting real-world tasks, establishing criteria, and designing rubrics to evaluate student performance holistically or analytically.
Total Quality Management (TQM) focuses on meeting customer expectations through integrated organizational efforts to improve quality. The key aspects of TQM discussed in the document include: 1) the four dimensions of quality for manufacturing and service organizations, 2) the costs of quality and prevention through tools like QFD and seven problem solving tools, 3) quality awards like the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and Deming Prize that recognize excellence. TQM relies on concepts like continuous improvement, quality at the source, teams, and supplier certification.
The document provides an overview of student assessment for a high school. It discusses what assessment is, the assessment process, importance of assessment, functions of assessment, methods of assessment, criteria for choosing assessment methods, and who should be involved in assessment. It also summarizes different types of assessments including informal assessment, formal assessment, portfolios, rubrics, and concept mapping.
PMP Chap 8 - Project Quality ManagementAnand Bobade
The document provides information about quality management concepts for project management and preparation for the PMP exam. It discusses key quality management processes including plan quality management, perform quality assurance, and control quality. Specific techniques covered include cost-benefit analysis, cost of quality analysis, the seven basic quality tools such as flowcharts and histograms, benchmarking, design of experiments, and statistical sampling. Quality theories including Six Sigma, total quality management, ISO standards, the 80/20 principle, and zero defects are also summarized.
Total quality management (TQM) is an approach to improving business effectiveness and flexibility by involving all departments and employees. The primary objective of TQM is meeting customer requirements for organizational survival. It encourages innovation, motivates employees for better quality, and provides a competitive advantage through a common purpose. TQM ensures management focuses on preventing issues rather than just inspecting outputs. Key elements include being customer-focused, aiming for quality in the first attempt, continuous improvement, treating quality as an attitude across the organization, effective communication, training, measurement, leadership involvement, employee well-being, teamwork, and focusing on processes rather than just functions. TQM fails if management is not committed to change or staff concerns.
A Complete Guide to Promoting a Healthy Remote Work-Life BalanceKashish Trivedi
Our homes are no longer homes, and our offices are no longer offices.
The long-term impact of an abrupt shift to remote work means many employees struggle to adjust. But employees aren’t the only ones who have to adjust.
Companies now need to find a “new normal.” Remote work has given employees a taste of great flexibility and they’re not ready to part with it.
To prevent the Great Resignation, employers need to find a way to keep their business running efficiently while also promoting a healthy remote work-life balance.
We’ll explore how to adapt to this new reality. We’ll also look at how it’s impacting our recruiting, hiring, and managing of employees.
Automattic’s Remote Work Framework: How to Reach Autonomous & Asynchronous Ni...Kashish Trivedi
What if I told you that the organization powering 35% of the internet’s websites is fully remote?
Automattic has a remote workforce based in 75 countries. You might be asking how such a successful business can be fully remote. That’s where Automattic’s remote framework guide sheds some light.
Many people underestimated the power of remote work – until the global pandemic forced everyone to stay indoors. Even then, many people still thought about the remote work model through the lens of “there’s a pandemic, so you need to work from home.”
The industry experts' top 11 time management tThe Industry Experts' Top 11 Ti...SreeramulaSatya
Goal setting, organization, delegation, and prioritization are essential time management tips that increase productivity. This article will help you establish firm boundaries, reclaim your time, strategize better for a more appropriate work-life balance.
Time Management Secrets & Red Flags for Productivity and Avoid ProcrastinationOrangescrum
If you’re currently using a time tracking tool that hasn’t reaped you the desired fruits as yet, it’s time to watch out for some Red Flags on Time Tracking practices that could be crushing your productivity.
