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. the industry’s leading provider of cloud-based financials/enterprise resource planning (ERP) and omnichannel commerce software suites. That means companies will be able to manage their entire lifecycle—from financials, supply chain, and customer relationship management (CRM) to payroll, HR, and talent management—from anywhere and at any time, all through two leading solutions in the cloud. MORE

May I introduce you to  Ultimate Software’s HCM Online Academy ? This tool was developed by the team at Ultimate to offer free learning opportunities to the HR community. Thanks again to Erika and the Ultimate team for making this available to the HR community in general and to the certified HR community specifically! For free. Over the Web. What is it? Feel free. MORE

While too soon for the holidays and just post-back-to-school frenzies for many, it is indeed the season for new and interesting product developments from the HR software providers. The timing for new tech product announcements has gravitated to the fall because of the predominance of the HR Tech conference (Las Vegas, October 7-10 this year) as a two-ton gorilla for providers of solutions to the HR market. Sometimes this is an advantage in getting traction with analysts – rather than an onslaught at a conference!). What can we expect and what have we seen so far. MORE

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. For example: Suppose you have a 26-year-old who has been employed with your company for just over two years. Predictive analytics are good for people and good for business. Good data tell a story. MORE

While too soon for the holidays and just post-back-to-school frenzies for many, it is indeed the season for new and interesting product developments from the HR software providers. The timing for new tech product announcements has gravitated to the fall because of the predominance of the HR Tech conference (Las Vegas, October 7-10 this year) as a two-ton gorilla for providers of solutions to the HR market. Sometimes this is an advantage in getting traction with analysts – rather than an onslaught at a conference!). What can we expect and what have we seen so far. MORE

A big part of how I spend my Spring each year is making the rounds of as many HR technology solution provider events (customer conferences and.or analyst meetings), as I can, all while planning for and developing the program for the 19th Annual HR Technology Conference and Expo to be held October 4 - 7, 2016 in Chicago, IL. Globoforce - The recent Globoforce customer conference, called WorkHuman, stands out from the group in that it is a very different kind of user event in that it does not (primarily) focus on the the actual products that Globoforce develops. MORE

Recently, one of my contacts who is planning her 2015 schedule sent me a question asking for my recommendations for the top 2 – 3 conferences to attend in the US for HR professionals. I am doing my planning for 2015 and wanted to reach out to you and get your thoughts on something if you don’t mind. One of my plans for next year is to attend more conferences in the US; ideally I’d like to attend events where there is a lot of networking, collaborating and great speakers. My Top 5 HR Conference Recommendations. 1.  The Conference Board conferences (various). MORE

Since corporate ads on NBA jerseys are now absolutely going to happen, speculation about which companies will sponsor which teams has begun. How about if we pretend that only HR technology companies would be eligible for these NBA jersey sponsorship and then decide which HR tech company 'fits' each NBA team and match the NBA team to the HR tech company. Linking a company with the name of SmartRecruiters to a team in need of smarter recruiting is a good fit. Detroit Pistons - Sponsor: WorkForce Software. Miami Heat - Sponsor: Ultimate Software. MORE

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. And they are. MORE

Nowadays, it’s pretty much impossible to attend an HR conference that doesn’t have at least one session focusing on the subject of millennials—and this year’s HR Tech Conference is no exception. That means we have to give employees tools to keep them connected,” she said, adding that the company provides “virtual watercoolers” so remote workers can keep up-to-date on developments. MORE

The 2015 HR Technology Conference just wrapped and it is time to collect my thoughts and reflect on the event. know it’s a HR technology conference, however, those companies and speakers who focused more on the people… the human side of HR… were the winners in my eyes.  As I walked through the Expo Hall, I tried to pay special attention to the providers who talked more about the actual people and the benefit of the tools for the people than those who talked about features. That said, I have ten things I am taking away from this year’s event. MORE

In a setting that was a perfect mix of glitz and industrial chic, the award recipients and representatives from almost every one of the 50 companies included on this year’s list enjoyed dinner, drinks and good times at the Steam Whistle Brewery in the heart of downtown Toronto. Ultimate Software for Accountability & Performance. Steam Whistle Brewery. Protiviti for Culture. MORE

During Ultimate Software’s 2016 Connections Conference, Ryan Bergstrom, senior director of products, and Eric Edwards, product manager of talent acquisition solutions, shared three trends they’ve been noticing that recruiting teams need to watch. #1 – The Mobile Job Seeker. Making it easier for a candidate to find your company’s job opening. Human Resources Recruiting MORE

While too soon for the holidays and just post-back-to-school frenzies for many, it is indeed the season for new and interesting product developments from the HR software providers. The timing for new tech product announcements has gravitated to the fall because of the predominance of the HR Tech conference (Las Vegas, October 7-10 this year) as a two-ton gorilla for providers of solutions to the HR market. Sometimes this is an advantage in getting traction with analysts – rather than an onslaught at a conference!). What can we expect and what have we seen so far. MORE

