Analyst Reports
The North American Local Government IT Solution Vendor Landscape
March 2012
Source: Gartner
This report identifies a broad group of vendor organizations that have developed a significant presence across unique segments of the local government marketplace, including Kronos.
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Kronos Improves its Healthcare Acuity via the OptiLink Buy
February 2012
Source: Technology Evaluation Centers
This blog posting said that as a result of the OptiLink acquisition, Kronos has added one of the industry’s leading acuity-based staffing solutions to its health care WFM suite. Kronos now offers the most advanced clinically-focused WFM suite designed to help healthcare organizations deliver high-quality patient care.
Human Capital Management: Finding the Right Vendor Mix
December 2011
Source: KLAS
This report evaluated HCM vendors for the healthcare industry. Kronos is ranked as the leading vendor for HR/Payroll and has the highest composite score for HCM of all vendors reviewed.
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KronosWorks 2011: Beyond Time Clocks for Modern Workforce Management
December 2011
Source: Technology Evaluation Centers
This blog posting summarized the latest innovations announced at KronosWorks 2011.
Observations from KronosWorks 2011
November 2011
Source: IDC
This report summarized the latest innovations announced at KronosWorks 2011. The report says that, “the InTouch looks like a sure winner for Kronos, and given that Kronos is unique in its clock expertise, this could be a real game changer.”
Kronos Puts Workers and Managers in Touch
November 2011
Source: Ventana Research
This blog posting summarized the latest innovations announced at KronosWorks 2011.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Look to Workforce Management Software to Counter Industry Challenges
November 2011
Source: IDC
The pharmaceutical industry is working hard to reduce costs, expand product margins, and increase employee productivity. IDC found that they are increasing their utilization of workforce management solutions to help counter these broad industry challenges.
The Consumerization of IT and the Future of UI: Report Out from KronosWorks
November 2011
Source: RSR
This blog posting summarized the latest innovations announced at KronosWorks 2011.
Vendor Landscape: SaaS HRIS/HRMS
November 2011
Source: McLean & Company/Info-Tech
This report named Kronos a “Champion” in SaaS HRIS/HRMS. Kronos is also recognized for having a strong global presence, expertise in all industry verticals, and for the variety of training tools offered.
Improving Productivity in Retail with Workforce Cloud Services
November 2011
Source: IDC
IDC found cloud services allow retailers to transform the way they administer their workforce management applications — reducing the associated costs and improving application integrity and regulatory compliance performance all at the same time.
The World Market for Workforce Management Solutions – 2011 Edition
October 2011
Source: IMS Research
In this report, IMS Research named Kronos "the clear market leader of workforce management solutions" in the world market.
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Kronos Workforce Central Suite Total Economic Impact: A First Look
August 2011
Source: Forrester
This analysis by Forrester Consulting found that organizations can expect to experience a variety of benefits from implementing Workforce Central.
Benefit Case Study: Kronos Cloud Services & Mohawk Fine Papers
August 2011
Source: Nucleus Research
Mohawk Fine Papers used Kronos Cloud Services to adopt a hosted strategy for its Kronos Workforce Central deployment. By transferring responsibilities for application maintenance and support to Kronos, the company was able to avoid hardware investments, improve productivity, and reduce payroll error.
Is That Any Way to Run a Branch?
August 2011
Source: Celent
The report identifies several factors that will accelerate adoption of workforce management solutions in retail banking. Kronos is mentioned for offering a broad range of HCM application, for having a strong presence outside of the US, and for adding mobile functionality to its solution.
Mobile Technology: Transforming Workforce Management
July 2011
Source: IDC
IDC answers questions about how mobile technology is transforming the retail marketplace. The report found that managers and employees are able to communicate seamlessly and quickly with mobile devices, in order to exchange information, staff shifts, and ultimately improve the customer shopping experience.
Workforce Management Software and the IT Organization: Benefits of Services in the Cloud
July 2011
Source: IDC
IDC found that workforce management is an appropriate type of system that organizations can access via the cloud through services such as application management and hosting. Organizations that do this are then able to take advantage of cost savings and productivity improvements, and at the same time, the workforce management system is available whenever it is needed and performance and uptime are very reliable.
Perspective: You Can't Manage What You Don't Measure – Highlights From KronosWorks UK
June 2011
Source: IDC
This IDC Manufacturing Insights Perspective provides a brief outline of the KronosWorks UK 2011 end-user conference, with a particular focus on workforce management on shop floors.
