Tech Trends Blog
HCM Tech Trends Blog
HRchitect offers the latest industry insight and analysis on events in the HCM world. Our top industry experts contribute regular content to the Tech Trends blog and help HR professionals stay informed and aware of major industry trends. The thought leadership and insight on our HCM Tech Trends is provided free to HCM professionals as a part of HRchitect’s ongoing commitment to help educate and inform our clients, partners and peers alike.
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Talent Management – time for a name change?
June 21, 2018Talent Management as a business process is at a crossroads. Maybe calling it “Talent Management” is partly the issue. When something is managed usually it means that it is being controlled and most will agree controlling the workforce is exactly what Talent Management is not about. It is about giving the workforce what they need Read Article »
Tags: Coaching , employee development , Jacqueline Kuhn , Talent Management -
Testing phase- The Client’s role in an Implementation
June 19, 2018Written by Erica Niesse The most important phase to an implementation has finally arrived – testing. It is time to test the solution that you have invested a lot of time in over the past few months, and it is an exciting time! If you have followed all of the previous implementation steps adequately then Read Article »
Tags: discovery phase , HCM implementation , HCM strategic consultin , Implementation Project Manager , Requirements phase , SME , Testing -
Four Things You Should Consider to Win the War For Talent
June 5, 2018You implemented your Applicant Tracking System several years ago and have been chugging along using the same configuration and content when you went live. Managers, recruiters, and candidates are starting to say things like…. “I can’t access it on my mobile phone.” “Why do I have to click 27 times to send an email?” “Why Read Article »
Tags: ATS , HCM implementation , Implementation , Optimization , secure selection process , System Optimization -
Benefits of Hiring a Client-Side Advocate
May 29, 2018Written by Dixie Vaughan An HCM (Human Capital Management) system implementation is a major undertaking and involves a lot of effort from the client organization purchasing the system. Many companies make the decision to hire an external consultant to serve as a client-side advocate; specifically to represent the company during their HCM system implementation. Why Read Article »
Tags: client-side advocate , HCM , HCM implementation , hcm system implementation , UAT -
What do they need to know, and when do they need to know it?
May 15, 2018Written by Elisabeth Jordan Rolling out a new HR system is exciting! You’ve spent countless hours designing, building, testing and training. You’ve got the tool configured just the way you want it, and you’re ready to start using it. Before any go-live, make sure you are asking the important questions, and giving stakeholders the right Read Article »
Tags: Change Management , Communication Strategy , HCM , HR system , Oracle Taleo , OTAC -
Why We Love Consulting (and you should too)
May 8, 2018Written by Eric Frokjer I’ve been working in the HR technology space for many years, and have been a consultant at HRchitect for more than six years now. These are some of the reasons why we love consulting (and you should too): Vast expertise By definition, a consultant is someone who can provide expert advice. Read Article »
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Optimize Your Life and Your Work
May 1, 2018By May Huffer In the simplest of cases, optimization is making the best or most effective use of a situation or opportunity. If you’re like me, the older I get the more I start thinking about ways to optimize my life. Most of us usually start by taking care of our bodies by keeping hydrated Read Article »
Tags: HCM , HCM optimization , HR technology consultin , Optimization , ROI , System Optimization , User Adoption -
The Value of an HRchitect Project Manager
April 17, 2018The scenario: You are the Implementation Project Manager at a consulting firm. Your consulting team is about to implement a replacement Human Capital Management (HCM) system for your client, a mid-size automotive manufacturer. The client company will be transitioning from their current system to the new system. Your technical consulting team members are experienced, manage Read Article »
Tags: HCM , Implementation , Implementation Project Manager , Project Management , Sales , Talent Mangement Systems -
Five things I love about working at HRchitect
April 10, 2018Many workplaces today tout themselves as having a great culture, and being better than the other guys. That is usually easier said than done in most workplaces, but not at HRchitect. I’ve been fortunate to be a part of some great teams in my career, but HRchitect has been the best. Here are five things Read Article »
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Signs You Need to Optimize Your HCM System
April 3, 2018Written by Heather Soper Optimizing your Human Capital Management (HCM) system is essential to recognizing the real value of whichever platform your company is utilizing. Was your HCM system implemented long before you were an employee with the company, and you don’t have full understanding of its operation? Does your company have any invalid Read Article »
Tags: Change Management , HCM , HCM optimization , optimizing -
Avoiding the Seven Failures That Cause Your HCM System to be Replaced
March 27, 2018Written by Matt Lafata I have found that vendors sometimes get an unwarranted bad rap and that people throw out their HCM system without looking at their own role in using the system. I certainly don’t want to say that you won’t ever potentially replace a system, or that the vendor may not be Read Article »
Tags: HCM , HR Systems , HR technology , HRchitect , human capital management , Matt Lafata -
Easier than Ever – HR Technology System Integrations
March 20, 2018Written by Reggie Wilson One of the more fascinating experiences I have with my work in the HR technology space is observing the process and rationale utilized by a client in determining component(s) of their Human Capital Management (HCM) systems. Often the prevailing strategy is to deploy a fully integrated/single vendor platform as that is Read Article »
Tags: API , Change Management , core HR , HCM , HR/Payroll applications , payroll , Talent Management , Time and Attendance