Qlicket’s goal is to put an end to avoidable churn by using continuous employee insights. What does that mean for me, as the Head of HR or as a Warehouse Manager? HR is primarily concerned with the earliest stage of the recruiting process (the recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding process) whereas Warehouse Managers are more concerned with the middle and ongoing stages (training and managing new hires for optimal efficiency). More specifically: Qlicket Gives Heads of HR Less time and money …
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We’ve launched a new logo to reflect our focus on reducing hourly employee turnover through interactive kiosks that give blue-collar workers a voice. The megaphone represents giving people a voice and communicating. The i is to give each individual a voice in the workplace, even those on the frontline. The blue/purple color and the letter i also represent a potential look of a worker (with the circle of the i being the head and the line of the i being …
It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity. The quote comes from Albert Einstein. Is his point that technology is a force against humankind valid? I’m not sure I see it, and I don’t think it’s appallingly obvious. But it is hard to argue against the role tech has in reducing the quality of interpersonal interactions these days, and the workplace is just another example of this. While certain advancements have resulted in greater productivity and organizational …
Money? Perks? Potential? Attention? Challenges? Jason Calacanis, early investor in Uber, a company notorious for its poor workplace culture, interviewed Mathilde Collin, Co-Founder and CEO at Front, one of the fastest growing companies in Silicon Valley and having a stellar 5.0 rating on Glassdoor with 26 reviews! The video and podcast were published in September 2017 on Jason’s This Week in Startups. During the interview, at around 47:15, Jason asks Maithilde, “How do you make people happy at work? What are the most effective …
Research suggests the cost of replacing a typical hourly worker is $2,000 to $7,000. We assume the average is $3,328. Qlicket (Data Source: Center for American Progress) A Center for American Progress study found that the average costs to replace an employee for high-turnover, low-paying jobs is roughly 16% of the annual salary. Assuming a package handler is making $9.50 to $14 an hour + benefits, and assuming a 6 to 8 hour day, let’s say that is $80 per day all in, and let …
How can you ensure your employees are engaged and motivated to perform well? For many organizations, this is the $100,000 question. Or $500,000. Or higher depending on the amount they lose each year due to worker turnover. We estimate that a single semi-skilled hourly worker costs between $3,000 and $11,000 to replace, depending on the level of training needed. Unfortunately, we know that retention is not easy in certain workplaces such as warehouses, distribution centers, and segments of the manufacturing …
Earlier this year, Qlicket was selected to participate in the Global Entrepreneurship Summit, taking place in Hyderabad, India at the end of the month. It’s an event that convenes entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors and supporters from around the world to promote collaboration, innovation and investment. We’re very excited about it! In fact, you might have seen of our recent social media posts. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Women First, Prosperity For All’ and 52.5% of the attendee base …
In part two of our series, our lead technician, Jeff Carney, looks at how equipment that’s too sophisticated can be just as damaging to your guest WiFi as small scale hardware. In my last blog, I shared some considerations hotel owners need to make when setting up a DIY guest WiFi network. Here, I share war stories from the end of the spectrum! A handful of owners opt for very high-end equipment in hope that it will solve their WiFi woes. They …
Our lead engineer, Jeff Carney, shares some insights (and warnings!) about the Do-It-Yourself approach to hotel WiFi. Over the years, I’ve encountered many interesting configurations when it comes to WiFi and networking. One of the most common situations is the hotel owner who decides to go it alone and set-up a guest WiFi network by himself. Perhaps he enlists the help of an ‘uncle’ or ‘handyman’! Sound like you? If you’re thinking of setting up your own WiFi network, I …
Vivek Kumar, Qlicket CEO, will attend the prestigious entrepreneurship gathering, which will feature Advisor to the President, Ivanka Trump, and Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. PITTSBURGH, PA – 10/04/2017 (PRESS RELEASE JET) — Qlicket has been selected to participate in the eighth annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), taking place in Hyderabad, India, from November 28 to November 30. The Summit, which connects promising entrepreneurs to business leaders, investors and supporters from around the world, is being held in South Asia and co-hosted by the …