"Leaders affect the entire workplace. When leaders are late, it sends an irresponsible message to employees, which may lower morale; when leaders are punctual, it exhibits a work ethic to aspire to." - Johnson D. Elias. Employee attendance tracking ensures that...
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What is Progressive Discipline in Organizations?
"It is necessary to instill a disciplining program in your small business in order to move forward. An effective regimen will help improve workplace performance and provide a safe and honest environment conducive to production." - Lisa Mooney. Disciplining employees...
Maximizing the Benefits of Accurate Employee Time Tracking
“The average worker is productive for only 2 hours and 53 minutes a day” - Hubstaff.com Accurate employee time tracking is critical to managing labor costs, ensuring adherence to staffing schedules, and maximizing productivity. However, employee time tracking can be...
How SMBs Can Eliminate Unnecessary Business Costs
"82% of business failures are caused by cash flow, so it's important to trim down the unnecessary business costs." - Eagle Business Credit. In today's competitive business landscape, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) must continuously seek ways to optimize...
Why Should Retailers Reduce Single-Use Plastic?
by Daryn | May 29, 2023 | Blog
“88% of people surveyed across 28 countries believe it is essential, very important or fairly important to have an international treaty to combat plastic pollution.” (Ipsos) Why should retailers reduce their use of single-use plastic? The answer lies in the...
How to Integrate Atmospherics into Marketing Campaigns
by Daryn | May 26, 2023 | Blog
"We look at the brand, not as a piece of advertising, but everything we do communicates who Starbucks is. The place, the physical environment, really has become an extension of the brand, and it's very important to the success of the company." – Howard Schultz....
Tim Hortons – Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada
by Daryn | May 24, 2023 | Case Studies
From Manual to Automated: Revolutionizing Scheduling & Payroll at Tim HortonsTim Hortons, a beloved Canadian institution, holds a special place in the hearts and minds of Canadians. Since its humble beginnings in 1964, when the first Tim Hortons restaurant opened...
Payroll Processing: What is the Cost of Human Error?
by Daryn | May 23, 2023 | Blog
"56 million American workers have paid a bill late because of a payroll error" - The Workforce Institute. Human errors in payroll processing can have severe financial repercussions for a business. These errors can result in substantial fines, lead to employee...
How to Deal with Shift Planning Challenges Like a Pro
by Daryn | May 19, 2023 | Blog
"Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success." – Pablo Picasso. Shift planning is an ongoing challenge for small, medium or large retail and...
How to Improve Workforce Management Capabilities
by Daryn | May 17, 2023 | Blog
“Time Well Scheduled has been an excellent tool for our scheduling and HR purposes. It’s easy to use, and the support team is always responsive. They have also been open to building the infrastructure we need for our reporting purposes.” - Jon W. - Manager, Home...
How to Create an Attendance Policy for Retail and Service Businesses
by Daryn | May 15, 2023 | Blog
“…understanding the causes and effects (of lateness and absenteeism) should be a key priority of retailers.” – Caleb Kwon and Ananth Raman Effective attendance and absence policy is crucial for retail businesses to ensure mutual expectations are met, and productivity...
Integrated Marketing Communications: Five Principles to Improve Your Retail Marketing Strategy
by Daryn | May 11, 2023 | Blog
"(IMC) means mapping your strategy to the reality of the customer. Where does she go, and what does she do every day? Your marketing message must be aligned across all of those touchpoints... If the message doesn't align, you've lost her, and she likely isn't coming...
Why are Fair Employee Scheduling Practices Important?
“Fairness is not an attitude. It's a professional skill that must be developed and exercised.” - Brit Hume Creating a fair employee scheduling process is vital in organizations as it contributes to the perception of procedural justice, a crucial aspect of workplace...
The Basics of Retail Influencer Marketing: What is it? And, How does it Work?
"As a marketing manager, you're going to manage a portfolio of influencers, just like Nike manages a portfolio of celebrities." - Robert Palmatier, University of Washinton, Foster School of Business. Influencer marketing has become a critical part of digital retail...
How Scheduling Templates Save Managerial Time & Money – FAQ
"A schedule defends chaos and whim. It is a net for catching days. It is a scaffolding on which a worker can stand and labor with both hands at sections of time." - Annie Dillard. Scheduling employees can be complex, time-consuming, and prone to human errors. However,...
