A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… January was the time when we all res [...]
With Christmas just around the corner, sleigh bells soon to be jing-jing-a-jingl [...]
A Workforce Revolution is well underway; smart companies across Europe are futur [...]
Welcome to the second edition of the Quinyx Q&A. Every quarter we’ll be taking y [...]
A special report we created in collaboration with Development Economics and Cens [...]
With an overwhelming array of workforce management solutions, scheduling tools, [...]
Never has the need for businesses to offer the best and most flexible employee e [...]
Last time out on our blog we put forward the clear case for why improving employ [...]
On a scale of 1-10, how seriously do you take your employee engagement and how i [...]
The 2018 edition of Stockholm’s Workforce Management Day takes place on Thursday [...]
Struggling sales, new competitors, high inflation, stagnant wage growth, rapidly [...]
45 years ago, Dr Martin Cooper, general manager at Motorola communications syste [...]
Here’s something we know for a fact; if your business relies on shift workers an [...]
Welcome to the first instalment of the Quinyx Q&A! Each quarter we’ll be taking [...]
Productivity is something we’re fascinated by at Quinyx. We’re always looking fo [...]
From CRM systems through to workforce management solutions, there are countless [...]
Optimising performance in the workplace is always easier said than done. It requ [...]
We know creating a staff rota can sometimes feel like trying to find a needle in [...]
Transformation has been one of the buzzwords defining the retail industry throug [...]
Football fever has gripped the globe and the big question on everyone’s lips thi [...]
With the Midsummer holiday now past and the UK currently basking in an unseasona [...]
Entitlement, laziness and a lack of loyalty. These are just three of the accusat [...]
There’s nothing revolutionary about businesses looking for new ways to reduce an [...]
It’s a fascinating time for the retail industry. On one hand, you have the likes [...]
Retail stores, restaurants, bars, gyms, coffee shops, museums and many more busi [...]
Earlier this month I attended Multimodal - a three-day event bringing together a [...]
Our mission at Quinyx is to create a smiling workforce and to empower people to [...]
Filled with a creative energy, a spring in her step and a glint in her eye, Ana [...]
Who doesn’t love eating out? A restaurant in full flow is a sight to behold. Foo [...]
The Soho Hotel in the heart of London played host to the UK’s second ever Workfo [...]
The theme for our second ever Workforce Management Day in London was measuring t [...]
Are you worried about your staff turnover? If you are, don’t fret, you’re not al [...]
Last week I headed to Cologne to create a customer success video with Rituals Co [...]
As much as we all like to think our workforce are superheroes (and sometimes the [...]
Creating a schedule or a rota to keep everyone happy is no easy feat. In fact, i [...]
Good schedules can do many things. They can help reduce labour costs, they can k [...]
There comes a time for most businesses when change is needed. Whether it’s launc [...]
There’s every chance you could be reading this on a supercomputer, a supercomput [...]
The wage bill each business has to pay sits alongside fixed overheads like rent [...]
Later this month we’ll be attending Retail Tomorrow, a special event designed to [...]
Schedules are now much more than just being a rota. They are key to keeping empl [...]
Every year always starts with the best intentions. We set ourselves goals and re [...]
Retail is the industry that affects everyone, everywhere, every day. With consum [...]
People around the world are returning to work after the festive season. A blank [...]
The future of workforce management is here and 2018 will see us hit a tipping po [...]
The food has been eaten, the presents unwrapped and the glögg and glühwein have [...]
With Christmas nearly upon us and the sun slowly setting on 2017, we’ve taken a [...]
Barely a week seems to pass without the press proclaiming the NHS is in crisis. [...]
Instant labour cost saving, dramatically improved communication and powerful for [...]
The Workforce Revolution is underway, the question you need to ask yourself is - [...]
Great workforce management goes beyond simply ensuring you have the right people [...]
It was in 2009, just before the launch of the first iPhone with 3G connectivity, [...]
According to the classic Christmas song, we’re heading into the most wonderful t [...]
It’s 2017, an Uber is just a click away, Amazon can deliver with drones and voic [...]
We asked the question: “How can technology make warehousing and logistics more e [...]
Every year at our Workforce Management Day we announce the winners of our WFM Aw [...]
Entitlement, laziness and a lack of loyalty. These are just three of the accusat [...]
