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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The Importance of Decision Drivers to an HCM Evaluation
August 23, 2022Written by Jim Morrone, CSPO, CSM Your on-premise or current cloud HCM is no longer meeting your growing and evolving business needs. It’s time to replace it with a Cloud HCM, but how do you differentiate the marketplace to evaluate and select a solution for your company? Decision drivers! These will play a Read Article »
Tags: decision drivers , Evaluation , evaluation and selection services , HCM Technology , HRchitect , Implementation , Jim Morrone , Secure Selection Methodology , Selection -
Consultant Spotlight – Sarah Makahi
August 16, 2022Sarah Makahi, HCM Implementation Consultant, brings over 17 years of professional payroll and accounting experience to the HRchitect team. Sarah’s experience spans a wide variety of industries including government contractors, professional services, hospitality, retail, and construction. Sarah’s functional and technical expertise, along with experience gained as a UKG Pro Payroll Analyst at a UKG client Read Article »
Tags: CPP , HCM Technology , HRchitect , Implementation , payroll , Sarah Makahi , UKG -
Consultant Spotlight: Vanessa Kimball
July 19, 2022Vanessa Kimball, an HCM Implementation Services Consultant at HRchitect since 2013, is a seasoned consultant experienced in the planning and implementation of complex client projects. She has deep expertise in HR/Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Onboarding, and Talent Management. Vanessa is well prepared to assist in successful end-to-end implementations while delivering an excellent client experience. She particularly Read Article »
Tags: benefits , Consultant Spotlight , HCM Implementation Services Consultant , HCM Technology , HR & Payroll , onboarding , recruiting , Talent Management , UKG -
Busy HR Team, Meet Your Project Manager (Your New Best Friend)
July 12, 2022Written by Drew Simmons The start of an HCM implementation project can be daunting. At first, it is normal to experience an intimidating feeling where you may feel like you have little or no guidance on how the project will come to fruition. Rest assured that through it all, you will not be Read Article »
Tags: comfort , Drew Simmons , familiarity , HCM consulting , HCM implementation , HR technology , Korn Ferry , Project Management , Project manager , trust -
Never underestimate the importance of HCM training
June 22, 2022Written by Jody Burton Implementing an HCM system can be a daunting task. Implementation requires planning, data transfer, testing, and re-testing. Planning can take months as you figure out which system is right for your organization? Once you have selected a system, the implementation process begins. Many hours are spent pulling data from your legacy Read Article »
Tags: administrator training , Change Management , end user training , HCM , training -
Consultant Spotlight – Renee Schapiro
June 13, 2022Renee, a Strategic Solutions Consultant, joined HRchitect in 2021 and brings over 5 years of Human Resources practitioner experience to the HRchitect team. Renee is a Certified Professional with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Hometown: Utica, New York Alma mater: Bachelor’s Degree, Skidmore College and Master’s Degree, Goldsmiths, University of London. All-time favorite Read Article »
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You Reap What You Sow: Proper Planning for HCM Technology
May 18, 2022Written by Jennifer Sorenson As I look outside, admiring the flowers in bloom in my garden this month, I reflect on the adage, “you reap what you sow.” This adage speaks to the importance of timing, preparation, and results during the ebb and flow of seasonal changes. A good gardener or farmer knows Read Article »
Tags: Evaluation , hcm strategy , HCM Technology , Implementation , Jennifer Sorenson , recruitment , Selection , talent acquisition -
Consultant Spotlight – Chad Brunet
May 3, 2022Chad Brunet is a Senior HCM Implementation Consultant at HRchitect. Get to know Chad, his favorite restaurant and how he got to be the top-notch consultant that he is today in this month’s consultant spotlight. Hometown: Toronto, Ontario Alma mater: Radio College of Canada (RCC). My studies were focused on computers and electronics. All-time favorite Read Article »
Tags: Chad Brunet , HCM Technology , HR , HR solution , Implementation , onboarding , payroll , talent , talent acquisition , UKG , UKG Ready -
Technical Insights from a System Integration Engineer
April 12, 2022Written by Troy Robinson My role at HRchitect is Technical Consultant, and I specialize in systems data integration. My role on most consulting projects is the role of Integration Engineer. This is a fancy term for the person that helps get your HR employee data flowing between your different HR systems, like syncing Read Article »
Tags: API , HCM systems , HR Systems , Integration Engineer , System Integration Engineer , Troy Robinson , Workforce Management (WFM) , workforce management implementations , workforce management systems -
Your HCM Implementation Playlist
April 5, 2022Written by Laura Palulis There are five primary stages (phases) involved in implementing every new HR and Payroll system in the marketplace: plan, discover, build/configure, test, and deploy. Although there is usually some toggling between the stages, a typical implementation will spend a decent amount of time in each stage. As a result, it Read Article »
Tags: benefits , HCM Technology , HR , HR and Payroll Systems , HRIS , Implementation , Laura Palulis , payroll -
Best Practices in Data Management
April 1, 2022Written by Jim Morrone, CSPO, CSM When moving from a legacy HCM solution to a Cloud HCM solution, ensuring your data is “conversion ready” is critical to the success of your project. What is Data Management, you may be wondering? In simplest terms, it is the practice of collecting, organizing, and accessing data to Read Article »
Tags: best practices , Data Compliance , Data Quality , data security , evaluation & selection , HCM Technology , HR technology , Jim Morrone , Strategic Consultting -
The System Implementation Survival Guide
March 29, 2022Tips and Resources to help you be prepared to tackle your next project Written by Ali Abbas System implementation can be a painful process, but it doesn’t have to be if you take a few steps to prepare and set yourself up for success. I’ve put together a few tips that the Read Article »
Tags: Ali Abbas , benefits , Change Management , compensation , HCM , HCM Technology , HRIS , implementations , parallel testing , payroll , UAT , workforce management