HR system integration

System integration is a common and difficult challenge for almost every HR system owner. Different brands of HCM software often need to share data, and the HR system must communicate with ERP modules, especially financials. Look here for tips on HR system integration.

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News 20 Jan 2022
Tesla, PepsiCo workers bring lawsuit over UKG payroll outage

Lawsuits over the ransomware attack that hurt UKG payroll and timekeeping systems are being filed. Workers are claiming inaccurate pay during the outage. Continue Reading
News 10 Jan 2022
Users hit by Kronos payroll ransomware await recovery

HR users of Kronos payroll and timekeeping systems are moving to recovery from the ransomware attack. A complete restoration time frame will vary by user. Continue Reading

Tip 08 Dec 2021

What does robotic process automation mean for HR operations?

HR can use RPA to automate manual processes, standardize common tasks, quickly complete existing tasks and free workers from the mundane to spend more time on complex projects. Continue Reading
Tip 08 Dec 2021

15 must-have HR software features and system requirements

HR software demands expand and grow more complex to meet the needs of recruiting, onboarding, self-service portals, employee benefits, compensation, training and data management. Continue Reading
Tip 23 Nov 2021

How to build an HR software business case

HR leaders who want a new software system must conduct in-depth research on strategic technology needs and use it to build a strong business case. Here are tips on doing just that. Continue Reading
Feature 26 Oct 2021

The most common HR tech implementation challenges

Perennial project problems include incomplete requirements and employees taking time off close to the go-live. Here are some of the most common HR tech implementation challenges. Continue Reading
News 09 Sep 2021

Workday's Zimit acquisition gives it automated CPQ

Workday invested in Zimit, and later integrated its configure, price and quote software. Now, it's acquiring the company as part of its plan to build enterprise services. Continue Reading
Feature 11 Jun 2021

When the HCM sponsor exits mid-project

If the HR software project champion leaves the organization or, for some other reason, leaves the project, the team must act quickly. Learn what steps the team should take. Continue Reading
News 21 Apr 2021

Shift to HR shared services could save Connecticut millions

By consolidating 17 separate HR operations into one shared service, Connecticut expects to save significantly on costs, most of it in personnel reductions through retirements. Continue Reading
Feature 21 Apr 2021

10 steps to support your HCM system post go-live

To ensure a new system's success, HR leaders need to develop a plan for how they will support their new HCM system post go-live. Here are 10 factors to consider. Continue Reading
Feature 14 Dec 2020

How to handle layoffs with compassion -- or possibly avoid them

Handling layoffs with compassion and sensitivity is critical for the employee experience of those who are leaving and staying. Here's advice on how to do so. Continue Reading
Feature 19 Nov 2020

The importance of employee well-being and how technology can help

Technology can serve an important role in promoting employee wellness. Here's a look at why that matters and who should be involved. Continue Reading
Answer 12 Nov 2020

Does Infoporter aid SAP ERP HCM-Employee Central data migration?

Learn how SAP data migration tool Infoporter assists in moving from SAP ERP HCM to SuccessFactors Employee Central and why IT teams might find it helpful. Continue Reading
News 29 Oct 2020

Tech trends in HR, 2020 edition: A shift in direction

The pandemic has hurt HR technology budgets, but it is also accelerating other tech trends in HR, such as making HR services part of everyday productivity platforms. Continue Reading
Tip 26 Oct 2020

13 HR software buying mistakes to avoid

The HR system selection process is rife with the potential for mistakes. Learn about some of the most common ones and how the HR software buying team can avoid them. Continue Reading
Tip 06 Oct 2020

HR data migration checklist and tips for implementation success

Data migration and conversion are critical aspects of an HR system implementation project. Learn important tips you can use to create success. Continue Reading
Tip 01 Oct 2020

Why an HR IT interface discussion is critical to implementation

When making the decision to implement an HR IT interface, you must consider cost, development and support. Ensure you're asking the right questions before the planning stage. Continue Reading
News 27 Jul 2020

What's next for SuccessFactors HR after Qualtrics IPO?

After it acquired Qualtrics, SAP said the experience management software company would be core to its SuccessFactors HR strategy. Then SAP decided to spin it out in an IPO. Continue Reading
News 24 Jul 2020

Microsoft powers up return-to-work apps

COVID-19-related return-to-work apps are getting the attention of Microsoft, which has released the app built on its Power Platform to help manage people and facilities. Continue Reading
News 22 Jun 2020

Contact tracing technology is hottest new thing in HR

As people return to work and campus, there's a growing demand for tools that can quickly find coronavirus risks. Continue Reading
Feature 19 May 2020

Compass Coffee's post-pandemic plan starts with bulk hiring

The owners of Compass Coffee believe that most HR functions can be automated and there's no need for an HR staff. It's now looking at bulk hiring to speed up its reopening. Continue Reading
News 13 May 2020

Cornerstone takes next steps in Saba acquisition

Following its acquisition of Saba Software, Cornerstone OnDemand is appointing Saba's CEO, Phil Saunders, as its new leader. Product integrations are planned. Continue Reading
Feature 28 Apr 2020

For HR, future of work now includes contact tracing

A return to work means managing COVID-19 infection risks. HR is getting tools to help accomplish this management, as well as an app to automate contact tracing. Continue Reading
Tip 27 Apr 2020

