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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A First-Time Attendee’s First Impressions of HR Tech
October 29, 2015Written by: Samantha Colby Like many of you, I’ve spent the last few days at the office following up on connections made while attending the 18th annual HR Technology Conference and Exposition. This year’s conference had over 4,000 attendees and upwards of 340 vendors present in the expo hall. Whether you were a first time Read Article »
Tags: Evaluation , HCM , HR Tech , HR Technology Conference , HRIS , Implementation , integration , Samantha Colby , Selection , Systems Integration , Technology Vendors , Vendor Landscape -
Integrating HR Systems
October 22, 2015Written by: May Huffer At some point in time, many of you, if not all of you, have had to deal with integrating one HR system with another. As much as it would be nice to buy a bottle of gorilla glue for a quick fix, the odds are good that this approach will cost Read Article »
Tags: compliance , Cost Control , data analytics , End User Experience , HCM , HR System Integration , HR Systems , HRIS , may huffer , reporting , Single-Sign-On , System Integrations -
Training Challenges with Today’s Diverse Audiences – New Video
October 14, 2015With five generation types active in today’s workforce, HR professionals are facing training challenges like never before. Let the HRchitect professionals guide you through the training challenges that exist with today’s diverse audiences. In this short video HRchitect President & CEO, Matt Lafata, and Senior HCM Implementation Consultant, Ray Eaton, examine how to best handle Read Article »
Tags: Baby Boomers , Generation X , Generation Y , Generation Z , HCM , HCM Technology Leadership Series , HRIS , Information-on-the-go , learning , Matt Lafata , mobile accessibility , Mobile Applications , OJT , Ray Eaton , training , Training Challenges , Veterans -
5 Ways to Reduce Costs using a WFM solution
October 13, 2015Written by: Erica Niesse The world of Workforce Management helps companies save money and mitigate risk. Time and Attendance rules and regulations are always changing, which makes it a challenge for businesses to manage on an everyday basis. Here are five ways that a Workforce Management (WFM) solution can help you save time, money and Read Article »
Tags: Administrative Productivity , Attendance , compliance , Cost Reduction , Erica Niesse , Erica Thorn , FLSA , Forecasting , HCM , HRIS , Overtime , Scheduling , State of California , time , workforce management -
Too Much Information? Ways to keep your Talent Acquisition System effective and efficient
October 7, 2015Written by: Elisabeth Jordan Whether looking at implementing a new talent acquisition system or upgrading the one you already have, it’s important to strike a balance between making sure you’re getting the information you need, without scaring off the very people you want to use the system. There are several areas where it’s really easy Read Article »
Tags: Application , compliance , Elisabeth Jordan , HCM , HRchitect , HRIS , integration , recruiting , requisition , talent acquisition , Too Much Information , User Defined Fields , UTF -
Talent Acquisition Systems Effect on the Candidate Pipeline
October 6, 2015Written by: Reggie Wilson When the term “pipeline” is referenced in business practices today, most assumptions will center on activities in the sales and business development realm. The sales pipeline is widely regarded as the lifeblood of any growing enterprise and, as a result, the emergence of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software has exploded. The Read Article »
Tags: applicant tracking , Automated Platforms , Candidate Pipeline , Cost of Ownership , HCM , HR Systems , HRchitect , HRIS , recruiting , Reggie Wilson , SaaS solution , talent acquisition , Talent Management -
10 tips for a successful HRMS selection
October 1, 2015Written by: Jacqueline Kuhn #10 – Choose the right team members for your project Each process owner should have a representative for their process that understands the future state. They need to be accepting of change and be able to embrace doing things differently. Keep in mind that the people who know how the process Read Article »
Tags: Contract Negotiation , Demonstration Scripts , Differentiators , Evaluation , Forrester , Gartner , HCM , HRchitect , HRIS , Implementation , Jacqueline Kuhn , Project Team , RFP , ROI , SaaS , Selection , Service Level Agreements , training , vendor neutral -
What to do if a Vendor is Sunsetting Your Technology
September 30, 2015In the world of HCM Technology, change is the only constant. One change that may throw you for a loop is when you receive notification that your technology vendor is sunsetting or changing your HCM technology. While you likely aren’t jumping for joy about this, you don’t have to panic either. Let the HRchitect professionals Read Article »
Tags: Anticipating Change , Change Management , Changing Technology , HCM , hcm strategy , HRIS , Product Releases , Sunsetting Technology , Technology Category , Vendor News -
Stepping Off The Global Cliff
September 29, 2015By Elissa Montoya For weeks, I have been searching for my next blog topic to no avail. For some reason, even with all the exciting stuff happening in HCM these days, I was coming up with a total blank. I put in a Google query “HCM news”. All the top results were related to Ho Read Article »
Tags: Applicant Tracking Systems , ATS , Change Management , Deploy Solutions , elissa montoya , Global Implementation , Global Recruiting Initiative , HCM , HRIS , HRMS , Implementation , Implementation Partner , planning , Subject Matter Experts , training , UAT -
Data Conversion Essentials
September 24, 2015Written by: Michael Sischo Data conversion is never easy. It can be a nightmare for any organization going through an implementation of a new HRIS and payroll system; however, with some preparation and analysis, this process can become a bit easier. There are some processes that can be followed to ensure reduction in errors and Read Article »
Tags: Data Analysis , Data Conversion , Data Mapping , Data Scrubbing , HCM , HRIS , Implementation , Michael Sischo , payroll , self-service , Testing -
Why Pre-Planning is Crucial to a Successful Implementation
September 22, 2015The most important part of implementing an HR system is pre-planning, which also includes documentation. Pre-planning not only includes the authorization of the implementation, but also planning at each stage and decision point during the implementation. First, it is important to ensure you have executive buy-in. Next, you need to validate user involvement, have a Read Article »
Tags: Change Management , Executive Buy-In , HCM , HRIS , Implementation , Michael Connolly , Pre-Planning