Tag: Project Management
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Internal Challenges in Implementations and How to Solve Them
Written by Drew Simmons When I was growing up, my mother would always tell me, “nothing worth having in life is ever easy.” It was one of those sayings where I would always roll my eyes every time I heard it. I’m sure we have all had similar experiences as children. However, this Read Article »
Tags: benefits , compensation , core HR , diversity and inclusion , Drew Simmons , HR/Payroll System Implementation Consultant , HRIS , iCIMS , payroll , Project Management , recruiting , Talent Acquisitions System , Ultimate Software -
Employee Spotlight – Reggie Wilson
Reggie Wilson leads the sales team in the central and west regions of the United States and Canada. Get to know Reggie, what motivates him to get to work every day, and what question prospective clients ask most often in this month’s HRchitect spotlight. Hometown: Denison, Texas Alma Mater: Texas A&M Commerce, formerly East Texas Read Article »
Tags: benefits , Client-side project management or implementation services , HCM Sales , HCM Technology , HRIS , payroll , Project Management , Reggie Wilson , Spotlight , workforce tehnology -
Reasons to Consider Post-Implementation Support
Written by Steve Glaser Completing an HCM technology project isn’t the same as ending the project management process. Did the project deliver a solution for a problem that it was designed to address? What lessons were learned during implementation to help improve a system or help with future implementations? Sometimes unforeseen issues can Read Article »
Tags: consulting , consulting services , data , Documentation , go live , HCM Technology , on ging support , Post Go Live , post-implementation , Project Management -
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 -
Workforce Dimensions from Kronos Soars Past 600 Customers in First 18 Months
Editor’s Note: As the leader in HCM technology consulting services, and an official Kronos services partner, HRchitect is widely recognized as the go-to resource for workforce management technology services. Working with more than 150 clients across the globe on workforce management related projects over the past decade, our experience includes Project Management, Implementation, Process Analysis/Redesign, Read Article »
Tags: Change Management , Chris Todd , Client-side implementation assistance , HCM , Holger Mueller , Implementation , integration , Ongoing Support , Optimization , Process Analysis/Redesign , Project Management , reporting , training , WFM , Workforce Dimensions , workforce management -
Project Restart Guide: 7 Areas to Document When Putting a Project on Hold
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 -
3 Tips for Resource Allocation
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 »
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An Insider’s Guide to Implementation Clichés: Avoiding the Pitfalls
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 -
HCM Technology Terminology: Consulting Services
Written by Samantha Colby In the HCM technology industry, what sort of projects can a consulting firm, like HRchitect, help your organization with? And, what exactly do those services entail? Here are some of the services we provide to our clients. HCM Technology Strategic Planning – The process of creating a plan to Read Article »
Tags: Change Management , Client-side Project Management , HCM , HCM consulting , HCM Strategic Consulting , HR Systems Strategic Consulting , Project Management , Selection , System Optimization / Healthcheck , Systems Evaluation -
HCM Technology Terminology: People & Project Management
Written by Samantha Colby What are some of the key terms you need to know regarding the people involved in an HCM technology project (i.e. evaluation & selection, implementation, optimization etc.)? What do you know about project management? We’ve got you covered. Here’s what you need to know. Project – A set of tasks Read Article »
Tags: HCM technology project , people and project management , Power User , project , Project change order , Project Management , scope , Service Level Agreements , SME , Subject Matter Expert , User