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5 HCM System Resolutions for 2016

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Just be sure to pick one and end 2016 with more mobile presence than you offered in 2015. #3 Become intimate with your vendor upgrades. HRchitect is a full service HCM Consulting firm that can help you create, implement and manage your 2016 HCM System Resolutions. Contact us and together we can get 2016 off to a great start! Written by: Jacqueline Kuhn.

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Why Non-Scripted Vendor Demos are a Waste of Your time during Software Selection

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How to Work Smarter, Not Harder During Your Software Selection Process. Written by: Samantha Colby. You’re new to a position/company, and in your assessment of your organization’s HR landscape, you realize that you have some outdated technology. You need to make your technology work better.  Business requirements are defined, so the next logical step, of course, is selecting a new system.

Workforce Management Resolutions for 2016

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2016 could be the right time to revamp your current solution or adopt a Workforce Management (WFM) solution if you answered yes to any of these questions. The post Workforce Management Resolutions for 2016 appeared first on HRchitect. Written by: Erica Niesse. Is your current solution meeting your company’s needs? suggest to start exploring your Workforce Management options.

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Maximizing Your Training Value

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Written by: Erica Niesse. Success! By now your organization has completed the Requirements gathering and Configuration stages of your Human Capital Management Systems (HCM) Implementation.  Now is the time to start thinking about User Adoption and how you can get your employees to love this product as much as you do. Customize Training Material. Adding bullet points on policies is very helpful.

2016 Training Program Best Practices

Can you hear the collective groan when you launch that new compliance course? Do you get complaints both public and private from trainees about the uselessness of the training courses you've launched? Is there anything that can be done about it

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A New Approach for a New Year

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So with the new year well underway, give yourself a gift of a successful, less stressful technology implementation in 2016 by reaching out to HRchitect to see how we can help with your next HCM technology initiative. Written by: Brandie Hurtado. It’s easy to understand what the driving force is behind wanting to keep an implementation in-house – it keeps the cost low. How can it be fixed?

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5 Ways to Significantly Improve Candidate Experience

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Written by: Julia Hatton. By now, everyone has heard about how important it is to create a positive candidate experience.  So why are so many companies still not doing it? Perhaps we don’t know where to begin.  Let’s be honest, it can be overwhelming when you consider everything involved.  But it doesn’t have to be difficult and the payoff is worth it. Treat candidates like valued customers.

Understanding and Creating the Efficient Global Team

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Harness Time, Teamwork, and Technology to Successfully Follow the Sun. Written by: Bill Buttimer. If you’ve participated on a global project team, you’ve likely had a few difficult experiences.  If you’ve managed a global project team, you understand why it’s so difficult to do well.  Challenges inevitably arise from multiple languages, cultures, time zones, and technologies.  Technology.

Keep it Simple: Optimizing User Experience for your Benefits Portal

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Written by: Eric Frokjer. With today’s technology, the possibilities in user interface (UI) design are virtually limitless. We have High Definition on our laptops, tablets and phone, and manufacturers continue to add quicker processors. When it comes to your company’s benefits portal, let’s save the “blowing up of phones” for the war game applications and Keep it Simple.

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Leaving performance reviews behind: Where to start [Guide]

1Making Dynamic Performance. Development a Reality eGuide 3Introduction Does your organization want to adopt. more dynamic approach to managing. performance and developing employees? We see a stampede of organizations. moving in this direction. At the same. time, we also see that, all too often, managers in such organizations are simply. not prepared to follow through because. Without clear. Maybe.

Why Use a Strategic Consulting Firm For Your Implementation?

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Written by: Matt Lafata. Why Use a Strategic Consulting Firm For Your Implementation? The HRchitect Approach to Successful HCM Implementations. We get this question a lot, as doesn’t the HCM technology vendor know their application better? Additionally – we are strategic consultants, not just implementers, and yes, there is a HUGE difference. Special qualifications. Proactive Project Management.

Discovery Phase – the start of a successful Workforce Management (WFM) implementation

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Written by: Erica Niesse. successful workforce management system implementation is built on the premise that you know your organization’s requirements from a business process, procedure and policy perspective. You may be asked questions that you are unsure of the answer, or you may need to discuss with others to ensure you are answering accurately and comprehensively. Needs Assessment.

Redefining HCM: Hire Creative Minds

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Written by: Elizabeth Capece. One usually thinks that creative-based jobs are strictly bound to positions like web developers, marketing specialists, or journalists; however, the combination of rapidly changing technology and an influx of millennials competing for the best possible job opportunities have begun to change the way we recruit for creative openings. 

