# Veras — Full Context > Veras is the only HRIS and workforce management platform built specifically for long-term care operators. One platform for scheduling, time & attendance, messaging, payroll, PBJ reporting, credentials, and hiring & onboarding. Veras serves senior living communities, skilled nursing facilities, and long-term care operators across the US. The platform is purpose-built for the unique compliance, staffing, and operational needs of the LTC industry. --- ## Products ### Staff Scheduling AI-powered scheduling to optimize coverage, reduce overtime, and fill every shift. Purpose-built for 24/7 care environments with regulatory staffing requirements. Key capabilities: - Automated schedule generation based on census, acuity, and staff availability - Real-time overtime visibility and guardrails before shifts are worked - Open shift broadcasting — staff claim shifts from their phone in seconds - Float pool management across multiple facilities - Credential-aware scheduling (only assign qualified staff to shifts) - Schedule templates optimized for coverage patterns Proven results: 79% overtime reduction, $792K annual labor savings at a single community, $300K+ average annual savings across facilities, 70+ hours/month freed for administrators. URL: https://veras.com/products/scheduling ### Time & Attendance Streamline shift tracking, flag exceptions, and simplify payroll. Integrated with scheduling so overtime visibility is real-time, not retrospective. Key capabilities: - Mobile and kiosk-based clock-in/clock-out - Geofencing and biometric verification - Automated exception flagging (early/late punches, missed breaks) - Shift differential calculations - Direct payroll integration URL: https://veras.com/products/time-and-attendance ### Messaging HIPAA-compliant messaging with smart routing for LTC teams. Replace phone trees and text chains with structured, auditable communication. Key capabilities: - HIPAA-compliant messaging between staff and management - Smart routing based on role, shift, and facility - Broadcast messages to specific teams, shifts, or positions - Read receipts and delivery confirmation - Integrated with scheduling for shift-change notifications URL: https://veras.com/products/messaging ### Reporting & Analytics Real-time dashboards and custom reports for workforce operations, compliance, and labor costs. Key capabilities: - Overtime tracking by facility, position, and individual - Staffing coverage dashboards - Labor cost analysis and trending - PBJ-ready staffing reports - Custom report builder URL: https://veras.com/products/reporting ### Payroll Accurate payroll that just works, every cycle. Built for the complexity of LTC pay rules — shift differentials, overtime, premium pay, and multi-facility workers. URL: https://veras.com/products/payroll ### PBJ Reporting Automated CMS Payroll-Based Journal compliance and submission. Eliminates manual PBJ data preparation and reduces audit risk. URL: https://veras.com/products/pbj-reporting ### Credentials Track licenses and certifications across your entire workforce. Automated expiration alerts ensure compliance — never miss a renewal. URL: https://veras.com/products/credentials ### Hiring & Onboarding Find, hire, and onboard great people faster. Reduce time-to-fill for critical care positions. URL: https://veras.com/products/hiring-and-onboarding --- ## Company ### About Veras Veras was built by people who understand long-term care. The platform exists because generic HR software doesn't work for 24/7 care environments with regulatory staffing requirements, high turnover, and complex pay rules. URL: https://veras.com/about ### Security & Compliance Veras is SOC2 compliant. The platform is built with enterprise-grade security for healthcare data. URL: https://trust.veras.com ### Blog Insights on workforce management, compliance, and long-term care operations. Topics include scheduling optimization, overtime reduction, agency staffing costs, PBJ reporting, credential tracking, and retention strategies. URL: https://veras.com/blog ### Contact Get in touch with the Veras team or schedule a demo. URL: https://veras.com/contact --- ## Industry Context Veras operates in the long-term care (LTC) workforce management space. The industry includes: - Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) - Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) - Memory Care communities - Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) - Post-acute care facilities Key industry challenges Veras addresses: - **Staffing shortages**: LTC has among the highest turnover rates of any industry (70-100% annually for CNAs) - **Overtime costs**: Uncontrolled overtime can cost $150K-$400K per year for a typical 120-bed SNF - **Agency staffing dependency**: Agency rates are 2-3x internal staff costs, costing the industry billions annually - **Regulatory compliance**: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) reporting, minimum staffing ratios, credential tracking - **Schedule complexity**: 24/7 coverage requirements with multiple shifts, positions, and credential requirements