#HRISchat May 20: Deciding on the Right HR Technology Path

#HRISchat Session 21
Deciding on the Right HR Technology Path
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
12PM EDT/ 9AM PDT

In case you missed it, findings from the CedarCrestone 2013–2014 HR Systems Survey noted a big shift was underway: more organizations are replacing their core HR technology products instead of upgrading their existing systems. SHL’s 2013 Global Assessment Trends report noted that fewer than 1 in 5 HR professionals are satisfied with their information systems’ ability to manage talent data; and research from McKinsey & Company cited that the average technology investment delivers less than half of its anticipated value. With all that, it is easy to see why the development of a smart HR Technology plan is vital to the growth of an organization.

But you have to take stock before you make any big decisions. What are some key things you need to keep in mind as you create this technology roadmap? What kind of legacy applications would you have to deal with? How much will any upgrades cost the organization? What about all this buzz around cloud and SaaS?

To help address these questions, we are excited to be joined by industry thought leaders, Paul Rasieleski, Corporate HRIS Manager, FM Global and Wes Wu, Managing Consultant, Knowledge Infusion/Appirio and author of the systematicHR.com blog. In addition to guest moderating this session of #HRISchat, Paul and Wes will be presenting ‘Deciding on the Right HR Technology Path’ at the 2014 IHRIM Conference.

This session of #HRISchat and the conference presentation will benefit anyone who is considering or attempting to define an HR technology path and isn’t sure how to go about it.

Here are the questions:         

 Q1: What are some key things you need to keep in mind as you decide on the right HR technology path?

 Q2: What are the biggest barriers to the development of a smart HR Technology plan?

 Q3: When does it make sense to get new HR Technology vs. upgrading your existing systems?

 Q4: What are the benefits of developing an HR Technology plan for your organization?

 Q5: How will technology shape HR Technology plans over the next 12 months? 2 years?

New to #HRISchat? Don't worry, it's easy! Go to www.tchat.io, enter HRISchat next to the # symbol and click "go." It will likely prompt you to login to Twitter. Then just watch for the questions and provide your answers.

We look forward to your participation Tuesday May 20, 2014 at 12PM EDT/9AM PDT.

May 6 #HRISchat with Karen Beaman: Driving Globally Strategic Payroll

#HRISchat Session 20

Driving Globally Strategic Payroll

Tuesday, May 6, 2014
12PM EDT/ 9AM PDT

U.S. government statistics cite that a majority (approximately 75%) of the world’s purchasing power is situated outside of our nation. One survey from NFIB found that nearly three-fourths of small business owners would like to expand their workforce worldwide. While global expansion offers the promise of increased business, it also presents a number of payroll challenges. One key to keeping your company on course when implementing a global business strategy is to maintain a globally strategic payroll program.

The phrase “globally strategic payroll” is open to misinterpretation and has sparked many animated discussions. There are some who assert that, by its nature, payroll is not a strategic function of the business, while others point out that the complexity of country-level regulations and the immaturity of global payroll technologies prevent the function from ever being truly “global.”

With this global strategic payroll paradox in mind, we are excited to be joined by industry luminary, Karen V. Beaman, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Jeitosa Group International.  In addition to guest moderating this session of #HRISchat, Karen will be presenting ‘Driving Globally Strategic Payroll: The Paradoxical Journey to Efficiency and Innovation’ at the 2014 IHRIM Conference to be held June 1-4 at the Anaheim Marriott.

“As more organizations look outside their home borders for new growth opportunities, understanding the leading practices for managing a global payroll program is essential for success,” says Karen. “I look forward to presenting at #IHRIM2014 to, among other things, provide an objective analysis of the global payroll landscape and describe the specific strategies employed by top-performing organizations that help them reconcile the conflicting forces in the global payroll environment”

The #HRISchat questions: 
         

 Q1: With globalization continuing to accelerate, what are some key things to consider when developing a strategic payroll program?

 Q2: What does it mean to have payroll become a strategic function within your organization?

 Q3: What are some of the best ways to make global payroll a reality?

 Q4: What are the benefits of having smart global payroll strategies employed by your organization?

 Q5: How will technology shape the global payroll strategies over the next 12 months? 2 years?

New to #HRISchat? Don't worry, it's easy! Go to www.tchat.io, enter HRISchat next to the # symbol and click "go." It will likely prompt you to login to Twitter. Then just watch for the questions and provide your answers.

We look forward to your participation Tuesday May 6, 2014 at 12PM EST/9AM PST.

 

For more information on the IHRIM 2014 Conference & Technology Expo, June 1-4, Anaheim Marriott, Anaheim, CA, go to http://bit.ly/IHRIM2014.