Are Absence Management Solutions Important?
Why does any organization require absence management solutions? Absence management is vital in...
10 November, 2021
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5 Reasons Why You Need eRostering Software
eRostering or electronic rostering refers to the adoption of automated scheduling to generate...
13 October, 2021
What are the top features of time and attendance software that you should look for?
Time and attendance software can help businesses in many ways. You can track...
06 October, 2021
Workforce Scheduling Software: What is it and how can it Improve Employee Retention?
New innovative automated tools have now taken over many of the functions of...
28 September, 2021
Is your business ready for a Hybrid Workforce?
5 ways Workforce Management Technology can help you to successfully manage the transition Covid-19...
08 September, 2021
Four-day week an ‘overwhelming’ success in Iceland
Several large-scale trials of a four-day workweek in Iceland were an “overwhelming success,”...
13 July, 2021
Employee accused of being absent for 15 years
A hospital worker in Italy made the news recently when charges were brought...
02 June, 2021
10 Tips for a Successful Workforce Management Project
Managing a Workforce Management project may seem like a daunting task but with...
01 June, 2021
Why employee engagement should be your number one priority
Employee engagement has become an area of focus for people managers as they...
18 May, 2021
What is eRostering?
eRostering or e-Rostering is the use of electronic rostering or scheduling software to...
20 April, 2021
What is Employee Self-Service?
Employee Self Service software sometimes called ESS allows employees to record their working...
20 April, 2021
What is a Time and Attendance System?
A Time and attendance system is a software solution that automates the tracking...
14 April, 2021
Softworks Employee Spotlight: Chris Deegan
In the third of our Employee Spotlight series, we talk to Chris Deegan,...
07 October, 2020
Softworks Employee Spotlight: Claire Maguire
Our employees are at the heart of everything we do here in Softworks...
23 June, 2020
Softworks Employee Spotlight: Killian O’Mahoney
Covid-19 has led to extensive changes in the workforce landscape especially the transition...
09 June, 2020
Scheduling/Rostering in challenging times: How Workforce Management Technology can help
The Coronavirus Covid-19 has created a difficult and unprecedented environment for us all....
31 March, 2020
Reducing and Uncovering Hidden Labour Costs: Infographic
For most organizations their workforce is their greatest asset but also their greatest...
10 March, 2020
Which Workforce Management Tasks should be automated?
People join the HR profession wanting to add real strategic value to their...
01 March, 2020
Introducing Flexible Working for your employees this year – 5 things to consider
We’re very interested to see that Sanna Marin, Finland’s new Prime Minister has...
08 January, 2020
Top 5 Benefits of Recording Time and Attendance
There are many reasons organisations should record employee working hours including; accurate information...
24 September, 2019
ECJ rules employers must track all hours employees work
A recent (14th May 2019) ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ)...
11 June, 2019
New contract renewal guidance – Workforce deployment software contracts
We were very pleased to see the new guidance published by the NHS...
01 May, 2019
Managing Absenteeism – Is keeping your staff healthy the key?
During the winter months, companies typically experience a rise in employee absenteeism. Colds...
19 March, 2019
Why sound workforce planning & optimisation is key to the success of healthcare providers
As health service providers continue to see greater numbers of people due to...
21 November, 2018
Mental Health & Well-Being – Dr Eddie Murphy’s Psychological Vitamins Prescription
In May this year, Softworks were delighted to welcome Dr Eddie Murphy as...
31 October, 2018
Taking the Hard Work out of Healthcare Employee Rostering
Employee rostering is often one of the most complex and difficult tasks for...
18 September, 2018
Make the most of your summer with Flexible Working Solutions
We’ve been graced with a rare sunny summer – the first one in...
24 July, 2018
Softworks eRostering/Scheduling Wizard Webinar
Employee rostering & scheduling is often one of the most complex and difficult...
23 May, 2018
How to build flexi teams
Guest Blog – Mandy Garner, Editor, Workingmums.co.uk Research shows flexible working is what many...
02 May, 2018
The challenge of employee rostering in healthcare organisations
Ensuring that you have the correct number of employees, with the right skills,...
