HRComputes is a UKG Partner Reviewed by Raven Intel

HRComputes is proud to be a  UKG partner reviewed in the Raven Intel partner report on UKG released this month. Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of an organization's partner ecosystem is crucial to the success of your project. While implementation partners are crucial to getting your software tool configured and launched, so are Solution Delivery Partners (SDP). As an SDP, HRComputes provides client side implementation guidance and support to ensure that your organizations project is a success. With over 70% of digital transformations considered failures, it is vital to invest in project management, change management, training and adoption to ensure that your organization realizes the projected ROI for this digital transformation project.

Highlights from the report are:

Ultimate Software (UKG) is rapidly growing its partner ecosystem to implement and provide ongoing services and software extensions to its customers. Similar to the model that other Enterprise HCM Software vendors (SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle) employ,UKG is increasingly using partners for a their system implementations and services work. 

UKG's services partner ecosystem of approximately 50 partners is primarily comprised of independent consulting firms versus Global Service Providers (e.g. "Big 5".) Their average partner has 25 full-time consultants or less and has been a partner for over 5 years. 

Service Partner Strengths

Implementations are typically less expensive and take less time than Enterprise Cloud HCM vendor peers(Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM). Projects are more likely to be delivered on-time / on-budget. Partner resources are highly-specialized HR consultants who have worked with the Ultimate Software product for several years and/or have previous experience as a customer and HR practitioner

Raven Questions for customers:

• Did the project succeed?
• What was the team like? 
• Was the team consistent throughout the project?
• Was the project delivered on-time? 
• Was the project within budget?
• Was the project scoped properly?

Digging into the client experience is crucial for evaluating consulting partners.

HRComputes is pleased part of the Raven Intel customer review process with a 5/5 rating for client excellence.  For more details please visit HRComputes profile page on Raven Intel.

A complete copy of the report is available from Raven Intel or directly from Kristina Kohl, managing Principal, Kris@HRcomputes.com. 

What is the Secret Sauce for Competitive Advantage?

 

It is your organizations People! In today’s rapidly changing and volatile environment, leadership needs to unleash their organization's unique people assets to deliver strategic advantage. Your employees’ knowledge, skills, and delivery of customer focused products and services is your secret sauce. The key to unleashing this power is working with your human capital professionals and leveraging technology to effectively align your people talent strategy with your organization’s needs.

Leveraging technology fills the pipeline with qualified candidates to meet pressing business needs driving organizational agility.

 

 

It begins with attracting a diverse talent pool with a variety of skills to meet global marketplace challenges. Talent technology platforms such as Phenom deliver an integrated solution leveraging artificial intelligence to deliver personalized job recommendations based on candidate search behavior and a variety of other factors to improve the Candidate Experience-CX. This customized approach builds belonging and engagement early in the candidate lifecycle. From the perspective of recruiting diverse candidates, the AI delivered search results reduce unconscious bias inherent in a human based recruitment process. The platform speeds delivery of qualified candidates to meet even the most difficult to fill positions.Leveraging technology fills the pipeline with qualified candidates to meet pressing business needs driving organizational agility.

 

For employees, an Employee Experience platform provides tools to promote workforce agility to quickly redeploy talent to growth areas and new projects. The platform opens up the search for talent across the organization allowing employees to view cross functional opportunities and to apply for the internal assignment. Opportunities can be Gig assignments, short terms projects, lateral moves, or positions leading to new rungs on the career ladder. Leveraging technology to communicate opportunities across the organization facilitates a culture of transparency and belonging.

 

Promoting internal mobility facilitates learning and development for your employees. Rather than only a select few employees being given stretch opportunities for growth, use of a technology platform opens up opportunities to all eligible employees. By communicating opportunities, required skills, and learning paths, organizations begin to create a more level playing field. As a result, employees feel as if they have career development options promoting engagement and employee retention.

 

Effectively selecting and implementing human capital management digital solutions gives human capital professionals tools to deliver on an agile workforce which is key to business strategy success.

