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2015
Ultimate Software
Ultimate Software and Customers — Partners for Life
Ultimate Software
JULY 27, 2015
Ultimate Software began 25 years ago with a mission of creating the industry’s best HR software—because we believe people are the heart of every organization. That’s why we always put people first. Our people-first philosophy permeates our culture to its core, drives the strategy behind our product design, and serves as the foundation for our customer relationships. states.
The Characteristics of Great Leaders
Ultimate Software
JUNE 12, 2015
We at Ultimate Software are proud to announce that our Founder, President, and CEO, Scott Scherr, is among the Highest-Rated CEOs on Glassdoor for 2015 ! Each year, the online jobs and careers marketplace lists the top leaders from companies across North America and Europe. Scott founded Ultimate 25 years ago on a simple, but vital, principle: People First. They listen to people. And they are.
Growth Through Innovation
Ultimate Software
AUGUST 18, 2015
For the second consecutive year, Ultimate Software is ranked in the top 10 on Forbes magazine’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Growth Companies , this year earning the #7 spot. We are honored to be included on this list, because we recognize the power of innovation and appreciate the validation of this important company value. We have been in the business of serving people for 25 years.
Vow to Wow New Hires
Ultimate Software
MAY 28, 2015
We need to chat about our engagement. No, not the kind announced on Facebook. Employee engagement in the workplace. Only about a third of American workers consider themselves engaged, according to Gallup, and an alarming number (17.5%) have decided to spend their working hours actively disengaged. That’s the bad news. The good news is these numbers have actually improved. It’s a commitment.
Skill based learning – How it drives an organization’s performance
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Training and learning organizations today play an active role in contributing to the bottom line of any organization by aligning their objectives to the immediate business objectives. This provides a solid ground for cost justification and encourages businesses to place training groups right where they should be, at the heart of a growing, thriving, learning culture.
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12 Days of HCM – #1 The Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Ultimate Software
DECEMBER 7, 2015
A lot crossed the minds of HR professionals this past year, from new concerns over ACA compliance to ongoing challenges with employee engagement. Over the next 12 days, we’ll highlight some of the hottest HCM topics from 2015 and take a look ahead to 2016. The Year of ACA. Throughout 2015, it probably felt as though you couldn’t go a day without hearing, “ACA.”
Previewing Ultimate’s Live Webcast: Analyzing HCM in the “Real Cloud” with Nucleus Research
Ultimate Software
OCTOBER 29, 2015
Whether in the workplace as an employee or shopping online as a consumer, we all expect a convenient, unobtrusive, and simple experience with technology. With respect to HR technology, that means leveraging all-in-one solutions that not only help us to streamline complex or time-consuming tasks, but also present us with meaningful data to make better, more informed decisions. Eastern time.
Paying It Forward: A Reminder to Be the Difference Maker
Ultimate Software
OCTOBER 6, 2015
Betty Whitten was one of my first college professors. I was enrolled in the Management program at the University of Georgia, and she taught Business Statistics. My journey to get credit for her class is worth sharing. Dr. Whitten’s class was limited to 60 enrollees, and I was number 62. Each day, I would ask her if anyone dropped the class—but, each day, I got the same negative answer.
Getting at the Heart of Employee Engagement
Ultimate Software
APRIL 17, 2015
By Colin McLetchie. Colin is the Founder and President of Five Ways Forward, LLC , a leadership & life coaching and HR & Organizational Consulting Firm in Arlington, VA. Find out more at www.fivewaysforward.com or [email protected]. It’s everywhere. Everyone is talking about it. Consultants build entire practices and companies around it. And therein lies the problem. They know.
Leaving performance reviews behind: Where to start [Guide]
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Is your company ready to move beyond the annual performance review? Where do you start? What are the keys to success? In this guide, you’ll gain an understanding of: the forces driving change, three foundations of success and take a deep dive into the skills gap many managers have that will sink your efforts before they start and how to address them.
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12 Days of HCM – #3 Future Workforce
Ultimate Software
DECEMBER 9, 2015
What Gen Y Can Teach HR. This year, Generation Y, also known as millennials, became the largest generation in the workforce. Millennials have arrived—with great expectations—and it’s imperative to understand their impact on today’s multi-generational workplace. Ultimate recently partnered with The Center for Generational Kinetics to study Gen Y’s feelings about work.
Changing The World – The Forefront of Reinventing HR
Ultimate Software
APRIL 22, 2015
A colleague recently asked me what I wanted to do in my job, and I answered that “I want to change the world”. We laughed, but then I told him I was completely serious. The reason I joined Ultimate Software three years ago was to pioneer a change in an industry that was ripe for a better way to do things. expected this would be a long and at times, tenuous, journey. These numbers are much too high.
Navigating the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Ultimate Software
JUNE 2, 2015
Healthcare reform is here, and more is coming soon. With the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act kicking into full swing, now is the time to ensure that your organization is 100% compliant and ready. At Ultimate, we’re harnessing our expertise and adaptability to provide businesses with the tools they need to face any challenges that pop up along the way. million). million).
