Tag: Implementation
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Requirements Phase – The key phase in a successful WFM Implementation
Written by: Erica Niesse The Discovery phase of the project has just been completed, and now the Requirements phase is about to begin. Sales has transitioned to the implementation team, and the project has been kicked off. During the Discovery phase, you compiled a list of relevant information about current business processes and the needs Read Article »
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Frequently Asked Questions From Your Employees Regarding Your Newly Implemented HCM
Any time a company changes from one Human Capital Management (HCM) system to another, there’s always a learning curve. The employees will have questions and they usually center around accessibility, pay and personal information. It would help HR to anticipate what questions the employees will have and have a consistent message when answering. Below you Read Article »
Tags: HCM , HCM Cloud , HCM implementation , Implementation -
How Adding New Benefit Carriers and Plans Impact an HCM Implementation
Written by: Heather Soper If you’re like the majority of employers, you may be considering changing Human Capital Management (HCM) systems this year, in addition to making new carrier and plan decisions. It’s the perfect time, right? Start fresh with new plans, new software, and a new sense of purpose and prepare for the next Read Article »
Tags: carrier plans , HCM , hcm strategy , HCM Technology , HRchitect , Implementation , open enrollment -
Top Three Considerations When Implementing a New Benefits System
There are many things to consider when thinking about implementing a new benefits system. Maybe the motivation is different: going from paper to electronic, wanting to streamline and centralize processes, and/or simply wanting something that’s more user friendly to the participant. Whatever the reasons are, there are many similar considerations to be aware of before Read Article »
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(Don’t) Do-It-Yourself when it comes to your HCM Implementation
Written by: Samantha Colby Congratulations! Having exercised careful consideration, deliberation, and negotiation, you’ve finally selected your new HCM system. After contracts have been signed, your vendor sales representative throws a major curveball your way – there are going to be extra costs associated with implementing your software. No one had made you aware of that Read Article »
Tags: Change Management , HCM , HCM implementation , hcm system implementation , HCM systems , Implementation -
Training – The pivotal, yet often overlooked piece of an HCM Technology Implementation
Written By: May Huffer One of the main reasons a new HR technology system fails is not providing ample time for training. Whether it’s a necessary system upgrade, implementing a brand-new system, or simply transitioning from one platform to another, your staff will be faced with change and new ways of doing things. It is Read Article »
Tags: applicant tracking system (ATS) , HR and Payroll Systems , HR Systems. HR Technology , Implementation , LMS , Talent Management , training , workforce management -
The Importance of Project Governance
Written by: Brian Kimball Projects – when ungoverned – become unmanageable pretty quickly. This is exacerbated when project teams are comprised of people who have other responsibilities that actually comprise their regular roles within the organization. Very few companies have the luxury of dedicating full time resources to HCM implementations, and many of the people Read Article »
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Preventing the Horror Movie Syndrome In Your HR System Implementation
Written by: Elissa Montoya As a blonde, I’ve heard a TON of blonde jokes, including how the blonde always dies first in horror movies, and often that is true. However, even the sacrificial blonde could survive if she would just use that common sense that is so painfully obvious to all of us in the Read Article »
Tags: attention to detail , elissa montoya , Implementation , stakeholders , team , teambuilding -
For Above Average Talent, Challenge the Status Quo with your Recruiting System
There is an article trending in my home town about a 5 – year old girl who dressed up like a Hot Dog on “Princess Day” at her dance studio. Why, do you ask, would she do this? My response is, why not? Why not challenge the status quo? When asked about her reasoning, her Read Article »
Tags: Implementation , Oracle , Oracle Taleo , recruiters , recruiting , status quo , talent acquisition , Talent Acquisition System -
3 Common Errors During HR/Payroll User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and How to Fix Them
There is no doubt about it – implementing or changing to a new Human Capital Management (HCM) system can be stressful. It takes a lot of work and dedication to make sure your end product is configured optimally to fit your organization’s requirements, and that your end users know the ins and outs of the Read Article »
Tags: core HR , direct deposit , HRIS , Implementation , payroll , Russ Belue , Testing , UAT , user acceptance testing