Research Note: Kronos Managed Services - Flexible IT Options Yield Productivity Benefits
June 2011
Source: Nucleus Research
Nucleus found that companies using Kronos Managed Services can expect to reallocate 25 percent of one IT person's time. The report also noted the improved IT and user productivity justified the cost of Kronos Managed Services.
Workforce Management Software and Manufacturing: Benefits of Managed Services
June 2011
Source: IDC
IDC answers questions on workforce solutions for global manufacturing. The report found using workforce solutions to manage a global workforce reduces the complexity of the industry while giving manufactures a competitive advantage.
Time and Attendance Strategies: Beyond Compliance and Payroll Accuracy
June 2011
Source: Aberdeen Group
This report examines what differentiates “best-in-class” organizations in managing time and attendance. The report found that integration with payroll, scheduling and leave management boosted performance among automated time and attendance users.
Workforce Management Software and the Public Sector: Benefits of Managed Services
June 2011
Source: IDC
Government IT organizations are facing the same pressures to deliver better capabilities at lower cost, which is impacting their ability to maintain staff and infrastructure. To address these issues, governments are frequently using managed services for their workforce management software.
Workforce Analytics: Key to Aligning People to Business Strategy
June 2011
Source: Aberdeen Group
This report provides insight into how organizations achieve “best-in-class” performance results in Human Capital Management (HCM). The study found organizations that integrate workforce and business performance data into their analytics tools are nearly three times as likely to achieve these results as those that don't.
Managed Services Leverage Provider IT Resources and Ensure Continued Service Levels
May 2011
Source: IDC
IDC responds to questions about healthcare workforce solutions’ impact on organizations and their IT departments. The report found that managed solutions help better manage employees while also freeing up IT departments to focus on strategic initiatives.
Kronos Workforce Acquisition Briefing
May 2011
Source: Brandon Hall
This report focuses on Workforce Acquisition, part of Kronos's talent management suite. The briefing highlights key uses of the product, including its applicability to district, hiring and corporate managers.
Workforce Scheduling 2011: Automation Drives Accuracy, Efficiency and Business Outcomes
April 2011
Source: Aberdeen Group
This report examines how best-in-class organizations leverage workforce scheduling capabilities and technologies to impact organizational goals. Kronos customer, National Frozen Foods Corporation, is highlighted in this report.
Research Note: Five Ways Kronos is Making Labor Management Easier
April 2011
Source: Nucleus Research
Nucleus Research finds that in its latest developments, Kronos offers thoughtful advances in usability and a reason for existing customers to consider an upgrade.
Research Note: Mobile Technology Meets the Frontline Workforce
April 2011
Source: Nucleus Research
Nucleus Research investigated mobile apps designed to improve workforce productivity. Nucleus found that Kronos mobile workforce management apps help managers and employees better manage work time and schedule information remotely using a mobile device. Kronos mobile apps also respond to the needs of the changing workforce by improving usability and increasing employee satisfaction.
Talent Acquisition Systems 2011: Market Realities, Implementation Examples and Solution Provider Profiles
April 2011
Source: Bersin & Associates
This report provides insights into the distinctions and overall market trends of the leading talent acquisition system providers available today. The report found that Kronos has become one of the most forward-looking solution providers in the space. It also said that Kronos will take an even greater leadership position in talent acquisition, and appear in more and more global enterprise deals.
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Market Share Analysis: ERP Software, Worldwide, 2010
April 2011
Source: Gartner
This report is Gartner's annual market size and share analysis for the global ERP software market. Kronos is positioned at number 6 and is the highest placed non-ERP suite vendor in the top 10. The report mentions investments Kronos has made in recent product innovations, like the new user interface and enhancements to the HR/Payroll product
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The Role of Labor in Modern Manufacturing
April 2011
Source: IDC
This research note summarized the highlights from the Kronos annual manufacturing summit. It also mentioned that Kronos published a book called Lean Labor that describes how manufacturers have used Lean Principles to make significant improvements to their operations, from improved productivity and increased resource utilization, to a more accurate understanding of product costs.
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Case Study: Kronos Anonymous County Government
March 2011
Source: Nucleus Research
Nucleus Researched examined the use of Kronos at a county government to identify the benefits of automating payroll and HR-related processes in a government setting. Analysts found the application enabled the county to reduce payroll error, improve productivity, and avoid additions to staff.
