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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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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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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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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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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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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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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April 23rd, 2014 at 10:35 am
A recent Wall Street Journal article about “Why You Shouldn’t Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is,” reveals some grimy details that may leave people thinking twice before paying with cash anytime soon. According to the story, researchers of New York University’s Dirty Money Project found more than 3,000 different types of bacteria living on cash – many times more than in previous studies that examined samples under a microscope. NYU’s Dirty Money Project collected 80 one dollar bills from a Manhattan bank. They found nearly 1.2 billion DNA segments, and believe it or not, only about half of that was human DNA. Researchers also found DNA from dogs, horses […]
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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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April 2nd, 2013 at 2:59 pm
Cash is dirty. That won’t come as a surprise to anyone; we all know it. Just thinking about how much a bill or coin has been circulated and what it’s come in contact with is enough to make you panic, even if you don’t generally think of yourself as a germaphobe. A 2002 study found that 94 percent of the bills tested were contaminated with bacteria. Most of those bacteria are harmless, but 7 percent of the bills carried dangerous pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli. Money can be a rather hospitable environment for these pathogens, too: on most surfaces viruses and bacteria live for around 48 hours, but […]
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