CompareHRIS.com Announces Release of PEOcompare.com
Posted on | March 10, 2010 | No Comments
I am very proud of the results achieved with CompareHRIS.com and fully believe that the knowledge gained from this endeavor can easily transfer to new website ventures. CompareHRIS.com, which has now seen over 100k visits, has mostly worked because my 15 years of industry experience helped me provide the detail needed by those who are researching HR information systems. We are not the only HRIS comparison website on the web but, to my knowledge, we are the only site that is owned and operated by someone who directly sold, supported, and implemented HRIS/HRMS systems before creating a comparison site. In my opinion, and probably most of those who have compared these types of sites, that’s what makes our site the best. I’m not done yet.
Now, we proudly announce our next project, PEOcompare.com. Once again, the site will be owned and operated by industry experts. Anthony Kelly and Carolyn Stoll have, between the two of them, over 20 years of experience within the PEO industry. PEOcompare.com is not the only site available for comparing and researching PEO’s but, as with my site, to my knowledge it’s the only site being run by industry experts. I’ve known Anthony and Carolyn for 15 years and they have been a real delight to work with on this project. If you like what CompareHRIS.com offers but are looking for information on PEO’s or HRO’s, PEOcompare.com is where you should start your research.
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Here are a few of the exciting features and tools offered on PEOcompare.com:
Again, Congratulations to Anthony and Carolyn. I look forward to working on this exciting project with the two of you. I’m equally excited that the PEO industry, and those who are researching these types of services, will have a comprehensive research site to utilize.
Tags: comparehris > comparehris.com > PEO > peo compare > peocompare
Several HR software solutions at once?
Posted on | February 28, 2010 | No Comments
Once you’ve made the final decision on what HR software solutions, I did say solutions, you wish to purchase and implement, where do you go from there? It is possible, depending on your particular circumstances, that you may choose to go with more than one system to fulfill all your needs. If you do end up with two or more HR solutions to implement, should you consider implementing each system separately or several at a time?
Most times, depending on your timelines, the number of people on staff affected by the process, or the number of resources you actually have available to put toward the implementation, the answer to this question will be obvious. However, it is something you must consider when implementing more than one HR software solution. Remember, it’s not just about getting the HR Information Systems implemented. It’s about the necessary training after the implementation and the amount of time the affected employees take to reach a comfort level with a new system.
You definitely don’t want to end up in a situation of being overwhelmed because there is too much being taken on at once. If this happens, you may have some stressed out and very unhappy employees on your hands and we all know that’s not a good thing. Read the full article at CompareHRIS.com.
HR Management System Webinar Time – I look forward to meeting you!
Posted on | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off
One of the most beneficial tools we offer at CompareHRIS.com is the HR Management System webinar every Tuesday at 2pm est. I know some people may be wary about signing up for a “Free” Webinar because we all know situations where free isn’t always truly free. But we really mean it. We don’t sell anything to the visitors of our site. Our sole purpose for being is to help educate you on how to go about finding the HR software solution which you have already begun your search. We are a free, unbiased resource that you can rely on to provide answers to any questions you may have on your search, selection, or implementation of your HR software solutions. Not only do you get the host’s expertise, but you’d be surprised at what you can learn from other participants during the webinar. Just recently, I had two attendees with common industries who traded contact information so they could keep in touch after the webinar was over.
I go over some prominent resources offered on CompareHRIS.com and then I open the floor to any and all questions. It is enjoyable for me because I get to interact with actual visitors to the site and find out exactly what you think creates value. I’m also interested in what you think could add more value to the site. So if you have ideas, bring them with you to the webinar. Read the full article for further details at CompareHRIS.com.
Human Resource Management System – Have you Done all your Homework?
Posted on | February 27, 2010 | No Comments
We know the research and selection of a Human Resource Management System can be a daunting task. With as many vendors, options, or features that are presented, have you asked all the right questions to make the right choice for your individual needs? Well, let’s see. Have you considered how to handle data that is housed in your current HRMS that you definitely want to see in your new Human Resource Management System? This is a integral question, one that cannot be ‘assumed’ to be standard, that some people don’t really think much about when researching new systems. Some people probably look at this particular situation like some people look at creating a website. Based on my experience with others, many people think “If I publish a website, people will find my website automatically.” This assumption doesn’t consider how traffic is actually driven to any one website. People tend to think that it somehow just magically happens without having to take definitive steps to produce traffic.
How does your data get transferred to the new HR Management Software system? This is something you need to specifically ask about when researching new HR Management System. If you have data in your current system that you cannot live without in your new system, you need to specifically ask how this can happen or even if it can happen. You also need to be specific as to which fields of data in your current system you need transferred to your new system. The reason for this is that some fields can be easier than others to import and, if the correct questions are asked, you may find that some fields can be imported directly but another process may be needed for other fields to be imported. For some, this particular issue can be a deal breaker. So please perform your due diligence and if this is a concern for you, make sure you ask the question “Can my specific data be transferred to the new system and if so, how does this happen?” Get details, because those details can make a big difference as to your final choice in a HR software. Read the full article at CompareHRIS.com.
