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It’s no secret that nurseries sometimes find it hard to recruit and retain talented and committed staff. In today’s competitive employment market, owners and managers must often use any advantage they can to attract and hold onto their dream team.

A great, positive working environment, some flexibility on conditions, and opportunities to progress are all important — but so are the systems a setting relies upon, for its admin and communications.

Have you thought about your management software as a major plus point for would-be employees? We’re guessing it’s there in the background — but your in-house recruiters don’t see it as a headline benefit.

The truth is, those who are used to the convenience of easy-access electronic interfaces at other workplaces might baulk at the idea of an employer with a less sophisticated system. 

And newcomers to the sector, fresh from education, will expect no less than a fully-integrated system as experienced in college or university, and for all manner of day-to-day life admin.

So, your nursery management software is as important as the look and feel of your premises and the warm welcome afforded by any interview panel. 

Here is a summary of the ways that the right software will help persuade a new starter to join your team.