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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Make Your HRIS Work for You!
March 22, 2017Written by: Stephanie Tuegel Many companies turn to an HRIS for a couple of fundamental reasons – they need a place to store their employee information and a way to process payroll. However, there are many other ways that you can make your HRIS work for you, and provide strategic value to both the employee and Read Article »
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Top Three Considerations When Implementing a New Benefits System
March 14, 2017There are many things to consider when thinking about implementing a new benefits system. Maybe the motivation is different: going from paper to electronic, wanting to streamline and centralize processes, and/or simply wanting something that’s more user friendly to the participant. Whatever the reasons are, there are many similar considerations to be aware of before Read Article »
Tags: Benefits system , Change Management , HCM , Implementation , Post Go Live , Project Management , SaaS -
Identifying Data in a Multi-Agency Environment
March 8, 2017Written by: Warren Phillips Enterprise level projects bring with them a unique set of challenges generally not seen in simpler implementations. The size of the project, number of users, amount of content, and number of integrations adds to the requirements, and therefore the complexity. Let’s look at some data issues associated with multiple organizations creating Read Article »
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Putting Away the Crystal Ball – A Better Method to Plan for the Future
February 28, 2017Written by: John A. Hinojos One thing that has always amazed me when working with clients, was how much I was told about the current processes and what was working, but how little everyone had thought about what the technology and processes would need to look like in the future. This has been an issue Read Article »
Tags: HCM , HCM Technology , HCM technology strategy , HR Systems , HR technology strategy , HRchitect , HRIP , HRIS , IHRIM , John Hinojos , SaaS , SHRM -
(Don’t) Do-It-Yourself when it comes to your HCM Implementation
February 21, 2017Written by: Samantha Colby Congratulations! Having exercised careful consideration, deliberation, and negotiation, you’ve finally selected your new HCM system. After contracts have been signed, your vendor sales representative throws a major curveball your way – there are going to be extra costs associated with implementing your software. No one had made you aware of that Read Article »
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Training – The pivotal, yet often overlooked piece of an HCM Technology Implementation
February 14, 2017Written By: May Huffer One of the main reasons a new HR technology system fails is not providing ample time for training. Whether it’s a necessary system upgrade, implementing a brand-new system, or simply transitioning from one platform to another, your staff will be faced with change and new ways of doing things. It is Read Article »
Tags: applicant tracking system (ATS) , HR and Payroll Systems , HR Systems. HR Technology , Implementation , LMS , Talent Management , training , workforce management -
Benefits of an Online Benefits System
February 8, 2017Written By: Eric Frokjer If your organization is still running Open Enrollment with no system and paper forms, you’re not only behind the times in the world of HR technology, but you are also missing out on the many benefits of an online benefits management system. There are a number of benefits vendors, and although the Read Article »
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Top Tips for Selecting a Talent Management Application Suite
February 1, 2017Like other organizations that HRchitect works with, you may be at the point of selecting and working with Vendors to purchase the best Talent Management application suite for your company. Be aware this can be a very challenging venture, so here are some tips to ensure you are spending your money wisely, and getting a Read Article »
Tags: Evaluation , requirements gathering , ROI , Selection , Talent Management , Talent Management Systems -
Reassessing Your Technology Needs for Tomorrow’s Organization
January 26, 2017A New Year calls for many changes in our lives, and if you’re like most people, one change that’s at the top of your list is reorganizing your closet. Having to decide between tossing, keeping and donating is something we all do at some point because time marches on and clothing goes out of style, Read Article »
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The Importance of Project Governance
January 17, 2017Written by: Brian Kimball Projects – when ungoverned – become unmanageable pretty quickly. This is exacerbated when project teams are comprised of people who have other responsibilities that actually comprise their regular roles within the organization. Very few companies have the luxury of dedicating full time resources to HCM implementations, and many of the people Read Article »
Tags: Brian Kimball , Documentation , guiding principles , HCM implementation , Implementation , project governance , project scope , project staffing -
HCM Software Marketplace – A Look Back at 2016 and a Look Forward to 2017
January 10, 2017Written by: Jacqueline Kuhn The new year is a period for looking back and looking forward. We look back at what we have accomplished, and look forward to setting goals for the new year. 2016 In Review 2016 was a very busy year in the HCM Software Marketplace. The HR Technology Conference and Exposition proved Read Article »
Tags: 2016 , 2017 , ACA Compliance , assessment , employee engagement , HR Tech Conference , HR Technology Conference , Jacqueline Kuhn , LinkedIn , mobile business intelligence , recruitment marketing , Tech Trends -
Preventing the Horror Movie Syndrome In Your HR System Implementation
December 28, 2016Written by: Elissa Montoya As a blonde, I’ve heard a TON of blonde jokes, including how the blonde always dies first in horror movies, and often that is true. However, even the sacrificial blonde could survive if she would just use that common sense that is so painfully obvious to all of us in the Read Article »
Tags: attention to detail , elissa montoya , Implementation , stakeholders , team , teambuilding