In today's tight labor market, it’s a challenging time to be in the construction and remodeling business. In order to attract more qualified workers, construction and remodeling companies need to raise hourly wages or invest in training programs to develop employee skills. Every efficiency you gain in productivity is invaluable. Fortunately, there a many technology solutions available ranging from employee time and attendance to drones that can boost productivity and lower costs. There are other helpful construction apps that reduce the time and effort it takes on nearly every construction-related task imaginable, from soliciting and comparing bids to holding safety meetings for employees. Here are five of our favorites.…
Even when you have the best mobile workforce management app in place and a top-notch employee scheduling app, dealing with tardy employees is always going to be part of running a business. Some of your best workers will have trouble getting to work on time, whether it’s because they’re poor planners or aren’t “morning people.” No matter what the excuse, tardiness is not something that you can allow to become a persistent issue. Late arrivals can lead to a drop in productivity and can take a toll on staff morale, since workers who are on time tend to resent those who aren’t.…
The Timesheet Mobile family has sadly watched the devastation wrought by Hurricane Michael that brought devastating flooding, strong winds and storm surge to the coast of Florida on October 10th.We extend our deepest sympathy to all of those who have lost family members and have been affected. Insurance losses due to Michael are estimated between $8-11 billion. As you rebuild, we offer our full support to our colleagues and customers in the region. If you are a homeowner impacted by Hurricane Michael you can find assistance resources here.…
Why is workforce management software so important? There are a number of reasons why even projects with the very best intentions end up failing. Oftentimes, it's difficult to identify exactly where things got derailed and at what step the project went off track. Be it an unrealistic timeline, unrefined goals or a clear lack of organized leadership, everyone involved pays a hefty price when projects go awry.…
Section 12006(a) of the 21st Century Cures Act mandates that states implement EVV for all Medicaid personal care services (PCS) and home health services (HHCS) that require an in-home visit by a provider. As originally written, States must require EVV use for all Medicaid-funded PCS by January 1, 2019 and HHCS by January 1, 2023. However, On June 18th, 2018 a bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. House of Representatives Jim Langevin (D-RI), Diana Degette (D-CO), Don Young (R-AK), and Steve Stivers (R-OH) passed to extend the deadline to implement EVV for personal care services till Jan 1, 2020.…
Savvy small business owners are always looking for an edge. Some wake up at 4 a.m. to get a jump on the workday, while others burn the midnight oil researching potential investments. No matter the industry, consumers have more options than ever before, so for businesses trying to rise to the top, it's all about focus – and finding the formula for gaining an advantage on the competition.…
There are few easy answers about how to manage a mobile workforce. Effective workforce management comes in a variety of forms.…
Data was recently described by the Economist as the ‘oil of the digital era’. Few could deny the fact that data is already a priceless resource for almost every type of industry. The construction sector is, of course, no exception.…
