Tag: HCM implementation
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The impact of losing a key member of the project team and mitigation strategies
By Jacob Coburn The Impacts We have all been there at some point. You have kicked off a major project. You are about two weeks into the project and a key member of your project team or even worse, multiple members of your project team are no longer available. Losing a key team member can Read Article »
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What to expect from a Project Kickoff meeting
Your HCM system implementation project is going to begin. There is a kickoff meeting scheduled and your calendar invitation to the kickoff meeting has arrived! So now what? What should we expect from the project kickoff meeting? The project kickoff will be run by your Implementation Project Manager (PM). It is likely the first time you get to meet your PM. There is a lot of information covered in a kickoff meeting.
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Busy HR Team, Meet Your Project Manager (Your New Best Friend)
Written 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 -
Consultant Spotlight – Ali Abbas
Senior Implementation Consultant, Ali Abbas, PCP, SHRM-SCP, CPHR, brings over 10 years of HR and Payroll system implementation expertise to the HRchitect team. Get to know Ali in this month’s Consultant Spotlight. Hometown: Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Alma mater: The University of Regina. I received both my B.B.A in HR and Masters of Public Administration there. Read Article »
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Breaking up is hard to do: Effectively transitioning post-implementation
Written by Laura Palulis “Don’t take your love away from me Don’t you leave my heart in misery If you go, then I’ll be blue ‘Cause breaking up is hard to do.” -“Breaking Up is Hard to Do” by Neil Sedaka If you are a fan of oldies music, you probably Read Article »
Tags: benefits , HCM implementation , HR technology , HRchitect , Laura Palulis , payroll , UKG Pro , Ulti-pro -
How an HR Practitioner Perspective Adds Value to Your Project
Written by Carling Sternbach We have all heard the saying, “been there, done that.” One arena where this saying certainly rings true for me is in my work consulting with clients on how to best utilize their HCM technology. Former HR practitioners turned consultants, like myself, bring a unique perspective to the table Read Article »
Tags: ATS , Carling Sternbach , Evaluation , HCM implementation , HCM systems , HR Practitioner , HR technology , HRchitect , HRIS , On-going Support , optimizing , payroll , ROI , Selection -
Consultant Spotlight: Crystal Judd
Crystal Judd is a Senior Consultant and Project Manager who specializes in benefits system implementations. Get to know Crystal in this month’s employee spotlight. Hometown: Charleston, South Carolina. Alma Mater: The College of Charleston. All-time favorite restaurant: Charleston has a lot of great restaurants but if I had to pick, I would say FIG, Read Article »
Tags: Benefitfocus , benefits , Crystal Judd , HCM , HCM implementation , HR Tech , HRchitect , Implementation Project Manager , Project manager -
Biggest Fails we’ve see on Implementation
Written by Nathan Meles It’s no secret that all HCM system implementations have risks. No matter the type of system, rollout approach, or stakeholder groups involved, every implementation project has variables that can impact the cost, efficiency, and overall success. In my personal experience as a consultant, I’ve spotted vital project areas that, Read Article »
Tags: consider process changes , core project team , failures to avoid is coming into the project unprepare , first phase of your system implementation , HCM , HCM implementation , HCM system implementations , HCM system implementations have risks , HCM Technology , HR technology , implementing a new HCM or WFM system , ownership over the project , requirements gathering , system implementation , Time & Attendance , WFM , WFM Implementation , workforce -
Consultant Spotlight – Brian Kimball
Brian Kimball, EVP of HCM Implementation Service, has over 25 years of expertise in the Human Resources domain including over 20 years in systems development and implementation. Since he started with HRchitect in 2000, Brian has led project management, functional consulting and training responsibilities in over 75 Applicant Tracking system evaluations and implementations. He is well Read Article »
Tags: Benefitfocus , Biran Kimball , HCM , HCM implementation , HCM Technology , HRchitect , HRIS , Kenexa , Kronos , Oracle Taleo , payroll , Project Management , Saba , SAP Successfactors , Talent Management , Ultimate Software , WorkForce Software -
5 signs you need to go on an HCM shopping spree
Written by April Vaden Now that fall is underway, we can enjoy some of my favorite things like pumpkin spice, sitting by a cozy fire, comfy sweaters and one of the biggest shopping days of the year – who doesn’t love a good shopping spree?! Shopping for HCM software may not be as Read Article »
Tags: analytics , April Vaden , employee data , employees , HCM , HCM implementation , hcm software , HCM vendors , HR technology system , KPI , Overtime , payroll