Nucleus Research Releases the Value Matrix for Workforce Management

ADP, CyberShift, Kronos, and Workforce Software rank highest in delivering usability and functionality

BOSTON – June 07, 2011 – Nucleus Research today released the 1H2011 Technology Value Matrix for Workforce Management. The Value Matrix evaluates workforce management applications for their ability to deliver value to customers based on functionality and usability – two core factors that Nucleus has found indicate an application’s ability to drive both initial time to value and ongoing return on investment (ROI).

The Technology Value Matrix evaluates both on-premise and software-as-a-service workforce management vendors that provide functionality in three core areas: workforce scheduling, time and attendance and leave management. ADP, CyberShift, Kronos, and Workforce Software ranked the highest on the Matrix based on a combination of usability and functionality. There are 13 other offerings in the Matrix, some of which have superior functionality or usability in specific applications areas and should not be ignored in the evaluation process.

“Our first Technology Value Matrix for Workforce Management represents each vendor’s ability to provide value. Given significant workforce management market and technology changes, vendors will be required to increasingly make investments in functionality and usability to keep pace” said Dave Roth, research director, Nucleus Research.

Organizations can use the Value Matrix to assess their workforce management software investment short list as well as to evaluate the case for maintaining an existing solution that may lag behind the value offered by other options. Nucleus Research produces Value Matrix reports in major enterprise software categories every six months. To read the Value Matrix report, go to NucleusResearch.com.

About Nucleus Research

Nucleus Research is a global provider of investigative, case-based technology research and advisory services that provide real-world insight into maximizing technology value. For more information, visit NucleusResearch.com.