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Learning and Talent Objectives for 2016

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The post Learning and Talent Objectives for 2016 appeared first on HRchitect. Written by: Ray Eaton. 2015 was a good year for Talent Management as the shift has moved forward with better alignment of Learning, Development and Performance Management, making systems more talent focused. People don’t have time to read and efficiency is key. More frequent Performance cycles and feedback.

Skill based learning – How it drives an organization’s performance

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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For those who love to learn and lead, consult!

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Written by: Cheryl Tyson. As a member of the leading Human Capital Management (HCM) consulting firm, HRchitect, I find the field of consulting to be a fascinating one.  Organizations hire consultants generally because they have a problem that they would like help with and don’t have the necessary expertise internally. This in turn benefits the clients of HRchitect. appeared first on HRchitect.

Top 5 Benefits of Mobile HR Solutions

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About Chris Henien : Chris joined the HRchitect team in January 2016 as a Senior Consultant. Written by: Chris Henien. Companies often asking themselves, “What more can we do for our employees?” Many times they overlook the use of Mobile Applications that have been on the rise for quite some time now, and employees are beginning to expect mobile access in all facets of their lives. Benefits.

Understanding Global Team Culture – Not a Smooth Disney Ride

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Written by: John A. Hinojos. The ride, It’s a Small World, in the Disney parks focuses on the various regions, people, and cultures of the world, as a boat effortlessly glides by the various settings.  At the finale of the ride, you enter into this huge room with animated dolls, representing the cultures of the world, all singing in harmony, in English, and all working in union.  With the globalization of the economy and the proliferation of regional trading partners, the prospect of having a global team can now challenge even companies under 250 employees. Understanding Everyone’s Roots.

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A First-Time Attendee’s First Impressions of HR Tech

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See you in Chicago in 2016, HR Tech! Written by: Samantha Colby. Like many of you, I’ve spent the last few days at the office following up on connections made while attending the 18th annual HR Technology Conference and Exposition. This year’s conference had over 4,000 attendees and upwards of 340 vendors present in the expo hall. Notice that I said nearly?

Innovation Buster: How Losing Your Best Employees is Killing Innovation

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.

Training strategy for the Millennial Learner

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Written by: Ray Eaton. recent survey identified that the Millennial generation has just surpassed the Baby Boomers as the largest group in the workforce today. Therefore, it will become increasingly important to structure training to accommodate this newer generation of learner. Tools for training. Social Media. How will Corporations deal with this from a learning perspective?  Course Ratings.

Learning New Lessons from Your LMS

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Written by: Elizabeth Capece. “Be open to learning new lessons, even if they contradict. the lessons you learned yesterday.” ”                                                                             -Ellen DeGeneres. However, most of us can agree that one special person who encourages us to be kind to one another celebrates their birthday in January. Why is that?

Effective Change Management for a Multi-Generational Workforce

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Written by: Bill Buttimer. Technographic Segmentation is a Better Way to Plan Change. There are many excellent models for the Change Management process, and most can be boiled down to these steps: Know why a change is needed. Clarify leadership. Have a good plan. Carry out the plan. Adjust. Also, there are lots of great guiding principles in how to do it effectively. Gain leadership support.

Going the Extra Mile with your Talent Acquisition System

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Written by: Kerry Hall. You’ve invested a ton of time and money in your shiny, new Talent Acquisition System. Countless hours of planning, testing, and executing have been spent to deliver the perfect solution for your talent organization. You have crossed the bridge into a Post Go Live status – now what? The work doesn’t stop here – your journey with the new system is just beginning!

Ditching the formal performance review? Kineo shares 3 Elements for Success

From Performance Management. to Performance Development eGuide 2Part 2: A Roadmap. for Change In Part 1 of this eGuide, we explored the confluence. of factors that’s driving change in how performance. is managed and how organizations are moving. away from the traditional annual review process to. more real-time dynamic approach. This all sounds. very logical, of course, until an organization starts to. push forward with change then finds that there may. be some very real barriers to moving forward. successfully transition from a traditional performance. management approach to a more dynamic.

The Many Facets of Social

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As a full-service HCM technology strategic consulting firm, HRchitect can assist you with evaluating and selecting the social sourcing technology (and really any HCM technology) that will be the best fit for your organization in 2016 and beyond. Written by: Samantha Colby. When you hear the word social, what comes to your mind? Human Resources departments are no exception.

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The #1 Tool You Need to Win the War on Talent

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Written by: May Huffer. Imagine, you’re sitting at your desk, when you receive a LinkedIn message from a recruiter with an “exciting new job opportunity”. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , the unemployment rate in the United States decreased in 2015 versus 2014. While many don’t realize it, Talent Acquisition or Recruitment is a critical HR function.

