Episode one – Welcome
The People Side of HCM is brought to you by HRchitect. This podcast explores the human side of HCM implementations—where strategy, process, and real people intersect. Hosted by Marc Zynoberg, each episode features honest insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and lessons learned from the front lines of HR tech projects. Whether you’re a leader, practitioner, or consultant, tune in for vendor-neutral conversations that go beyond the buzzwords and into the heart of what makes implementations succeed.
Episode Two – From Go-Live to Get Real
Think go-live is the end of the journey? Think again. In this episode, Marc talks about what really happens once the confetti settles. We dig into hypercare, user frustration, and why your real success starts the day after go-live. It’s like brisket—you don’t serve it the minute it’s off the smoker.
Episode Three – Implementation Partners: The Good, The Bad & The Game Changing
A solid implementation partner can make your life easier. A bad one can make you question everything. And the right one? Game-changer. Marc unpacks the traits to look for, red flags to avoid, and why your partner should feel like an extension of your team, not an obstacle.
Episode Four – Lessons from the Pitmaster
What do BBQ competitions and HCM projects have in common? More than you’d think. From patience to prep to staying cool under pressure, Marc draws surprisingly powerful leadership lessons from the smoker to the boardroom. A tasty one—literally and figuratively.
Episode Five – Rethinking HCM Vendor Demos
Episode 5 of the Podcast is available now! Demos are slick—but are they real? This episode breaks down why those polished presentations often don’t reflect what you’ll actually get. Marc shares how to ask better questions and decode what’s demo fluff versus real functionality. Trust us: you’ll never watch a vendor demo the same way again. Listen now!
Episode 6: What Clients Wish They Knew Before Go-Live
If we had a time machine, we’d play this episode for every client 30 days before go-live. Marc shares the top ‘we wish we knew’ lessons—from internal capacity planning to data prep to speaking up when something doesn’t make sense. This one could save you a ton of stress (and a few headaches).
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About our Host
Marc Zynoberg is a Director of Consulting Services and has over 20 years of experience in the Human Capital Management area. Learn more about Marc here.