RaceTrac Reaches Workforce Management Deployment Milestone With Empower Software
Initiative is focused on enhancing the customer experience and workplace satisfaction
RaceTrac and Empower Software Solutions have announced that an important milestone has been reached in the rollout of Empower’s workforce management solution, EmpowerWFM within the RaceTrac store network. As of February 28, 2014, all 365 RaceTrac locations are now utilizing EmpowerTime, the time and attendance product from the EmpowerWFM solution suite.
This marks the successful first phase in a system wide rollout of EmpowerWFM, which includes labor forecasting and automated scheduling of store associates. “The implementation of EmpowerWFM is key to achieving our goal of coordinating staffing to peak traffic levels in our locations which will result in increased service to our customers,” said Jaime Benton, Director of Human Resources for RaceTrac.
EmpowerTime, when integrated with the rest of EmpowerWFM, will give RaceTrac managers a more robust tool for managing their workforce, allowing them to focus on customer satisfaction, store operations, and the development of store associates. The integrated labor forecasting and automated scheduling solutions are now being phased into the RaceTrac store network, with anticipated completion by mid-2014.
According to Joe Olson, Executive Vice President and General Manager for Workforce Management at Empower Software, “RaceTrac is a true innovator in the c-store industry, with a particular focus on creating satisfied customers and a great work environment for their associates. EmpowerWFM is a natural fit for an organization like RaceTrac, as it enables store management and associates to concentrate more on serving customers and less on creating schedules, or tracking time and attendance.”
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About RaceTrac
Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, RaceTrac has been serving guests since 1934 and now operates more than 360 convenience store locations in Georgia, Florida, Louisiana and Texas. In January 2012, RaceTrac introduced its new 6,000 square foot store design, featuring 24 hour Swirl World frozen yogurt, fresh salads and sandwiches, up to 24 fueling stations and more than 4,000 items to satisfy the needs of its guests. While operating under the mission of making people’s lives simpler and more enjoyable, the company has been named a top workplace by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (2013, 2012 and 2011), the South Florida Business Journal (2012) the Orlando Business Journal (2011) and the Dallas Business Journal (2010 and 2009), as well as being recognized on Forbes list of largest private companies (1998 – 2013).
About Empower Software Solutions
Empower Software Solutions provides innovative HR and workforce solutions for thousands of organizations, from small & medium businesses to some of the world’s largest retailers, manufacturers, and financial services companies. With integrated solution suites featuring payroll and HR management, tax software and outsourcing, workforce management, and talent management, Empower Software provides the most flexible solutions and superior technology, backed by the industry’s best service. Whether cloud-based or on-premise, via laptop or mobile device, Empower helps organizations achieve their people-powered objectives by creating a passionate, energized workforce. Learn more at empowersoftware.com.
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