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'Profitable Flexibility' – hot topic at recent HR round table event - 07/06/2006
In association with Haymarket publications, the workforce management software provider, SMART, recently hosted a HR round table event to discuss 'Profitable Flexibility' in the HR arena. The exclusive luncheon took place at The Dorchester Hotel, London on the 24th May 2006. The discussion was moderated by HR Magazine's Chief Editor, Trevor Merriden and included attendees from Hay Group, Nestor Healthcare Group, RCS, Wagamama and SMART's CEO, Eric Smart.
Eric Smart comments; "When executed properly and aligned with corporate objectives, flexible working offers a great opportunity to add real value to the bottom line. But for many the logistics of turning flexibility into higher levels of profitability remains difficult."
Innovative workforce management strategies were discussed across the table with focus on the ability to lever and maintain a diverse, adaptive and high performing work force, able to meet current and future business needs. Flexible working practices featured as a key topic with delegates agreeing that it is key to improving performance and productivity.
Glyn House, HR & Training Director, Wagamama agrees; "Understanding the importance of making a company attractive to staff is vital which is why flexible working is fundamental in retaining and motivating employees. The 'Profitable Flexibility' session highlighted how organisations such as SMART, can help a company capitalise on it's assets through modern working practices."
Notes to Editors
SMART is the leading provider of integrated workforce management solutions. Our software combines time and attendance, scheduling, absence management and real-time reporting - the tools that give businesses the capability to reduce staff administration costs and under/over manning across the entire organization, whilst improving productivity levels, customer service and employee work-life balance. These business benefits help our customers to achieve a sustainable reduction in their people costs of up to 10%.
Established since 1986, our customers include Jaguar, JCB, Sainsbury's, Caterpillar, NHS, Ocado, Raffles International, Trailfinders and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue.
For further information or photos to support this release please contact:
Gurpreet Binning
Tel: 01438 822211
Fax: 01438 822240
Email: gurpreetb@smart-workforce.com
