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About Sandi Mundt

Sandi has over 20 years of experience supporting and servicing the HR technology needs of mid-market organizations. During this time she has held leadership positions in Product Development, Product Support, Training, Sales Support, and Marketing. She brings a unique perspective of what the marketplace wants and what the end user actually needs. A graduate from the University of Nebraska, with a degree in Computer Information Systems, Sandi combines strong Midwestern values with a dash of technical aptitude to every aspect of her career. This mixture of good moral character and understanding of technology, combined with hard work and a commitment to helping Human Resource professionals has driven her success.

HR Transformation with UKG, HRMS & Patriot Growth Insurance Services

Bonnie Tinder (CEO & Founder of Raven Intelligence) is joined by Amanda Ofcharsky (Patriot Growth Insurance Services) and Jenny Rosengren (HRMS Solutions) as they discuss varying aspects of a successful HCM implementation and HR transformation with UKG, HRMS and Patriot Growth Insurance Services. ▶️ View Full Webcast Recording HR Transformation Journey with UKG and HRMS […]

Measure Twice, Cut Once: Benefits of a Thorough Approach in HCM Implementation

Bonnie Tinder, CEO & Founder of Raven Intelligence, is joined by Mike Maiorino, Founder & CEO and Ben Munoz, Chief Services Officer of HRMS Solutions, as they discuss the benefits of a thorough approach in HCM implementations.      View Full Webcast Recording   The Allure of Rapid Implementations Close to half of Enterprise Software implementations fail […]

HRIS Buyers Beware: The 4 Pitfalls of Teaser HRIS Implementation Services

Quick Time Fame. Low Cost. What Are You missing? Commonly used by cloud providers, teaser HRIS implementation services are designed to be completed quickly for a relatively low fee. But at what cost? Not so long ago, I wrote a blog warning HRIS buyers of the red flags to consider when evaluating a vendor and […]

How do you want your HCM Implementation? Good, Fast or Cheap?

Understanding the Importance of Knowing the HCM Implementation Approach of Your Service Provider The first time I saw the phrase “Good, Fast or Cheap” I was at a restaurant in Washington, D.C. The phrase was hanging on the wall, framed, visible for all to read. At the time, I didn’t relate the phrase to what […]

A PM-First Mindset: How Project Management Methodology Can Instill Client Confidence In Your Software Implementation

When choosing an implementation partner for your new HCM (Human Capital Management) software, how can you filter the signal from the noise? With so many Systems Integrators (SIs) in the market, it can be difficult to effectively sort through and vet your options. Review sites like Raven Intel are excellent resources for feedback from other […]

10 Recommendations to Prepare for Your HCM Implementation

The time has come. Be proactive, be flexible and be prepared.   You’ve spent months, potentially years, researching, evaluating and choosing the right HCM system for your organization. Your firm eventually approved the investment in this new human resource management system, and at the end of the day, you are ultimately responsible for either the […]

Client-Side Implementation Services and the Impact on Buyer’s Remorse

Looking to make a change from your HCM provider because of poor service?     We recently read a study published by Kelton Global that nearly 8 in 10 (77%) HR decision makers say they regret their choice of their HCM provider. This is a staggering number considering the level of effort it takes to […]

Best Practices for Conducting HR Software Reference Checks

recommended Questions to Ask HR Software References   Part of the due diligence process for selecting a Human Capital Management (HCM) system should involve checking vendor references. Yes, we know the HR Software vendors are only going to provide you with happy references and it seems like just a formality, but this is a real opportunity […]

The HCM Evaluation

3 Stages of the HCM Demonstration – Stage 2 of 3 In the first stage, Planning and Preparing for the Vendor Demonstration, we presented areas for your organization to take into account when embarking upon the HCM demonstration. During this stage the groundwork for productive presentation sessions were established and now you are ready to begin […]

Planning and preparing for the HCM Demonstration

3 Stages of the HCM Demonstration – Stage 1 of 3 Many of the suggestions and recommendations listed below could apply to other types of SaaS software besides HCM (Human Capital Management), but this blog series is intended for HR, IT and payroll professional looking to make a change with their HRIS, Payroll, Time and Talent […]

The HR and Payroll Software Dilemma of Unified or Best-of-Breed Strategy

A Unified or Best-of-Breed Strategy? You don’t realize it, but it’s highly likely that the next time you begin to evaluate a new vendor for HRIS, Payroll, Time and Talent Management software, you’ll probably run into the dilemma of trying to determine if you should take a unified or best-of-breed strategy. Said in a different […]

The Importance of Clean HR Data

As human resources departments leave behind the paper pushing of the past and transition to becoming a business partner to the organization, organizations have increasingly relied on their human resource information system (HRIS) to get them there. And despite which system is used, and the bells and whistles it may or may not have, every […]

Key Factors for Successfully Implementing an HRIS?

Looking for recommendations to effectively implement an HRIS?   I have a compiled a list of best practices and key factors for successfully implementing an HRIS that has proven to assist with delivering a positive outcome. Considering the depth, breadth and the varying degree of HR technology solutions* being offered today, this key factors list […]

Ready, Fire, Aim! Should HCM Projects Follow This Approach?

Is Ready, Fire, Aim the Best Strategy for HCM Project Success?   “Ready, Fire, Aim!” I’ll bet you’ve heard this phrase before. They have written books about it. It’s been trotted out as a philosophy of management that, according to proponents, creates a bias for action. It follows the “do something, even if it is […]

Why A HCM Cloud Implementation Partner Offers Greater Value

You and the HR team are through the better part of the sales cycle evaluating several Human Capital Management (HCM) cloud vendors. As the project team narrows down the list of vendors to a single HCM system and the provider that offers the right strategic value, investment costs and justification to convince the executive committee […]

Buyers Beware: The Commoditization of Professional Services

As the adoption of cloud HRIS systems accelerates from early adopters to becoming the norm, the way HR technology vendors package and propose implementation services is being commoditized and/or diluted to help win new business. The actual implementation delivery versus what you viewed during the sales demonstration(s) may not be possible with the low services […]