5 tips to foster remote employee engagement

COVID-19 has left many businesses no choice but to send their employees home to work. Here are some things that HR can do to keep remote employees engaged and productive. Continue Reading
Tip 17 Apr 2020

4 ways to use HR systems to communicate as COVID-19 develops

Discover four ways chief HR officers and HR teams can use an HRIS to keep everyone in the company connected and informed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
Feature 13 Mar 2020

Josh Bersin on employee experience, fighting HR tech overload

The fever pitch surrounding employee experience -- combined with the glut of tech promising to deliver it -- has left HR overwhelmed. Here's advice to help simplify matters. Continue Reading
News 06 Mar 2020

Remote work shift may boost SaaS management platforms

The rapid rise of remote work, thanks to the coronavirus, may spur interest in tools that can measure employee productivity, such as SaaS management platforms. Continue Reading
News 13 Dec 2019

US Army HR expects migration to Azure cloud will cut IT costs

The U.S. Army civilian HR operations is hoping for lower operational costs and improved services with a shift to the Microsoft Azure cloud. Continue Reading
Podcast 13 Nov 2019

HRIS department an essential bridge between HR, IT

Emerson Electric's VP of HRIS explains why it's important to have a team that can translate HR needs into the black and white of IT -- and guide HR in how to spell it all out. Continue Reading
Feature 04 Nov 2019

How to improve HR processes: 6 modern tools CHROs should consider

HR tools and techniques can help free up time in HR for more beneficial activities, but it can be hard to know what to focus on first. Start with these six methods to improve HR processes. Continue Reading
News 12 Jun 2019

Workplace violence drives interest in mass notifications

The Virginia Beach shooting that killed 12 may help motivate employers to deploy mass notification systems as well as programs to identify problem employees. HR plays a role in both. Continue Reading
News 24 May 2019

HR struggles to improve workforce experience

Improving employee experience, productivity and overall employee well-being are top priorities for HR managers, but they are difficult to achieve, according to the 2019 Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends report. Continue Reading
News 10 May 2019

University of Alaska to lay off 95% of HR staff, upgrade tech

The University of Alaska's approach to modernizing its HR department began with the elimination of nearly all of its HR positions. It's part of a move to shared services to make IT more efficient. Continue Reading
News 20 Mar 2019

SAP's vision for full SuccessFactors HCM-Qualtrics integration could take years

SuccessFactors HCM customers have access to workplace data that gives them a sense for what's happening, such as an employee exit. The recently acquired Qualtrics tech could help reveal why something is happening, but SAP's vision for a complete integration of the two products will take time. Continue Reading
Tip 17 Jan 2019

5 common examples of employee feedback for HRMS projects

Ongoing employee feedback can provide your organization with insight into HRMS features that are not working correctly and new features that should be implemented. Continue Reading
Guide 12 Oct 2018

Stay ahead of SuccessFactors integrations and implementations

Our editors and industry experts offer best practices and advice on implementing and integrating SAP SuccessFactors, including how to better use Employee Central. Continue Reading
News 13 Sep 2018

Amazon, Intel, NBCUniversal spill buying secrets at HR Tech 2018

HR leaders at the 2018 HR Technology Conference & Expo advise listening to vendor pitches without falling prey to shiny-object syndrome. Here are the nuances of what that means. Continue Reading
Feature 31 Aug 2018

Greg Tomb: HANA underpins SuccessFactors, post-2025 SAP HCM

The cloud has loomed large in Greg Tomb's SAP career. Now, he has a year under his belt at SuccessFactors and much to say about where SaaS fits in the migration from legacy HCM. Continue Reading
Feature 30 Aug 2018

As the price of software robots drops, HR's interest rises

Software robots can deliver ROI by reducing head count. But they can also improve job satisfaction by taking over dull, tedious tasks. HR and finance are growing users. Continue Reading
Feature 02 May 2018

Active shooter? Wildfires? HR's role in emergency notification systems

Some HR departments have responsibility for notifying employees in a crisis, whether a natural disaster or man-made. They select, buy and deploy the emergency alert tools. Continue Reading
News 18 Apr 2018

Federal HR seeks corporate simplicity, says its new chief

Federal HR has a new reformer, Jeff Pon, the director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. He wants to modernize federal HR with consumer-friendly tech. Continue Reading
News 22 Feb 2018

Federal HR applications need a makeover, Trump administration says

U.S. government HR systems are heavily customized and out-of-date. They can't share data effectively, crimping the use of people analytics tools. Trump wants to change that. Continue Reading
News 30 Jan 2018

SAP offers extra help on HR cloud migrations

SAP is trying to help on-premises HCM users make a case for moving to the cloud, as well as ease initial integration steps. But it may be hard for some European HR users to move.. Continue Reading
News 16 Jan 2018

SAP defends S/4HANA HCM upgrade amid questions

SAP, which has some 14,000 on-premises HCM customers, is extending on-premises support five years to 2030. But HCM users will have to migrate to its HANA in-memory platform for support. Continue Reading
Feature 17 Nov 2014

Bringing HR and finance together

HR and finance information has traditionally been siloed, but organizations are finding that to be competitive, they have to break down the long-standing barriers between the two departments. Continue Reading