How to Deal with Angry Customers in Retail – Tips & Best Practices
by Daryn | Apr 30, 2023 | Blog
"A happy customer tells a friend; an unhappy customer tells the world.” - unknown In the retail industry, customer experience and satisfaction are paramount. Unfortunately, even the most active businesses will encounter unhappy customers. As a result, retail staff...
Lina’s Italian Market – Calgary, Alberta, Canada
by Daryn | Apr 27, 2023 | Case Studies
Lina’s Italian MarketLina's Italian Market is a well-established, customer-focused specialty store that offers a unique shopping experience to guests while promoting Italian culture and supporting local businesses. With four locations in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and...
The Fair Workweek: A Guide to Predictive Scheduling Laws
by Daryn | Apr 26, 2023 | Blog
"Nearly one in five Americans has an unstable work schedule and about 40 percent of early career workers, defined as workers aged 26 - 32, have less than one-week advance notice of their schedules." - Bill de Blasio, Former Mayor of New York City. Predictive...
How to Promote Employees in the Retail and Service Industry
by Daryn | Apr 24, 2023 | Blog
"I like to take chances on people and, whenever possible, promote from within – it sends a great message to everyone in the company when someone demonstrates a passion for the job and leadership skills at every step along the way and is rewarded with a leadership...
How to Schedule Part-Time Employees – Tips & Best Practices
by Daryn | Apr 19, 2023 | Blog
"Employee scheduling software will help you streamline your employee scheduling. You can ensure that every shift is covered and that there aren't any scheduling conflicts. It will also help you monitor your staff availability and time-off requests." - U.S. Chamber of...
How to Encourage Healthy Competition Among Employees in the Workplace
by Daryn | Apr 17, 2023 | Blog
Healthy competition among employees is an effective way to motivate your team to reach their full potential. Internal Competition in organizations, leads to improved individual and team performance while at the same time, fostering a culture of innovation. However,...
How to Manage and Control Lateness & Absenteeism in the Workplace
by Daryn | Apr 14, 2023 | Blog
"...one employee being late or absent can negatively affect not only store operations, but also their coworkers by making them stay to make up for the lost labor." (Harvard Business School) Managing and controlling lateness and absenteeism is essential for any...
How to Administer a Return and Refund Policy in Retail – Tips & Challenges
by Daryn | Apr 12, 2023 | Blog
"The more money retailers lose on returns, the more they have to make up for that by raising prices," - Lauren Beitelspacher, Associate professor at Babson College. Retail businesses face unique challenges regarding refunds, returns, and other customer payments. To...
How to Identify and Prevent Retail Shrinkage
by Daryn | Apr 10, 2023 | Blog
“Sales volume is not the only way to make money in this business… For every dollar we save in shrinkage we add a dollar to our bottom-line profit.” - Lionel M. Levey Retail Shrinkage is an unfortunate reality for many retail businesses. From employee theft and...
Happy Easter From TimeWellScheduled
Dear Valued Clients, As we celebrate the Easter Weekend, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your continued support and trust in TimeWellScheduled. Your business means the world to us, and we are honored to have the opportunity to provide our...
How to Effectively Manage Employee Records – Five Tips
"Records management is knowing what you have, where you have it, and how long you have to keep it" - Rich Lauwers, Director of Information Governance at Merrill Corporation. Managing employee records may seem dry on the surface; however, it is a crucial task for any...
Three Legal & Regulatory Trends in Retail for 2023-24
"The art of life is a constant readjustment to our surroundings." - Kakuzo Okakaura. As the retail industry continues to evolve, so do the legal and regulatory trends that govern it. Over the next several years, retail outlets and shoppers can expect to see an...
Nine Staff Scheduling Arrangements to Help Attract & Retain Key Talent
by Daryn | Mar 31, 2023 | Blog
"Until we can manage time, we can manage nothing else." – Peter Drucker. At TimeWellScheduled we know that staff scheduling is an integral part of any successful business. It helps ensure that the right people are in the right positions at the right time to maximize...
Five Tips on How to Schedule Overtime Hours Effectively
by Daryn | Mar 29, 2023 | Blog
"Some overtime work is essential to give enterprises the flexibility to deal with unusual pressure of work, fluctuations in demand, or other special circumstances." - International Labor Office. Scheduling overtime can be a difficult task for employers. It requires...
