HR Technology
The Potential Risks of Multi-language Capability in HCM Business Solutions
More and more companies, both large and small, are building a multi-national presence. These organizations often have employees in several countries, speaking different languages. Even domestic businesses may have a multi-lingual workforce, commonly with workers speaking Spanish, French, and multiple Asian languages, for instance. In those companies, the ability for HR to effectively communicate with…
Read MoreWhy 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 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 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 MoreThe Evolution of Enterprise Software Selection
Back in the 80’s, when PC DOS-based (later Windows) Enterprise software sales began to increase, individual departments started to exert some control over the selection of applications. Previously, software decisions were largely left to IT and finance, with some level of input by end users and departmental stake holders. Prior to the advent of the…
Read MoreHow to Capitalize on Your HR Help Desk Data
You just invested in a shiny new HR Help Desk solution. You integrated it with your HRIS systems. HR and employees embraced the new tool. The new reports are awesome. Management now has a handle on the day-to-day workload. Problem areas are being identified and corrected. Love the new system. Is that all there is?…
Read MoreHarnessing Big Data with HR Technology
The prominence of big data’s role in business has been growing steadily over the last few years. Today, it has reached every area of business, creating even a new name for data-driven companies — the “quantified organization.” And HR has been no exception. In fact, the concept of people data has created a huge buzz,…
Read MoreTo Cloud or Not to Cloud (Your HR Help Desk)
As you are evaluating new HR Help Desk solutions (or really any business software system), one primary consideration is always the software and hardware platform. SaaS? Hosted? In-house? “Which is better for my business”? The choices are actually more varied than you might expect. Some vendors may offer only one option, while others such as…
Read MoreWhen RFP Questions Cross the Line of Reasonability
In my business, responding to RFIs, RFQs and RFPs are a part of my daily work life. If you want to win the business, you must accept these requests as a mandatory function during the sales cycle. 20 years ago, questionnaires focused almost entirely on the business application up for bid; features, functions, bells, whistles,…
Read MoreSierra-Cedar 2016-17 HR Systems Survey
Is your HR organization performing at peak efficiency levels? Do you understand how your peers are managing their firms; companies with the same issues and challenges you face? They can only expose new and potentially productive ideas. How can you broaden your knowledge of industry trends and cutting edge business tools? The answer is in…
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