Strategies to Manage Tasks & Time During Long-Term ProjectsAnjaliSingh857
The overall work cycle of project managers and their teams is affected by time and task management issues. Teams and project managers must meet deadlines if they want to succeed. DeskTrack Project and Time Tracking Software strategies help you accomplish your goals within the allotted time.
https://desktrack.timentask.com/site/project-time-tracking
The Organizing FunctionOrganizingDistributing or.docxssusera34210
The Organizing Function
OrganizingDistributing or allocating resources toward the accomplishment of the objectives defined in the plans
Requires the understanding of staffing and work distributionIncludes the allocation of material, machine, and space resourcesConverts goals into actions
Classical Theories of OrganizationSpecialization of LaborUnity of CommandSpan of ControlDepartmentalizationCentralization vs. Decentralization
Specialization of LaborProductivity can be increased if people use their natural and acquired talents to do exclusively what they do bestSpecialists are often more efficientDisadvantagesBoredomBurnoutIncreased error rateMight not feel like part of the team
Unity of CommandNo person should have more than a single boss at any timeClear to whom you reportWhat problems can having multiple supervisors cause?
Span of ControlRefers to the number of people a manager can effectively superviseVaries from situation to situationThe actual number of employees one manager can supervise depends upon the characteristics of the manager, the types of employees, and the work situation
Departmentalization
How managers divide or structure workUsually based on functionExample: Hospital settingNursingRadiologyHealth Information ManagementFile roomROICoding
Centralization vs. DecentralizationCentralization: Top managers make the decisions and allow few decisions to be made at lower levelsConsistency and controlDecentralization: Top management encourages decision making at lower levelsEmpowers people who do the work to make the decisions concerning their jobs
Staffing and Work Distribution
The identification of the number and types of employees needed to carry out the work of the department
Number of EmployeesNumber of employees needed depends on:Volume of work and Pattern of work division that has been selected
Work SchedulingWork scheduling is based on:When employees are needed and/or What services are required
Work Division PatternsFor process-oriented departments3 types:Serial Work DivisionParallel Work DivisionUnit Work Division
Serial Work DivisionRefers to the consecutive handling of tasks or products by individuals who perform a specific function in sequenceTends to create task specialistsProduction line/assembly line type of work
Parallel Work DivisionThe concurrent handling of tasksMultiple employees do identical types of tasks and basically see the process through from beginning to endEveryone performs the same tasksIndependent of one another
Unit Work DivisionEnlists simultaneous assembly in which everyone performs a different specialized task at the same timeThe tasks are all related to the same end product but are not dependent on each otherThe work is specialized but the sequence is not fixedManufacturing work (rare in HIM)
Work Distribution AnalysisA function of effective work process management and is one element of organizational analysis.
Used to determine whether a department ...
Excel Time Tracking 4 Templates, Pros and Cons and AlternativesTime Doctor
Timesheets come in various forms. While, traditionally, a timesheet was a ‘sheet’ of paper where you manually wrote and calculated hours worked, it has now evolved into either an online shared document in excel or word format that everyone fills out each day, or an automated online software that runs in the background and tracks what your employees are working on.
Employee time tracking is used by large and small companies, agencies, remote teams, and growing startups, as it provides a quick and easy way to improve the productivity of your business operations.
Timesheets are a way to log what employees were working on for every hour they’re in the office. This way you know what everyone is up to, and where people are spending their time.
How does it help?
You can not only spot your most productive workers but can also analyze which projects or processes are wasting time and which are more profitable for your business.
Once you have this knowledge, you can be a better manager and take insightful decisions for the growth of your business.
This document shares free excel time tracking templates that you can readily use in your organization.
Original Blog: https://biz30.timedoctor.com/excel-time-tracking/
In the coming years, managing revenue cycle employees from their home might be a normal business practice for many healthcare providers. This report explains what telecommuting is and describes the pros and cons of allowing your revenue cycle employees to work from home.
Remote work has its advantages—flexibility, low or no overhead costs, and a greater pipeline of applicants from which to hire. And it has its disadvantages—less interaction, managers worried about how to tell if their employees are staying on task and communication challenges. How can companies maximize the advantages and minimize the disadvantages?
If you want to learn more about this topic: https://www.newsteer.com/resources/managing-remote-teams
Understanding remote work a guide on how to be productive at homeWellbeingChampion
This document provides guidance on staying productive while working remotely. It discusses challenges of remote work like lack of supervision and social isolation. It recommends establishing clear communication norms, using video conferencing, and providing social opportunities to reduce isolation. The Pomodoro technique of working in 25 minute sprints with short breaks is also suggested. Tips for remote workers include following a schedule, keeping a to-do list, creating a dedicated workspace, and taking breaks. For managers, it advises frequent communication with remote teams via video calls and check-ins with each employee.
