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Watson,
R.M.™ Gives "Lightning-Fast" Access to Labor Metrics
Dallas—May 31,
2011—UniFocus
today announced the newest and most revolutionary release of its
innovative
Watson, R.M. Labor Management System (LMS), which includes
lightning-fast
access to real-time, actionable workforce intelligence—for optimized
schedules, built-in flexibility and better accountability. The latest version of Watson, R.M. LMS enables hospitality organizations to:
UniFocus LMS technology provides a graphical interface to display staffing requirements, with the capability to easily create optimal workforce schedules. With the enhanced Schedule Editor, changing employee profiles or availability and making adjustments in relation to system-generated labor plans, has never been easier. With Watson, R.M., administrators can also easily account for banked hours and managing overtime calculations, pulling up an audit log indicating who did what and when—for improved accountability. “Watson, R.M. LMS is the industry standard among some of the most recognized hospitality brands in the world,” added Heymann. “Watson balances the need to control labor costs with the commitment to deliver high levels of service—by always ensuring the right staffing at the right time and the right cost. Watson automates daily processes that are still being done manually—such as forecasting, budgeting and scheduling.” UniFocus’ Watson, R.M. LMS incorporates industry-specific statistical analysis to project short-term demand; and then optimizes workforce schedules by identifying critical relationships between key business volumes, such as number of guests to be served at any time and the necessary staff to optimize the level of service. Additionally, Watson, R.M. LMS provides a dashboard as a powerful visual tool designed to help owners, management companies and asset managers become more successful by making insightful decisions. With an intuitive user-friendly display, hoteliers can uncover significant opportunities to become more profitable. About UniFocus UniFocus is a global
pioneer in the hospitality industry for advanced technology
solutions—utilized
today in more than 82 countries. Our technologies include
industry-leading
labor management systems, integrated with time & attendance;
budgeting and
performance intelligence. Coupled with guest, employee and meeting
planner
feedback, and multi-dimensional mystery evaluations, UniFocus’
unmatched
consulting and training expertise ensures clients get measurable
returns for
the systems we deliver—and customize to their needs.
UniFocus is a member of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA), a member of the Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International (ACCED-I), a Microsoft® Certified Partner, an affinity partner of the International Association of Conference Centers, and an allied member of the American Hotel & Lodging Association. For more information, visit www.unifocus.com or call 972-512-5100. |
Michael Adkisson |
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