The quest for increased productivity and improved efficiency certainly isn’t uni [...]
The 2017 edition of our very own Workforce Management Day is being hailed as the [...]
The stage is nearly set, the awards are being polished and our keynote speaker i [...]
Looking at the Swedish labour market, and the number of employees with flexible [...]
One of the first questions we’re always asked when we meet new customers for the [...]
A better WFM solution can reduce the time your business spends on admin by 50%, [...]
The importance of looking after our mental health and emotional wellbeing while [...]
We know if you’re a retailer, there’s never a dull moment. With technological in [...]
A 35% reduction on the time spent working on schedules, a 50% fall in the time t [...]
At Quinyx we believe, if you’re passionate about learning, you’ll never stop gro [...]
There are two key reasons for improving warehouse efficiency; customer satisfact [...]
The message is always doom and gloom if we’re to believe what we’re told about e [...]
From restaurants to retailers, hotels to health clubs – scheduling is a vital pa [...]
Running a single restaurant is a tough job, running a chain of restaurants and e [...]
On Thursday, April 6 we held our first Workforce Management Day in the UK. Bring [...]
More and more enterprises are moving to the cloud at a faster pace than ever bef [...]
Following the success of the Workforce Management Days we’ve held in Sweden, we’ [...]
On May 25, 2018 the new EU General Data Protection Regulation will come into for [...]
Every business leader, business owner or manager should ask themselves this ques [...]
We are one of the leading providers of cloud-based workforce management solution [...]
A reduction in labour cost, improved communication between store teams and more [...]
On Thursday, April 6th, we’ll be holding the UK’s first ever Workforce Managemen [...]
Every year retailers are faced with the same challenge; how to increase sales wh [...]
How often do you celebrate your successes in the workplace? It can too be easy f [...]
For some people it’s a schedule, others call it a rota and for some it might eve [...]
Over the past few years I’ve seen, managed and participated in over 500 Workforc [...]
London City Airport has reduced the time it takes them to create their schedules [...]
Music, scents, environment and branding aren’t always top of the list when we ta [...]
Every day I have the privilege to meet with senior CIOs, HR Directors and CFOs [...]
We’re kicking 2017 off in style by hosting two ‘power breakfasts’ in two differe [...]
The sun has now set on 2016, a year full of surprises from start to finish. We s [...]
With only days to go until Christmas is here, we asked our staff one simple ques [...]
Our entire business at Quinyx is built around understanding our customers’ opera [...]
It’s tough to know where to start when we look back at 2016. It’s been the year [...]
Great workforce management is built on the cornerstone of great scheduling. A go [...]
As a market-leader in workforce management software, it’s our job to keep track [...]
Winter is coming and with it a horde eager to consume all that lies in their pat [...]
At the end of October a landmark case was heard in a UK employment court which c [...]
Having the right tools and technology in place is essential for any business ser [...]
“This is only the beginning. We stand at an intersection of cloud computing, mob [...]
If you’re a manager putting together weekly, fortnightly or even monthly rotas t [...]
This week the Quinyx team are heading to the Independent Hotel Show in London, t [...]
Retailers are under more pressure than ever before. They’re expected to do more [...]
Workforce management (WFM) software brings different benefits to different busin [...]
Deciding to invest in a workforce management solution is a big decision for any [...]
The most important element of any schedule is getting the right people, in the r [...]
Good leaders are passionate, innovate and have the highest quality standards; th [...]
We stand on the cusp of a revolution set to change the way businesses are run an [...]
The long-held belief that enabling employees to do what they’re good at makes fo [...]
Learn why embracing mobile technology is one of the easiest ways to optimise you [...]
Last week we explored the different ways a workforce management solution can imm [...]
One of the biggest benefits of a workforce management solution is being able to [...]
On October 18th and 19th we’ll be heading to the Independent Hotel Show in Londo [...]
According to research carried out by HR.com businesses who implement a workforce [...]
It’s now nearly two months since 52% of the UK public voted to leave the Europea [...]
It’s a gaming craze that’s sweeping the globe and a cultural phenomenon which ha [...]
Better workforce management is helping more businesses than ever before perform [...]
An ever growing number of organisations operating within the health and social c [...]
Let’s get this clear from the start: culture is never done. These are the words [...]
