Preview of WorkPlace Systems’ NRF Announcements

Chicago, IL., November 21 2011 - WorkPlace Systems, the leading provider of cloud retail workforce management solutions, will make a series of announcements at the 101st NRF show in New York City on January 16, 2012 . The announcements will include exciting developments surrounding WorkPlace OnLine, its industry leading cloud workforce management solution. The company will also be announcing a host of new customer wins and revealing its proven deployment methodology that realizes return on investment in a matter of weeks.

One of the announcements will include details and demonstrations on Shift Bidding, one of the new modules in WorkPlace OnLine. Using the Shift Bidding module store managers can rapidly identify unfilled shifts or gaps in the schedule; these can then be advertised to suitable employees via SMS, Email, Facebook, Twitter or other Social Media sites. Once the response has been reviewed candidates will be assigned and automatically notified.

"Cloud workforce management is delivering quick return on investment for retailers," said Barney Quinn, CEO at WorkPlace Systems. "In particular WorkPlace OnLine is changing the way retailers deploy and engage with staff. Using Cloud Workforce Management retailers can now easily make sure that the right people, with the right skill are scheduled to be in the right place at the right time to meet demand and provide exceptional customer service, with increased sales, at a reduced cost."

November 2011