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Last week we covered a recent report by Gallup about the benefits of shifting from performance management to a culture of performance development. This evolution of thinking around how to improve performance isn’t just popping up out of the blue — it’s actually been somewhat of an anticipated progression resulting from technological and generational shift. In fact, new modules introduced to Kronos Workforce Ready already demonstrate the growing recognition of performance development in favor of outdated management methods.

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Not enough can be said for the incredible value created by both hiring the right people and keeping them at the top of their game. Talent can go a long way to propel a business, but haphazard acquisition processes can result in extending an offer too late or they can drive talent away altogether.

My name is Travis Burgan, one of The WFC Group’s Kronos Workforce Ready experts. I’ve worked with the platform since it was first developed, and I’m excited to be guest blogging today about the advantages of the platform for larger businesses!

Although it was designed around the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, Kronos Workforce Ready can be as equally helpful to larger companies that are hesitant about an enterprise solution.

Technology is an ever-changing tool, and with 2017 around the corner, we always like to take some time to understand the trends in the new year. Our expectation for workforce management trends in 2017 reflects the intersection of changing technology and the human touch.

In less than 1 week we’ll be at Kronos’ annual KronosWorks conference & expo in Orlando, Florida. There’s a lot we’re looking forward to – Kronos CEO Aron Ain’s welcome talk, training and educational sessions, the partner expo, networking meals and events and of course some warm weather! With all that said, what are we looking forward to the most?

Last week, we talked about how automation and workforce management software can bring efficiency and growth to your small business. We work with a countless number of SMB companies, all who use a single solution to address areas of inefficiency: Kronos Workforce Ready.

As your SMB grows, maximizing efficiency will positively impact your bottom line. Putting systems and structures into place allows your company and your employees to work smarter, not harder, which leads to better customer service, more sales, and more profit. Here are a few ways you can streamline your SMB:

Last week we wrote about our Key Takeaways from KronosWorks 2015, including the excitement surrounding Workforce Ready, especially the community that’s building, and customers truly wanting to help with the evolution of the product. Our own Director of Strategic Initiatives Michael Turner saw this first hand when he participated in a customer panel discussion on Tuesday afternoon during the conference.

KronosWorks, the annual Kronos customer conference featuring nearly three days of training, a partner expo and more than 120 educational sessions, is less than two months away, taking place November 15-18 at the Aria Resort Las Vegas! We’re looking forward to connecting with Kronos customers in all industries on all things Kronos. What will be the hot topics of conversation?

As we’re nearing a year since my first blog post on Workforce Ready (see below for all the benefits of the platform), I’m checking back in to report that the Workforce Ready platform is STILL blowing us away! Our SMB clients have seen huge value in the overall simplicity, cost and rapid implementation process of the product.