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Unleash your WorkForce potential

Amine El Graoui, Netra Sriram, Steve Hill June 1, 2023 5 min read

In this article blog, we will explore various key aspects that were covered at WorkForce Software’s VISION 2023, that play a vital role in shaping the future of HR technology and fostering an environment where empowered teams drive extraordinary results. By implementing these insights, you can navigate the ever-evolving HR tech landscape and foster a workplace where talent thrives, productivity soars, and innovation flourishes.

For an in-depth overview of our team’s top 5 takeaways, you can also watch our "Unleash your WorkForce Potential" video.

1. HUMAN ENERGY CRISIS:

Align your system experience and your corporate culture

The world is facing a human energy crisis, as businesses struggle to attract and retain scarce talent. High turnover rates and loss of internal knowledge are all too common, highlighting the need for team empowerment and systems that people can embrace. To increase productivity and rehumanize projects, businesses need to energize their teams by increasing engagement and making their lives easier. Culture and systems cannot be treated separately, making change management, training, and adoption essential components of any HR tech strategy. By addressing these issues, businesses can overcome the human energy crisis and create a positive and empowering workplace culture.

  • Scarce talent and the war of talent retention
  • High turnover and loss of internal knowledge
  • Team empowerment - A need for systems people can embrace
  • How to energize your teams to increase productivity
  • Change management is a must - culture and systems cannot be treated separately
  • How to make employees’ lives easier and increase team engagement
  • Increase adoption with tailored training

> Talk to our team to discover ways help improve your employee experience.

2. ROADMAP:

Optimizing your solution to seamlessly navigate through platform evolution

The evolution of your HRIS solution is crucial for maximizing its potential and keeping up with changing business needs. By seamlessly navigating through platform evolution and optimizing your solution, you can stay ahead of the curve and unlock new levels of productivity and efficiency. By listening to your questions and concerns, we can help you define the fit and keep you informed of where the platform evolution is going, so you can make informed decisions about your HR tech strategy as with the upcoming NextGen WorkForce Software in Q2 of 2024 and the new Advanced Scheduling capabilities they are committed to enhancing. 

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3. POWER OF INTEGRATIONS:

Leveraging native API integrations as key component for success

In the world of HR tech, the power of integration cannot be overstated. Leveraging native API integrations can help maximize the potential of the solution and streamline HR processes. By enabling marketplace solutions such as shift bidding and vacation bidding, businesses can also offer their teams added benefits and stay ahead of the competition. Working with an SI partner that truly understands the realities of HR and has technical and solution extension expertise can help fill any gaps within the solution.

> Get in touch with our technical services team to fill any HRIS gaps you might have. 

4. RAPID DEPLOYMENTS:

Accelerating the deployment of new functionalities to achieve a quicker return on investment

In today's fast-paced business environment, it's essential to be agile and responsive to change. Rapid deployments enable businesses to deploy new modules and new functionalities faster, with a shorter time to market and less pressure on their internal resources. Starting small and expanding later can help deliver quick wins and increase user adoption. With a targeted timeline of about three months, businesses can start seeing the value of their paid licenses faster. Rapid deployment is an excellent way to move quickly and stay ahead of the competition while delivering measurable results that drive business success.

  • Start small and expand - crawl, walk, run
  • Shorter time to market
  • Deploy new functionalities faster
  • Remove pressure on internal resources
  • Start seeing results faster with quick wins
  • See value from paid licenses sooner

> Ask our team about which packaged solutions could be a right fit to meet your objectives.

5. GROWTH OF ECOSYSTEM:

Increased ability to integrate with various HRIS solutions

WorkForce's partnership with SAP has reached new heights, fostering an incredibly strong alliance. Moreover, we are thrilled to announce that Oracle, a major solution that leverages WorkForce Software for Advanced Scheduling has emerged as a formidable ally as well. The collaboration has led to the development of multiple standard integrations, providing seamless and effortless plug-and-play capabilities. Notably, these integrations encompass a wide range of SAP offerings such as SAP SuccessFactors, SAP HCM, S4, and more. WorkForce Software is actively engaged in creating native integrations specifically tailored for Oracle systems, further enhancing the synergy between the two platforms.

It’s important to note that working solution partners that have the expertise with numerous tier one vendors is becoming increasingly important to streamline services and improve project efficiency.

> Talk to our team to discuss seamless integrations with your existing system architecture.

To sum things up:

VISION 2023 shed light on the pressing issues and emerging trends that shape the future of HR technology. By aligning your system experience with your corporate culture, optimizing your solution for platform evolution, leveraging integrations, accelerating deployments, and embracing a growing ecosystem, you can position your business for success.   

Empowering your team is key to overcoming the human energy crisis and cultivating a workplace where talent thrives, productivity soars, and innovation flourishes. 

Reach out to our team to explore how you can implement these insights and navigate the ever-evolving HR tech landscape. Together, let's shape a future where empowered teams drive extraordinary results. 

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About the Authors

> Amine El Graoui: Amine is a senior HRIS consultant, specializing in WorkForce, that has brought success to clients across North America for over 5 years. He is efficient at assessing the needs of clients and designing tailored solutions, specifically within the public and para-public sectors. 

> Netra Sriram: Based in Toronto, Netra is the Director of the WorkForce Software practice. Netra has over 20 years of experience in HR technologies field across a wide range of industries. Hher proficiency in Core HR, SAP HCM and WorkForce Software empowers clients with a wealth of diverse insights and solutions, enabling them to optimize their workforce management strategies and drive sustainable growth and success. 

> Steve Hill: Steve has been working in the human resources information technology field for over 25 years. He oversees teams in UKG, SAP SuccessFactors, Technical Services and Application Management Services (AMS) across Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Spain. 

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