The Benefits of Posting the Staff Schedule 2-3 Weeks in Advance
by Daryn | Mar 27, 2023 | Blog
"A schedule defends chaos and whim. It is a net for catching days. It is a scaffolding on which a worker can stand and labor with both hands at sections of time." - Annie Dillard. Posting the staff schedule 2-3 weeks in advance can be a great way to ensure a smooth...
The Benefits of Management By Wandering Around (MBWA) in Retail Workplaces
by Daryn | Mar 23, 2023 | Blog
"Every company has two organizational structures: The formal one is written on the charts; the other is the everyday relationship of the men and women in the organization." - Harold S. Geneen. Management by Wandering Around (MBWA) is a popular management technique in...
How Product Packaging Influences Buying Behavior in Retail
by Daryn | Mar 20, 2023 | Blog
"In the absence of any other Marketing messages, our packaging – comprised of the trademark, our design, color, and information – is the sole communicator of our brand essence. Put another way – when you don't have anything else – our packaging is our Marketing." -...
How Experiential Retail can Attract Customers & Build Relationships
by Daryn | Mar 15, 2023 | Blog
"People are always going to go shopping. A lot of our effort is just 'how do we make the retail experience a great one?" - Phillip Green, Chairman, Arcadia Group. Experiential retail is an effective way of engaging customers and building relationships with them. It...
How Retail Businesses Add Value to Our Daily Lives
by Daryn | Mar 13, 2023 | Blog
"Why are you doing this? How are you making a difference? What is your reason for being besides making money? There is no engine or vehicle-like business to make a difference." – Walter Robb, Co-CEO, Whole Foods. Retail businesses are an integral part of society and...
Six Key Staff Scheduling Metrics for Service & Retail Businesses
"If you cannot measure it, you cannot improve it." - Lord Kelvin, 19th Century Scientist. Employee scheduling is integral to running a successful retail and service business. It helps to ensure that the right staff are in the right place at the right time to meet...
How to avoid “Choice Paralysis” in Brick-and-Mortar Retail Businesses
"Where people are faced with so many choices that they can't decide among them and make no choice at all." - Ulf Bockenholt As a retail manager, you know customers can become overwhelmed with too many options when browsing your store. This phenomenon is known as...
Employee Scheduling: Scheduling Terminology for Retail Managers
"Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort." - Paul J. Meyer. As a retail manager, you're probably familiar with employee scheduling basics: ensuring all shifts are staffed...
How to Motivate Employees in the Retail and Service Industry
"Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm." -Winston Churchill. Running a successful business depends on motivating employees to achieve excellence. However, if your staff's enthusiasm is waning and morale is low, keeping productivity high...
How to Understand & Manage Customer Expectations in Retail
by Daryn | Feb 28, 2023 | Blog
“There are seven negative factors that contribute to the failure of relationships; namely, cost, time constraints, satisfaction abuse, stress, resource constraints, conflicts, and unmet expectations.” – Mitta Xinindlu. As a business leader, it’s crucial to understand...
How to Understand & Master Customer Experience in Retail
by Daryn | Feb 24, 2023 | Blog
“When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but creatures of emotion. “- Dale Carnegie. A Customer’s experience (CX) spans all interactions between a business and its customers. Companies that provide memorable CX will enjoy...
Five Key Financial Metrics for Small-Medium-Sized Retailers
by Daryn | Feb 21, 2023 | Blog
“Without big data analytics, companies are blind and deaf, wandering out onto the web like deer on a freeway.” – Geoffrey Moore, management consultant As a busy small-to-medium-sized retailer, it is challenging to keep track of your overall business performance and...
An Overview of the Role of Compensation and Benefits in Organizations
by Daryn | Feb 17, 2023 | Blog
“There is one rule for the industrialist and that is: Make the best quality of goods possible at the lowest cost possible, paying the highest wages possible.” – Henry Ford In today’s highly competitive business landscape, compensation and benefits play a critical role...