Ultimate Software Announces Partnership with NetSuite for HCM Integration at Connections Conference
Ultimate Software
APRIL 9, 2015
Our annual customer and partner forum, Connections , took place in Las Vegas last month. An inspiring keynote by Simon Sinek; an artistic presentation from Erik Wahl ; a special concert with Grammy-winner Michael Bublé; and plenty of engaging and entertaining Magic—from the NBA-legend-turned-entrepreneur to some surprise on-stage illusions—all made for a memorable week. This year’s event was even more special because of the over 1,800 payroll, HR, and talent professionals who joined us in celebrating Ultimate Software’s milestone 25th anniversary. We look forward to connecting with you in 2016!
Innovation Buster: How Losing Your Best Employees is Killing Innovation
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Employees at the front lines often have better ideas for innovation than others within the business, but when they walk out the door, they take those ideas with them. Want to innovate better and faster than the competition? You need to hold onto your best employees and the ideas they have. In this session we will explore how various pieces of the talent life cycle are related to retention and examine more than 20 strategies and ideas for improving retention outcomes for your business.
12 Days of HCM – #4 User Experience Innovation
Ultimate Software
DECEMBER 10, 2015
Putting the “I” in Innovation. One of the most important words for an HCM provider is innovation. And, at Ultimate Software, the most important letter in innovation is I. When we set out to design, develop, and deliver leading HCM technology, we focus on the I. We think of ourselves as end users of UltiPro ®. How will this user experience affect the work I do each day?
12 Days of HCM – #2 HCM Analytics
Ultimate Software
DECEMBER 8, 2015
The Future of HCM Analytics. Analytics aren’t just for statisticians anymore. There’s growing buzz for analytics in HCM. Yet, many HR leaders remain hesitant to embrace them; some citing reservations with Big Data. The idea isn’t to replace people with machines, but to combine their powers: knowledge without bias. For HR leaders embracing analytics in 2016, we predict a more productive year.
12 Days of HCM – #10 Peer Reviews
Ultimate Software
DECEMBER 16, 2015
Listening to Peers. In yesterday’s post , we shared a few success stories from our partners using UltiPro ®. We offer this feedback to assist prospective partners in choosing the provider, products, and services that best suit their people and their organization. We’re always willing to share how our HCM solutions help people work more effectively. But you don’t have listen to us. Just ask around.
Unpacking the “Global Customer”
Ultimate Software
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
I am often asked by colleagues, both inside and outside of Ultimate Software, about our “global” customers. The inquiries vary from understanding the nature of Ultimate’s global expansion and local capabilities to understanding more about the framework and challenges of a global organization. generally ask a few clarifying questions—because, the truth is, all global organizations are not the same! We simply cannot lump multinational organizations together when their talent, HR technology, and business needs can vary so dramatically. Consolidated People Reporting Worldwide.
2016 Training Program Best Practices
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From Predictive to Prescriptive Analytics
Ultimate Software
JUNE 24, 2015
Having entered the predictive analytics space three years ago, Ultimate Software has seen HR teams start to rely on these important metrics for taking action in their organizations. Predictive analytics are good for people and good for business. HR leaders who use data-driven metrics provide their workforce with proven advantages by taking action on the valuable insights these metrics provide.
Fresh Perspective: Consumer Experience Applied to Recruiting Strategy
Ultimate Software
MAY 19, 2015
Wherever you are right now reading this, I’d like you to take a minute and put on your consumer cap. Forget about your current role—manager, employee, parent, partner, friend—for a few moments and picture yourself in customer mode. Imagine you’re at your favorite coffee shop (you may actually be there right now). You just parted with some time and money in exchange for a refreshing beverage.
12 Days of HCM – #5 HR Espresso feat. Constellation Research
Ultimate Software
DECEMBER 11, 2015
HR Espresso Fuels the Conversation. This past year, we launched our HR Espresso video series , partnering with Holger Mueller from Constellation Research. The series features expert insight on a variety of HCM topics—from predictive analytics and employee empowerment to workplace culture and consistent compliance—in a format that’s easy to digest.
12 Days of HCM – #9 Customer Satisfaction
Ultimate Software
DECEMBER 15, 2015
Sharing Stories of Success. As mentioned on Sunday , we view our customers as Partners for Life. Part of that partnership means communicating and collaborating to ensure we’re consistently doing our best. Twice a year, we distribute more than 25,000 surveys to all of our current customers , in order to garner feedback and assess our performance. The follow-up is excellent.
Ditching the formal performance review? Kineo shares 3 Elements for Success
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Is your organization thinking about moving towards a performance development culture? What are the elements to succeeding and keeping managers and employees engaged? Download “A Road Map for Change” to find out and gain insight into making the transition as smooth as possible on your journey into this brave new world.
Six Simple Steps for Keeping Your Data Secure
Ultimate Software
DECEMBER 3, 2015
With November 30th marking the annual Computer Security Day , now is a great time to review some of the best practices for keeping your sensitive information secure at work and in your personal life. Computer Security Day is a great reminder to lock away your sensitive information. Here are six simple steps you can take to help keep your data safe: Beware of Phishing. Use Secure Wi-Fi. amb.”.
