ANCILE Solutions Inc. has released ANCILE uAlign. This communications tool is a cloud-based application designed to help employers keep their staffs informed and up-to-date on organizational business goals and objectives. ANCILE uAlign can simplify and mobilize corporate communications by quickly and accurately summarizing workflow status and progress across an organization.
(410) 379-0253 | www.ancile.com | info@ancile.com
Kronos Inc. has launched several applications for the Kronos InTouch time clock. The latest are available via the Kronos InTouch App Platform. They include Wayfinder, an application to help employees find the way to worksites, and EnrollMe, an application that provides employees easy access to information on benefits plan options.
(800) 225-1561 | www.kronos.com | info@kronos.com
Asure Software Inc. has partnered with FotoPunch Inc. to offer employers biometric and geospatial technology that can track employee time and work hours from virtually anywhere at any time. FotoPunch uses facial recognition and GPS software to allow employees to clock in and out of work using any mobile device.
(800) 282-7319 | www.asuresoftware.com | support@asuresoftware.com
Several workplace studies have shown that employees consider fresh hot beverages provided by employers as one of the best job-related perks. To help businesses deliver this perk, Keurig has developed and released the Keurig Vue 1200. Company officials claim that the Vue 1200 is a technologically advanced single-cup commercial brewer.
(866) 901-2739 | www.keurig.com/VueSystem | atwork@keurig.com
Infoteria has released a software application called Handbook designed to help users make business presentations from tablet devices. Infoteria’s Handbook Studio is an online application that allows users to upload documents, videos and audio files. The mobile app then stores the documents in a secure platform, allowing users to easily share presentation materials.
(415) 759-5292 | http://ihandbook.net | info@ihandbook.net
Regpack is a new online registration system that can help recruiters track job applications and employment forms completed by applicants and new hires. In addition, Regpack automatically analyzes data for users and provides users helpful facts on the demographics of an organization’s job candidates and employees.
(855) 377-7707 | www.regpacks.com | info@regpacks.com
Serendipity Labs Inc. has announced the opening of its first location for its members-only workplace network. The Serendipity Labs workplace design allows members to have access to and utilize collaborative office spaces, including quiet personal work areas and social gathering spaces.
(800) 226-3678 | www.serendipitylabs.com | info@serendipitylabs.com
To help resolve unwanted and common HR problems in mergers and acquisitions, former members of Cisco’s HR team have launched Tasman Consulting.
(800) 476-2152 | www.tasmanconsulting.com | info@tasmanconsulting.com
A la mode inc. has released FormMobi, a mobile application for filling out forms and sketching ideas in the field. This app is designed to help HR professionals improve business practices and cut administrative costs by reducing errors and keeping data consistent.
(800) 761-7760 | www.formmobi.com | info@formmobi.com
GFI Software has released the software GFI MailArchiver 2012. This tool features reporting capabilities designed to prevent leakage of sensitive information, such as employees’ Social Security numbers and direct deposit information.
(888) 243-4329 | www.gfi.com/email-archiving-exchange | ussales@gfi.com
Mercer has announced the launch of an initiative to help corporate leaders understand and address pressing workplace issues. With the initiative, called “Inside Employers’ Minds: Confronting Critical Workforce Challenges,” Mercer will provide resources and solutions to employers in pension risks, benefits choices and talent development.
(212) 242-0617 | http://bigthink.com/series/inside-employers-minds| info@bigthink.com
HRToolbox has released web-based tools that can help meet the challenges of managing a global workforce. Called Professional Toolbox, Total Toolbox and Enterprise Toolbox, they are designed to replace cumbersome spreadsheets used by many global HR departments.
(877) 478-6652 | www.hrtoolbox.com | info@hrtoolbox.com
WorkForce Software has announced the release of EmpCenter 9, the latest version of its workforce management platform. The version is a web-based software program designed to help employers track work hours, manage leave and absences, and comply with state and federal regulations.
(877) 493-6723 | www.workforcesoftware.com | info@workforcesoftware.com
Prosci Inc. has released a tool for assessing the change management leadership of any organization. With this web-based application, executives and HR professionals have a framework for establishing the base line of organizational skill levels related to managing and leading change.