How Brick-and-Mortar Retailers Can Benefit from Inbound Sales Calls
by Daryn | Feb 15, 2023 | Blog
"People don't remember the pitch; they remember the experience." - Dharmesh Shah. In the retail sector, online sales and digital marketing have become more prevalent than ever; it can be easy for business owners to overlook the importance of taking inbound calls....
Why Businesses Are Moving Toward Skill-Based Recruitment
by Daryn | Feb 13, 2023 | Blog
"the two most important things in any company do not appear in its balance sheet: its reputation and its people" - Henry Ford. The trend toward skills-based hiring will accelerate in 2023 as the labor market adapts to new technologies and ways of completing work. Now...
How Business Values Influence Organizational Culture in Retail
“Set your expectations high; find men and women whose integrity and values you respect; get their agreement on a course of action; and give them your ultimate trust.” – John F. Akers, IBM CEO Business values have a profound influence on organizational culture. Values...
The Rising Importance of Niche Marketing in the Retail Sector
"Identify your niche and dominate it. And when I say dominate, I just mean work harder than anyone else could possibly work at it" - Nate Parker. As the retail sector evolves, it's becoming increasingly crucial for business owners to shift their focus toward niche...
How Retail Businesses Can Benefit from Mobile Advertising
“The future of mobile is the future of online. It is how people access online content now.” – David Murphy, Founder, Mobile Marketing Daily Think about all the times you have been scrolling through your phone, looking for something to buy. Whether it is a...
The Five Professional Negotiation Styles
“In business, you don’t get what you deserve; you get what you negotiate.” – Chester Karrass. Negotiating successfully is an essential skill for any business owner, as it is integral in working out mutually beneficial agreements or resolutions with partners,...
How to Write a Concise Mission Statement
by Daryn | Jan 30, 2023 | Blog
“Entrepreneurs don’t ask for permission. They act per a mission.” – Ryan Lilly. As a business owner, having an effective mission statement is essential for shaping your company’s focus and direction. A mission statement can serve as both motivation for you and...
Why Business Owners Must Surround Themselves with Good People
by Daryn | Jan 24, 2023 | Blog
“Surround yourself with people that push you to do and be better. No drama or negativity. Just higher goals and higher motivation. Good times and positive energy. No jealousy or hate. Simply bringing out the absolute best in each other.” ~ Warren Buffet Successful...
Elon Musk’s Six Rules to Increase Productivity in Business Meetings
by Daryn | Jan 22, 2023 | Blog
“…excessive meetings are the blight of big companies and almost always get worse over time.” – Elon Musk Business meetings can be a valuable part of any business owner’s day, but they can also become unproductive if not organized to focus on value. Enter Elon Musk—the...
How to Identify & Protect Your Workforce from the Dark Triad
by Daryn | Jan 19, 2023 | Blog
“Individuals high on the dark triad traits appear to exhibit an empathic profile that allows them to retain their ability to read and assess others’ emotions, and subsequently utilize this sensitive information to formulate strategies with which they can acquire what...
Game-changing Entrepreneurs and their Impact on the World
by Daryn | Jan 17, 2023 | Blog
“When I was in college, I wanted to be involved in things that would change the world.” – Elon Musk. Running a successful business takes more than hard work, dedication, and excellent leadership skills — it requires innovation. So many entrepreneurs have achieved...
How to Avoid Groupthink in Organizations
by Daryn | Jan 14, 2023 | Blog
“The tribe often thinks the visionary has turned his back on them. When, in fact, the visionary has simply turned his face to the future.” ― Ray A. Davis Groupthink is a phenomenon that can cause even the most successful organizations to stumble. Groupthink is a set...
Four Strategies Retailers Can Use to Gain a Competitive Advantage
by Daryn | Jan 11, 2023 | Blog
“Competitive advantage is a company’s ability to perform in one or more ways that competitors cannot or will not match.” – Philip Kotler. Are you a manager or retail salesperson looking for ways to give your business a competitive edge? You’re in luck. In the digital...
How to Identify a Customer’s Pain Points in Retail Businesses
"It's no longer about interrupting, pitching, and closing. It is about listening, diagnosing, and prescribing." – Mark Roberge. Retail operations can be challenging. While it may seem like the process of selling goods and services is straightforward, there is much...
How to Schedule Staff in a Retail or Service Sector Business?
