What is Resource Guru?
Resource Guru is a cloud-based resource planning and scheduling platform designed for services companies of all sizes. It helps businesses optimize their staff resourcing by forecasting demand, mapping out capacity versus workload, and automating employee scheduling while taking into account skills, qualifications, availabilities, and other constraints.
Key features of Resource Guru include:
- Demand forecasting based on historical data
- Workload planning and capacity modeling
- Qualifications and skills matrix for mapping employee competencies
- Automated and customizable shift scheduling
- Timesheet management and attendance tracking
- Leave and absence management
- Productivity and utilization reporting
- Configurable cost rates for ROI measurement
The software aims to help service businesses increase productivity, ensure adequate staff coverage, reduce labor spend, improve regulatory compliance, and enhance workforce satisfaction through transparent schedules. It has flexible shift rules to accommodate complex worker requirements.
Resource Guru integrates well with payroll, HR, and accounting systems. It comes with easy-to-use rostering templates for rapid scheduling. The platform provides access from any device via web and mobile apps for employees and managers. Customers can choose from monthly or annual payment plans based on the number of active employees.
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