Fri, 05 Jan 2007

Wal-Mart's new software schedules just-in-time employees

Well, I guess Wal-Mart won't be able to fire anybody after this: slaves can't be fired, they have to be sold!

According to an article Wednesday in The Wall Street Journal, Wal-Mart Stores in 2007 will create unconventional shifts for its 1.3 million employees using a new software system. "The move promises greater productivity and customer satisfaction for the huge retailer but could be a major headache for employees," the Journal reports.

(link) [CNET News.com]

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