Select a Workforce Management Solution
March 2011
Source: Info-Tech Research Group
This research aims to help those who are selecting a vendor for their WFM needs. Kronos received high scores for the evaluation criteria of the study and is highlighted as offering an “excellent value” and for being a trend setter for the industry.
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Research Note: Increasing returns on Microsoft Dynamics GP with Kronos
March 2011
Source: Nucleus Research
Nucleus Research examined organizations that adopted both Microsoft Dynamics GP and Kronos in order to identify the benefits of deploying these applications together. Analysts found that when organizations adopted Kronos and integrated it with Dynamics GP, users were able to reduce payroll costs, increase productivity, and improve reporting and decision making.
ROI Case Study: University of San Diego
February 2011
Source: Nucleus Research
Nucleus Research examined the adoption of Kronos at the University of San Diego to identify the benefits of automating time and attendance in an academic institution. Analysts found that payroll costs were lowered as a result of more accurate application of pay rules and reductions to reported overtime.
Assessing the Value of Kronos in Government
January 2011
Source: Nucleus Research
Nucleus analysts investigated the use of Kronos within public-sector entities and found they were able to ease their funding challenges by reducing costs such as payroll error, leave overcompensation, and excess overtime.
City of Orlando Turns to Kronos to Manage Workforce and Compliance Challenges
January 2011
Source: IDC
Kronos has enabled the City of Orlando to automate manual time-tracking processes, reduce unauthorized absence and overtime costs, and improve productivity.
Guidebook: Kronos Workforce Analytics for Healthcare
January 2011
Source: Nucleus Research
Kronos Workforce Analytics for Healthcare enables healthcare staffing managers to rapidly identify factors that impact payroll.
Lean and Workforce Management: Working Together to Drive Results in Financial Services
December 2010
Source: IDC
This report discussed how financial institutions can apply Lean principles to reduce waste, increase productivity, and improve customer satisfaction.
Retail Time and Labor Vendor Update, 2010
December 2010
Source: Gartner
Gartner evaluated Kronos and other vendors that provide time and labor solutions.
KronosWorks 2010: Of Next-Gen User Experience & Workforce Mobility
December 2010
Source: Technology Evaluation Centers
This blog posting summarized the latest innovations announced at KronosWorks 2010.
The U.S. Local Government IT Solution Vendor Landscape, 2010
December 2010
Source: Gartner
Gartner described the product offerings and go-to-market strategies of application vendors serving local government IT departments, including Kronos.
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KronosWorks 2010: Focus on Innovation
December 2010
Source: Gartner
This blog posting summarized the latest innovations announced at KronosWorks 2010.
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How Government and Education Can Control Costs with Automated Workforce Management
December 2010
Source: IDC
The inability of organizations to accurately manage labor expenses depletes sparse financial resources and negatively impacts operational efficiency; this brief examines the importance of using workforce management systems to help control costs.
Workforce Management for Long-Term Care Providers
December 2010
Source: IDC
IDC discussed the challenges in long-term healthcare today and the role workforce management plays in addressing them.
Kronos Goes Mobile, the Shape of Things to Come
November 2010
Source: Retail Systems Research
This blog posting summarized the latest innovations announced at KronosWorks 2010.
Kronos Goes Usability and Mobility in New Releases
November 2010
Source: Ventana Research
This blog posting summarized the latest innovations announced at KronosWorks 2010.
HR Technology Conference 2010: Mobile, Global and Everything Else
October 2010
Source: Bersin & Associates
This blog posting summarized the trends discussed at the HR Technology Conference. Bersin & Associates wrote that "Kronos has become one of the most forward-looking solution providers in the space."
HR Technology Conference Brings Insight to Opportunity
October 2010
Source: Ventana Research
This blog posting summarized the trends discussed at the HR Technology conference and highlighted Kronos' next generation user interface and the latest version of Workforce Central.
The World Market for Workforce Management Solutions
September 2010
Source: IMS Research
In this report, IMS Research named Kronos "the clear market leader of workforce management solutions" in the world market.
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Mobile Applications Will Empower Enterprise Business Processes
September 2010
Source: Forrester
Forrester highlighted how mobile applications for business use are receiving a great deal of attention. Kronos Mobile Scheduler is an example.
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HRM Solutions: Traditional Models Clash With Next-Generation Processes And Technology
September 2010
Source: Forrester
In this report, Forrester looked at trends in the human resource management (HRM) applications market. It said that Kronos is the leading software provider in WFM segment.
