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3 Cutting-Edge Recruiting Trends Every #HR Pro Needs to Know
Ultimate Software
APRIL 18, 2016
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. The job market has definitely shifted to a candidates’ market. Read more cutting edge recruiting trends now.
“People First” in Action
Ultimate Software
MAY 5, 2016
Think of it as a three-legged stool of sorts, with the legs being products, services, and culture. Organizations need to align people with their products, services, and culture. Make Great Products. Having the best talent and putting people first does not absolve a company from making good products. people-first product strategy embraces transparency and innovation.
A People First Approach to Customer Service
Ultimate Software
JUNE 14, 2016
In June, Ultimate was named a Gold Winner for “Best Customer Service Department of the Year” at Network Products Guide’s 11th Annual 2016 IT World Awards ® , the world’s premier information technology awards recognizing achievements in every facet of the IT industry. Most of us spend as much time with our co-workers as we do with our families. June, 2016. Culture Ultimate Software
Defining “People First”
Ultimate Software
MARCH 7, 2016
It means focusing on employee development more than product development. In a people-first environment, leaders understand that, by focusing on employees first, the innovation, efficiency, and productivity will follow.”. Ultimate Software began more than 25 years ago with a core belief: Always put people first. Want to be an organization that puts people first? Culture #PeopleFirst
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
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Best Companies Have C.H.A.R.A.C.T.E.R.
Ultimate Software
MARCH 3, 2016
It permeates the company and helps create the kind of amazing workplace culture that fosters innovation, productivity, and overall success. It’s with great pride we announce FORTUNE has named Ultimate Software one of the Best Companies to Work For in America for the fifth consecutive year, after having also ranked Ultimate the #1 Best Large Workplace in Technology. ommitment. onesty. espect.
Ultimate Software and Customers — Partners for Life
Ultimate Software
JULY 27, 2015
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. We consistently invest 20% of our annual revenue into enhancing our products and services. That’s why we always put people first. It should act as the anchor in a fulfilling relationship. states.
A Job By Any Other Name…
Ultimate Software
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
These enriching experiences can benefit the organization as well, resulting in more engaged, broadly talented, and productive employees. Workforce fluidity is a term I’ve proposed to describe the convergence of several workplace phenomena that will have a dramatic impact on the future of work. companion is someone to whom you can freely express (and comfortably receive) an opinion.
How the Candidate Experience Impacts the Talent Experience – #PeopleFirstPodcast Episode 5
Ultimate Software
SEPTEMBER 24, 2016
With today’s employer market really in the hands of job candidates, it’s important for organizations to realize that “40% of applicants drop out of a process of applying for a job because they dislike a company’s candidacy process,” says Martin Hartshorne, Ultimate Software’s vice president of products. Why?” HR professionals regularly ask. Recruiting #PeopleFirstPodcast
Leaving performance reviews behind: Where to start [Guide]
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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.
A Spirited Look at HR Tech 2015
Ultimate Software
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Join our VP of Products, Martin Hartshorne, and other industry experts for a discussion on Building the Next Generation of HR Analytics Technology. 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! It’s the perfect way to recharge your batteries!
Vow to Wow New Hires
Ultimate Software
MAY 28, 2015
an inviting, fun, and productive environment that people want to be a part of. 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. Be honest.
12 Days of HCM – #2 HCM Analytics
Ultimate Software
DECEMBER 8, 2015
For HR leaders embracing analytics in 2016, we predict a more productive year. 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.
Ditching the formal performance review? Kineo shares 3 Elements for Success
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as retention, productivity, and employee. at increasing its focus on product. in productivity, a better co-ordination amongst. 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. be some very real barriers to moving forward.
12 Days of HCM – #4 User Experience Innovation
Ultimate Software
DECEMBER 10, 2015
See what delivering a great UX means to Ultimate, and how our “People First” philosophy drives the person-centric design of our products. 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. We think of ourselves as end users of UltiPro ®. First and foremost, we’re people.
12 Days of HCM – #10 Peer Reviews
Ultimate Software
DECEMBER 16, 2015
We offer this feedback to assist prospective partners in choosing the provider, products, and services that best suit their people and their organization. Listening to Peers. In yesterday’s post , we shared a few success stories from our partners using UltiPro ®. We’re always willing to share how our HCM solutions help people work more effectively. But you don’t have listen to us.
Changing The World – The Forefront of Reinventing HR
Ultimate Software
APRIL 22, 2015
Most commented that high performers are “more productive” than their peers. We asked what their reward was for this productivity, and the answer was always the same: we pay them better. We decided to explore this concept, and ended up creating a data-driven product called the UltiPro High Performer Indicator™. We laughed, but then I told him I was completely serious.
Ultimate Software Announces Partnership with NetSuite for HCM Integration at Connections Conference
Ultimate Software
APRIL 9, 2015
Cécile Alper-Leroux, our VP of product strategy & development, and I also had the privilege of sharing the latest updates to UltiPro, including more than 400 enhancements delivered in the past year (and over 200 ideas requested by customers), and providing a glimpse into our product roadmap for 2015. Our annual customer and partner forum, Connections , took place in Las Vegas last month. 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 Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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drives more productive conversations. 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). happening now. If the.
Making a Lasting Impact in Just “48 Hours”
Ultimate Software
JUNE 7, 2016
Teams can (and are encouraged to) think and go in any direction of their choosing, so long as it somehow relates to Ultimate’s products and/or services. “It’s great that Ultimate fosters a culture of innovation. Forty-eight hours. For many of us, in the context of our busy, nonstop lives, two days may seem like a minor blip on a much larger radar. First comes the brainstorming.
