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Introducing CDS Insight Calendars – Attendance: A Clearer Way to See Your Workforce In every organisation, the difference between a smooth day and a stressful one often comes down to one thing: attendance visibility. Who’s in? Who’s off? Who’s frequently late? Where are the gaps you can fix before they arise?
September 19, 2025
Match Day to Monday Mayhem: Planning for Post-Final Absences
This Sunday’s UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Final is set to be one of the highlights of the sporting calendar. With England in top form and fans across Europe ready to tune in, it’s more than just a football match—it’s a national moment. But while millions will be focused on the match, organizations should prepare for the potential fallout of absences the following week.
July 24, 2025
Welcome to the Team: Rod Thorpe, Practice Director
Rotherham, 18th July 2024 — Connected Data Solutions Ltd (CDS) is thrilled to announce the addition of Rod Thorpe to its leadership team. Rod, previously Head of Kronos EMEA Support Services, will join the company as our new Practice Director starting 1st August. With an impressive 25-year career in the industry, Rod brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise.
July 18, 2025
What ‘Tetris’ Can Teach Us About Workforce Planning
Game theory meets resource allocation in this metaphor-rich post. You’re four hours into a shift pattern redesign. The client’s got new union rules, a pile of open shifts, and half the team on annual leave. Suddenly, it hits you: You’re not managing a workforce—you’re playing Tetris. Fit the Right Piece in the Right Place.
July 11, 2025
Empowering Long-Term Success with CDS ProCare: Optimising UKG Pro WFM, Simplified
Managing a modern workforce requires more than just deploying a powerful system like UKG Pro WFM. To truly achieve operational excellence, organizations need ongoing support that evolves alongside their business. That’s where CDS ProCare comes in—a flexible, expert-led service designed to help businesses continuously optimise and evolve their UKG solution.
May 30, 2025
Yasmine Allen Joins CDS as Solution Architect
Rotherham, 10th January 2025 — Connected Data Solutions (CDS) is thrilled to announce the addition of Yasmine Allen to our Solution Services team as Solution Architect! Bringing over 16 years of expertise in delivering UKG Workforce Management (WFM) solutions, Yasmine has an impressive track record of leading complex projects across various sectors.
January 10, 2025
New Team Member: Ewelina Wysocka, Solution Consultant
Rotherham, 8th November 2024 — Connected Data Solutions Ltd (CDS) is delighted to welcome Ewelina Wysocka to our Solution Services team as Solutions Consultant. Ewelina brings a wealth of experience in Workforce Management (WFM) solutions, with a strong background in implementing and supporting these systems.
November 8, 2024
New Hire: Jo Wilmott, Solution Services Manager
Rotherham, 4th November 2024 — Connected Data Solutions Ltd (CDS) is delighted to welcome Jo Wilmott as Solution Services Manager. Jo’s workforce management journey began 25 years ago in Customer Support at DCS Solutions, later acquired by Kronos UK. As Kronos became UKG, Jo’s roles changed to include Solutions Consultant leading numerous implementations.
November 4, 2024
Introducing Nick Thornton, Technical Services Manager at CDS
Rotherham, 27th September 2024 — Connected Data Solutions Ltd (CDS) Welcomes Nick Thornton as Technical Services Manager. Connected Data Solutions Ltd (CDS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Thornton as the company’s new Technical Services Manager, effective 1st October 2024. Nick joins us with over 30 years of experience in technical services and project management.
September 27, 2024
Navigate Your UKG Workforce Dimensions Implementation Journey with Confidence
Introduction: In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving business landscape, workforce management has become more critical than ever before. Efficient workforce management can have a direct impact on employee productivity, customer satisfaction, and organizational growth. That’s where UKG Workforce Dimensions comes in—a cutting-edge cloud-based workforce management solution designed to help organizations navigate their implementation journey with confidence.
April 9, 2023