Workforce Management

New products and methodologies that help companies manage both full-time employees and independent contractors, and why they may need to meld the often-competing concerns of HR and Procurement as contingent workers take on a greater role in executing business strategy. Here’s where we also look at trends related to workforce dynamics and the products that address them.

Namely launched its newest bundle for small businesses, a starter solution called Namely Now. Priced at $9 per employee per month, Namely Now is a self-contained package that can be implemented in three weeks. Namely positioned the platform as being ideal for businesses that want to start or streamline their...
In a move to help employers address wage gaps, beqom acquired PayAnalytics, which calls itself a pay and workplace equity software provider. With PayAnalytics’ technology, beqom users can analyze pay for gender and other forms of demographic fairness, and take action to resolve challenges. Terms of the agreement were not...
Ceridian unveiled a number of new features aimed at retail employers, a sector in which it’s been increasingly active. The enhancements include: Machine Learning-Based Forecasting is intended to improve managers’ decision-making and optimize workforce allocation by forecasting labor requirements down to 15-minute increments and become more precise over time. Shift Marketplace,...