Tech Trends Blog

• 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

• Overcome HCM Buyer’s Remorse with a System Assessment

  October 30, 2018

    Does this sound familiar? You implemented a new full suite cloud HCM solution, or a major component/module, around 6 months ago. You’re quickly realizing that the functionality you were sold on and your current experience are miles apart.  Your support staff is overwhelmed, and resolutions provided from the software vendor haven’t been effective. You Read Article »

  Tags: applicant tracking system , assessment , change managment , cloud HCM solution , configuration , Data Migration , HCM systems , HCM Technology , health check , Implementation , payroll system , system assessment , System Optimization , Time and Attendance

• 3 Tips for Resource Allocation

  October 23, 2018

  One of the most common roadblocks for projects is resource availability. In the HCM technology world, when we say “resource” we don’t mean budget or physical materials. Rather, “resource” refers to the people involved with the project at hand. On almost every HCM technology project, the Project Manager is faced with the question, “How much Read Article »

  Tags: HCM , HCM implementation , Implementation , Project Management , Project manager , resource allocation

• Certifications Every HR Professional Should Know About

  October 16, 2018

  Are you a rock star HR professional looking to take your career to the next level? Do you want to invest more in your professional growth and development? Have you noticed many of your colleagues have a string of credentials following their name? If you said yes to any of those questions, you should learn Read Article »

  Tags: American Payroll Association , APA , certifications , CPP , HR Certification Institute , HR certifications , PHR / SPHR , PMI , PMP , Project Management Professional , Project manager , SHRM , SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP , Society for Human Resource Management

• 9 Ways to Maximize ROI from Your Recruiting and Onboarding System

  October 9, 2018

  Whether it has been a few years since you have implemented your recruiting and onboarding system, or perhaps you’ve just gone live with a new system, it is always a good idea to consider how you can improve user experience, utilization, and functionality, which ultimately can help maximize return on investment. Here are 9 ideas Read Article »

  Tags: administrator training , onboarding , Optimization , recruiting , reporting , support , system integration , System Optimization , training , workflows

• Implementing an ATS in the High-Volume Retail World

  October 2, 2018

  My daughter recently got her first job with a large retail company. This company has been touted as a current user of a very sophisticated Human Capital Management (HCM) system complete with online application capabilities. Despite the tool this company has in place, my daughter’s hiring and onboarding process was entirely on paper copies of Read Article »

  Tags: ATS , ATS implementation , HCM , HR , onboarding , talent acquisition , Talent Acquisition process optimization , Taleo , workflowes

• How Collective Bargaining Agreements Impact Time and Attendance

  September 26, 2018

  A collective bargaining agreement (CBA), also sometimes called a union contract, is typically a very complex document that needs to be taken in to consideration with regard to how your organization configures its business systems. Since CBAs outline labor agreements between union groups and the organization, it should be no surprise that it is particularly Read Article »

  Tags: CBA , Collective Bargaining Agreements , HCM , HCM systems , Time and Attendance , union contracts

• An Insider’s Guide to Implementation Clichés: Avoiding the Pitfalls

  September 11, 2018

  I’m often asked what areas other companies have struggled with and what pitfalls they should avoid when implementing a Human Capital Management system.  Answering these questions, I realize, with some annoyance, the bevy of clichés coming out of my mouth.  While I’m not a big fan of buzzwords and catch phrases, there are many that Read Article »

  Tags: Change Management , evaluation and selection services , HCM , HCM system , HR Software Implementation , HR Systems , HR technology , Implementation , implementation services , Julia Hatton , Project Management , strategic plans

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