And here’s the good news: you don’t need to do it perfectly to begin.
Rolling out Workforce Management (WFM) software is one of the most impactful decisions an organisation can take — but also one of the most daunting.
You already know your company needs better visibility over shift planning, time tracking, workforce management, and compliance.
But as soon as you begin researching WFM solutions, you’re faced with:
- Endless supplier comparisons
- Product sheets listing 100 features
- Contradictory advice on where to begin
The result? Analysis paralysis. The WFM project you know you need gets delayed… once again.
At Simms & Associates, we speak every week with HR, IT, and Operations leaders who feel exactly the same. And this is what we tell them:
You don’t need to implement everything at once. You simply need to start intelligently.
What does “starting intelligently” actually mean?
The most effective and fastest-growing teams don’t aim for perfection from day one — they prioritise action, rapid ROI, and scalability.
Here’s how they do it:
- Tackle the biggest pain point first.
Whether absenteeism, poor shift coverage, or manual clock-ins, they focus on fixing what hurts most. - Deploy only what’s truly needed.
No unnecessary full rollouts, no modules with little value, no over-engineering. - Work with a partner who knows the route.
That means avoiding trial and error, and following a proven process from the outset.
Our recommendation
At Simms & Associates, we implement UKG Pro WFM exclusively, and we do so in a way designed to be manageable — not overwhelming.
We call it Rapid Deployment:
- Launch the essentials — such as time tracking, scheduling, and basic workforce management — in under 16 weeks
- See ROI before the full rollout is even completed
- Add more functionality later, when your team is ready
It’s all about moving forward now, not waiting half a year for the “perfect plan.”
One final thought
The comment we hear most often from clients:
“We wish we’d started sooner.”
Let us help you move forward — confidently, step by step.