Retail and service sector businesses must have a predictable and reliable employee schedule to meet operational needs. Finding the perfect balance between having enough staff members to provide top-tier customer service without exceeding your budget is challenging....
What Skills Should a Human Resources Manager Have?
"When given the proper tools and the trust to be empowered and make decisions, HR can be one of the most vital voices at the table." - Steve Wynn Human Resources Managers are responsible for coordinating the team of individuals within a company, as well as working...
How to Build a Retail Marketing Funnel
"Marketing is telling the world you’re a rock star. Content Marketing is showing the world you are one.” - Robert Rose Are you searching for an effective way to attract more customers? With the right retail marketing funnel, you can create a customized pathway for...
Happy New Year 2023!
by Daryn | Dec 31, 2022 | Blog
Wishing You & Your Family A Happy New Year From TimeWellScheduled!!! About TimeWellScheduled TimeWellScheduled is a secure online time and attendance software that is 100% tailored to meet your scheduling needs! In addition, TimeWellScheduled facilitates...
How to Communicate with ESL Employees – 5 Tips
by Daryn | Dec 29, 2022 | Blog
“A diverse mix of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone.” — Sundar Pichai Working in an English as a Second Language (ESL) workplace can bring many challenges, particularly regarding communication. Effective communication is...
How to Professionally Disagree in the Workplace
by Daryn | Dec 27, 2022 | Blog
"Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress." - Mahatma Gandhi. It's inevitable that you will disagree with colleagues in the workplace, but there's a professional way to express your opinion. As a business leader or employee, understanding how to...
The Benefits of Blogging on Your Business Website
by Daryn | Dec 23, 2022 | Blog
"Your first blog posts won't be perfect, but you just have to do it. You have to start somewhere." – Shane Barker An efficient and strategic business website is essential in today's digital age. But few businesses understand the power of blogging as part of their...
Tips on How to Strengthen Working Relationships
by Daryn | Dec 21, 2022 | Blog
"Treat your business relationships like friendships (or potential friendships). Formality puts up walls, and walls don't foster good business relationships." - Steve Pavlina. One of the essential factors in success is knowing how to maintain positive working...
The Six Conditions of Customer Loyalty
by Daryn | Dec 19, 2022 | Blog
"Loyal customers, they don't just come back, they don't simply recommend you, they insist that their friends do business with you." - Chip Bell. Customer loyalty is critical for businesses to succeed in today's hypercompetitive marketplace. It drives customer repeat...
Benefits & Challenges of Driverless Vehicles Entering the Retail Business
by Daryn | Dec 14, 2022 | Blog
Loblaw Companies Ltd. and Gatik of California have launched a test pilot fleet of five driverless box trucks that deliver grocery orders for Loblaw's online PC Express service. These driverless trucks have been cleared to travel on fixed, repetitive, and predictable...
Five Approaches to Managing Conflict Resolution In the Workplace
by Daryn | Dec 12, 2022 | Blog
"Whenever you conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude." - William Jame. Conflict resolution in the workplace can be a challenging task for any business leader....
Utilizing HRM to Create An Organizational Culture Attractive to Talent
"Human resources are like natural resources; they're often buried deep. You have to go looking for them; they're not just lying around on the surface." - Ken Robinson. As the search for talent intensifies in today's hyper-competitive job market, HR professionals and...
How to Create an Effective Applicant Screening Strategy
"Time spent on hiring is time well spent." - Robert Half. Are you struggling to create a successful applicant screening strategy? You're not alone. Many organizations find identifying the best candidates when filling job vacancies challenging. But with the right...
The Power of Online Reviews & Tips on How to Manage Them
"We all need people who will give us feedback. That's how we improve." – Bill Gates Online customer reviews are essential for business owners and managers. They provide a public forum for customers to share their thoughts and experiences with your company; customer...
3 Reasons & 3 Ways to Express Gratitude to Your Customer
"Gratitude is not a limited resource, nor is it costly. It is abundant as air. We breathe it in but forget to exhale." - Marshall Goldsmith. As a business owner or manager, you know it's important to express gratitude to your customers. But sometimes, it can be tough...
Small Businesses Tips: Save Time & Money by Reducing Repetitive Tasks
by Daryn | Nov 30, 2022 | Blog
"TimeWellScheduled is very easy to use and well worth the low cost for the time it saves me. I can get in (to the system) quickly, do what I need to do quickly, and get off so that I have lots of time to attend to my clients." – Colin R. Manager, Information Services....