Smart businesses are always thinking and always trying to identify ways they can [...]
Employees are your most important asset and as such require investment. Motivate [...]
Schedules are now much more than just being a rota. They are key to keeping empl [...]
Flexible working hours can be a great way of helping your employees find a bette [...]
Most directors and managers rely heavily on their forecasts to make crucial busi [...]
Communication matters. In fact, it is essential to business success and it is th [...]
The day we fail to embrace innovation is the day we stop moving forward. In busi [...]
Strong levels of employee engagement help improve revenue, deliver better levels [...]
Summer is a tough time of year for businesses. On the one hand, for many it’s th [...]
It’s now officially summer and with July and August fast approaching, many peopl [...]
At Quinyx, we work extensively with healthcare organisations throughout Europe. [...]
We talk about employee engagement all the time. Why? Because the study after stu [...]
It seems everywhere you look there’s someone trying to sell the secrets to succe [...]
From empowering employees to improving productivity, Quinyx is having a huge imp [...]
Employee engagement is swiftly becoming one of the hottest topics in business. E [...]
We preach about productivity. Our aim is to make businesses more productive, to [...]
Absenteeism and sick leave affect businesses throughout Europe leaving many comp [...]
Personalisation and relevance are two buzzwords we keep hearing over and over ag [...]
Multitasking is great right? It means we can get more done, be more productive, [...]
Optimising performance in the workplace is always easier said than done. It requ [...]
According to a study from Accenture, the role of the Chief Operating Officer (CO [...]
In our previous blog post we looked at how some of the best companies succeed in [...]
Employees who aren’t engaged at work are one of the most important reasons busin [...]
Data is everywhere. Big data, small data, external data, observational data, exp [...]
Traditionally, the public sector has been resistant to change. From working with [...]
Following on from our previous blog on how we can all do more in less time, it’s [...]
We’d all like to have more time. Whether it’s more time while we’re at work to c [...]
On April 1, a new national minimum wage, called the ‘living wage’, was introduce [...]
When we think of HR many people still associate it with endless paperwork, box-t [...]
The Mary Rose Museum is one of the UK’s most popular and famous museums, telling [...]
When we think of finance we invariably think of numbers, of balance sheets and t [...]
From bringing the wow-factor to having super-engaged employees, last week on our [...]
Customers are smarter than ever with higher expectations which look set to conti [...]
Every business should strive to deliver an exceptional experience to their custo [...]
Easter eggs are great fun. Not only the chocolate kind or eggs filled with candy [...]
Busy schedules, working overtime, incessant emails and not enough hours in the d [...]
In our last blog post we explored how individuals and businesses benefit from ta [...]
In order to fully enjoy work, we have to embrace the times when we’re not at wor [...]
Great Workforce Management is much more than simply being able to automatically [...]
The best entrepreneurs, the most successful sports stars and the most talented a [...]
In recent blogs we’ve looked at different ways workforce management software can [...]
The restaurant or bar manager’s job is often a lonely one. Transient and seasona [...]
We know creating a staff rota can sometimes feel like trying to solve a Rubik’s [...]
Here’s a question for you; “What makes your company great?” Take a second to thi [...]
Have you ever felt like Mick Jagger? Stood on the stage singing: “I can’t get no [...]
For many organisations, scheduling is a weekly task that takes time to complete, [...]
Businesses have always competed to attract the best talent and recruit the best [...]
We usually take the opportunity in our blog to talk to you about different ways [...]
Over the past few weeks we’ve looked at ways to improve individual productivity [...]
GANT have been at the forefront of fashion since 1949 when they were founded in [...]
According to Gallup only a third of employees are engaged at work, a figure that [...]
It’s Sunday afternoon. The weekend is drawing to a close, and inevitably, your t [...]
This year Gudrun Sjödén, the stores with Scandinavian design and fashion in thei [...]
Since the start of the year we’ve been looking at easy ways we can increase prod [...]
Most businesses, no matter their industry, find labour costs form a significant [...]
In its simplest form, mindfulness means awareness and is a way of helping us foc [...]
Last week we looked at ways we can change our habits in order to enjoy work more [...]
People around the world are returning to work after the festive season with 2016 [...]
Every year Christmas keeps on getting bigger. There are more gifts to be deliver [...]