(800) 700-2831 | www.change-management.com | staylor@prosci.com
Matrix Absence Management Inc. has expanded its electronic and remote work hour reporting options by adding the Android Smartphone operating system to its array of services and applications. These technology-enabled options allow employees to quickly and easily report intermittent absences from work. Matrix focuses on reducing lost productivity when employees are absent. Matrix’s programs and applications, called Absence Solutions, can help employers streamline benefits delivery, simplify administration and reduce benefits costs.
(800) 980-1006 | www.matrixcos.com | info@matrixcos.com
WorkForce Software has announced the release of EmpCenter 9, the latest version of its workforce management platform. The new version of EmpCenter is a web-based workforce management software program designed to help large and mid-size employers track work hours, manage leave and absences, assign tasks, manage work schedules, and comply with state and federal regulations. Developed to meet current and emerging market demands, EmpCenter 9 is designed to support and streamline information and communication flow throughout an organization.
(877) 493-6723 | www.workforcesoftware.com | info@workforcesoftware.com
MeetingKing is a new web-based business meeting tool designed to help keep meetings short and effective by streamlining documentation and task follow-up. The tool is built to function with the natural workflow of meetings and conversations, and can help turn short notes into up-to-date actionable data points. MeetingKing is designed to help users develop agendas, minutes and searchable archives of meetings.
(860) 255-8430 | http://meetingking.com | edwin@meetingking.com
A new tool for researching and understanding workers’ compensation laws in the U.S. and Canada is available from the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions and the Workers Compensation Research Institute. The publication, Workers’ Compensation Laws as of January 2012, is designed to be a resource for policy-makers and other stakeholders by helping them to identify the similarities and distinctions of workers’ compensation laws and regulations in multiple jurisdictions.
(608) 663-6355 | www.iaiabc.org | hlore@iaiabc.org
Kronos Inc. has launched the time clock product Kronos InTouch. This time clock combines software and hardware technologies to create a versatile and easy-to-use timekeeping tool that allows employees to check accrual balances, request time off and view work schedules. InTouch can be configured to ensure that employees are being paid correctly for scheduled start and stop times. This valuable tool can help employers comply with wage and hour regulations and prevent costly wage and hour complaints.
(800) 225-1561 | www.kronos.com | support@kronos.com
Replicon Inc. has introduced Cloud Clock, a totally cloud-based time clock. When combined with Replicon’s web-based time and attendance application, Cloud Clock provides a unified online solution that eliminates hassles and reduces the expense of managing traditional time clock systems.
(877) 662-2519 | www.replicon.com | info@replicon.com
Patersons has released an update to its flagship payroll web-based software, CloudPay, originally known as Logon2. The version allows users to process payroll for those without fixed work schedules, such as independent contractors, free agents and contingent workers. Authorized users can create flexible working patterns and easily input ad hoc and irregular working hours into a payroll system.
(919) 459-3080 | www.patersons.com | info@patersons.com
AlphaStaff Group Inc. has unveiled its upgraded and enhanced website. The site provides alerts and updates to employers on topics such as health care reform and tax code changes. It features a user-friendly format and includes an enhanced search function. Users can find helpful links for documents and resources to analyze health care reform issues.
(888) 335-9545 | www.alphastaff.com | info@alphastaff.com
ADP has launched a free mobile application for smart phones that allows workers to access their human resource and payroll information. Employees of ADP clients can now use an iPhone, iPad, Android or BlackBerry to view current and past payroll statements (up to five previous pay periods). In addition, this new application allows users to check their 401(k) and retirement saving allocations, balances and rates of return. The application also features a time and attendance function that employees can use to clock in, clock out, indicate late arrivals and generate timesheets.
(800) 225-5237 | www.adp.com/mobilesolutions/mobileshowcase.aspx | info@adp.com
ADP has announced that its payroll management platform for small businesses, RUN Powered by ADP, is now available as an application for Android smart phones. ADP clients using RUN Powered can download the free mobile payroll application for their Android smart phones and begin managing and processing payroll for employees and contractors through their mobile devices. ADP launched the first mobile payroll application for iPhone in October. A larger segment of small-business owners can now take advantage of ADP’s secure payroll solution on a mobile device. According to officials with ADP, RUN Powered will soon be available as an application for BlackBerry devices. The application is available free from https://market.android.com and www.itunes.com/appstore.