Tags: HRMS > human resource management system
Tips for landing a job on LinkedIn.com
Posted on | February 27, 2010 | No Comments
I am not a recruiter, nor have I ever been one. I have been self employed and have not looked for a job in over ten years. What would possibly make me believe I have advice to offer for those who are looking for a job?
In order to gain exposure for CompareHRIS.com, I have written a tremendous amount of content and submitted it to a large number of online sites. I also became very active in a number of social networking sites. The result of all of this work beyond the exposure for my website is that it has given me a tremendous online profile as an expert of HR Information Systems and HR Management Software systems. As a result of this exposure, I have been interviewed by HR Magazine, been contacted with job offers, and been contacted with consulting offers. I’m not looking for a job but I have been able to refer others for positions related to SEO work or sales positions, specifically related to HR Software and Payroll software systems.
I have personal and work profiles on a large number of sites but by far, the best site I have seen for professional networking and network job hunting is LinkedIn.com. I wanted to provide a few tips I have found to boost your online exposure and as a result, hopefully, provide some assistance for those looking for employment.
Your profile – Your LinkedIn.com online profile is more important than even your resume. Your resume is seen by only those you send it to. Your online LinkedIn.com profile can be read by your connections or by anyone searching for specific terms related to your experience. This means your profile needs to be professionally written and be free of spelling errors.
An extra important kick LinkedIn.com provides is recommendations. You are able to recommend the work of others for specific jobs they have held in the past and, for the job hunter, others are able to recommend your work. I recently saw that an ex-employee of one of my vendors had over 30 recommendations. If you were a recruiter and took a look at that individual’s background on LinkedIn.com, it would be hard to not at least provide an interview based on that type of profile. Don’t be shy about asking your business associates and friends to recommend your work.
Reconnecting with prior co-workers – I’ve been self employed for almost eleven years now. The last company I worked for was Sage Abra. When I left Sage, they had roughly 150 employees. I have, through LinkedIn.com, been able to reconnect with over 70 individuals I worked with at Sage. Those individuals are now spread over a huge number of software companies. Many are still working in the HR and payroll software industry. If I were looking for a job, asking ex-coworkers if their companies were hiring is where I would start. In just the past month, I have been able to get interviews for two of the people I worked with at Sage ten years ago. I have not heard if they have gotten the jobs yet but at least they are getting the interviews and all because of LinkedIn.com.
Joining groups and getting involved – I’ve joined a large number of LinkedIn.com groups and even have a group set up for CompareHRIS.com. To find groups related to your expertise, use the LinkedIn.com search bar to search for groups based on terms you enter. When we create new articles, such as this one, we add this information to the news sections of the various groups of which we are members. From this effort, we receive impressive traffic to CompareHRIS.com and exposure for me.
There is no guarantee that any of this will work but, at the very least, it can’t hurt. I personally have seen others land interviews based on their LinkedIn.com activities. In this job market, every effort is important. If you have additional tips or advice for job hunters, please feel free to add your comments.
New HR Information System CompareHRIS.com Videos
Posted on | February 18, 2010 | No Comments
I am very pleased and proud to announce the addition of two new videos for CompareHRIS.com. The first video can be found on the following page HR information System Video but you can get to it from the home page of the site. With this video, we outlined exactly how to effectively use the tools of CompareHRIS.com to find a HR information system. The video discusses the HRIS selection tool, quick product search, pre-recorded demos, comparison screens, our extensive HR software article database, and our free HRIS RFP template.
The second video replaces the video of me sitting at my computer and using the video option from my notebook. The video goes into greater detail regarding how to use the HRIS selection tool and how it assists those looking to purchase a HR information system.
I worked on these videos with Frank Rodriquez at Edit Suites, Inc. in Tampa, Florida and am extremely proud of the end result. Frank and his staff were easy to work with and frankly the entire process was a real hoot. I got to visit the studio when the spokes model read the text in front of the green screen background; not the type of creative stuff I get to see normally. It was sort of a field trip for a guy who spends way too much time sitting in front of a computer. If you are looking at having a professional video created for your business or for your website, I highly recommend Edit Suites, Inc.
As I am writing this blog, the videos are only on youtube.com at this moment but tomorrow the videos can also be found on our site on the following pages.
Tags: HR Information system > HR Information Systems
An HRIS Certification Program Has Finally Arrived!
Posted on | February 17, 2010 | 1 Comment
I am very proud to announce and fully support IHRIM.org’s HR Information Systems/HRMS certification program. Frankly, I was not sure if a HRIS certification course could be broad enough and, at the same time, be detailed enough to create a useful program. I was wrong! I looked over the training material and documentation for this program and was extremely impressed with the amount of work put into this project. I fully believe the program will be of great value to someone who has worked with HRIS systems or someone who wants to gain the knowledge needed to enter the industry. Given how hard it is to find a job these days, or hold on to the one you have, having a HRIS certification listed on your resume certainly can’t hurt.
Someone needed to do this. It was not easy but for years I’ve seen people asking online about HRIS certifications programs and the answer was always the same, they don’t exist. Great Job IHRIM.org!
