Tech Trends Blog

• 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

• Jennifer Sorenson – Employee Spotlight

  February 8, 2022

  Jennifer Sorenson, Regional Sales Manager, is a tenured sales executive with over 20 years of experience in sales and sales management. Jennifer joined HRchitect in 2021 and leads the organization’s sales efforts in a 26-state region across the central and western part of the United States, as well as in 4 Canadian provinces. She holds Read Article »

  Tags: Ceridian , HCM Technology , HR tech consulting , HRchitect , HRIS , iCIMS , Jennifer Sorenson , payroll , Regional Sales Manager , Talent Acquisition System , talent managment , UKG , workforce management , WorkForce Software

• HCM Detective Work: Best Practices for Opening Cases

  January 20, 2022

    Written by Drew Simmons When working in your Human Capital Management system, you are bound to encounter issues that will require the need to open a support case or support ticket with your system vendor.  When opening a case, the details you provide can dramatically impact the vendor’s ability to resolve your issue. Therefore, Read Article »

  Tags: Drew Simmons , HCM Technology , HRchitect , Human Capital Management System , Implementation , integration , Ongoing Support , Optimization , reporting , support case , support ticket , UKG Pro , UKG Pro Suite

• Two Strategic Business Imperatives for HR in 2022

  January 17, 2022

    Written by Jacqueline Kuhn   2021 was a year of change and challenge. There are three types of organizations coming out of 2021: the Thrivers, the Strugglers, and the Unenlightened. The Thrivers: Congratulations! Your organization has recognized that the world of work has materially changed, and you are changing with it. While you may Read Article »

  Tags: 2022 , compliance , Environmental , ESG , Governance , hcm strategy , HCM Technology , HR , Jacqueline Kuhn , labor market , metrics , recruiting , social , strategic business imperatives , workforce planning , workforce planning functionality

• Consultant Spotlight – Ali Abbas

  January 11, 2022

  Senior Implementation Consultant, Ali Abbas, PCP, SHRM-SCP, CPHR, brings over 10 years of HR and Payroll system implementation expertise to the HRchitect team. Get to know Ali in this month’s Consultant Spotlight. Hometown:  Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Alma mater: The University of Regina. I received both my B.B.A in HR and Masters of Public Administration there. Read Article »

  Tags: Ali Abbas , Consultant Spotlight , HCM implementation , HR , HR technology , HRchitect , payroll

• Employee Spotlight – April Vaden

  December 7, 2021

  April Vaden was recently promoted to Director, WorkForce Software Implementation Services after two years as a Workforce Management (WFM) Solution Delivery Manager and Senior Technical Consultant at HRchitect. April has over eight years of experience with HR technology and over eight years of experience with the WorkForce Software product.  Before joining the HRchitect team, April held various Read Article »

  Tags: April Vaden , HCM Technology , HRchitect , workforce management , WorkForce Software

• What differentiates HRchitect?

  November 30, 2021

    Written by Matt Lafata   I’m frequently asked about what makes HRchitect so successful and what differentiates us from competitive firms. While there are many reasons, I’m focusing on three key areas that drive our success. But before I get there, let’s try to define the type of firm that HRchitect is. In general Read Article »

  Tags: Change Management , client-side management , Core HR/Payroll/Benefits , Dallas/Fort Worth’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For , evaluation/selection , Great Place to Work , HCM , hcm system implementation , HCM Technology , HCM vendors , HRchitect , Implementation , On-going Support , Project Management , ROI , strategic consulting firm , talent acquisition , Talent Management , workforce management

• Consultant Spotlight – Eliza Michalska

  November 9, 2021

  Senior Implementation Consultant, Eliza, is a dedicated HR and Payroll Professional with over 20 years of experience in human resources, payroll management, payroll processes, payroll tax, and systems implementation in both the U.S. and Canada. Before joining HRchitect, Eliza primarily worked for companies in the automotive and energy sectors. Hometown: Calgary, Alberta Alma mater: I Read Article »

  Tags: clients , HCM , HR , HRchitect , Implementation , mid-market , payroll , UKG , UKG Pro

• Signs You Need to Optimize Your ATS

  October 19, 2021

  Anyone in Talent Acquisition knows that your Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is usually the first interaction your applicants/new hires will have with your organization. For that reason, it is the key to attracting top talent and supporting a successful and smooth hiring experience for your candidates. In addition, an ATS can make or break the Read Article »

  Tags: applicant tracking system (ATS) , ATS , ATS optimization , Change Management , HRchitect

• 21st Century Updates to your Workforce Management /Time and Attendance System

  October 19, 2021

    Written by April Vaden Managing and maintaining your workforce in the 21st century may present challenges for some managers. However, there’s been significant innovation in the world of Time and Attendance and Workforce Management (WFM), resulting in a wide range of system options and high-value features within those systems that can help tremendously with Read Article »

  Tags: American workforce , Apollo Technical , April Vaden , Automated Scheduling , employees , Implementation , Mobile access , Optimization , Push notifications , shifts , system assessment , Time & Attendance Systems , Time and Attendance , Upwork , WFM , workforce , workforce management

• Consultant Spotlight – Will Keel

  October 5, 2021

  Will Keel brings over 15 years of I.T. and HCM application support to the HRchitect team. Get to know Will in this month’s Consultant Spotlight. Hometown:  Morgantown, West Virginia Alma mater: West Virginia University and Duquesne University. I received my B.A. in Administration/Management Information Systems from West Virginia University. I received my MBA and Masters Read Article »

  Tags: Consultant , Implementation , Will Keel , workforce management , WorkForce Software

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