(800) 225-5237 | www.adp.com | info@adp.com
Magnatag’s new magnetic 365-day attendance and vacation monitor whiteboard can help employers eliminate vacation conflicts. The board provides a color-coded and quickly changeable snapshot of employees’ and work teams’ leave schedules. The board can help managers and supervisors identify and track absentee patterns. It is available in three sizes to accommodate up to 19, 42 or 86 names.
(800) 624-4154 | www.magnatag.com | dougw@magnatag.com
Workday Inc. has introduced an expanded set of payroll solutions for global businesses. The payroll tools offer businesses that use Workday Human Capital Management and Workday Payroll an enhanced perspective on workforce costs. The tools are designed to help ease the burdensome task of calculating salaries and paying employees in multiple countries.
(866) 951-9002 | www.workday.com | info@workday.com
CyberShift Inc. has introduced its latest data acquisition device, the CyberShift IMPULSE 3G Terminal. The terminal is designed to give employers and workers additional flexibility by simplifying and streamlining routine payroll data collection processes. The IMPULSE 3G Terminal fits easily into an office environment but is durable enough to be used in manufacturing settings. The device can improve the accuracy for payroll data collection by reducing time theft and eliminating the possibility of co-workers clocking friends in or out.
(877) 274-4381 | www.cybershift.com | sales@cybershift.com
CyberMatrix has released version 3.0 of CyberMatrix Employee Scheduler. The updated software provides employers with single- or multi-user applications for creating and managing employee work schedules. The update includes features that allow employers to automatically generate optimal work schedules for employees. Managers can assign workers into categories and preferred locations and can enter their availability and scheduling priorities to generate the best work schedules possible. After automatic scheduling has been completed, schedules can be easily adjusted with the software’s manual scheduling features.
(888) 664-0383 | www.cybermatrix.com | mike.fullerton@cybermatrix.com
Freedom Telecare has released Timesheet Mobile, a software application that transforms any mobile phone into a work time and location tracker for employees. Timesheet Mobile can verify workers’ locations and hours worked via ordinary cell phones. The application provides flexible time reporting and work-hour tracking for employees outside of traditional offices or at remote job sites. The software is web-based with no software to install, and accounts are accessible using any web browser.
(888) 275-3098 | www.timesheetmobile.com | info@freedomtelecare.com
Huron Consulting Group has announced the launch of its R3con solution, a service for helping businesses protect sensitive data and propriety information such as customer accounts, contact lists, employee records and project plans. By monitoring communications, data transfer and the use of external devices, R3con collects evidence of data exchanges and movements using hard drives, e-mail and flash drives. The information is then presented in an easy-to-understand format that allows businesses to make informed decisions and act quickly to stop questionable or improper uses or transfers of organizational data.
(312) 583-8700 | www.huronconsultinggroup.com | jfrost-hennagir@huronconsultinggroup.com
The newest version of eFileCabinet Inc.’s document management software is now available. Version 5.0 includes search and document retention functions that will automatically purge, copy or archive electronic files and records. The software is designed to streamline workflow processes and the exchange of documents. It can help businesses reduce paperwork and administrative costs. With this version of eFileCabinet, users can easily record and store information digitally and can safely back up crucial electronic and computer-based files.
(877) 574-5505 | www.efilecabinet.com | info@efilecabinet.com
Akken has added a new payroll processing and performance management function to its popular Akken Staffing software. In addition to existing integration with QuickBooks and third-party payroll service providers, Akken Staffing now offers comprehensive and flexible options for payroll management. To improve visibility into business operations, the software features custom dashboards that collect an array of performance management metrics and presents them in an easy-to-understand format. To help reduce costs associated with payroll processing, Akken Staffing includes built-in functions to handle this time-consuming process. The software automatically processes federal, state, county, city and school taxes to help avoid pay errors.
