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5 Tips for Staying Healthy in the Office

July 9th, 2015 at 12:09 pm

As the summer season begins, the graduates of the class of 2015 are leaving their schools to enter the workforce. Many must now adjust to a very different lifestyle. Instead of having free time between classes and activities, they now have a full-time job with regular hours and less off-time. With an office job usually comes less physical activity and personal time. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. Here are some tips from MM Hayes on how to adjust to a new job and stay healthy in the work environment. Stay hydrated. Going from being active all day to sitting in an office is a drastic change for […]

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Java Free and Cloud Ready: MM Hayes Announces Quickcharge 8 Release

July 7th, 2015 at 9:05 am

ALBANY, N.Y.–M.M. Hayes Co., Inc., a leading provider of cashless payment technology for the workplace, unveiled a groundbreaking version of its Quickcharge software solution. Quickcharge 8 delivers an enhanced user experience through its Java-free application and expanded deployment options in the cloud. Other notable features include a redesigned UI, enhancements to the employee self-service portal, streamlined interface handling, and expanded POS integration capabilities. MM Hayes first introduced Quickcharge in 1999 to help organizations automate the payroll deduction process by allowing employees to use existing ID badges to make cash-free purchases in cafeterias, gift shops, and other corporate retail locations. Demand for Quickcharge has grown dramatically with the rise of cashless […]

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Cashless Payments: A Global Movement

May 27th, 2015 at 11:58 am

Click Image to Enlarge The shift towards a cashless society is transpiring all across the world, as countries join in and ditch cash for simpler, more efficient methods of payment. In 2011, 66% ($42 trillion) of total global consumer spending was done with cashless payments, and that number is quickly rising. This change has been made possible by recent advancements in technology. The movement towards a cash-free society has many pushers, including individual businesses who offer cashless payment methods and consumers who are eager to ditch cash. The movement has even been picked up by national governments who are recognizing the benefits of going cash-free and implementing reforms and initiatives […]

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4 Ways to Celebrate Your Employees During National Hospital Week!

May 13th, 2015 at 2:06 pm

May 10-16, 2015 is National Hospital Week, the nation’s largest healthcare event dedicated to celebrating the professionals who dedicate themselves, day in and day out, to improving the health and well being of people across the country. The first formal observation of National Hospital Week occurred in 1921, and the tradition of recognizing hospital employees has carried on each year for almost an entire century. Here are four ways to say thanks to your employees during National Hospital Week: Host an outdoor picnic or luncheon Bring your departments and coworkers together by hosting an outdoor picnic or luncheon.  It’s a great way to acknowledge all staff members as a whole. […]

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Appreciating Hospital Gift Shop Volunteers

April 16th, 2015 at 3:38 pm

Hospital gift shop managers know how important their volunteers are to keeping the shop running smoothly every day. We hear from our healthcare customers about the great benefits of volunteers along with the challenges of ensuring that everyone is properly trained on using the point of sale terminals. Volunteers typically take weekly or monthly shifts, which means a simple, easy to learn POS system is ideal. We created Quickcharge POS with those volunteers in mind! With technology always changing, we wanted to make sure our point of sale solution remained accessible to volunteers and regular employees alike.   Managers can configure the system to make the buttons larger and easier […]

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Celebrate National Nutrition Month with Your Loyalty and Wellness Program!

March 16th, 2015 at 11:16 am

Nutritional information is in high demand from consumers these days, and we’ve seen an increase in organizations with wellness and loyalty programs in place. We know our Quickcharge customers already love the simple and quick cashless payment options for grabbing food at the company cafeteria. With National Nutrition Month, we have the whole month of March to celebrate healthy choices! Our Quickcharge solution allows organizations to create their own wellness and loyalty programs to encourage healthy purchases.   Managers can create loyalty and wellness programs in Quickcharge POS, and with printed nutritional values on receipts they can give employees more information to succeed. Whether it’s easier to use a points-based, […]

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Survey Shows ATM Fees on the Rise

January 27th, 2015 at 2:39 pm

When Bankrate published their annual Checking Survey in 2014, it provided some surprising reports of the high rates for ATM fees and overdraft fees. We know fees can add up quickly, and that’s why we keep transaction fees out of our Quickcharge software. Bankrate’s survey shows that, on average, the fee banks are charging non-customers rose to $2.77 this year, and the average fee charged from a customer’s bank for using another bank’s ATM rose to $1.58. Combine those two fees and consumers are looking at an average cost of $4.35 every time they choose an out-of-network ATM for cash withdrawal. That’s a huge financial hit! What can you do to […]

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A Recent Study Investigates How Much Cash Americans Carry

June 4th, 2014 at 9:55 am

Short on cash? You may not be the only one. A recent Bankrate study reveals that Americans aren’t carrying much in the way of paper money. With 40% of people carrying $20 or less in in cash, Bankrate’s survey suggests the good old greenback – the traditional currency for many Americans – no longer dominates like it used to. The survey also found that women generally tend to have less on hand than men, with 77% of women and 61% of men reporting that they carry $50 or less in cash on a daily basis. “If we move to a truly cashless society, it won’t be much of an adjustment […]

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5 Steps to Stellar Sales for Hospital Gift Shops – During the Holiday Season and Beyond!

December 6th, 2013 at 3:37 pm

The holiday season has arrived which means lots of holiday cheer and celebration…and for hospital gift shops, a boost in sales! Whether you’re looking to make the most of holiday shopping or just picking up some new ideas as the new year approaches, these 5 tips can help increase your hospital gift shop sales all year long: 1. Think Unique When it comes to choosing what items to stock, you have options that the big box stores don’t have. By looking for items that are handmade, local, or made by small businesses, you can build an array of gifts that can’t be found anywhere else. Those unique items are perfect […]

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Turn a Hospital Employee ID Badge into a One Badge Solution with Many Benefits!

September 4th, 2013 at 2:37 pm

Hospitals across the country are adding extra functionality to their employee ID badges by using one badge for identification, time and attendance, cashless payment, and access control. By using a single badge for these applications, a hospital can create a convenient, easy-to-use card management system for their employees. Implementing a one badge solution allows employees to gain easy access to everything they need at work without the hassle of carrying multiple cards, cash or keys on them at all times. From entering a building with the swipe of their badge, to clocking in when they arrive at work, to purchasing lunch at the cafeteria through payroll deduction, the possibilities are […]

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