NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2010 - Kronos(r) Incorporated
<http://www.kronos.com/> is demonstrating its next generation user
interface at the National Retail Federation's (NRF) Annual Convention
and Expo in New York this week. Described by leading industry
influencers as "jaw dropping", the user interface is part of Kronos'
next generation of workforce management technology.
News Facts
* Based on the fundamental belief that workforce management
doesn't have to be so hard, the next generation of workforce management
from Kronos is designed around three unique capabilities: instant
engagement, guided decisions, and complete control.
* Applying design principles of today's personal technology, the
next generation user interface instantly engages users by providing them
with the tools they need, in one dashboard. By leveraging Kronos' rich
set of work rules, it quickly and accurately identifies
workforce-related issues and guides frontline managers to appropriate
resolutions. Additionally, unlike other vendors that offer either
perpetual licenses or SaaS purchase options, Kronos gives customers
complete control over how they acquire
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deploy, and manage
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workforce management solution.
* Kronos is designing its unrivaled user experience working
closely with some of the largest and most widely respected household
names in retail - including discount, grocery, electronics, department,
food and beverage, specialty, and sports lifestyle retailers.
* Kronos is also previewing its new mobile scheduling
application at NRF. Workforce Mobile(tm) Scheduler improves workforce
productivity by making it easy for managers to instantly engage with
employees using a variety of mobile devices. With Workforce Mobile
Scheduler, managers can send a voice or text message to best-fit
employees letting them know a shift is available. Within minutes, shifts
are filled.
* Workforce Mobile Scheduler will be generally available this
month. The Kronos next generation user interface will be available to
early adopters this month.
Supporting Quotes
* Josh Bersin, president, Bersin & Associates
"When I saw Kronos' new user interface, my jaw dropped. It has built a
truly 'user-centric' experience, which enables the application to change
modalities as a user's needs change. This is technology that is going to
truly re-define the way companies manage their workforce."
* Leslie Hand, research director for Global Retail Insights, IDC
"Easy-to-use technology enabling rapid user response and interaction is
a critical part of the future of retail workforce management. The next
generation technology from Kronos delivers capabilities to meet this
market need."
* Charlie DeWitt, vice president of vertical marketing, Kronos
"By using the latest in web technologies and mobile solutions, we are
excited to offer what today's retail employees need: an intuitive
experience not often associated with business software. Our next
generation of workforce management proves that organizations do not have
to trade deep functionality for ease of use. Our new solutions offer the
best of both worlds."
Supporting Resources
* Kronos made this announcement from the National Retail
Federation's (NRF) 99th Annual Convention & Expo being in held in New
York from Jan. 10-13. Kronos is exhibiting in booth #2123.
About Kronos Incorporated
Kronos is the global leader in workforce management solutions that
enable organizations to control labor costs, minimize compliance risk,
and improve workforce productivity. Tens of thousands of organizations
in 60 countries - including more than half of the Fortune 1000(r) - use
Kronos time and attendance, scheduling, absence management, HR and
payroll, hiring, and labor analytics applications. To learn how Kronos
uniquely delivers complete automation and high-quality information in an
easy-to-use solution, visit www.kronos.com.