WITH SO MANY WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE’S ON THE MARKET, IT’S HARD TO KNOW WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS. THESE ARE OUR TOP TIPS ON HOW TO MAKE SURE YOU MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE:
1. ANALYSE YOUR BUSINESS
The most obvious first step – analyse what your business actually needs. Is it a software that manages your workforce and labour requirements or is it a project management tool, or is it both? This will help determine which software you choose. There is such a wide range of software with different capabilities on the market. They can range to very basic applications to very complex systems that manage every aspect of your entire business. Only you will know what your business requires. If you are looking to dip your toe into the world of digital transformation go with a software that is easy to use. Make sure the features align with your business processes and what you are trying to achieve.
2. SPEAK TO YOUR WORKFORCE
We find that very often the decision-maker isn’t the person who will ultimately end up using the software, so speak to the people on the ground. Get the opinion of your workforce and make them feel involved in the decision making process. People are often averse to changes in the workplace so including them in the process will help get everyone behind the idea. Get their opinions on the workflow process and how they currently operate. This way you will be able to determine which software is best suited to your individual workflow.
3. DON’T SCRIMP
You’ve heard the expression “You get what you pay for”? Well, especially in software, this couldn’t be more accurate. Of course, there will be software’s out there that are cheaper, but is that really what you want? Investing in a software that has an in-house development team and dedicated customer support may be slightly more expensive but it is worth every penny.
However, also be aware of the other end of the spectrum. Just because a product is significantly more expensive doesn’t make it better. You may be investing in something that is much more than you need and paying for things that you don’t need and will never use. If you know your business process you’ll be able to make an informed decision.
