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✨ 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 Angela Barker-King 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞! We are confident that Angela is the right fit as we gear up for growth into 2025 and beyond. Angela is a financial powerhouse with a rich background in Retail and Labour Management. Over the years, she has held pivotal roles, including Head of Commercial Finance at Revolution. Her expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis will undoubtedly elevate our finance operations to new heights! But of course there’s more to Angela than just her impressive resume! Outside of work, she enjoys a fulfilling family life with her partner Liz and their two children in the UK. Her passions include the magical world of Harry Potter, cheering for her favorite football team, and hitting the slopes for some snowboarding! Plus, she’s an accomplished marathon runner with a six-star finisher title, having completed marathons around the globe! 🏅 We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Angela to our team! Please join us in giving her a warm welcome to Simms & Associates! 💙 And if you're interested in joining our colourful team, check out our current vacancies at https://hubs.la/Q02Qg2Zp0! #CareerOpportunities #JoinUs

😀 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 At Simms & Associates, we know that happy people are the foundation of business success. But how do you create a culture that fosters employee happiness while driving impactful results? In our latest blog, Amanda Simms, our CEO, shares her insights and actionable strategies on: ✅ Cultivating employee well-being ✅ Aligning happiness with business outcomes ✅ Creating an environment where talent thrives With over 20 years of global expertise, Amanda understands how to turn workplace happiness into a competitive advantage. Read Amanda's full article here: 👉 https://hubs.la/Q02ZRz1M0 #Leadership #EmployeeEngagement #WorkplaceCulture #BusinessSuccess

📈 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬? Labour standards are the backbone of operational efficiency, but keeping them relevant in a fast-evolving business landscape is no small feat. In our latest blog, written by András Zsolt Pocsai, we explore practical strategies to ensure your labour standards remain effective, up-to-date, and aligned with business goals. Whether you're looking to boost productivity, improve employee satisfaction, or stay ahead of compliance requirements, this guide has you covered. Key takeaways include: ✅ The importance of regular reviews and adjustments ✅ Tips for using workforce analytics to drive decisions ✅ How to foster collaboration between teams for optimal results 📖 Dive into the blog here: https://hubs.la/Q02ZGwYk0 Let us know your thoughts in the comments—how do you ensure your labour standards keep pace with change? 👇 #LabourStandards #WorkforceManagement #BusinessEfficiency

🚀 𝐈𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰? Our colleague András Zsolt Pocsai explores why keeping your labour models up-to-date is not just a nice-to-have but an essential strategy for business success. 💡 Discover how outdated labour models can affect productivity, employee satisfaction, and profitability—and get practical advice on ensuring your workforce stays aligned with your organisation’s evolving needs. 👉 Read the full blog here: https://hubs.la/Q02Z9_df0 This is a must-read for leaders in workforce management, HR, and operations who want to stay ahead in a competitive landscape. We’d love to hear your thoughts—share them in the comments below! #WorkforceManagement #HRInsights #HappyPeopleDriveYourBusiness

🎈 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝟔𝟒!🎈 Are you at UKG Aspire 2024 and in need of a little pick-me-up? 🍬👕 Maybe some candy, pins, t-shirts, and other happy goodies? Well, we’ve got you covered! Just follow the path of balloons from the lunchroom straight to Booth 64, where the good vibes (and treats!) await. Don’t miss out – we’re here to make your Aspire experience even brighter! See you soon! 🎉 P.S. Don’t forget to stop by our friends at HireCredit, Guusto, Zaddons, OrgChart, Deel and Paradox along the way! Craig Salmon Fareed Esmail Amanda Simms Scott Dixon Christine Ruchay Dorr George Denninghoff Dimphy Van Heusden #UKGAspire #FindTheBalloons #HappyPeopleDriveYourBusiness #Booth64

📢 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐬 & 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐊𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚’𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐔𝐊𝐆 𝐀𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 – 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 We’re excited to announce the launch of the Kwenta product suite at UKG Aspire in Las Vegas! Kwenta, your smart solutions expert from Simms & Associates, is here to elevate workforce efficiency and enhance our customers' HCM and WFM capabilities. Through Kwenta’s Vault, Predict, and Count modules, businesses gain actionable insights seamlessly integrated into their existing systems. Meet Kwenta’s Powerful Suite: 🔹 Kwenta Vault – A streamlined, cloud-based solution for managing labor standards, specifically tailored for UKG Pro WFM users. It enables simplified, centralized management with real-time impact simulations and audit trails. “Kwenta’s Vault addresses a longstanding need in labor standards management, making critical data accessible and actionable,” says András Zsolt Pocsai, Solution Consultant. 🔹 Kwenta Predict – Developed in partnership with Anthrolytics, this module leverages predictive behavioral analytics to provide real-time insights into employee engagement and well-being. “Kwenta Predict empowers companies with proactive insights, enhancing employee satisfaction and retention,” says Jonathan Hawkins CEO of Anthrolytics Ltd. 🔹 Kwenta Count – A trusted occupancy solution providing real-time customer occupancy and traffic flow data to improve scheduling, compliance, and decision-making. If you’re at UKG Aspire, stop by booth 64 to meet Kwenta and learn about our suite of solutions! Can’t make it? Contact Simms & Associates for a free consultation and see how Kwenta’s Vault, Predict, and Count can transform your workforce strategy. Together We Make WFM and HCM Work. Happy People Drive Your Business. 🌟 https://hubs.la/Q02Y8t0y0

Ready, set, sprinkle! 🍩 We’re here at UKG Aspire with our signature blue-sprinkled donuts at booth 64! Just follow the trail of sprinkles, claim your donut, and let’s talk about how ‘Happy People Drive Your Business.’ See you soon – and bring your sweet tooth! 😄 #UKGAspire #Booth64 #DonutMissIt Amanda Simms Scott Dixon George Denninghoff Craig Salmon Fareed Esmail Dimphy Van Heusden Christine Ruchay Dorr

🩵 𝐀 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦—𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬! Our survey dives into how HCM and WFM technologies, like self-scheduling and communication tools, impact employee happiness and satisfaction. By sharing your experience, you’re helping us create a global snapshot of employee well-being in 2024. Your feedback will play a part in developing workplace solutions that enhance employee happiness and spotlight what’s making a difference in today’s work environments.

We’re incredibly proud to be named UKG 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫! We are most definitely a partner for life, and we look forward to many more years of collaboration. Thank you, Patrick Lannon, for your kind words and support! 🙏🏼 #WeAreUKG #WhiteGloveService #WorkforceExcellence #UKGPartner

We're gearing up for an exciting journey to UKG Aspire 2024 in Las Vegas! We can't wait to meet everyone. Find us all set up at Booth 64. Will we see you there? Our crew Amanda Simms, George Denninghoff, Craig Salmon, Fareed Esmail, Scott Dixon, Christine Ruchay Dorr and Dimphy Van Heusden is ready for you! #UKGAspire2024 #UKGPartner #WhiteGloveService