About Us - 1986-2011- Celebrating 25 years of
Excellence and Innovation in Workforce Management
WorkPlace Systems plc is a world leader in the development and supply of software products and of consulting services for all aspects of workforce management.
WorkPlace software modules address all areas of staff planning and staff tracking together with all aspects of planning and tracking of the work done by staff including resources required for most industry sectors. Major application modules cover: Labour Budgeting, Workload Demand Forecasting, Task Management, Staff Scheduling, Roster Management, Time and Attendance, Work Planning and Tracking, Performance and Productivity, Mobile Working.
With 25 years experience, WorkPlace Systems enables organisations to improve their financial and overall performance by increasing employee utilisation, efficiency and effectiveness to better conduct their business by providing workforce management solutions and consulting services. WorkPlace Systems customers exist in a wide variety of sectors and range from 500 to 300,000 staff in centralised or multi-site operations.
WorkPlace Systems has its headquarters in Milton Keynes, England and has additional offices in North America and Australia. A cross section of clients include; Argos, BAE Systems, BBC, British Airways, BMS Retail, Danish Radio, E.ON Energy Services, Eurostar, H&M, Manpower, Menzies Aviation, Metro Group, National Express, Next plc, RAC Motoring Services, Severn Trent Water, Tetley, Wickes and World Duty Free.
WorkPlace products are at the forefront of technology with more than 40% of staff permanently involved in research and development. All products are web-enabled with core database technology based upon Oracle, SQL Server and MySQL. Access to the system is flexible allowing real-time data entry and enquiry facilities to office-based and remote staff using traditional PCs, tablets, smartphones, biometric and badge-reading terminals.
In addition to the supply of standard software, modifications and customisation are undertaken for major customers particularly where this adds enhanced features or reports to the standard products. WorkPlace Systems' staff have a particular expertise in practical Workforce Management methods including annualised hours, flexible working schemes, forecasting and optimised scheduling. These innovative Workforce Management methods are being adopted increasingly both in the UK and internationally, facilitated by WorkPlace software modules and expertise.
WorkPlace Systems currently has 120 staff and a turnover in excess of over £10 million.
WorkPlace is a sponsor of the Milton Keynes Theatre.