Tech Trends Blog

• HCM Acronyms and Abbreviations

  April 16, 2019

    Written by May Huffer If you have or spend time with children, you know that one of the first lessons they learn is the alphabet. There are all types of books, games, songs and shows that teach toddlers their ABCs. Simple tools to help them remember each letter such as “A is for apple” Read Article »

  Tags: Benefitfocus , Change Management , evaluation & selection , HCM , HCM Technology , HR technology , Implementation , Oracle , roadmapping , Saba , Strategy , Ultimate Software , WorkForce Software

• Workarounds Lead to System Breakdowns

  April 9, 2019

    Written by Drew Simmons Think back to the last time you had an issue with your car.  When you found that the air in your tires was low, or you needed a tune-up or an oil change, was your first thought, “Oh well, it’s time to shop for a new car?”.  Probably not.  Well, Read Article »

  Tags: automated business process workflows , business intelligence solutions , Change Management , data , evaluation/selection , HCM system , Implementation , job and salary changes , new hires , Ongoing Support , Optimization , payroll , Strategy , workarounds

• AI: Coming Soon to an HCM Solution Near You

  February 21, 2019

  Written by Laura Palulis     We all live and work in a technology-driven world where change is necessary to stay competitive. Human Capital Management (HCM) software systems are no exception. As the available technology changes around us, our HCM vendors need to rapidly innovate to incorporate these changes in order to satisfy the needs Read Article »

  Tags: AI , artificial intelligence , HCM , HCM systems , Payroll Systems , talent , Ultimate Software

• Taking Inventory – Don’t Miss Out on Functionality You’re Already Paying For

  February 12, 2019

    Written by Reggie Wilson   One of the more perplexing challenges that I have encountered with HR decision makers has been a lack of awareness as it concerns the architecture of their current HCM systems. Believe it or not, this is a regular occurrence in the age of subscription-based cloud HCM systems. So how Read Article »

  Tags: assessment and/or optimization , change managment , HCM efficiency , HCM systems , HCM Technology , inventory , roadmap , ROI , SME , Strategy

• Which time entry method should your organization use?

  February 5, 2019

    Since cloud technology is now the norm with Human Capital Management (HCM) software, there are multiple ways to enable your employees to log their time. Most workforce management platforms in the marketplace today offer a wide range of time entry methods to support many different types of business requirements. Nonetheless, figuring out which method Read Article »

  Tags: Change Management , direct time entry , mobile punching , physical time clocks , Time entry , webclock , workforce management platforms , workforce management/time and attendance system

• 4 Strategies You Need to Adopt to Fuel Digital Transformation in 2019 and Beyond

  January 30, 2019

  With 2018 and the year-end processes associated with it in the rear-view mirror, many people have spent the first part of this month writing about trends and predictions for 2019. While that is great, most are not actionable and do not move an organization forward in their digital transformation. So, at HRchitect we are not Read Article »

  Tags: digital transformation , end user , excel , Jacqueline Kuhn , mobile first , on-premise systems , Process improvement , SaaS

• Top Tips for Ensuring Timely Manager Approval of Employee Timesheets

  January 8, 2019

    Written by: Troy Robinson What’s the secret to eliminating those stressful, complicated payroll corrections? An automated timekeeping system that allows your managers to review and approve employee timesheets! In comparison to paper timesheets, automated timekeeping systems help to improve timekeeping accuracy and provide data consistency. Electronic timesheets are also reviewed and approved faster, which Read Article »

  Tags: automated timekeeping system , HCM , Implementation , payroll , payroll system , timekeeping , timesheets

• Year-End or Mid-Year? Choosing a System Go Live Date

  December 12, 2018

  Written by Troy Robinson   Many companies like to use the start of the new year as a point to kick off new initiatives or to put organizational changes into effect. Deploying a new HR system is no exception. For organizations who are unveiling a new HR system at the beginning of the new year, Read Article »

  Tags: go live , HCM , HR system , Mid-Year , system implementation , Year-end

• Out of Office

  December 4, 2018

  Written by May Huffer It’s well into the last quarter of the year and the holiday season is almost upon us. As many of us are busy planning year-end family vacations or scheduling trips to be with loved ones, it’s a good idea to make a check list of all items you need to do, Read Article »

  Tags: and integration , application changes , configuration , HCM , HCM Technology , HCM technology systems , HR technology , HRIS/Payroll administrator , Implementation , payroll processing , recruiting system administrator , support , system content

• Benefits Administrator’s Guide to Year-End & Open Enrollment

  November 27, 2018

  The last quarter of the calendar year is when most organizations have annual Open Enrollment for benefits. Naturally, this means that if you’re the Benefits Administrator in charge of Open Enrollment and Year-End, this time of year can be quite hectic. Here’s a guide to the major focus areas you should review so you can Read Article »

  Tags: Benefit Administration , benefits , benefits management technology , benefits open enrollment , HDHP , HRA , HSA , open enrollment , Open Enrollment and Year-End , payroll integrations , PPO

• Grateful

  November 15, 2018

  With Thanksgiving in the United States right around the corner, our team has been reflecting on what we’re grateful for, and there is quite a bit that comes to mind. We’re grateful for the vendors in the HR technology industry who are creating great technology that allow HR teams to be more effective every single Read Article »

  Tags: clients , grateful , gratitude , HCM Technology , implement and support HCM technology. , select , strategize , Thanksgiving

• Project Restart Guide: 7 Areas to Document When Putting a Project on Hold

  November 6, 2018

  Here’s the scenario: You have an important software implementation project that you’ve been leading and making good progress on. You are almost complete with the requirements definition phase when a data issue brings progress to a halt.  Because resolution will not occur for several months, the project Steering Committee asks to put the project on Read Article »

  Tags: Budget , Documentation , project hold , Project Management , project restart guide , project scope , team , Teamwork , Warren Phillips

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