Category: Remote Workforce Monitoring

The key strengths of a lone worker

Lone Worker Cleaner

What is a lone worker? According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), in the UK, lone workers are those that work alone without close or direct supervision. Anybody that works alone, including contractors, self-employed people and employees, is classed as a lone worker.  Lone workers exist in all sectors. Including those that work alone outside… Read more »

Why is turnover so high in the care sector?

Girl worries about workload

Why is home care employee turnover so high? Why are employee turnover rates so high in the world of home care? One of the first reasons appears to be low wages. Many home care employees still earn less than minimum wage for their job, because they are not paid for travel time between client locations…. Read more »

Preventing time theft in the remote workplace

Employee commits time theft by sleeping on the job

Time theft is a common issue for many modern businesses, especially those that place their trust in remote employees who spend much of their working day under no supervision and away from the workplace. This blog addresses how time theft can be reduced in the workplace, thanks to a mixture of innovative clocking systems and… Read more »

Understanding how data security affects home care

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Technology is used in our everyday lives, from managing bank accounts to booking tickets for holidays, so the push to go digital within the care industry comes as no surprise. With benefits such as improving the quality of care, reducing costs and increasing communication between care providers and clients, technology within home care brings a… Read more »

An overview of workforce management software

Two managers use technology to manage their workforce

Using technology to manage the remote workforce With an estimated 8 million lone workers (according to Health and Safety Executive HSE) in the UK, there has never been a greater need for the ability to monitor and manage employees remotely. What is workforce management software? A workforce management platform is a scheduling, attendance, holiday management and time-tracking… Read more »

Adapting to a new ‘normal’: the cleaning sector in 2021

Illustration of male cleaner with office workers

2020 has not been an easy year for anyone. We’ve all had to change and adapt to a ‘new normal’. And as 2021 arrives, it certainly looks like ‘uncertainty’ will be a part of our lives for a little while longer. But through the adversity, there’s been strength and innovation. And we’ve seen the perseverance… Read more »

Top tips for winning that commercial cleaning contract

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Our intelligent time and attendance software helps many businesses across the UK to manage their remote workforces. We are proud to name lots of great contract cleaning companies amongst those that we help on a daily basis. As an industry that relies on regular contracts, we understand how important it is for a cleaning business… Read more »