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Why Participate in the 21st Annual Sierra-Cedar HR Systems Survey
It’s that time of the year — the 21st annual Sierra-Cedar HR Systems Survey is upon us. This is probably the most comprehensive survey for HR users, covering virtually all aspects of HR technology use, from the traditional integrated HR/ERP systems to the latest emerging technologies and innovations. Some of the most important questions you…
Read MoreEmployee Self-Service and HR Help Desk
What is an HR Help Desk without an employee self-service component? Essentially a very good record keeper of employee HR-related cases/tickets. Data collection in and of itself is certainly a key benefit of an HR case management system — tracking trends, providing early warnings of significant workforce issues, ensuring consistent adherence to HR policies, and…
Read MoreDetermining the True ROI When Investing in New HCM Systems
Your decision to implement a new HRIS system may or may not factor-in a potential return on investment (ROI). Some systems are necessary regardless of cost (i.e., Payroll). Others (talent management, for instance) may require some level of financial justification. Then there are some systems that clearly demonstrate a solid ROI. One obvious example is…
Read MoreConducting Psychological Profile Tests in Candidate Interviews
Beyond the typical interview questions (“where do you see yourself in 5 years?”, or my personal favorite, “what is your most negative trait?”), many companies do attempt to evaluate job candidates at a deeper level. Canned questions usually garner canned responses, nullifying the purpose of the question entirely. Therefore, some creativity needs to be used…
Read MoreThe Importance of Service Level Agreements in Your HR Help Desk
Service Level Agreements (SLA) are the means for tracking and managing response times to resolve employee issues, measured against corporate commitment times (performance guarantees). For instance, HR may guarantee a 24-hour (one day) response to a paycheck or harassment issue, but as many as 5 days to process a tuition reimbursement request. In many government…
Read More2018 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference – Wrap Up
Last month, LBi Dynasty sponsored the 12th annual 2018 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics conference (MIT SSAC). The conference brings together leading figures in sports analytics and technology. The conference was attended by over 3,500 executives, players, agents, students and vendors. This year’s theme was “Talk Data to Me,” and many of its panels focused on…
Read More2018 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference – Wrap Up
Last month, LBi Dynasty sponsored the 12th annual 2018 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics conference (MIT SSAC). The conference brings together leading figures in sports analytics and technology. The conference was attended by over 3,500 executives, players, agents, students and vendors. This year’s theme was “Talk Data to Me,” and many of its panels focused on…
Read MoreLBi Dynasty Sponsors the 2018 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference
The MIT Sloan Sports Analytics conference (MIT SSAC) is hands down the best conference we attend. The conference brings together leaders from across the sports community (teams, players, innovators and influencers) to discuss the increasing role of analytics in the sports industry. The 2018 MIT SSAC will be at Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston…
Read MoreLeasing HRIT Systems vs. a SaaS Model
Not all monthly payment plans are created equal. For the moment, let’s not address deployment technology (shared vs. dedicated server, hosted vs. on-premises, single tenant vs. multi-tenant, etc.). Let’s just address exactly how you pay for HR systems. At the highest level, you can write big checks up front or you can make monthly payments…
Read MoreBenefits of HR Help Desk in Small Businesses
Utilizing an HR Help Desk in large organizations is unquestionably critical to the company’s success. A typical 5,000 employee business generates on average 30,000 HR cases per year, with issues ranging from simple PTO requests up to sexual harassment complaints and other legal-related complaints. Case volumes in the tens of thousands and even hundreds of…
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