The Role of Legacy Advertising in 2022 and Beyond
by Daryn | Nov 28, 2022 | Blog
"The future is electronic. It's radio, television, and the Internet; it's not really newspapers anymore." - Will McDonough. In the past, legacy advertising methods such as television commercials, direct mail and radio spots were considered mandatory for businesses of...
How Retail Businesses Can Respond to Inflation – 3 Strategies
by Daryn | Nov 23, 2022 | Blog
"Inflation is as violent as a mugger, as frightening as an armed robber, and as deadly as a hit man." - Ronald Regan. If you are in the retail business, you have likely experienced price increases from suppliers over the past several months. For retailers in 2022-23,...
Developing & Nurturing Sales Leads Through Webinars
by Daryn | Nov 21, 2022 | Blog
"We do one webinar and get between 500 and more than 1000 leads... with an hour of live webinar and a little promotion." - Patrick Whatman. Are you looking for an innovative way to develop sales leads and promote your products? If so, consider hosting a webinar....
It’s Time to Get A Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
by Daryn | Nov 18, 2022 | Blog
"TimeWellScheduled (Software) has been an excellent tool for our scheduling and HR purposes. It's easy to use, and the support team is always responsive. They have also been open to building the infrastructure we need for our reporting purposes." - Jon Wilcox,...
Boosting Your Content Exposure Utilizing Meme Marketing
by Daryn | Nov 16, 2022 | Blog
“Memes just show that people are engaged about something. A meme is just a little inside joke for a group of people that care about a certain thing.” - Anthony Fantano Meme marketing is a fun and effective technique for boosting content exposure online. Memes are...
Viral Marketing: Tips & Lessons on How to Go Viral
by Daryn | Nov 14, 2022 | Blog
"If there is a viral video on the internet, you know it's on YouTube. You can search for it, find it, see the view count, and then take that link and share it with whomever you want. That's what we are doing for images." - Alan Schaaf. A well-executed marketing...
How to Create Sustainable Competitive Advantages
by Daryn | Nov 11, 2022 | Blog
"The key to competing and surviving against Wal-Mart is to focus your business on a niche or pocket where you can leverage your strengths in the local marketplace." - Michael Bergdahl, former Director of People at Walmart. Many factors go into making a successful...
Three Benefits of Good Shift Management & Scheduling Practices
"A schedule defends from chaos and whim. It is a net for catching days. It is a scaffolding on which a worker can stand and labor with both hands at sections of time." - Annie Dillard. If you're running a business, it is critical that your employees work as...
5 Essential Tips to Inspire Employees & Team Members
"Take risks now and do something bold. You won’t regret it." - Elon Musk The Value of Inspirational Leaders & Managers Inspiring others is an important personality trait for leaders. Inspirational leaders and managers can revive burnt-out employees and peers....
The Top 3 Retail Companies of 2022 & Why They’re Successful
Which retail companies are the most successful in 2022? What factors have contributed to their success? Retail Information Systems (RIS) partners with wRatings to rank the industry's most powerful retail organizations. Theses rankings look at market share, how it...
Are You a First Time or New Manager? Five Tips for Your First Week on the Job!
If you are a new manager, congratulations! It can be an exciting and challenging role. There are many things to learn in your first week on the job. Moreover, first-time managers often find it challenging to transition from the role of a coworker to that of an...
Party City – Oakville, Ontario
by Daryn | Oct 31, 2022 | Case Studies
Party City Improves Staff Communication & Scheduling EfficiencyParty City was founded in 1986 and is a leading retailer specializing in party goods. It is the largest publicly traded party goods company in Canada, the United States and Mexico. Over 900 corporate and...
Retailers’ Guide to Improving the Transactional Customer Experience
by Daryn | Oct 28, 2022 | Blog
"We don't want to push our ideas onto customers; we simply want to make what they want." -Laura Ashley. In today's digital age, customers expect a smooth and effortless shopping experience, regardless of whether they purchase online or in-store. Unfortunately, many...