While too soon for the holidays and just post-back-to-school frenzies for many, it is indeed the season for new and interesting product developments from the HR software providers. The timing for new tech product announcements has gravitated to the fall because of the predominance of the HR Tech conference (Las Vegas, October 7-10 this year) as a two-ton gorilla for providers of solutions to the HR market. Sometimes this is an advantage in getting traction with analysts – rather than an onslaught at a conference!). What can we expect and what have we seen so far. MORE

October is here and, not only does it signal the contemplative fall season, for us at Ultimate Software, it means the exciting HR Technology Conference & Expo is just around the corner! Here’s a look at where you’ll find Ultimate during HR Tech: Monday, October 19. Remember to visit Ultimate Software at Booth #1835 any time during HR Tech and say hello. MORE

More than 2,000 HR and business professionals gathered this week at the Bellagio in Las Vegas for Ultimate Software’s annual customer conference, Connections. Thank you for what each of you bring to this conference, and year round—your expertise, your loyalty, and your trust in us.”. Joining Rogers on stage was Martin Hartshorne, Ultimate’s vice president of products. MORE

But building a service component into your leadership development program doesn’t have to involve going to another country. I’ve always worked for companies that allowed me to volunteer my time. One company that I know gets this concept is Ultimate Software. They did something very cool at this year’s Connections user conference. Click To Tweet. MORE

As usual, the Inside HR Tech column is about, well, HR Tech, (sort of like I used to write about all the time on this blog), and it was inspired by a recent HR Happy Hour Show that we did with Cecile Alper-Ler oux from Ultimate Software, and that focused (primarily) on three major trends and challenges that Ultimate Software is seeing their customers wrestling with in 2016. Not until the person is the focus of the technologies can positive experiences with the technologies abound, leaders at Ultimate stressed. From Employee Engagement to "Employee Experience". MORE

For example, data can tell management how the company is using employee referrals to find quality talent. The same article implies that the reason so few companies are taking advantage of workforce analytics is because developing analytical skills is a challenge for HR. In some organizations, these might be identified as company values or competencies. Business Intelligence MORE

Recently, one of my contacts who is planning her 2015 schedule sent me a question asking for my recommendations for the top 2 – 3 conferences to attend in the US for HR professionals. I am doing my planning for 2015 and wanted to reach out to you and get your thoughts on something if you don’t mind. One of my plans for next year is to attend more conferences in the US; ideally I’d like to attend events where there is a lot of networking, collaborating and great speakers. My Top 5 HR Conference Recommendations. 1.  The Conference Board conferences (various). MORE

There is some really interesting information, research, and conclusions about the most important tech trends for the coming 3 - 5 years in the report, as well as a (probably unintentional) nod to my friends over at Ultimate Software as their slogan 'People First' , is literally all over the Accenture report. Tech companies and enterprises that are born digital, such as Amazon, Google, and Alibaba, have long understood the power of digital technologies. Such platform-based business models fundamentally change how companies can do business. But look a little closer. MORE

While too soon for the holidays and just post-back-to-school frenzies for many, it is indeed the season for new and interesting product developments from the HR software providers. The timing for new tech product announcements has gravitated to the fall because of the predominance of the HR Tech conference (Las Vegas, October 7-10 this year) as a two-ton gorilla for providers of solutions to the HR market. Sometimes this is an advantage in getting traction with analysts – rather than an onslaught at a conference!). What can we expect and what have we seen so far. MORE

While too soon for the holidays and just post-back-to-school frenzies for many, it is indeed the season for new and interesting product developments from the HR software providers. The timing for new tech product announcements has gravitated to the fall because of the predominance of the HR Tech conference (Las Vegas, October 7-10 this year) as a two-ton gorilla for providers of solutions to the HR market. Sometimes this is an advantage in getting traction with analysts – rather than an onslaught at a conference!). What can we expect and what have we seen so far. MORE

Examples are the Ultimate Software Connections Conference , KronosWorks Conference , and the SilkRoad Connections Conference. During those events, I learn about the companies, the products and services they provide, and how they meet the needs of human resources professionals. In my analyst role, I write about software, specifically HR software. MORE

While too soon for the holidays and just post-back-to-school frenzies for many, it is indeed the season for new and interesting product developments from the HR software providers. The timing for new tech product announcements has gravitated to the fall because of the predominance of the HR Tech conference (Las Vegas, October 7-10 this year) as a two-ton gorilla for providers of solutions to the HR market. Sometimes this is an advantage in getting traction with analysts – rather than an onslaught at a conference!). What can we expect and what have we seen so far. MORE