HR tools to build your brand and team
All-in-one HR software that allows you to easily schedule shifts, track working hours, recruit experienced talent and digitise the entire employee lifecycle. Whether you’re an independent, local or chain retailer, Factorial can help you flourish by saving time spent on admin so you can focus on what really matters: employee and customer experience.
Factorial tools to grow your retail business
Pick and choose which tools best suit your company thanks to our customisable bundles.
Easily find and retain top talent
The retail industry is rooted in people. Companies need to find personable employees with experience in customer-facing roles and nurture them to avoid losing top talent. Factorial facilitates both by empowering you to:
Centralise time management
Manage your team’s time, holidays and work shifts across multiple locations all from one place and via mobile app.
Clock in via mobile
Track working hours, overtime and breaks split by person and location.
Gain insights
Create reports instantly for deeper insights into time off trends.
Build flexible rotas
Assign shifts, replicate templated rotas and view conflicts.
Avoid absence clashes
Clearly view all upcoming absences in calendar view and flag clashes.
What our retail clients think
More than 570 retail and consumer discretionary companies trust Factorial to streamline their HR processes every day.
“Optimizing Human Resources has been key to our growth and talent management at MiiN. As head of HR, the tool I use the most is Factorial. Today, I can truly say that it helps me in absolutely everything that I do”
Overcoming HR Challenges in Retail
Download this free ebook to discover how to navigate common workforce management challenges, such as recruitment, retention, development and scheduling.
A number is worth a thousand words
Factorial is already having an impact on employees worldwide and empowering countless HR teams to make better business decisions.
300,000
Factorial users worldwide
+ 8,000
companies use Factorial every day.
+ 30h
saved monthly by users
We make it easier than ever
Choose the best pricing plan for you without any commitment and with complete security.
Choose the plan that best suits you
Our plans are for all budgets and have a trial period of 14 days. Pick and choose the tools that suit your business.
Try us with not string attached
Try out Factorial without giving us your card details. Let the software speak for itself.
Cancel anytime
You can easily change your plan or cancel whenever you like - but we’re sure we’ll give you plenty of reasons to stay.
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Retail FAQs
Any doubts or questions? Find our most frequently asked below.
Does Factorial offer employee scheduling and shift management capabilities?
Yes. Factorial provides easy-to-use employee scheduling tools, allowing for efficient shift allocation and real-time updates to easily manage schedules for different contract types and work hours in one place.
Can Factorial help with recruitment in the retail sector?
Yes, Factorial includes features for job posting, applicant tracking, and onboarding. It streamlines the recruitment process by allowing you to create job postings, review CVs, schedule interviews, and manage new hire paperwork all in one place.
How does Factorial support compliance with Working Time Regulations?
Factorial’s Time Tracking tool allows you to track your employees’ working hours, including any break periods and overtime, so that you can easily spot any regulatory violations. The Shift Management tool also provides a calendar view showing days off and total days worked to avoid employees exceeding their weekly allowance of working hours. You can also generate reports through the platform to demonstrate adherence to these regulations, reducing the risk of costly fines or lawsuits
Can I integrate Factorial with my existing payroll system?
Thanks to our open API, Factorial is designed to seamlessly integrate with systems your company already has in place to ensure data consistency and reduce manual data entry. The integrations we most recommend to optimise your processes include Figures, Indeed, PowerBI, TravelPerk and more. Read the full list here.
How can Factorial enhance employee engagement?
Factorial includes features for employee self-service, enabling staff to access their schedules, request time off, and view important HR documents easily. This promotes transparency and empowers employees, leading to increased engagement and job satisfaction.
Is Factorial suitable for both independent businesses and chains?
Yes, Factorial is used by over 8,000 companies made up of 10-1000 employees. The platform can scale with your company and adapt to changing needs as your organisation expands. Our packages are fully customisable, allowing you to pick and choose your tools and add additional features are your business requirements change.
Is Factorial accessible via mobile?
Yes. The core elements of Factorial are accessible via our mobile app, including time off, clock in and out, documents and employee lists.
What kind of reporting and analytics capabilities does Factorial offer?
Factorial provides customisable reporting and analytics tools that allow you to track key HR metrics, such as turnover rates, staff costs, and performance indicators. This data can inform strategic decisions and help you optimise your workforce.
How can I get started with implementing Factorial at my business?
To get started, you can request a demo to speak to an expert. They can assess your specific needs and guide you through the implementation process, including training and support to ensure a smooth transition to the new system. You then have free, continuous customer support from the moment the system is installed.