If you would like to further discuss driving competitive advantage through human capital technology, please reach out to Kris@HRcomputes.

 

 

Digital Transformation

The Latest HR Technology Ideas and Events


Top 10 Ways to Improve HCM Digital Transformations

1.      Develop a digital HCM strategy that support your business strategy. Align the HCM tool requirements with business strategy. Most solutions offer transactional process improvement. Go beyond transaction automation and look for process automation and predictive analytics to drive impact within your organization.
2.      Engage with stakeholders both internal and external. These conversations will reveal both pain points and opportunities. An additional benefit is building a network of organizational influencers.
3.      Do your homework! Take the time to do a needs analysis and understand the relationship between the “ask” and business value creation. Look at requirements for today and tomorrow.
4.      Request a realistic budget. Remember that software is a tool to be used in a transformation project. You will need time, money, and resources for a successful implementation and integration. These costs are often over 50% of the total budget.
5.      Define the scope of the project including phase 1 and phase 2 launch plans. Make sure that your selected vendor offers and supports phase 2 items.
6.      Move beyond the sales hype! Take the time to drill down to core functionality offerings by vendors to ensure the offering support your digital strategy.
7.      Understand what “Yes” means in vendor speak. Is it possible but painful or is it an easy to use component or feature?
8.      Review workflow process and internal policies to understand the impact of software selection on policies, procedures, and training requirements.
9.      Establish metrics to measure success.
10.    Engage a qualified and experienced consultant. The fees you pay will be more than covered by avoiding costly mistakes.


Upcoming Events:

Beacon HCM group and PSPS Human Capital Analytics
Strategic AI and People Management for small and mid-size businesses

The exciting world of AI and People Management comes to small and mid-size business at the Navy Yard!

AI for HR – why, what and how
Hear case studies from small and mid-size companies who are using AI
See real world product examples
Participate with our expert panel to expand your understanding of what is possible today!

Morris will lead this dynamic, joint program between 2 great networking groups at the Penn State Navy Yard location on October 16, 7:30 – 10:30 AM.
Click here to sign up for the October HR Analytics Event!

Plan now to join Kristina as she presents the following webinars in 2020.

 The Role of AI tools in HCM Transformation                   January 16
 Ethical Considerations for AI                                            April 16
 10 Recommendations to Improve AI Tool Selection        June 11

Webinars are free but you must be a premium member to receive PMI credits.
Click here to register.

Recent Success Stories:

At HRComputes we focus on our clients’ digital transformations including solution selection, client-side implementation, process transformation and technology optimization. Here are some examples of recent projects:
Working with a regional not for profit, we used our UltiPro BI knowledge expertise to improve their compliance and reporting functions.

Working with a US subsidiary of a global company, we used our expertise with Ceridian payroll and HCM technology to improve functionality and save time and money.

Working with a global manufacturer, we created an HCM technology current and strategic map providing a tool for process improvement and HCM technology decisions.

Working with a national not for profit, we created and implemented an UltiPro training program supporting the launch process and driving adoption of the new system.

We would love to discuss your organization’s digital transformation needs with you to develop a plan for success!  Call us at (856) 982 7162 or click this email address for more info!  Contact Morris at morris@hrcomputes.com

Digital Technology Spot Light

UltiPro Perception
For those of you fortunate enough to be able to attend the October PSPS Human Capital Analytics and Beacon Human Capital Management joint meeting, you will have the opportunity to meet Erik Darby, Sr. Director, Sales and Alliances at Ultimate Software. He will be explaining the natural language reading capabilities and the impressive results that this AI tool has delivered.  We really like this employee engagement survey tool as it gives real time, immediate actionable employee data allowing HR and Business leaders to gain insight into strategies for improving employee retention, performance and so much more.  We can help with introductions, business case creation, user adoption and more!

For more details on use cases and current clients visit us at HRComputes