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KTF Hammers Home Workforce Efficiency

Discover how KTF Housing, a leading manufacturer for high-quality, sustainable timber frame housing solutions, revamped its workforce management processes with the help of HR Duo's innovative platform.

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KTF Housing

As a pioneering force in manufacturing innovation, KTF Housing embodies a commitment to excellence in every aspect of its operations. With a legacy of delivering cutting-edge timber frame solutions that surpass industry standards, KTF Housing has become synonymous with quality, sustainability, and forward-thinking design.

Driven by a passion for environmental stewardship and technological advancement, KTF Housing sets the bar high in the manufacturing industry. Its dedication to utilising the latest materials, embracing climate-smart construction components, and sourcing timber from sustainable forests underscores its unwavering commitment to building a better, greener future.

With a diverse team of over 130 dedicated professionals spanning various roles and responsibilities, KTF Housing thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence. From the manufacturing floor to the construction site, every member of the KTF Housing family plays a pivotal role in bringing their vision to life.

With a relentless focus on quality, efficiency, and sustainability, KTF Housing continues to lead the charge towards a brighter, more sustainable future for the manufacturing industry and beyond.

Overview

Company KTF Housing
Location UK & Ireland
Industry Manufacturing

Explore this case study if:
  • You're seeking to innovate your existing people processes and Workforce Management solutions
  • Compliance and efficiency are your priorities and you want to become the benchmark for excellence in your sector
  • You're ready to automate 80% of your workforce management processes

Challenges Faced

With over 130 employees spread across various departments and locations, KTF Housing encountered significant challenges in managing its workforce efficiently. 

As a company operating across the UK and Ireland, KTF Housing encountered several challenges in managing its diverse workforce. With over 130 employees spread across various roles and locations, the company struggled with manual and fragmented HR processes, including time tracking, communication, performance management, and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Diverse Workforce Management: Managing a diverse workforce, including office-based staff, factory workers, and site employees, posed logistical challenges, particularly in tracking time and attendance accurately.

Streamlining HR Processes: KTF Housing needed to streamline its HR processes, including leave management, performance reviews, and training tracking, to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.

Ensuring Compliance and Safety: Maintaining compliance with industry regulations and ensuring the safety of employees on-site required robust systems for tracking training, qualifications, and health and safety protocols.


Where We Came In

HR Duo stepped in as the solution to KTF Housing's people management woes, offering a comprehensive platform that streamlined their workforce management and HR tasks.

By fully utilising HR Duo's world-class HR and workforce management software, KTF Housing transformed its operations, enhancing efficiency, compliance, and employee engagement.

HR Duo provided KTF Housing with a comprehensive solution to address its HR and workforce management needs:

  • Streamlined Clocking-In Process: With HR Duo's mobile-friendly platform, employees could easily clock in and out using their smartphones or laptops, streamlining the time and attendance tracking process for accurate payroll management.
  • Efficient Rota and Leave Management: The platform enabled employees to easily request time off and supervisors to manage rotas and leave requests efficiently, ensuring seamless workforce scheduling and planning.
  • Enhanced Communication: KTF Housing used HR Duo's chat and communication features to improve internal communication across departments, improving collaboration and transparency within the organisation.
  • Training and Qualification Tracking: The platform facilitated the tracking of employee training, skills, and qualifications, enabling KTF Housing to ensure compliance with industry standards and maintain a safe working environment.
  • HR Ticketing System: HR Duo's ticketing system provided KTF Housing employees with a platform to seek assistance on employment contracts, employee relations, and other HR-related queries, boosting employee engagement and satisfaction.

Our Services

KTF Housing benefited from many of our platform features and services, including:

Workforce Management

Workforce Management Tools

A full suite of tools such as time and attendance management, shift scheduling software, and staff performance information.
support

Day-to-day Support

Reassurance with expert advice on employment law and workforce processes through our in-platform HR support tickets.
relations

Mobile App

Our mobile app gives the business an intuitive way for their employees to access everything they need.
payroll

User-Friendly Interface

Empowering both line managers and staff with an intuitive platform that's easy to use and simple to navigate.
documentation

HR Compliant Templates

Access to an extensive library of policies, documents and letters to keep the business in alignment with the latest compliance standards.

"HR Duo offers a flexible clock-in system that gives our staff a variety of ways to record their hours. Employees can request time off through the platform giving managers an easy way to plan ahead."

Cheryl Keenan
HR Department

The Real Value

The outcomes of using an all-in-one HR and Workforce Management platform. A service that pays for itself, many times over: 
  • realtime Increased Efficiency and Productivity Our platform enabled KTF Housing to boost efficiency and productivity across its workforce by automating time-consuming workforce management tasks and streamlining HR processes.
  • compliance Enhanced Compliance and Safety With improved tracking of training and qualifications, KTF Housing ensured compliance with industry regulations and maintained a safe working environment for its employees.
  • relations Improved Employee Engagement HR Duo's user-friendly interface and communication tools promoted better employee engagement and collaboration, contributing to a positive work culture and higher employee satisfaction

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