2015 has been a roller-coaster of a year. There have been soaring highs combin [...]
Research released in the Harvard Business Review earlier this year showed custom [...]
Advances in technology, a more demanding workforce and shifts in priorities are [...]
In their words, not ours, Naked Juicebar is the story of when ‘plump Australian [...]
Building a high-performing team doesn’t happen overnight. The best teams, be the [...]
Building good relationships is crucial to doing good business and the strength o [...]
At the start of October, our CFO, Peter Ulander, spoke to ZDNet about finding ne [...]
The difference between good scheduling and bad scheduling is, in more cases than [...]
When it comes to decision making the most important thing we need to learn is th [...]
At Quinyx when we say “enjoy work” we mean it. It’s not just a strapline or a ni [...]
The best workforce management software makes people smile. Why? Because it makes [...]
We love innovation. Being able to innovate and having the desire to execute new [...]
The best schedules deliver two things; they ensure a business maximises profit w [...]
How we manage and use time, more often than not, helps define how successful we [...]
Strong levels of employee engagement help improve revenue, deliver better levels [...]
When it comes to business, delivering exceptional quality, cultivating innovatio [...]
When it comes to business, we focus our energy on trying to do it better. We str [...]
A highly productive business is a profitable business. This is why every busines [...]
Accurate and effective forecasting can mean the difference from turning a profit [...]
The importance of having a strong staff schedule should never be underestimated. [...]
Cycling’s premier event, the Tour de France, is now in full swing with riders fr [...]
Investing in workforce management software is a new idea for many businesses and [...]
Shifts in the economy, changing customer behaviour and maintaining customer sati [...]
No business has the right to be successful. Success comes from a huge variety of [...]
Temperatures are on the rise, the sun is coming out and blue skies are on the ho [...]
A good leader inspires, motivates and challenges their staff while at the same t [...]
Being efficient in business is about finding the most effective ways of using th [...]
Innovation is a ‘buzzword’ adopted by many businesses. Being ‘innovative’ become [...]
Startups have become a global phenomenon. They’ve changed the way we do business [...]
Each year more and more businesses across a cross-section of different industrie [...]
A new study carried out in the UK by YouGov on behalf of Virgin has found that m [...]
What does it mean to be successful? How do we measure success? How do we define [...]
Facial recognition software. Interactive video displays. Wearable technology. Th [...]
If you’re anything like us, you’ll always be looking for ways you can do busines [...]
Creating complex schedules across multiple locations that take into account diff [...]
The best ideas are more often than not the most simple ones. The obvious solutio [...]
The Urban Guild is a hospitality business based in Bournemouth in the UK. They r [...]
Wherever we go in the world we always find one common denominator when it comes [...]
Depending on how you look at it, January can either be full of promise…or full o [...]
Flexible working hours are becoming increasingly popular in the modern working p [...]
Managers don’t have it easy. It takes a lot of work to manage a business of any [...]
There are no two ways about it; good people management is hard. Regardless of yo [...]
The build up to Christmas brings a whole host of challenges. Meeting increased d [...]
Staff scheduling problems are universal. Whether you work in retail, healthcare, [...]
Christmas is one of the busiest and most profitable times of year for the retail [...]
We live in an age that’s driven by the need to improve margins and increase prof [...]
You might be surprised at the extent to which employee engagement and productivi [...]
By 2016 there will be more than 16,000 acres of data centres in the world. To pu [...]
Office culture. It’s a frequently used buzzword, and chances are you’ve heard it [...]
Does this sound familiar? The need to stream-line. The need to be more efficient [...]
The 1999 book, First, Break All The Rules: What The World’s Greatest Managers Do [...]
The Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth, UK use Quinyx to help schedule a workforce o [...]
Find out how to save time, energy and money on creating rotas and schedules for [...]
Discover how you can increase your workforce’s productivity with these 5 simple [...]
Here’s how you can combine business management functions to reduce costs and inc [...]
Poor absence management cost businesses £1,000s each year. Take the pain away in [...]
Getting more out of your staff through simple and effective strategies can deliv [...]
How to increase engagement levels among employees and have a more productive wor [...]
How to create effective and automatic to-do lists for staff and employees. Every [...]
Understanding the different data streams of your business and workforce is key t [...]