In 2016, we launched our very first HR Podcast - the #PeopleFirstPodcast.This eight-episode podcast series aimed to help HR professionals thrive in their careers, and in the HCM cloud. Throughout the year, powerful industry voices—such as Steve Browne, … [Read more...] about Stay tuned to the #PeopleFirstPodcast – #12DaysofHCM
Leading into 2017 – #12DaysofHCM
In their best-selling book, First, Break All the Rules: What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently, Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman write, “People don’t leave jobs, they leave managers.” It’s simple, it’s true, and it highlights the importance of … [Read more...] about Leading into 2017 – #12DaysofHCM
The Impact of the Onboarding Experience – #PeopleFirstPodcast Episode 6
“We’re in the candidate’s market for the foreseeable future,” says Robin Schooling, vice president of human resources at Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge, in Episode 6 - the Impact of the Onboarding Experience - of the #PeopleFirstPodcast. With just under 5% … [Read more...] about The Impact of the Onboarding Experience – #PeopleFirstPodcast Episode 6
Workforce Trends: What to Expect in 2017
As we approach the end of 2016, we are compelled to look ahead to what we can expect in the new year! With that in mind, here are my predictions for the world of people-first HR and business.The Voice of the Employee (VoE) Takes Center StageCustomer … [Read more...] about Workforce Trends: What to Expect in 2017
Live Biweekly Webcasts Highlight UltiPro User Success
Ultimate Software’s live webcasts give listeners a chance to learn more about Ultimate’s UltiPro® cloud solution, and the opportunity to hear about users’ experience driving HR innovation with UltiPro.One recent webcast featured Cheryl Heimer, director of … [Read more...] about Live Biweekly Webcasts Highlight UltiPro User Success
Ultimate’s Innovation Team Builds Virtual-Assistant App at #HRTechConf Hackathon
The recently wrapped 2016 HR Technology Conference & Exposition brought together thousands of HCM professionals in Chicago for a four-day discussion of today’s trending topics and tomorrow’s exciting innovations across the industry.One of the … [Read more...] about Ultimate’s Innovation Team Builds Virtual-Assistant App at #HRTechConf Hackathon
See UltiPro in Action, Hear from Users During Live Biweekly Webcasts
Every two weeks, Ultimate Software hosts a live webcast where attendees often have the opportunity to hear from real-life UltiPro users. Our customers share stories of how UltiPro has helped their organizations tackle specific HR challenges, make life easier … [Read more...] about See UltiPro in Action, Hear from Users During Live Biweekly Webcasts
Where to Catch Ultimate Software at #HRTechConf 2016
With every October comes the annual HR Technology Conference & Expo, held this year October 4–7 in Chicago. It’s a pivotal time across the HR tech space, and there’s no shortage of innovative and exciting developments ahead. Several of my colleagues and I … [Read more...] about Where to Catch Ultimate Software at #HRTechConf 2016
Going With the Flow
In my last two blogs, I addressed two emerging workforce phenomena—identity fluidity and organizational fluidity. Another paradigm shift on the horizon is what I call “job fluidity,” in which people prefer not to be tied to, or identified by, a specific job … [Read more...] about Going With the Flow
“Charting” a New Course for the Organization
In the booming postwar Mad Men era, the predominant work structure in American companies was hierarchical. For returning soldiers, this “command-and-control structure” was something they were used to in their military service.Since the workforce was almost … [Read more...] about “Charting” a New Course for the Organization
