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• Steps for Successful User Acceptance Testing

  February 13, 2018

  Written by Chris Henien User Acceptance Testing (UAT) is a critical point in every implementation. As a client, this is your chance to verify that the software is operating as designed, confirm that there are no bugs within the system, and identify any gaps between the requirements and desired functionality. At HRchitect, it is our Read Article »

  Tags: HCM , Implementation , payroll , UAT , user acceptance testing

• Avoiding Implementation Costs That End Up Higher Than Estimates – The Secret Ingredient? Pre-Implementation Planning

  February 6, 2018

  A Critical Step That Every Organization Should Undertake Before Beginning the Implementation of any Human Capital Management (HCM) System Written by Matt Lafata How many times have you had a software vendor or third party implementer provide “concrete” implementation pricing although the vendor has not even scoped the project? There are many factors that need Read Article »

  Tags: Change Management , HCM , HCM systems , Implementation , implementation pricing , pre-implementation consulting services , pre-implementation planning

• New Endeavors are Scary and Need Proper Change Management

  January 25, 2018

  by Julie Wessen As I came upon my 1 year work anniversary at HRchitect, I received the email that I had been pretending, hoping I’d never get: It’s your turn to write a blog post! I audibly groaned. A blog post? What will I do? What would I write about? I am afraid that this Read Article »

  Tags: Change Management , HCM , HCM implementation , HCM system , Implementation

• Summarizing of RFP’s are best done by the experts

  January 16, 2018

  By May Huffer   It’s the beginning of a new year and with a new year comes new changes with just about any organization. Some changes are big and some small but all the while, inevitable. For example, you may be wondering if there are better ways to streamline your daily work tasks and if Read Article »

  Tags: evaluation and selection , HCM , hcm strategy , HR technology , HR technology consulting , HRIS , Implementation , RFI , RFP , RFP process

• The value of Time and Attendance in your business

  January 9, 2018

  By Claas Koenig Looking to improve productivity and efficiency in your company? Then consider implementing Time and Attendance software. There is massive value in automated time and attendance tracking within your company from compliance with labor laws, improved payroll accuracy, and absence tracking just to name a few. BENEFITS Increase the productivity and efficiency of Read Article »

  Tags: automated time and attendance system , automated time tracking system , Implementation , time and attendance implementation , time and attendance solution , Time and Attendance systems

• 5 Ways to Keep your HCM Knowledge Up-to-Date

  January 3, 2018

  by Samantha Colby   The HCM industry changes at a pace that sometimes seems like lightspeed. Here are 5 ways you can keep your HCM knowledge current. 1. Leverage free webinars If you know where to look, you can find webinars on a wide variety of industry-related topics happening daily. They’re almost always offered at Read Article »

  Tags: HCM , HCM knowledge , HR

• Assessing Your Current Human Capital Management (HCM) System(s)

  December 19, 2017

  By Matt Lafata If you are reading this, then chances are pretty good that you use some kind of Human Capital Management (HCM) system (i.e. recruiting, talent management, learning, workforce management, core HR, payroll, benefits, etc.).  In addition, since you are reading this, you are likely human and hopefully see a doctor for regular health, Read Article »

  Tags: HCM , HR Systems , HR technology , HRchitect , human capital management , Matt Lafata , Talent Management , Talent Management Systems

• The Changing Landscape of Talent Acquisition

  December 12, 2017

  Written by: Elissa Montoya Obviously recruiting methods have changed over the decades. Newspaper ads in the 70s and 80s were supplemented with web based ads in the 90s. Web based applicant tracking systems drastically changed not just the way organizations advertise their positions, but also the candidate experience. Most recently in the 2010s, the addition Read Article »

  Tags: Applicant Tracking Systems , HCM , mobile optimization , optimizing , recruiting , Recruiting and Onboarding processes , Strategy , Talent Acquisition System , talent aquisition

• How important is the decision-making process in the implementation of a new HCM system?

  December 5, 2017

  Being able to make business process decisions that will drive configurations, as you go through the phases of an implementation, is critical to the success of any project. One of the best ways to accomplish successful decision making is to ensure you put together a cohesive and well-rounded project team. The members of the project Read Article »

• Consider the Boutique Route on HCM System Implementation

  November 28, 2017

  Written by Reggie Wilson An often-underappreciated task beyond the selection of a Human Capital Management (HCM) system is the path to a complete and successful implementation. After all, you have completed the most challenging portion of the due diligence process in negotiating those software licenses, right? Not quite. Executing the agreement for the software licenses Read Article »

  Tags: Change Management , evaluation and selection services , hcm system implementation , HCM Technology , Implementation , strategic plans

• The Formula for a Successful Project

  November 21, 2017

  Written by Samantha Colby   “The project was a success” is a phrase we hear often in the business world. Is “success” in reference to a project simply an arbitrary opinion, or are there parameters or metrics that lend credence to dubbing a project successful? In the Human Capital Management (HCM) technology world, the formula Read Article »

  Tags: Change Management , HCM , Implementation , implementation project , Project Management , Project manager , system configuration , User Adoption

• Going Global: McGraw-Hill Education and HRchitect Implement Global Recruiting and Onboarding

  November 14, 2017

  Written by: Elissa Montoya A global implementation of any HR technology application is a daunting undertaking. The decision to harmonize or compartmentalize dueling business processes, the need to understand and respect different cultures, and the complexity of a global calendar considering both time zones and holidays, can be a bit mind blowing at first blush. From Read Article »

  Tags: Change Management , global , global implemention , HCM implementation , McGraw-Hill Education , onboarding , talent acquisition

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