Time management is important for both individuals and organizations. Poor time management can lead to less work getting done, missed deadlines, and not knowing what tasks to prioritize. This causes work to progress slower than expected and targets to not be achieved. For organizations, poor time management results in wasted time and money. Good time management skills allow organizations to plan work more effectively and identify issues. Individuals feel more in control of their workload. Adopting strong time management benefits both parties.
The Complete Guide To Controlling Restaurant Labor CostsBizimply
Learn tips and tricks to better manage your labor costs
Learn how to cut costs and improve service through tips on scheduling, time & attendance, shift management, work ergonomics and more.
Simple but effective labor saving tips
- Staff Scheduling
Scheduling is a great way to reduce labor costs. Do you repeat the same schedule every week? Do you stagger shift start times? Do you have clear targets and cost as you build? These are essential questions you need to answer.
- Time & Attendance
Hundreds of hours are lost each year in incorrect shift times. These costs are the easiest to avoid through simple and actionable steps contained within the ebook.
- Shift management
Its amazing how effective small differences can be on reducing labor coats. Holding regular pre and post shift team briefings, smarter working schedules and identifying shift patterns can all help.
Why Should You Use an Employee Time Tracking App in Your Organization.pdfMarie Weaver
To control your workers' time as a company, you may utilize an employee time tracking app. It is possible to monitor payroll, billing, and job hours with a time tracking system.
The Employee Onboarding Bible Tips amp Free TemplateKashish Trivedi
Employee onboarding can make or break a business. There’s nothing more frustrating than a new hire who decides to quit on you soon after their first day. Yes, maybe that person wasn’t competent enough, or maybe you simply weren’t a good fit for each other. But what if it keeps happening? If you’re experiencing high employee turnover, it may be time to reevaluate your onboarding strategy. But why should you, and how will you benefit? Well, we’ll show you. We’ve created this guide to give you an insight into effective employee onboarding.
Assembling Your Staff
The practice of medicine is by far one of the most important fields in which people can work. Taking care of peoples health is such an important profession that it should have only employees who take pride in their job and want to come to work each week
This document provides information on office and time management. It discusses what time management is, why it is important, and tips for effective time management. Specifically, it defines time management as allocating time to tasks productively and efficiently through planning, goals, and priorities. Good time management can help meet deadlines, improve mental health by reducing stress, and make one a more dependable employee. It also provides tips for time management such as starting on most important tasks, avoiding distractions, taking breaks, and using a calendar.
5 signs your company desperately needs project management softwareOrangescrum
Project management software is a great way to contain the challenges associated with growth and change.There are multiple moving parts in play as the business grows which become difficult to manage with time.
Efficient time management not only increases productivity, but also reduces stress levels and increases our happiness quotient.
We share some time management techniques that are a combination of age old (and still effective) methods and latest technological applications, aimed at helping you make the most of your time and helping you become highly productive.
How to Effectively Manage a Remote Team - 12 Best PracticesMikogo
This document provides 12 practices for effectively managing a remote team. It recommends hiring remote workers suited for independent work, clearly communicating project goals and objectives, scheduling regular communication check-ins, using the proper collaboration tools, ensuring worker comfort, addressing requests for help, maintaining process documents, promoting a positive team culture, providing feedback, and addressing legal requirements. Following these practices can help remote supervisors increase productivity, accountability and job satisfaction among their virtual workers.
3. IntroductionWhat is employee-scheduling software?
Employee scheduling software eases the pain of making and maintaining a
schedule for your team. Good time tracking software is a wonderful investment in
your business and your employees. Having the right software in your restaurant
will save you time, improve communication between management and staff,
broaden access to schedules, empower employees, ensure you have proper
staffing, and will protect your bottom line. With the ever-shrinking margins in
the restaurant and retail industries, it is crucial to guard your time and money.
