Scheduling is difficult and complex. It requires knowledge of government and union regulations, a focus on employee engagement, and accurate forecasting, among other crucial elements. Scheduling processes become engrained and moving them to a cloud service can be extremely challenging. But it’s worth considering a scheduling solution. Let’s review some of the questions you may be thinking or may want to think about when considering this topic. 1. “Our timekeeping system and payroll are top tier; why do we need anything else?” As an experienced scheduling consultant who has worked with dozens o ..read more

A project team is, in the simplest terms, a group of people pulled together to work on a common project. Sounds easy – get some people together and complete a project. Yet, every project manager knows it is very much not that easy. Answering who should be on the team can be very challenging. Assuming you want to have a good team and a successful project. We frequently hear the term “get the right people on the bus,” an idea first coined in the book Good to Great by Jim Collins. Experience has proven, time and time again, that if the right people are not on the bus, any project of any scale co ..read more

Our Spotlight series is an opportunity to meet our team at HRchitect. Every month we shine a spotlight on a member of our team for you to learn more about. Get to know more about James Lieck, UKG Pro WFM Implementation Manager, in this month’s Consultant Spotlight. James Lieck joined HRchitect in 2022 as a Senior Implementation Consultant bringing 8+ years of experience in payroll, workforce management, and HCM consulting experience to the HRchitect team. Recognized for his knowledge and expertise, he was quickly promoted to UKG Pro WFM Implementation Manager currently overseeing a team of 13 ..read more

How often have you had a software vendor or third-party implementer provide “concrete” implementation pricing, although the vendor has not scoped the project? Be prepared to consider many factors when planning and budgeting for an implementation, including resource availability, system integration, training, and change management. Scoping is an important step. If you are getting implementation pricing from vendors or consulting firms without proper scoping, all that does is lead you, the client, to believe it is an accurate number…but that assumption may come around to bite you later. This ha ..read more

Building a solid relationship with a client is essential for any business.  At HRchitect, we know that the success of an HCM project begins with a strong client relationship. Here are some key success factors HRchitect consultants use when forming new client relationships. Clear Communication – Be Transparent: Clear and transparent communication is the key to any successful client relationship. To foster effective communication, it is beneficial to learn more about the client before you meet with them. We seek to understand who we are working with and invest time in getting to k ..read more

As organizations continue to grow and expand, Human Resource (HR) departments face the daunting task of managing an ever-increasing amount of employee data, compliance requirements, and administrative tasks. One solution to this challenge is adopting a Human Resources Information System (HRIS). HRIS software allows organizations to automate many HR processes, streamline workflows, and improve the accuracy and accessibility of employee data. Here are the top four reasons you should automate your HR processes with an HRIS: 1.      Increase Efficiency and Productivity HRI ..read more

Our Spotlight series is an opportunity to meet our team at HRchitect. Every month we shine a spotlight on a member of our team for you to learn more about. Get to know more about Akaena Ballesteros, Account Executive, in this month’s Spotlight. Akaena Ballesteros joined HRchitect’s growing, dynamic sales team in November of 2023.  In her role as an Account Executive, Akaena is able to pursue her passion for connecting world-class organizations with HRchitect’s top-notch consulting services for their Dayforce system, whether they need implementation, optimization, managed support services ..read more

Change Management is a structured process that drives the organization and individuals toward awareness, acceptance, and adoption of the change and the future state. Change management aims to implement strategies to prepare, empower, and support impacted users through the change. Applying an effective change management framework can minimize resistance, optimize employee experience, reduce costs, and enhance business value. When successfully applied, project outcomes are achieved, organizational goals are supported, and the realization of the desired benefit occurs. Adoption is Critical There ..read more

It’s not uncommon to encounter problems in HCM Implementations, or any business endeavor, for that matter. Diagnosing and documenting problems is important for removing blockers and keeping projects on track. So how can you get better at diagnosing and documenting these problems? Often, issue resolution is delegated to the first available resource, with a deadline as an incentive for the resource to solve the issue. This kind of delegation is not an effective way to maximize the talents or time of the project team. The saying “Don’t judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree” comes to mind ..read more

Many elements go into a successful HCM implementation, but today, we’re focusing on one of the most vital pieces – the Implementation Project Plan. A good plan and adherence to it can often make or break an implementation. Let’s talk about why the plan is so important to begin with, and then look at what we can do to protect that plan and ensure a successful go-live. 3 Reasons why your HCM implementation project plan is important. 1. Accountability. Accountability is crucial to the project because it establishes clear responsibilities and ensures that client team members are responsible for th ..read more