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Empower Software to Provide Expanded Workforce Management Solutions to Orchard Supply Hardware®
[February 17, 2015]

Empower Software to Provide Expanded Workforce Management Solutions to Orchard Supply Hardware®


Empower Software Solutions of Orlando, Florida has announced an expanded agreement with San Jose, CA (News - Alert)-based Orchard Supply Hardware that will see the implementation of Empower's work force management solution, EmpowerWFM™, throughout the retailer's stores and DC operations. Orchard Supply Hardware, the 83-year-old neighborhood hardware chain, has been an Empower client since 2010, but recently converted to a hosted version of Empower's popular WFM product for improved performance and flexibility across the entire operation.

"The success of our work with Orchard Supply Hardware is largely based on their willingness to let our retail labor experts work closely with the Orchard team," said Joe Olson (News - Alert), executive vice president and general manager for workforce management at Empower Software. "Getting the labor standards developed properly for each store in the network really unleashed the potentia for EmpowerWFM to deliver great results. Orchard not only has a tremendous history of success, but is one of the most innovative retailers in their space, which makes them a great partner."



The project with Orchard included a major focus on the retailers' various work groups, store formats, and department zones to create a more customized workforce management solution.

About Empower Software Solutions


Empower Software Solutions provides innovative HR and workforce solutions for thousands of organizations, from small & medium businesses to some of the world's largest retailers, manufacturers, and financial services companies. With integrated solution suites featuring payroll and HR management, tax software and outsourcing, workforce management, and talent management, Empower Software provides the most flexible solutions and superior technology, backed by the industry's best service. Whether cloud-based or on-premise, via laptop or mobile device, Empower helps organizations achieve their people-powered objectives by creating a passionate, energized workforce. Learn more at empowersoftware.com.

About Orchard Supply Hardware

Orchard Supply Hardware operates neighborhood hardware and garden stores focused on paint, repair, and the backyard. Based in San Jose, California, Orchard was originally founded as a purchasing cooperative in 1931. The Company currently operates 69 stores in California and two stores in Oregon with stores averaging approximately 32,000 square feet of interior selling space and 8,000 square feet of exterior nursery and garden space. For more information, visit osh.com.


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