September 5, 2024 Strategic Implementation: Maximizing ROI with UKG Pro® When it comes to improving their bottom line, organizations must find innovative strategies not just for boosting revenue, but also for maximizing returns on their investments.
December 13, 2023 Types of HR Systems: HRIS vs. HRMS vs. HCM Table of Contents HRIS (Human Resource Information System) HRMS (Human Resource Management System) HCM (Human Capital Management) Cost Considerations Among Types of HR Systems Operational HR Strategic HR Tactical HR Comprehensive HR Limited-Function HR Among Organizational Size Among HR System Functional Needs Compliance and Security Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly Connecting HR Systems with Your Business Software […]
July 20, 2023 The Value of Being an Exclusive HCM Implementation Partner vs. Supporting Multiple Platforms How the Master of One Elevates the Client Experience For thirteen years, our company believed that supporting multiple HCM platforms was the best approach to provide value to our clients. However, the challenges of dividing our time and attention among several vendors made us realize the immense value of being an exclusive HCM partner. In […]
April 21, 2022 HRIS & Payroll Pricing Subscription Models – the Difference Between PEPM and PEPP Which cloud pricing model is right for you and your organization? As you evaluate HRIS and payroll vendors, you may not be aware that most vendors utilize one of two primary pricing models. I’m not referring to the differences of cloud vs. on-premise models, but the difference between the PEPM (per employee per month) vs. […]
April 15, 2022 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 […]
April 30, 2021 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 […]
September 30, 2020 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 […]
August 3, 2020 Top Reasons Businesses Leave Their PEO Is the convenience of paying your PEO really worth it? If your business is using a PEO (Professional Employer Organization) or if your organization has ever considered using a PEO, take 8 minutes and read this blog. This blog is not intended to go into the details of a PEO, the services they provide to […]
May 26, 2020 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 […]
August 13, 2019 Post HCM Demo Follow Up 3 Stages of the HCM Demonstration – Stage 3 of 3 In the previous two stages of the HCM demonstration (HCM demo) we examined planning and preparing for HCM demonstrations and the four primary areas of the HCM evaluation process. This last stage involves what happens after vendor presentations and some general considerations to narrow the […]
April 18, 2019 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 […]
February 28, 2019 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 […]
May 30, 2018 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 […]
July 7, 2017 6 Reasons to Skip the HRIS RFP When Purchasing HR and Payroll Software I am going to get straight to the point in this blog: I am passionately opposed to using an RFP to buy any kind of software, SaaS solution or technology. Unless you are legally required to do so by state or federal law or contractually obliged to by some other means, RFP’s are an antiquated […]
June 1, 2017 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 […]
January 25, 2017 Upgrade an Existing HCM or Buy an Entirely New System? The average lifecycle of a Human Capital Management System (HCM) is 7-8 years. If you find yourself near the end of this timeframe, or perhaps well beyond it, you may need to evaluate whether to invest in upgrading your current human resource system or changing to a new solution altogether. This type of decision is […]
September 2, 2015 Standalone Talent Management Solution or Holistic HRIS/HCM? An increasingly common question I’ve been hearing lately is should my organization solve for just one or two gaps in our HR Technology void or should we take a more comprehensive view and go with a holistic HRIS solution. The most common situations or question I am being presented is whether ‘our company should adopt a […]
May 14, 2015 How do you justify an investment when HRIS ROI is not quantifiable? It’s Monday, and you’re in a HR team meeting discussing strategy for the next 12 months. Your VP announces that the executive committee believes now is the right time to begin searching for a new HRIS system because of projected growth and potential acquisition(s) planned. To your surprise, your VP just designated you as the […]
January 26, 2015 Is HR Data Security Compromised by Mobile HRIS Apps MOBILE ENABLEMENT WITHOUT INCREASING HR DATA SECURITY RISKS – SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT. With so much information in the news recently about cyber security and data security breaches, I thought it would be a good idea to start off the New Year with a discussion about how HR leaders can ensure HR data security, even […]
July 23, 2014 What is the #1 HRIS Feature Driving More Investments in HR Technology? You might be shocked. What is the #1 feature that compels HR professionals to propose new investments for HRIS Software in the SMB (small and medium business) market? Over the last 12 months, I have been surprised by a particular feature within a HRIS system that is, or should I say continues, driving HR Professionals to advocate to their […]
May 19, 2014 Effectively Selecting HRIS and Talent Management Vendors No one wants to replace a solution after only a few years, so selecting the right vendor is critical to building a solid foundation to help drive your organization forward and tackle new challenges in the future. Often we see a lack of a balanced approach to selecting a talent management solution and this is […]
March 18, 2014 Mobile HR – The New Urgency Until recently, many companies viewed mobile HR capabilities as a “nice to have” as part of their HRIS system. They anticipated using mobile capabilities at some point, but it certainly wasn’t a high priority item, nor was it a deal killer when they evaluated a new HRIS, Payroll or Talent Management solution. That thinking has […]
February 24, 2014 Cloud vs On-Premise As technology advances and Cloud based vendors’ become mature, we’re often asked about Cloud vs On-Premise delivery models by prospective companies looking to invest in HR, Payroll and/or Talent Management solutions. Companies look to us for our expertise to help them understand the significance of these delivery models and help determine which one is better […]
January 16, 2014 Using Dashboards to Visualize HR Health It’s all in the numbers as they say, and the numbers can be quite telling from an HR perspective, allowing VP’s and Directors of HR to quickly gauge what I call the “HR Health” of their organization. Many of today’s HR solutions offer you the ability to create dashboards that contain your most important workforce […]
September 5, 2013 The HRIS Dream – The Next Big Thing THE HRIS DREAM: THE NEXT BIG THING Ahhhh, “The HRIS Dream” They say dreams don’t come cheap, or that they don’t come true. Yet everyone still wants them. Does “The HRIS Dream” even exist? I’m not talking about the 90’s Dream when Larry Ellison (Oracle) and Dave Duffield (PeopleSoft) were pitching ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) […]