(866) 590-6695 | www.akken.com | sales@akken.com
ClickSoftware Technologies Ltd. has released ClickSoftware OnDemand. The software is designed to offer businesses a more flexible way to schedule customer appointments, dispatch the right personnel and resources, and ensure responsive customer service. The software can be installed quickly and easily to help users deliver faster and better customer service within days. ClickSoftware OnDemand can fit the needs of organizations of any size. In particular, large organizations with a network of contractors can use the software to automate customer service operations.
(888) 438-3308 | www.clicksoftware.com | sales@clicksoftware.com
Journyx Inc. has released new versions of its timekeeping software program, Journyx Timesheet 8.0, and its project management tool, Journyx ProjectXecute 8.6. Journyx Timesheet 8.0 is a timesheet and expense management solution that provides users with an intuitive and easy-to-understand interface and organizational compliance tracking. Journyx ProjectXecute 8.6 combines project planning with resource management functions. The updated software is designed to help users plan and implement projects and ensure that resources for projects are properly allocated and used.
(800) 755-9878 | www.journyx.com | info@journyx.com
Shiftwork Solutions has partnered with ShiftHound software to develop ShiftHound Online Staff Scheduling Software. This software features employee scheduling and open-shift management capabilities. Users can identify employees qualified to fill open shifts and notify them via text message or e-mail that overtime opportunities are available. This software tool offers users a way to communicate shift needs and schedule changes with employees not scheduled to work for several days. Communications affecting schedule changes, time-off requests, shift changes and overtime are managed online to streamline the process and significantly reduce the time that supervisors and HR professionals spend rescheduling tasks.
(888) 744-3879 | www.shifthound.com/shiftwork | bizdev@shifthound.com
Celayix Software has launched the latest version of its Advanced Scheduling and Time and Attendance software. The new version improves integration, increases user flexibility through customization and includes a web-based time clock application. The enhancements offer employers flexibility in integrating the software with existing applications such as accounting and HR information systems. The software’s time clock allows users to clock in and record work hours anywhere there is an Internet connection and reduces time theft or fraud by prohibiting access from unregistered Internet addresses.
(888) 591-5558 | www.celayix.com | sales@celayix.com
OptaVista has announced the release of its OptaWorks software for time management. The vendor claims that on average, OptaWorks can help workers recapture up to four hours of lost productivity each week by helping employees manage desktop distractions, improve work/life balance, and increase productivity and output. One feature, called Focus Time, gives users the ability to block unproductive applications and web sites. It acts as a "do not disturb" feature on their computers.
(425) 296-2424 | www.optavista.com | info@optavista.com
Dow Jones & Co. has launched The Wall Street Journal Professional Edition for consumers. This edition of the Journal offers business professionals an online resource and service to match their information needs. Users can tailor news alerts, columns and company profiles for industries and topics most relevant to their jobs and business interests. This premium service is available to consumers for $49 per month, and existing Journal subscribers can upgrade for a discounted rate.
(800) 975-2209 | http://wsj.com/pro | wsjprosupport@wsj.com
Information Controls has included Lantronix’s MatchPort Pro wireless-networking module into its time-and-attendance software. With wireless capability, Information Controls can now connect to any existing Wi-Fi network and integrate products and services with clients’ payroll systems. This service can help reduce time spent on time-and-attendance functions and can cut installation costs.
(815) 484-2100 | www.icico.com | webmaster@icico.com
Innovative Routines International Inc. has released version 2.0 of NextForm for large file and data conversions. NextForm is designed to convert multi-gigabyte files quickly and with maximum flexibility. Users can reformat files by changing field layouts from fixed to variable and can create multiple output files and formats from a single file. NextForm features a preview option that allows users to validate conversions and is designed to support immediate printing and exports for single or batch jobs.
(321) 777-8889 | www.iri.com/nextform | nextform@iri.com
ADP has launched a new version of its ADP ezLaborManager, an online time and attendance tool. The version of ezLaborManager is fully integrated with ADP’s RUN payroll solution and designed to streamline administration of routine timekeeping tasks and improve the accuracy of an organization’s timekeeping and posting processes. The version offers employers flexible data collection that allows employees to record their hours worked through a time clock or online time sheet.
(800) 225-5237 | www.adp.com | info@adp.com
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