Unpacking the “Global Customer”
Ultimate Software
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
Finally, an organization deploys a single HCM solution for all of their people and people management needs worldwide, including payroll (whether calculated directly or through a partner) to get a comprehensive view of employee and organizational performance, productivity, and costs. 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.
Creating a “People First” UX – #PeopleFirstPodcast Episode 3
Ultimate Software
JULY 28, 2016
Bonus giveaway: If you love this podcast episode and would like to join our VIP Podcast Community, tweet us at #PeopleFirstPodcast or leave a comment below. One lucky responder will receive one of our brand-new podcast shirts! Thank you for listening. Learn more on the podcast episode. Ultimate HCM Podcast – Creating a People First UX Design . Ask about our VIP Podcast Community today.
12 Days of HCM – #9 Customer Satisfaction
Ultimate Software
DECEMBER 15, 2015
RAYDON CORPORATION — A global leader in innovative simulation products and solutions. 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. TEXAS ROADHOUSE, INC. — A restaurant chain with more than 47,000 employees. The follow-up is excellent.
The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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drives more productive conversations. 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). happening now. If the.
Fresh Perspective: Consumer Experience Applied to Recruiting Strategy
Ultimate Software
MAY 19, 2015
It’s a great way for customers to discover new products. It creates a positive, productive environment where your people—and your business—thrive. It results in better products for your customers. Wherever you are right now reading this, I’d like you to take a minute and put on your consumer cap. Imagine you’re at your favorite coffee shop (you may actually be there right now).
12 Days of HCM – #8 Company Culture
Ultimate Software
DECEMBER 14, 2015
We believe people are the most important part of every organization, and we deliver products and services designed to improve people’s work lives. 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.
12 Days of HCM – #7 Customer Service
Ultimate Software
DECEMBER 13, 2015
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. The Importance of Partnerships. 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
Help Managers Become Better Leaders—#PeopleFirstPodcast Episode 2
Ultimate Software
JULY 12, 2016
Joining Jennifer on this episode is Pat Pickren, Senior Director of Product Strategy for Ultimate. Bonus giveaway: If you love this podcast episode and would like to join our VIP Podcast Community, tweet us at #PeopleFirstPodcast or leave a comment below. One lucky responder will receive one of our brand new podcast shirts! Ultimate HCM Podcast – Helping Managers Become Better Leaders.
4 Ways to Close the Learning-Doing Gap for Front-Line Managers [GUIDE]
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Inspiring Engagement at Connections 2016
Ultimate Software
MARCH 11, 2016
You inspire us to design the best products and deliver the best service that will help you and your people do your best work. Joining Rogers on stage was Martin Hartshorne, Ultimate’s vice president of products. 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.
Increasing Employee Productivity [webinar]
nettime solutions
JANUARY 21, 2016
The question is… Is it possible to consciously prevent or extinguish the failure factors of an employee that are directly linked to their motivation and productivity levels? Join us for our 30-minute webinar to discover how a comprehensive time and attendance program can increase your employee productivity levels and improve employee morale It’s just a part of the growth cycle.
What really hurts productivity?
RecognizeThis!
MARCH 25, 2016
— Inadvertently placing unnecessary rules on employee behavior, instead of offering more freedom, can hurt productivity. couple of days ago, I wrote a post that addressed some recent research on the negative impact that corporate award programs can have on firm productivity. Employee freedom, fewer rules leads to greater productivity #socialrecognition Click To Tweet.
Increasing Employee Productivity [INFOGRAPHIC]
nettime solutions
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
It’s important to be able to forecast effectively so you’re able to streamline your workflow productivity levels. The infographic below illustrates just how important a time and attendance system is to maximize employee productivity levels. Having a clear understanding of your labor analytics can help you identify your staffing needs when and where you need them.
Beliefs, Deadlines and Productivity Measurements
The People Equation
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Here are three questions my friends asked, and Hyrum’s answers: How do our beliefs inhibit our productivity? And if you can learn to do surgery on your belief window, the [ineffective] behavior takes care of itself – and leads to higher productivity because now your beliefs are starting to meet your needs over the long haul – maybe not right way, but over time. Probably not.
The Future of Worker Productivity
RecognizeThis!
AUGUST 18, 2016
Less pure output and more holistic wellbeing, productivity is driven by the employee experience and technologies that can give leaders greater insight. Last week, I wrote about worker productivity from the perspective of economists and the figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. How is your organization looking into the employee experience and productivity? Recognize This!
Encourage More Productivity From Your Employees
ClearCompany HRM
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Although you won’t be able to squeeze every last bit of productivity out of them, you can give them a nudge in the right direction. Despite how well employees may be performing, sometimes you just need a little bit more out of them. Talent Management
What You Need To Know To Be Productive At Work (Infographic)
15Five
JUNE 23, 2016
From Lifehacking to Productivity Hacking , everyone is looking for ways to be more efficient and productive at work and at life. The infographic below offers insight into how to guarantee a productive workspace, supported by scientific studies. It is easier on the eyes and research has shown it increases productivity and employee satisfaction. Lightbulb Going Off.
How Productive Are You When Listening To Music At Work?
Get Hppy
MARCH 2, 2016
That was until I had to share an office with a music aficionado, my social media colleague, who opened me up to a whole new world of productivity and sound. Over time, several studies have had conclusive results that show how music makes employees more productive when dealing with repetitive tasks such as answering emails or entering data. The science of listening to music at work.
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