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The Future of Core HR
August 2010
Source: Aberdeen Group
This report examines how best-in-class organizations enable their decision-makers to leverage core HR data to drive business results. Kronos customer, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, is highlighted in this report.
Integrated Workforce Management (WFM) Platforms: Fact or Fiction? – Part 3
August 2010
Source: Technology Evaluation Centers
This blog posting highlighted the benefits that Kronos solutions offer to the retail sector.
Improving Cost and Quality Control within Contingent labor Management: The Energy/Utilities Viewpoint
August 2010
Source: Aberdeen Group
This report focused on how companies can leverage a workforce management solution to improve the quality and control costs of their contingent workforce.
Integrated Workforce Management (WFM) Platforms: Fact or Fiction? – Part 2
July 2010
Source: Technology Evaluation Centers
This write-up covered Kronos Workforce Scheduler, Analytics, HR/Payroll and Talent Management.
Integrated Workforce Management (WFM) Platforms: Fact or Fiction? – Part 1
July 2010
Source: Technology Evaluation Centers
This blog posting highlighted Kronos data collection products, Workforce TimeKeeper, Activities and Absence Manager.
Workforce Management: Making Healthcare More Efficient and Cost Effective
June 2010
Source: IDC Research
This report looks at the drivers behind the recent focus on workforce management in healthcare.
Mobile, Social, and BI Oh My…What HR Vendors Are Abuzz About
June 2010
Source: IDC Research
IDC Research highlighted trends from HR vendors, including offering support for mobile devices. Kronos Mobile Scheduler is an example.
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Mobile Technology: Transforming Workforce Management
May 2010
Source: IDC Research
This report looks at how the pervasiveness of mobile devices is transforming the way retailers manage their workforce.
Kronos Updates Workforce Management
May 2010
Source: Ventana Research
This write-up advised readers to consider Kronos for labor analytics to develop metrics for maximizing the performance of their people.
Helping State and Local Governments Maintain Viable Workforces in the Realities of Today's Operating Environment
May 2010
Source: IDC Research
This report examines the realities of labor costs as a contributing factor to state and local budget overruns.
Case Study: Big 5 Sporting Goods' Big Time Workforce Lessons
April 2010
Source: Gartner
Streamlining the processes that impact payroll efficiency and accuracy was a higher priority for Kronos customer, Big 5 Sporting Goods, than automating the entire absence management process. This report highlights the challenges and lessons learned by Big 5 in its time and labor deployment.
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IDC Case Study: Cleveland State University - From Paper to Productivity with Workforce Management
April 2010
Source: IDC Research
Cleveland State University reviews its decision to implement workforce management software from Kronos rather than deploy an existing ERP system for its workforce management needs.
The Kronos Manufacturing Strategy: Aligning the Parts
April 2010
Source: IDC Research
This IDC Manufacturing Insights Perspective considers Kronos' manufacturing industry strategy and execution.
Examining the Market for Workforce Planning and Analysis Solutions
March 2010
Source: Gartner
According to Gartner, workforce planning and analysis software is an emerging market. Kronos is listed as a workforce management vendor in this space.
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Workforce Management Enhances Lean Initiatives
February 2010
Source: IDC Research
IDC Research answers why best-in-class manufacturers are using workforce management solutions for lean initiatives.
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Maximizing Workforce Management with Best–of–Breed Solutions
February 2010
Source: IDC Research
Challenged by growth and complexity in their workforces, see how three organizations found that the best-of-breed option provides the real-time responsiveness they need as well as the configurability and usability to help lower costs.
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Exploring the Benefits of Kronos Workforce HR
January 2010
Source: Nucleus Research
The report highlights how Kronos Workforce HR creates a single system of record for managing and acting on HR data, enabling organizations to improve decision making, reduce risks, and control labor-related costs..
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Exploring the Benefits of Kronos Workforce Absence Manager
January 2010
Source: Nucleus Research
Nucleus Research looks at how Kronos Workforce Absence Manager provides organizations with key tools to better streamline, automate, and manage tasks related to employee absences, attendance violations, and leave administration.
TechRadar For Business Process Professionals: Human Resource Management Apps, Q1 2010
January 2010
Source: Forrester Research
This report identifies HRM applications that reflect the breadth and diversity of the ecosystem of applications and related services. Kronos is listed in this report in categories including absence management, HRMS, recruiting, scheduling, and time and attendance.
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