The Impact of Servant Leadership on Successful Businesses
by Daryn | Oct 26, 2022 | Blog
"The goal of many leaders is to get people to think more highly of the leader. The goal of a great leader is to help people to think more highly of themselves." — J. Carla Northcutt When most people think of leadership, they think in terms of "commanding," "being in...
How Organizations can keep Millennial Employees happy
by Daryn | Oct 24, 2022 | Blog
"Millennials became the first generation to fully conceptualize themselves as walking college resumes. With assistance from our parents, society, and educators, we came to understand ourselves, consciously or not, as "human capital": subjects to be optimized for...
Basic Hashtag Marketing and Promotion
by Daryn | Oct 21, 2022 | Blog
“If you make customers unhappy in the physical world, they might each tell 6 friends. If you make customers unhappy on the Internet, they can each tell 6,000 friends.” Jeff Bezos, CEO at Amazon.com You're missing out if you're not using hashtags to market your...
Tips on How to Understand and Manage Generation Z
by Daryn | Oct 19, 2022 | Blog
“My goals are to travel and become a founder of an organization to help people.” –Anonymous Female, 14 As the current business landscape evolves, more and more businesses are having to adapt to the needs of Generation Z. Born between 1995 and 2012, Gen Z is unique and...
How to Conduct a Focus Group to Assess a Product or Idea
by Daryn | Oct 14, 2022 | Blog
“Research is creating new knowledge.” - Neil Armstrong A focus group might be the perfect option if you're looking for a way to dig deeper to assess how a product or idea will do in the marketplace. This method allows you to gather feedback from potential customers...
Ideas for Creating an Inclusive Work Environment & Culture
by Daryn | Oct 12, 2022 | Blog
"When we listen and celebrate what is both common and different, we become wiser, more inclusive, and better as an organization." – Pat Wadors A vital component of a successful company in 2022 is creating an organizational culture that fosters inclusivity. Employees...
Five Key Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs
by Daryn | Oct 10, 2022 | Blog
"If you don't build your dream, someone else will hire you to build theirs." - Bill Gates. Are you an entrepreneur? If so, there's a good chance you have some of the same characteristics as other successful entrepreneurs. Although there is no one-size-fits-all answer...
5 Reasons to Adapt Cloud-based Time and Attendance Software
Are you still tracking employee hours with spreadsheets and paper time cards? If so, you're missing out on many benefits cloud-based time and attendance software can provide. Here are five solid reasons to make the switch: Optimize Employee & Managerial...
Happy Thanks Giving From TimeWellScheduled
To our Amazing Customers & On Behalf of the TimeWellScheduled Team We wish you a Happy & Safe Thanksgiving Canada!! About TimeWellScheduled.com Thank you for reading our article! TimeWellScheduled.com is a secure, online time and...
Tips for Organizing and Composing an Email and Professional Signature
“Email has an ability many channels don’t: creating valuable, personal touches—at scale.” – David Newman Are you managing your formal email and signature effectively? Many people don't realize how important it is to have a well-structured email. It's essential to...
2022 Canadian Tire Convention
Our TimeWellScheduled team was on site in Toronto for the 2022 Canadian Tire Convention this weekend. We were excited to meet the dealers, partners and senior staff of the 385 stores we have on our solution. And soon we will welcome more stores whom we met over the...
5 Fun & Smart Halloween Ideas for Businesses
W"Americans plan to spend more than ever to make this (2022) Halloween a memorable one," - Matthew Shay, CEO National Retail Federation (NRF) It's that time of year again! Halloween is an excellent opportunity to have a little fun and, at the same time, increase...
10 Traits Employers can Use for Predicting Job Performance
by Daryn | Sep 30, 2022 | Blog
In order to make the best hiring decisions, employers must, within reason, use predictors of job performance during the recruitment process. For example, certain personality traits and work habits can be good indicators of future success. By understanding these...
What are the Benefits of Running an Ethical Company?
by Daryn | Sep 28, 2022 | Blog
"Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters." – Albert Einstein. An ethical company is an organization that has clearly defined environment, social, and governance principles. Ethical companies have policies and...
5 Rules of Professional Reputation Management for individuals
by Daryn | Sep 26, 2022 | Blog
"Our reputation is more important than the last hundred million dollars.” — Rupert Murdoch Maintaining a positive reputation is an essential career management skill. Whether you are just starting in your career or have been working for years, following...