Official message from IHRIM.org
I’ve been in HRIS and Human Resources for over twenty five years and I understand just how important it is to stand out amongst my peers and demonstrate my competencies and value to my company every day. That is why I have worked so hard to earn my HRIP certification. IHRIM’s Human Resource Information Professional (HRIP) Certification is the only certification program for HR technology professionals.
According to a February 9 article on HRGuru.com ( http://edu.hrguru.com/articles/586-hris_professional ), the demand for HRIS professionals is expected to increase by as much as 17% over the next ten years and that those who have earned certification should have the best job opportunities. And in this time of economic challenges, it is important that you put your best foot forward and obtain the best credentials available in order to remain competitive in this tight job market.
Through IHRIM’s Human Resource Information Professional Certification Program, IHRIM will help you define, establish, and distinguish yourself professionally with a meaningful, test-based HR information management certification credential. It is an exam designed to assess the knowledge and competencies of professionals in the HR technology field. Passing the exam indicates a demonstrated comprehensive understanding and proficiency in HRIS.
Exam Preparation Products—Helping You Get There
IHRIM offers a variety of products to help you prepare for the examination including:
• Certification Exam Preparation Course – Designed to help you prepare for the HRIP certification exam, the course is available via an instructor led course or through a series of recorded webinars.
• Exam Study Guide – Provides an overview of the body of knowledge content areas and helps you identify areas where additional study and/or work experience may be necessary prior to testing.
• Practice Exam – Use this online tool to simulate the certification exam and, based on your test scores, determine where further study is warranted.
An HRIP certification will definitely help you.
Please visit IHRIM’s website to learn more about IHRIM’s Human Resource Information Professional Certification Program including the Examination Handbook, schedule of upcoming exams and much more!
http://www.ihrim.org/certification/Index.htm
HRIS Pre-recorded Demos
Posted on | February 3, 2010 | No Comments
If used for the purpose for which they are created, pre-recorded HRIS demos can be very helpful in your search for the right HR system. Some people think they are worthless. We, at CompareHRIS.com, don’t believe this.
For those of you who may have never used a HRIS before, these pre-recorded demos can be a valuable education resource. You’ll see exactly what one of these HR solutions can do for you and this will help you start forming your vision of what kind of HRMS software system you’re looking for.
Read this full article to view pre-recorded HRIS demos from 13 of the top HRIS vendors without having to visit 13 different websites to do so!
Tags: Hr payroll software > hr software > HR software demos > HR technology > HRIS > HRIS demos > HRIS HRMS demos > HRMS > HRMS demos > human resource information systems > Human Resource Management Systems > human resources software > pre-recorded demos
CompareHRIS.com – Your final destination from research to implementation of your HR systems
Posted on | February 3, 2010 | No Comments
This article provides the ‘whole picture’ of the HR system selection process. But this is not all CompareHRIS.com provides. We also break down each step in an easy to understand way and offer other valuable resources to expand your knowledge base or documentation needs so you know you are on the right track.
For example, not only will you find the breakdown on what information you actually need to determine your HRIS HRMS system needs, you’ll also be instructed on how to pre-qualify your short list of vendors and what your first HRIS vendor meeting should look like. We also provide helpful hints on how to take advantage of the knowledge your HR system consultant or salesperson brings to the table.
Once you’ve made your decision, you’ll find much advice to ensure a successful implementation with as few snags as possible. It will behoove any HR professional to spend time perusing the large article base we established for the sole purpose of making the HR Information Systems selection process as simple and successful as possible. To read this entire article, please visit HR Systems Selection Process.
Tags: hr system > hr systems > HRIS > HRIS/HRMS > HRMS > vendor short list
Free HRIS White Papers
Posted on | February 2, 2010 | No Comments
About six months ago we reached out to our CompareHRIS.com vendors and asked if they had white papers they wanted to add to the site. Many complied and we now have 17 very helpful white papers on the site. Much of what we offer on CompareHRIS.com is the ability for HR professionals to increase their HRIS IQ when beginning their search for HRIS and HRMS software. I believe these white papers are an important element for increasing that knowledge.
The white papers require a form to be completed to be downloaded but once you fill out the form, it will automatically populate on the next white paper downloaded. The white papers are then sent as a PDF automatically in an email.
Thriving in This Economy – Four Keys to Managing Your Workforce Now
From Personnel Manager to Chief Human Capital Officer
What Every Employer Must Know to Avoid Costly Lawsuits
Intersourcing – Software as a Service
Four Universal HR Needs… and How Real Organizations Have Satisfied Them
The Six Steps of Reducing Business Latencies
The Bottom Line on HR Technology
Evaluating Payroll Options for Your Mid-Sized Business
Cost Effectiveness in End-to End HR solutions
Just How Global is your Global HR Software Solution
Cost Savings in Automating HR and Benefits
Integrating People, Process, Technology and Strategy: The Future of Human Capital Managment
Evaluating Workforce Management Solutions
The State of Talent Management in the Healthcare Industry
The State of Talent Management
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