12 Day of HCM – #11 Global HCM
Ultimate Software
DECEMBER 17, 2015
HCM’s Gone Global. With innovations in technology and the rise of mobile workforces, more and more organizations are operating on a global scale. That includes Ultimate, as this year we opened an office in Singapore, expanding upon our existing international presence in Canada and the U.K. It’s a fact: HCM’s gone global. While that’s an exciting development, it also brings new challenges.
12 Days of HCM – #12 Your People are Your Business
Ultimate Software
DECEMBER 18, 2015
People First: A Special Message. For all of us at Ultimate Software, 2015 marked an extra-special year. In October, we celebrated a quarter century of putting people first. We were also extremely proud to premiere our first-ever national television commercial. The 60-second spot tells a great story, carries a powerful message, and features a pretty awesome Dude as the narrator.
12 Days of HCM – #8 Company Culture
Ultimate Software
DECEMBER 14, 2015
Great Workplaces Treat People Great. In 2015, Ultimate Software was named one of the Best Companies to Work For by FORTUNE for the fourth consecutive year. This is a major honor for us, as rankings are determined primarily by employees. People First” is our founding principle and the cornerstone of our culture. We all take great pride in making Ultimate Software a great place to work.
HR's Critical Role in Creating Productive and Meaningful Workplaces
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Today’s workplace is characterized by chaotic forces—low employee engagement and productivity levels, and declining employee well being. HR Leaders have a critical role in defining the vision and strategy to transform and create a more productive and happy workplace.
12 Days of HCM – #7 Customer Service
Ultimate Software
DECEMBER 13, 2015
The Importance of Partnerships. With so much emphasis placed on the quality of HCM providers’ products—and for good reason—it’s easy to overlook the importance of quality service. But service remains a critical component of long-term success with HCM technology. Ultimate Software takes great pride in providing industry-leading technology and service. Ultimate Software
12 Days of HCM – #6 Talent Management
Ultimate Software
DECEMBER 12, 2015
Employee Engagement: A Resolution. The New Year is a time for resolutions. In 2016, will you resolve to increase employee engagement? Maybe you’ve thought about it for months. You even started developing a plan. But then you got sidetracked. It’s okay! We’re here to help you keep your resolution. We’ll even guide your through the first steps. Janine Truitt (2015). The secret to talent management?
Trivia Crack and the Power of “First Guessing”
Ultimate Software
JUNE 30, 2015
By Colin McLetchie. Colin is the Founder and President of Five Ways Forward, LLC , a leadership & life coaching and HR & Organizational Consulting Firm in Arlington, VA. Find out more at www.fivewaysforward.com or [email protected]. Ok, a bit before my time, but not outside the realm of my knowledge. Immediately, my finger – driven by my gut instinct – flies to “27.”
HR from the Outside In: Learnings from Dave Ulrich, Father of Modern HR
Visier
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Earlier this month we were fortunate to host an interactive HR Leadership workshop for Visier customers, led by father of modern HR and leading business consultant Dave Ulrich. In this workshop, Ulrich focused on the top questions of the group, the first of which was focused on, “What is blocking HR’s progress?” Here are some key takeaways. They understand the general business conditions (e.g.,
Learner motivation explained! Learn how to use an LMS to motivate your learners to upskill
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Training and development professionals often bemoan the lack of apparent initiative in their trainees. Learning professionals spend huge sums of money creating or acquiring skill aligned libraries of learning content, only to watch almost helplessly as learners refuse to engage with any training available that isn’t mandatory.
The (New) Definition of Employee Engagement
Grovo HR
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
Employee engagement has been one of the most talked-about topics in human capital management for twenty-five years. And yet, despite the attention of professionals from every area of the business world—or maybe because of it—the term itself has never gained a universal definition. There’s no reason it couldn’t, though. What it’s not. Engaged employees are more motivated than disengaged employees.
7 Things We Learned From Deloitte’s “Meet the Modern Learner”
Grovo HR
OCTOBER 15, 2015
Bersin by Deloitte’s infographic “ Meet the Modern Learner ” is a snapshot of the challenges facing learning professionals today. For those of us who seek to create high-quality training for 21st century brains, “Modern Learner” is more incisive a presentation of the way modern workers learn than most lengthy research reports. Learning needs to be micro. Mobile learning is essential.
5 Best Questions for Screening Candidates
ClearCompany HRM
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Screening candidates will never go out of style, but doing it via the phone or in-person… will. With video interviewing, a series of predetermined questions can be asked of each applicant to help make better decisions of who to invite to the next round. If you’ve already adopted video interviewing into your candidate screening process, congrats!
The New Recruiting Metric: First Year Retention
UpstartHR
AUGUST 24, 2015
As HR is increasing its presence as a strategic part of the business, key performance indicators, or KPIs, are becoming a key part of the language for discussing how it is actually performing. Recruiting, in some ways, is actually easier to measure because it is very similar to sales: you either have results or you don’t. So I decided to try something. gathered information. Are they working?
The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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Needed: A shift from traditional performance management systems (organized as an annual review process) to newer performance development systems (organized around real-time dynamics). Download part one in a series to gain insight into why this shift must happen and why it needs to happening now
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