Tech Trends Blog

• Never underestimate the importance of HCM training

  June 22, 2022

  Written by Jody Burton Implementing an HCM system can be a daunting task. Implementation requires planning, data transfer, testing, and re-testing. Planning can take months as you figure out which system is right for your organization? Once you have selected a system, the implementation process begins. Many hours are spent pulling data from your legacy Read Article »

  Tags: administrator training , Change Management , end user training , HCM , training

• Consultant Spotlight – Renee Schapiro

  June 13, 2022

  Renee, a Strategic Solutions Consultant, joined HRchitect in 2021 and brings over 5 years of Human Resources practitioner experience to the HRchitect team. Renee is a Certified Professional with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Hometown: Utica, New York Alma mater: Bachelor’s Degree, Skidmore College and Master’s Degree, Goldsmiths, University of London. All-time favorite Read Article »

• You Reap What You Sow: Proper Planning for HCM Technology

  May 18, 2022

    Written by Jennifer Sorenson   As I look outside, admiring the flowers in bloom in my garden this month, I reflect on the adage, “you reap what you sow.” This adage speaks to the importance of timing, preparation, and results during the ebb and flow of seasonal changes. A good gardener or farmer knows Read Article »

  Tags: Evaluation , hcm strategy , HCM Technology , Implementation , Jennifer Sorenson , recruitment , Selection , talent acquisition

• Consultant Spotlight – Chad Brunet

  May 3, 2022

  Chad Brunet is a Senior HCM Implementation Consultant at HRchitect. Get to know Chad, his favorite restaurant and how he got to be the top-notch consultant that he is today in this month’s consultant spotlight. Hometown:  Toronto, Ontario Alma mater: Radio College of Canada (RCC). My studies were focused on computers and electronics. All-time favorite Read Article »

  Tags: Chad Brunet , HCM Technology , HR , HR solution , Implementation , onboarding , payroll , talent , talent acquisition , UKG , UKG Ready

• Technical Insights from a System Integration Engineer

  April 12, 2022

    Written by Troy Robinson   My role at HRchitect is Technical Consultant, and I specialize in systems data integration. My role on most consulting projects is the role of Integration Engineer. This is a fancy term for the person that helps get your HR employee data flowing between your different HR systems, like syncing Read Article »

  Tags: API , HCM systems , HR Systems , Integration Engineer , System Integration Engineer , Troy Robinson , Workforce Management (WFM) , workforce management implementations , workforce management systems

• Your HCM Implementation Playlist

  April 5, 2022

  Written by Laura Palulis   There are five primary stages (phases) involved in implementing every new HR and Payroll system in the marketplace: plan, discover, build/configure, test, and deploy. Although there is usually some toggling between the stages, a typical implementation will spend a decent amount of time in each stage. As a result, it Read Article »

  Tags: benefits , HCM Technology , HR , HR and Payroll Systems , HRIS , Implementation , Laura Palulis , payroll

• Best Practices in Data Management

  April 1, 2022

  Written by Jim Morrone, CSPO, CSM   When moving from a legacy HCM solution to a Cloud HCM solution, ensuring your data is “conversion ready” is critical to the success of your project. What is Data Management, you may be wondering? In simplest terms, it is the practice of collecting, organizing, and accessing data to Read Article »

  Tags: best practices , Data Compliance , Data Quality , data security , evaluation & selection , HCM Technology , HR technology , Jim Morrone , Strategic Consultting

• The System Implementation Survival Guide

  March 29, 2022

    Tips and Resources to help you be prepared to tackle your next project   Written by Ali Abbas   System implementation can be a painful process, but it doesn’t have to be if you take a few steps to prepare and set yourself up for success. I’ve put together a few tips that the Read Article »

  Tags: Ali Abbas , benefits , Change Management , compensation , HCM , HCM Technology , HRIS , implementations , parallel testing , payroll , UAT , workforce management

• Perspective: Reflecting on the last 30 years in HCM Technology

  March 21, 2022

  Written by Brian Kimball I retire at the end of March 2022. My HCM/HR/HRIS career (choose your acronym) has come to completion. I am off to enjoy life with my horses, vineyard, orchard, and gardens with my wife after 30+ years in this space. The past 30 years have covered a lot of ground. It Read Article »

  Tags: Best of Breed , Brian Kimball , full suite solution , on-premise

• HRchitect’s Impact on the HCM Technology World

  March 15, 2022

    Written by Matt Lafata   I take tremendous pride in what we do at HRchitect. Day after day, our top-notch consulting team makes a difference for HR leaders and employees at organizations across the globe.  We do this by providing Human Capital Management (HCM) technology consulting services. Sometimes we’re helping build HR technology strategies, Read Article »

  Tags: ATS , benefits , Change Management , clients , evaluation and selection , HCM Technology , HR , HR technology , HRchitect , HRIS , human capital management , Implementation , Matt Lafata , payroll , Project Management , strategic planning , talent acquisition , Talent Management , Time and Attendance , workforce management

• 3 Components to a Technology-Enabled HR Strategy

  March 8, 2022

  In the last few years, employers across the globe have begun to realize what the most forward-thinking companies already did: people are at the heart of the business, and we put their needs on the back burner at our own peril.  That shift in mindset is part of the reason that so many businesses are Read Article »

  Tags: Ben Eubanks , full suite , HR Strategy , HR Summer School , HR technology strategy , point solution , tech stack

• Tune-up your Talent Acquisition System: System Assessment & Optimization

  February 15, 2022

    Written by Samantha Colby   In the HCM technology space, the terms system assessments/health check and optimization are thrown around quite often, and for a good reason. It’s nearly universally agreed upon – by HR leaders, consulting firms like HRchitect, and even the HCM software vendors themselves – that every organization should be conducting Read Article »

  Tags: Background Checks and I-9 , Candidate Portals , dashboards , HCM software vendors , HCM Technology , Job Profiles , KPIs , Optimization , Recruiting Workflows , reporting , Samantha Colby , system assessments/health check , system configuration , talent acquisition

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