Negotiating a Happily Ever After

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Written by: Elizabeth Capece. How many times have you picked up a book, started reading it and the title seems to have nothing to do with the contents of the book, but by the end of the book it all makes sense? I’m sure this has happened to most of us. The old saying, “don’t judge a book by it’s cover,” still prevails. Perception can be both best friend and worst enemy at the same time.

“You Get What You Negotiate”

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Written by: Reggie Wilson. The title rings true for just about all aspects of life, and certainly in the business world.  I have had the opportunity to witness a significant evolution in two high profile corporate functions that have always been “joined at the hip”………….sales sales and purchasing. Supplier Market Assessment. Supplier Search and Survey. Development of a Sourcing Strategy.

Learner motivation explained! Learn how to use an LMS to motivate your learners to upskill

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

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The True Value of the Vendor Hall at your next HR Conference

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Look beyond the giveaways and trinkets to opportunities for vendor education, thought leadership and efficiency in the buying process. Written by: Samantha Colby. know what you are thinking – the Vendor Hall is the area within the conference venue that I’ll visit for receptions (hello, free cocktails and hors d’oeuvres!), walk through to grab the coolest tchotchkes I see, and enter to win prizes. All vendors are hoping to engage with as many attendees as possible, so be open to conversation, and stop by their booths to ask these new vendors what it is they provide. About Samantha Colby.

Branding your Talent / Learning Management System

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Written by: Warren Phillips. randing your Talent / Learning Management System should be more than just adding a logo and being true to corporate colors. When users access your system, it is an ideal opportunity to reinforce your company values, generate interest and create a welcoming, pleasant place to collaborate and learn. good name establishes a memorable brand. And add a Tag Line! link].

Average Time to Fill = 42 Days according to SHRM Survey – So What ?

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Written by: Jacqueline Kuhn. The USA Today reported that a recent SHRM Survey indicated the Average Time to Fill a job is 42 days according to their Human Capital Benchmark Report. work with many clients who look to improve their processes for finding candidates.  That is a lot to get done in 42 days! Share your thoughts and join the ongoing conversation on LinkedIn. appeared first on HRchitect.

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HRchitect’s Influence in the HCM technology World Is Far Reaching

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2016 is going to be another very exciting year in this industry, and no doubt another very puzzling year in the world of HCM technology. Written by: Matt Lafata. take a lot of pride in what we do at HRchitect. Day in and day out, we make a difference in some of the world’s leading organizations by helping them with their HCM technology. This is especially apparent around the holidays.

HR's Critical Role in Creating Productive and Meaningful Workplaces

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

Stakeholder Management Essentials

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Written by: Scott McGrail. Every project requires that there be a high level of understanding present regarding stakeholders. Seems simple enough; who sponsored the project? Who is on the project team? True enough, but are there other people in the organization undergoing the change that are impacted or at least perceive that they are impacted by the undertaking? Who are the advocates? Opponents?

Values In Consulting

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Written by: Andrew Schweihs. Values have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.  My parents instilled them in me from a young age. As a youth, I was involved in the Boy Scouts and YMCA, organizations with values at the core of their foundations. core set of values is crucial to the success of a Human Capital Management (HCM) system implementation.  Open Communication. Taking Risks.

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Pass Go and Collect an Integrated, Workable Technology

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It is the one planning step you cannot skip if you want to be successful in 2016 and beyond. Written by: John A. Hinojos. We are all familiar with the original game of Monopoly, or maybe the various country, state or movie versions. It has been around for over 100 years, and is played by millions. Most of us would not play Monopoly without a plan or strategy. About John Hinojos: John  A.

Fitting in the Missing Pieces of Global Teams – Understanding Work Culture

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Written by: John Hinojos. have written many blogs about ways to manage a global team.  One of the areas which is oftentimes overlooked when managing teams, either global or domestic, is the difference in culture – both business and personal, that each person brings to the team. For example, I live in the United States and in California.  Therefore, I will bring a certain approach to the team and project that is indicative to those living in the USA and California.  Both of these cultures have also imprinted on my business ethics. have another example.  Process is steep and symmetrical. 

The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change

1Why Your Company Will Need to. Rethink Performance Management eGuide Part 1: The Argument. for Change 2 3About this Guide Organizations are increasingly. moving from traditional performance. management systems (organized as. an annual review process) to newer. performance development systems. organized around real-time dynamics). Here, in Part 1, we describe why. happening now. As you’ll see, the.