And the good news: you don’t have to get it perfect to get started.
Implementing Workforce Management (WFM) software is one of the most impactful decisions an organization can make — but also one of the most intimidating.
You know your company needs better visibility into scheduling, time tracking, workforce management, and compliance.
But the moment you start looking into WFM solutions, you face:
- Endless vendor comparisons
- Product sheets with 100 features
- Contradictory advice on where to begin
The result? Analysis paralysis. The WFM project you know you need gets pushed back… again.
At Simms & Associates, we speak every week with HR, IT, and Operations leaders who feel exactly the same. And here’s what we tell them:
You don’t need to roll out everything at once. You just need to start smart.
What does “starting smart” really mean?
The most effective, fastest-growing teams don’t chase perfection from day one — they prioritize action, fast ROI, and scalability.
Here’s how they do it:
- Fix the biggest pain point first.
Whether it’s absenteeism, poor shift coverage, or manual time tracking, they focus on solving the issue that hurts the most. - Deploy only what’s needed.
No unnecessary full rollouts, no modules without value, no over-engineering. - Work with a partner who knows the path.
That means avoiding trial and error, and following a proven process from the start.
Our recommendation
At Simms & Associates, we exclusively implement UKG Pro WFM — in a way designed to be manageable, not overwhelming.
We call it Rapid Deployment:
- Get the essentials live — like timekeeping, scheduling, and basic workforce management — in under 16 weeks
- Realize ROI before the full rollout is even complete
- Add more features later, when your team is ready
It’s all about moving forward now — not waiting six months for the “perfect plan.”
One last thought
The most common comment we hear from clients:
“We wish we had started sooner.”
Let us help you move forward — confidently, step by step.