Time clock software puts the power back in your hands, streamlining an often-
daunting process.
In an industry where everyone is on a constant pursuit to reduce costs, it
is critical to control tardiness and absenteeism, save money on wasted labor
costs, track clock in habits, and streamline operations. With Zip Schedules,
we bridge the gap, optimizing ROI and minimizing costs by decreasing labor
costs, streamlining operations, improving workforce management, and allowing
technology to augment business practices.
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4. Time Saving
Strategies for
SchedulingFor 9-to-5 businesses, employee scheduling is a rather simple task. For the
most part, everyone works the same schedule and things are relatively status
quo. Unfortunately, restaurant and retail businesses don’t have this luxury.
With long hours, many employees, and varying needs, employee scheduling is
much more complex. There are often a lot of part-time and seasonal employees
with other priorities that they need to schedule for, such as school or family.
This job also may not be their long-term career, meaning managers have to
deal with high turnover and sometimes less than ideal commitments.
Before the introduction of employee scheduling software, restaurants and retail
establishments had to tackle some overwhelming issues, such as:
Employee Turnover
In the restaurant and retail industries, employee turnover is a real concern. Just
when management thinks they are getting into a scheduling flow, a new hire
decides the job isn’t working out or a long-term employee is moving, throwing
a proverbial cog in the scheduling wheel. When things like this happen, it’s back
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5. to the drawing board. Management is stuck with a role to fill, and often some
shifts that need to be covered right away. Who should fill these gaps?
Well, you don’t want employees to go into overtime to cover these shifts, but
you’re not sure how to cover the time. Just the thought of the complex interplay
of shifts is enough to make your head spin. Who’s on first?
Changing Shifts
Someone wants time off altogether; another employee wants to switch a shift.
Who controls that? While this responsibility should be in the hands of employees,
it seems to inevitably fall onto the manger’s shoulders, as ultimately it is he
or she responsible for the efficient running of the restaurant. Before software,
management was burdened with orchestrating ever-changing shifts.
“I’m switching Friday night with Janet.” Let’s just hope the manager wrote that
change down in pencil.
Disgruntled Employees
“Why am I not working Saturday night anymore?” You’re not quite sure. Turns
out, someone new got an ideal shift because it’s just what worked for the
schedule. Now, your new hire is raking in some of the best tips while your
more senior team member works the lunch crowd. More senior employees are
annoyed, wondering why they got stuck with the less-than-stellar shifts for the
week.
Without the right tools, tracking this kind of preference could require a very
high IQ, a full night’s sleep, and a very large cup of dark coffee. Of course you
have every intention of taking care of your more senior personnel, but things
happen. After all, you are only human.
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6. Dissatisfied Guests
It’s a busy day, and there just aren’t enough staff scheduled. Guests are getting
tired of waiting and look annoyed. Guests are waiting on refills, and watching
as their cold entrees sit waiting to be picked up by their server. Tension is high,
and everyone is upset. Your staff is overwhelmed, and everyone seems to be
making more mistakes.
Unfortunately, management had a day like this last year, but forgot to make a
note of it. Managers tried to call to get some employees in at the last minute,
but no one was available. Now everyone’s spent. Guests leave, not having
enjoyed their experience, and may not return to give the place another shot.
So, how exactly did managers create schedules before web-based apps?
Before time punch software, managers had to devote a lengthy amount of time,
energy, and brainpower to scheduling employees. This often meant having a
manager stay late, parked at their desk with a complex excel spreadsheet. As
hard as they tried, details fell through the cracks, leaving the business vulnerable
to under and over staffing. Without the time wasted on that approach, managers
can get back to the more important tasks at hand, knowing their schedule is
seamless.
We know. Scheduling labor can be an arduous project. Employees’ schedules
change all the time, and managers are left to try and keep track of it all. With
workforce management software from Zip Schedules it is easy to see everyone’s
availability, copy previous schedules, load templates for special schedules, and
create weekly schedules in minutes.
Zip Schedules is also easy to use, so managers won’t need to spend weeks
getting up to speed. Managers can get up and running on day one with our
clever “Start-Up Wizard,” which takes roughly 15 minutes from start to finish.