25 April, 2018
Top Tips – How to reduce employee absenteeism
Absenteeism is not something that is confined to a few sectors of the...
25 April, 2018
Why you should be managing, monitoring and measuring your employees’ time and attendance
“What gets measured gets managed” is a principal that is often applied...
25 April, 2018
How automated Rostering and Labour Scheduling Software can drive business efficiency & performance
Leading organisations today realise the importance of aligning all labour costs, with associated...
25 April, 2018
Juggling the Work/Life Balance with Flexitime
The now famous 30 second speech given by the former CEO of Coca...
31 August, 2017
Workforce Management for the Hospitality Industry
The Hospitality Industry at the best of times has a lot of moving...
09 August, 2017
How eRostering & Scheduling Solutions can benefit Healthcare Services in Ireland
How eRostering & Scheduling Solutions can benefit Healthcare Services in Ireland. Healthcare providers...
24 July, 2017
The Top 5 Challenges of Workforce Management
Workforce management refers to the system of processes involved in the daily organisation...
18 July, 2017
The Cause & Cost of Absenteeism
What Causes Absenteeism and how does it affect a company? Absenteeism is one of...
03 July, 2017
Have a more productive Monday with Softworks
4 tips for a more productive Monday with Softworks We all know Mondays can...
26 June, 2017
The Benefits of Time and Attendance Automation
In the modern business landscape, the benefits of Time and Attendance Automation helps...
19 June, 2017
What is Flexitime or Flexible working and how does it work
Flexitime, also known as flexi-time, flex time, flex scheduling or the implementation of...
10 June, 2017
Timesheet Fraud – How well is your business protected?
As a business if you are still relying on spreadsheets and paper timesheets...
25 April, 2017
Get to know our Customers
Following on from ‘National Get to Know Your Customers Day’ that took place...
24 April, 2017
“Pawternity” leave – Barking mad or will it take off?
I don’t personally have a dog which is quite surprising considering the amount...
04 April, 2017
How to use Flexible Working Arrangements to Benefit your Business
We all know that flexible working arrangements bring many positive benefits to an...
10 March, 2017
National Sickie Day – Managing Employee Absence
Today, the first Monday of February 2017, is National Sickie Day. Around 350,000...
06 February, 2017
How Softworks Have Aided Manufacturing Companies – Formaplex
At Softworks we understand the unique operational challenges faced by the manufacturing industry. Manufacturing companies today...
05 February, 2017
How Softworks Have Aided the Hospitality Sector
Today’s Integrated Workforce Management (WFM) Solutions including Time & Attendance, eRostering / Scheduling and Absence Management gives the...
02 February, 2017
How to create an effective Workforce Management strategy
If your organisation is attempting to function without an effective workforce management strategy,...
27 January, 2017
Numbers may be everything but information is key for accountants today
Accountants deal with numbers all day, every day. It’s a fact of life...
10 January, 2017
Benefits of Workforce Management Solutions
Why do you need workforce management solutions in your business? Well, workforce management solutions is...
12 April, 2016
Top Five Countries for Work-life balance
Balancing work, family, leisure activities and personal commitments is a constant challenge for...
18 January, 2016
Show me the light, roll on the 23rd of December…!
Is it just me or does anyone else out there look forward to...
17 December, 2015
How Employee Time & Attendance Software Can Benefit Your Organisation
Tracking Time and Attendance is critical for all organisations, no matter what size...
07 December, 2015
10 Reasons Why You’ll Love Softworks Time & Attendance
For twenty five years Softworks has been assisting companies to organise the working...
14 September, 2015
How to Use The Bradford Factor to Manage Employee Absence
Most time and attendance systems simply track absenteeism. Softworks solutions go deeper by focusing on...
19 May, 2014
All you need to know about The Bradford Factor – Quick Guide
Absenteeism is one of the most persistent obstacles to productivity, profitability and competitiveness. Organisations...
27 June, 2012
Businesses don’t care how constant change affects their employees
How does your organisation handle change? According to recent research by human resources experts Gary Rees...
30 May, 2012