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Retention Tech

Love's, SAPP Bros., Tesoro select Kronos hiring solutions
CHELMSFORD, Mass. -- Several retailers recently selected Kronos Inc.'s selection and hiring solutions. Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. recently selected the Kronos Inc.'s technology to improve retention. "We picked Kronos to help us make a difference in our selection of best-fit candidates," said Matt Thompson, director of recruiting at Love's. "We expect to improve retention as well."

Oklahoma City-based Love's operates more than 200 locations in more than 30 states.

SAPP Bros. Travel Centers Inc. noticed a surge in the number of candidates looking [image-nocss] for work this year, which made the selection process more challenging. "With the Kronos solution already implemented, we had access to superior selection tools to face the enhanced challenges this year," said Mary Eriksen, human resources/safety manager at SAPP Bros. "We are receiving significantly higher numbers of applications this season representing a wide range of experience and qualifications; however, our mission is clearwe need people who understand customer servicebut without Kronos, it would have been a much more difficult challenge to navigate through this extensive applicant pool to select and hire the best associates that can deliver superior service."

Omaha, Neb.-based SAPP Bros. Travel Centers operates 16 travel centers across eight states.

Tesoro Petroleum Corp. wanted a solution that would reduce inefficiencies associated with manual selection and hiring processes. "Automating with the Kronos system has enabled job seekers to have access to 24/7 online applications," said Patrick Chalfin, retail human resource manager at Tesoro. "We quickly realized the benefits of the greater efficiency in our application management and hiring process with Kronos. Also, an easy hiring tool that helps to select and hire only the best available candidates is an added bonus."

San Antonio, Texas-based Tesoro Petroleum currently operates 275 stores primarily in Alaska, California, Hawaii, and several other Western states.

Built upon client-specific success criteria based on industry, company and job requirements; behavioral assessments developed specifically for the hourly workforce; and behavioral interview tools, the Kronos solution is designed to consistently improve the quality of hires.

Chelmsford, Mass.-based Kronos delivers software and services that enable organizations to reduce costs, increase productivity, improve employee satisfaction and enhance the level of service they provide.

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