With walk-through guides, it’s super easy to get scheduling in no time.
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7. Improving
Communication“I need next Thursday off,” an employee tells her manager, hands full of plates,
as they pass each other during a busy shift. The manager sighs as she rushes
by, makes a mental note to write that down, but forgets with the endless tasks
of the night. Fast forward, and the restaurant is understaffed on the night
the employee requested off. For a moment, the manager is annoyed, looking
around and wondering where she is. After he asks some of the other team
members, he then quickly remembers their rushed conversation and realizes
it is his fault. Now, he’s looking at a night of extra stress, overburdened staff,
and unhappy guests.
With employee scheduling software, switches and requests for time off are
easy to publish and send to managers and coworkers. With a secure messaging
center, the lines of communication are wide-open, enabling management and
employees to clearly and efficiently discuss their needs. From this secure
messaging center, management can approve or deny requests right on the
spot with instant messaging, no need to make mental notes and hope they’re
remembered.
Zip Schedules’ secure messaging center also enables management to keep
employees informed of news and important events. From the secure messaging
center, you can send organization and storewide message to keep employees
in the know. Need to remind everyone of an upcoming team meeting or
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8. holiday party? No need to worry about gathering everyone’s personal contact
information or mistyping an employee’s email address, you can now send the
necessary info directly through Zip Schedule’s secure messaging center.
Also, this messaging center is secure, keeping employee confidentiality
private. Using a closed loop messaging system, Zip Schedules allows mobile
communication between employees without sharing email addresses and
telephone numbers with staff. Not everyone wants their teammates to know
their personal phone numbers. Now, you can protect employees’ privacy while
maintaining open, group communication.
With Zip Schedules, employees receive their schedule the minute it is published.
Managers can take immediate action when employees accept future shifts
offered by coworkers, request time off and availability changes. Everyone is on
the same page, whether they are at work or not. Gone are the days of excuses.
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9. Accessing
SchedulesEver heard these phrases? “I lost my schedule,” or “I couldn’t get a ahold
of anyone.” Imagine never hearing those words again? It’s possible with Zip
Schedules.
With employee scheduling software, everything an employee needs to know
about the schedule is available on their mobile phone: anytime, anywhere.
Everyone on the team can access the schedule from any iOS or Android device.
Employees can send requests for time off from their mobile device, or check
their schedules. Likewise, management can stay connected when they’re away,
from their mobile device. They can easily approve or deny time off or switch
requests. No more excuses that an employee couldn’t find their schedule or
couldn’t get a hold of management.
Employees will know a manager’s decision on their time off or shift change
request, letting them know if they are still required to work the shift in question.
With Zip Schedules, you can eliminate confusion and ensure your shifts are
covered.
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10. Empowering
EmployeesBy removing the excuse of losing a schedule, or being unable to contact a
replacement, employees are now responsible for their own schedules. It is
solely their responsibility to check the schedule and assure they can work their
scheduled shifts, or request a trade. This removes the burden of last minute
phone calls and manager’s desperate attempts to find someone that didn’t
show.
“Hey, when am I working again?” You won’t hear conversations like this in
passing anymore. The schedule is posted in real-time and can be accessed
by everyone on the team, whether they are clocked in or not. With automatic
updates, the schedule always reflects the most recent changes, so everyone is
on the same page.
This kind of access gives employees a sense of ownership, as they are now in
control of their schedule. They can see when they are scheduled to work, and
maintain their availability right from their mobile phone. This gives them a
sense of control over a varying schedule that can be overwhelming. Give your
employees the gift of control and communication with Zip Schedules.
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11. Proper StaffingThe ideal is to have the right employees present when you need them. With the
helpful tools in Zip Schedules, you can ensure you have who you need, when
you need them. No more guess work, no more wondering.
Templates for the Future
You can save your favorite schedules as templates. If you have special hours and
schedules during different times of the year, you can now save those schedules
as a template for the future. No need to reinvent the wheel each holiday. If a
special event is happening in town the same time every year, you can pull up
how you arranged it the year before, maybe make a few minor changes, and
post it.
