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Time and attendance systems can help employers better manage sickness absences, especially in mission-critical organizations such as the NHS, which is currently facing a major problem in terms of stress-related sickness absence, according to data obtained by the BBC as part of a Freedom of Information request. Figures suggest that 41,112 NHS staff took sick […]

The hand geometry biometrics market has a significant potential for growth over the next few years across all markets, recent research by Future Market Insights has been able to reveal. Hand geometry biometric system offers a high amount of convenience and security which guarantees confidentiality of private information. The technologies used in these systems are […]

Solid and reliable integrated personnel management systems should become a priority for SMEs struggling to mitigate the effects of shared parental leave, as more than a third (36%) of all small and medium enterprises are not ready to implement shared parental leave (SPL), according to recent research. A recent survey conducted by law firm Slater […]

The growth potential for the providers of biometric access control solutions across the UK is huge, since most firms still use single-step authentication for access to sensitive data, a recent market research report conducted by Opinium has been able to reveal. The research, based on an online survey of 500 IT decision makers (ITDMs) in […]

The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) will launch a dedicated fund that aims to develop better leadership and entrepreneurial skills in SMEs and address the productivity gap, a recent news report has been able to reveal. The scheme aims to address the UK’s productivity problem. Figures show the UK’s productivity levels are 20% […]

Digital employee management systems are a must for every forward-looking business as the digital generation demands access to the latest, most modern technology in the workplace, a recent report has been able to reveal. The report released by Fujitsu, Digital Inside Out, reveals that 73 percent of employees see digital as a vital component in […]

Biometric access control systems built around integrated biometric readers will drive improvements in identity verification for cards used in payment and loyalty programs, increasing their use and functionality, experts in the field have recently been able to reveal. Biometrics will also play a major role as the industry continues to combat high-profile retail breaches that […]

Integrated access control systems featuring high-end alarms and latest-generation CCTV surveillance could be a solution to combat the surge in thefts targeting horse owners across rural Staffordshire. More than 35 incidents have been reported to Staffordshire Police, including the theft of more than £20,000 worth of saddlery from Eccleshall, a news source can reveal. The […]

The number of organizations employing young people is on the rise overall, but SMEs are lagging behind, recent figures released by the CIPD have been able to reveal. The organization’s Learning to Work research found that youth employment was on the up, with the number of entry-level jobs available increasing from 65% to 76% in […]

Biometric time and attendance systems are starting to become more popular across the Netherlands, with at least one temporary work agency implementing a system that uses fingerprint scanning to track work attendance. According to a local news source, the company, Tempo Team, has installed fingerprint readers at the workplaces of such clients as Etos, Aldipress, […]

Businesses that take on apprentices are likely to attract more customers and boost profits, a study launched to mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week 2015 has been able to reveal. The new research, “The Benefits of Apprenticeships to Businesses” was carried out by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) and revealed that […]

UK SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are well placed to be at the forefront of the drone industry’s massive expansion, that could see hundreds of thousands of new jobs being created across the EU, a recent report by the European Commission (EC) has been able to reveal. The report said drones – remotely piloted aircraft […]