Tech Trends Blog

• HCM Technology Terminology: Consulting Services

  July 24, 2018

    Written by Samantha Colby   In the HCM technology industry, what sort of projects can a consulting firm, like HRchitect, help your organization with? And, what exactly do those services entail? Here are some of the services we provide to our clients. HCM Technology Strategic Planning – The process of creating a plan to Read Article »

  Tags: Change Management , Client-side Project Management , HCM , HCM consulting , HCM Strategic Consulting , HR Systems Strategic Consulting , Project Management , Selection , System Optimization / Healthcheck , Systems Evaluation

• HCM Technology Terminology: People & Project Management

  July 17, 2018

    Written by Samantha Colby What are some of the key terms you need to know regarding the people involved in an HCM technology project (i.e. evaluation & selection, implementation, optimization etc.)? What do you know about project management? We’ve got you covered. Here’s what you need to know. Project – A set of tasks Read Article »

  Tags: HCM technology project , people and project management , Power User , project , Project change order , Project Management , scope , Service Level Agreements , SME , Subject Matter Expert , User

• HCM Technology Terminology: All About Implementation

  July 11, 2018

  Written by Samantha Colby Your CHRO announces that a new system has been selected and that you are part of the core team working on the implementation. You already know from part one of this series that implementation is the process of setting up a newly purchased software system so that the system is live Read Article »

  Tags: configuration , discovery , go live , HCM implementation , hcm system implementation , Implementation , kickoff , support , UAT , user acceptance testing

• HCM Technology Terminology: The Foundation

  July 3, 2018

  Written by Samantha Colby The world of Human Capital Management technology can be a puzzling place. The products, people, and processes are ever-changing, and whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned HCM industry veteran, it is important to keep up with the terminology. This four-part blog series will aggregate some of the most commonly used, Read Article »

  Tags: benefits administration , HCM , HCM systems , HCM Technology , HR technology , Human Capital , human capital management , human resources , Implementation , payroll

• Talent Management – time for a name change?

  June 21, 2018

  Talent Management as a business process is at a crossroads. Maybe calling it “Talent Management” is partly the issue. When something is managed usually it means that it is being controlled and most will agree controlling the workforce is exactly what Talent Management is not about. It is about giving the workforce what they need Read Article »

  Tags: Coaching , employee development , Jacqueline Kuhn , Talent Management

• Testing phase- The Client’s role in an Implementation

  June 19, 2018

  Written by Erica Niesse The most important phase to an implementation has finally arrived – testing. It is time to test the solution that you have invested a lot of time in over the past few months, and it is an exciting time! If you have followed all of the previous implementation steps adequately then Read Article »

  Tags: discovery phase , HCM implementation , HCM strategic consultin , Implementation Project Manager , Requirements phase , SME , Testing

• Four Things You Should Consider to Win the War For Talent

  June 5, 2018

  You implemented your Applicant Tracking System several years ago and have been chugging along using the same configuration and content when you went live. Managers, recruiters, and candidates are starting to say things like…. “I can’t access it on my mobile phone.” “Why do I have to click 27 times to send an email?” “Why Read Article »

  Tags: ATS , HCM implementation , Implementation , Optimization , secure selection process , System Optimization

• Benefits of Hiring a Client-Side Advocate

  May 29, 2018

  Written by Dixie Vaughan An HCM (Human Capital Management) system implementation is a major undertaking and involves a lot of effort from the client organization purchasing the system. Many companies make the decision to hire an external consultant to serve as a client-side advocate; specifically to represent the company during their HCM system implementation. Why Read Article »

  Tags: client-side advocate , HCM , HCM implementation , hcm system implementation , UAT

• Signs You Need to Optimize Your ATS

  May 22, 2018

  by Elissa Montoya   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 Read Article »

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

• What do they need to know, and when do they need to know it?

  May 15, 2018

  Written by Elisabeth Jordan Rolling out a new HR system is exciting! You’ve spent countless hours designing, building, testing and training. You’ve got the tool configured just the way you want it, and you’re ready to start using it. Before any go-live, make sure you are asking the important questions, and giving stakeholders the right Read Article »

  Tags: Change Management , Communication Strategy , HCM , HR system , Oracle Taleo , OTAC

• Why We Love Consulting (and you should too)

  May 8, 2018

  Written by Eric Frokjer I’ve been working in the HR technology space for many years, and have been a consultant at HRchitect for more than six years now. These are some of the reasons why we love consulting (and you should too): Vast expertise By definition, a consultant is someone who can provide expert advice. Read Article »

  Tags: consulting , HCM , HR , HRMS , Implementation

• Optimize Your Life and Your Work

  May 1, 2018

  By May Huffer In the simplest of cases, optimization is making the best or most effective use of a situation or opportunity. If you’re like me, the older I get the more I start thinking about ways to optimize my life. Most of us usually start by taking care of our bodies by keeping hydrated Read Article »

  Tags: HCM , HCM optimization , HR technology consultin , Optimization , ROI , System Optimization , User Adoption

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