Copying Common Schedules
You can also easily copy a previous week’s schedule. Sometimes things do fall
into a comfortable routine. Employees are basically working the same shifts,
and you haven’t had anyone leave unexpectedly. In this case, your schedule
may not need to change much. If you aren’t experiencing any big scheduling
changes week to week, you can simply copy the previous week’s schedule and
make one or two tweaks to create a new one.
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12. Creating Standard Shifts
With employee scheduling software, you can create standard shifts for any
position on your team. Save common shifts, and speed up your scheduling
process. Simply drop the shifts into employee slots, and you won’t have to
create a new one every time.
Analyzing Data
With Zip Scheduling, you can accumulate scheduling data over time, enabling
you to extract information later to analyze past activity. This helps you forecast
properly and plan for fast or slow nights in advance. Were you busier around
Thanksgiving or Christmas? It’s easy to find out with Zip Schedules. Don’t be
left in the dark again. Have the right amount of people at the right time with
the right data in your hands.
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13. WITH OUR FORECASTING
ENGINE, YOU HAVE THE
ABILITY TO PREDICT YOUR
BUSINESS BASED ON
SALES AND TRANSACTIONS
TO BETTER SCHEDULE
EMPLOYEES.
Protecting Your
Bottom LineIt’s clear. Zip Schedules saves you money. Because in business, time equals
money. With Zip Schedules, management won’t waste time putting together
a schedule the old way, answering emails, texts, and calls about switching
shifts. With the proper staff, you won’t waste time and money on having too
many employees scheduled when you don’t need them. On the other hand,
you can keep your customers happy by protecting yourself from having too few
employees on a busy night. By scheduling the right people at the right time,
guest service will improve while lowering labor costs at the same time.
With forecasting and budgeting built in, Zip Schedules can prevent managers
from over scheduling. You can make your schedule more efficient. With our
forecasting engine, you have the ability to predict your business based on sales
and transactions to better schedule employees.
Also, with Zip Schedules, you can setup your preferred labor percentage of
sales to use as a guide when creating schedules, enabling you to control your
labor budget. You can automatically generate daily sales forecasts based on
historical sales and transaction, making business more predictable.
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14. ConclusionFinding the right technology can change the way you do business. It is
critical for restaurants today to stay ahead of the competition with the latest
advancements in technology. It’s likely your competitors are keeping up with
the changing face of technology.
With Zip Schedules, you can start scheduling in minutes. Scheduling software
empowers you to save time and money while opening up the lines of
communication between employees and management. Employees are given
the responsibility to manage their schedules and availability. Without needing to
rely on someone else for scheduling information, employees can be there when
they are scheduled and have peace of mind when they are not. Management
can approve or deny shift change requests immediately, and not be stuck
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15. calling employees at the last minute frantically trying to cover a shift. Save
management time and prevent unneeded errors with Zip Schedules.
With Zip Schedules time tracking software, you can experience better workforce
management, eliminating buddy punching, employees riding the clock, or
breaking overtime without allowance. With more accountability, employees are
forced to act responsibly. Gone are the days of clocking in for a friend that
didn’t show up on time. While they may feel loyal to their friend, they are not
being loyal to the restaurant’s bottom line.
Greater data reporting enables management to predict their scheduling needs
and schedule shifts accordingly. Good data also enables managers to control
and track labor costs. Before employee scheduling software, managers were
often left in the dark, guessing and hoping they got it right.
With real-time software, employees can access their schedules anytime,
anywhere. Management can view requests for time off and get labor law alerts
when employees may be approaching overtime. Management can better control
tardiness and absenteeism, save money on wasted labor costs, track clock-in
habits, and streamline processes.
With a small investment, Zip Schedules enables you to decrease labor costs,
streamline operation, improve workforce management, and use technology to
your greatest advantage.
BEFORE EMPLOYEE
SCHEDULING SOFTWARE,
MANAGERS WERE OFTEN
LEFT IN THE DARK,
GUESSING AND HOPING THEY
GOT IT RIGHT.
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