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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Pros and Cons of Big Bang vs Phased Rollout
February 16, 2021By Brandon Long The most important time in any HCM implementation is system go-live. One of the most essential questions about go-live should be answered well in advance: Do I go-live all at once, or in phases? As with most questions in any software implementation, the answer is a solid “it depends,” but here is Read Article »
Tags: Big Bang , Brandon Long , go live , hcm system implementation , HCM Technology , HRchitect , Implementation , Phased out , ROI , Strategy , workforce -
Employee Spotlight – May Huffer
February 9, 2021May Huffer joined HRchitect in 2013 as a Regional Sales Manager and leads the sales efforts in the 24-state eastern region of the US as well as eastern Canada. May has worked with clients from mid-market to enterprise scale, who have deployed solutions ranging from Core HR systems to Workforce Management. She enjoys helping organizations Read Article »
Tags: Evaluation , HCM platform , HCM Technology , HR , HR Consulting , HRchitect , HRtech , Implementation , may huffer , RFP , Strategy -
There is Always Room for HCM Technology Improvement
January 21, 2021By Reggie Wilson Yes, improvement! When most people think of improvement, self-improvement comes to mind specifically. The continuous improvement mindset should be embraced by all, in both our personal lives and our professional lives. This past year, many of us have dedicated time for personal development activities, such as learning a new language, Read Article »
Tags: 2021 HCM technology , employee learning , HCM technology improvement , HR , LMS , optimization of an LMS platform , Reggie Wilson -
Employee Spotlight – Matt Lafata
January 12, 2021Matt Lafata joined HRchitect in 2004 and today, leads HRchitect’s worldwide operations as President & CEO. Get to know Matt, his favorite vacation destination and what keeps him motivated in this month’s HRchitect spotlight. Hometown: I grew up in Gloucester, Massachusetts, but I’ve been living in Frisco, Texas (north of Dallas) since 1999. Favorite Food: Read Article »
Tags: Employee Spotlight , HCM Technology , HCM technology consulting , HR technology , HRchitect , Matt Lafata , remote , Strategy , workforce management -
2021 HCM Technology Initiatives to Support the New Ways of Working
January 6, 2021Written by Jacqueline Kuhn The start of a new year often brings with it a slate of predictions. Personally, I avoid making predictions. Given that no one could have predicted the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, I think my reasoning is sound. Instead of making predictions about what will happen in the HCM technology space Read Article »
Tags: 2021 , company culture , compensation programs , COVID-19 , EWA , Fast Path methodology , HCM Technology , HR technology , integration , Market Pricing Jobs , Recruiting Assessments , recruitment marketing , remote work , Total Rewards , work schedules -
Consultant Spotlight: Tom LaMarre
December 8, 2020Tom LaMarre is a consultant at HRchitect with over 20 years of experience with talent acquisition, talent management, core HR and payroll expertise. Get to know Tom LaMarre, the last book he has read, and how his team functions 100% virtually in this month’s HRchitect spotlight. Hometown: Urbandale, Iowa Alma Mater: University of Iowa All-time Read Article »
Tags: applicant tracking system (ATS) , ATS , core HR , Employee Spotlight , HR technology , HRchitect , HRtech , iCIMS , Oracle Taleo , payroll , talent acquisition , Talent Management , Tom LaMarre , UKG -
Big Bang vs. Phased Implementation: Pros and Cons
December 1, 2020Written by Chris Henien Congratulations, you have decided to implement a new HCM system! One of the most important decisions impacting the project will be whether to use a Big Bang or a Phased approach. Let’s talk about what each of these implementation approaches consists of and the pros and cons of each. Read Article »
Tags: Big Bang Implementation , Chris Henien , HCM Technology , implementation project , implementing new systems , Phased Implementation , workforce management -
HCM Vendor Selection Tips
November 23, 2020People are the most important asset in any organization. The ability to attract, retain, and develop talented people is vital to your organization. Without the right Human Capital Management (HCM) systems in place to help HR leaders manage, analyze, and act on critical data, organizations run the risk of losing top talent. If your organization Read Article »
Tags: evaluation and selection , pricing , RFP , strategic planning , vendor references , vendor selection , vendor viability -
Being a Positive Influence at Work
November 18, 2020Written by Janet Skipper During these unprecedented times and the extra pressures brought on by COVID-19, it can be a genuine struggle to keep a positive attitude at work, especially when working on major HCM technology projects. I was inspired by some recent reading about ways to stay positive during tough times. This was Read Article »
Tags: best practices , enterprise time and attendance system implementations , HCM Technology , HCM technology projects , HRchitect , Janet Skipper , positive -
Employee Spotlight: Samantha Colby
November 11, 2020Samantha Colby is HRchitect’s Director of Marketing. Get to know Samantha, her all-time favorite restaurant, and her favorite HRchitect employee perk in this month’s HRchitect spotlight. Hometown: Whitman, Massachusetts Alma mater: Southern New Hampshire University All-time favorite restaurant: Tough question! If I had to pick, I’d say the Yard House, local to the Boston area. Read Article »
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The “H” in HRchitect and the History of HR
November 3, 2020Although literally, the “H” in HRchitect stands for “Human”, which is the foundation of our consulting firm, symbolically the “H” in HRchitect represents much more. I’ll dive into this in greater detail shortly. Since 1997, HRchitect has been offering consulting services for a variety of HR technologies, but the genesis of HR itself can Read Article »
Tags: Core HR systems , HCM Management Systems , HCM Technology , HR , HR technology , HRtech , Mat Huffer , mid-market to enterprise , payroll , recruiting , Talent Acquistion , workforce management
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