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Good Fast Cheap - HCM Implementation Approach

How do you want your HCM Implementation? Good, Fast or Cheap?

Understanding the Importance of Knowing the HCM Implementation Approach of Your Service Provider The first time I saw the phrase “Good, Fast or Cheap” I was at a restaurant in Washington, D.C. The phrase was hanging on the wall, framed, visible for all to read. At the time, I didn’t relate the phrase to what […]
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Project Team Management-Holy Grail

The Holy Grail of Project Team Management

Hear from industry leaders as they discuss the three main challenges of managing people and projects, and how technology—plus a new approach to capacity planning—can help ensure better outcomes and successful projects. Webcast Presented by: – Bonnie Tinder, CEO, Raven Intelligence – Sunshine Brown, Chief Services Officer, HRMS Solutions – Mike Psenka, Founder & CEO, […]
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Vaccine Mandate Policy

Civil Liberties & Vaccine Mandate Policy

Balancing Your Employees Liberties with President Biden’s New Vaccine Mandate Policy Navigation of current vaccine mandates rules and regulations for private business is a complex legal web of federal and state laws. Vaccine mandate policy considerations are more complicated for companies with a remote workforce, whose employees reside in many different states, as they must […]
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Prepare for your HCM Implementation

10 Recommendations to Prepare for Your HCM Implementation

The time has come. Be proactive, be flexible and be prepared.   You’ve spent months, potentially years, researching, evaluating and choosing the right HCM system for your organization. Your firm eventually approved the investment in this new human resource management system, and at the end of the day, you are ultimately responsible for either the […]
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Reasons to Leave Your PEO

Top Reasons Businesses Leave Their PEO

Is the convenience of paying your PEO really worth it? If your business is using a PEO (Professional Employer Organization) or if your organization has ever considered using a PEO, take 8 minutes and read this blog. This blog is not intended to go into the details of a PEO, the services they provide to […]
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HR Software Reference Checks

Best Practices for Conducting HR Software Reference Checks

Recommended Questions to Ask HR Software References Part of the due diligence process for selecting a Human Capital Management (HCM) system should involve checking vendor references. Yes, we know the HR Software vendors are only going to provide you with happy references and it seems like just a formality, but this is a real opportunity […]
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The Voice of the Customer Speaks Volumes

Finding the real customer sentiment and project delivery results for consulting firms to make a well-informed decision is critical.   Choosing the right Human Capital Management (HCM) software partner is critical to the success of your project, yet at Raven Intel we’ve found it, in many cases, is an afterthought. Customers spend months (or years!) […]
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