HRchitect’s Matt Lafata Appointed to IHRIM.link Editorial Committee

April 24, 2009

 

HRchitect, the leader in HR systems strategic consulting and the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) and Talent Management systems consulting firm, is proud to announce that Vice-President of Sales and Marketing, Matt Lafata, has been appointed to the IHRIM.link Editorial Committee for a two-year term.

 

IHRIM.link is the flagship, bi-monthly publication of IHRIM. Year after year, member surveys indicate that the publication ranks as the #1 or #2 member benefit for IHRIM members.  Quality editorial content is presented free-of-charge to IHRIM members as advertising funds the production of the magazine. The IHRIM.link committee is committed to assembling a diverse group of editors that represent a wide cross section of the human resources information management industry.

 

“We are pleased that Matt has been appointed to the IHRIM.link Editorial Committee,” stated Rick Fletcher, President and Founder of HRchitect. “Matt has one of the largest networks in the HR technology industry and his contacts and knowledge will be a big benefit to the IHRIM.link publication and the IHRIM community at large. I personally served on the committee for a number of years and helped move the publication from “The Review”, which was published four times a year, to the current IHRIM.link publication. HRchitect and its people have been big supporters of IHRIM over the years having served on committees, past IHRIM Summit award winners, and more, and this is just another way for us to give back to the community.”

 

Some of Matt’s qualifications that helped him get appointed to the IHRIM.link committee include:

 

·         Maintaining two blogs at HRchitect – http://hrchitect.wordpress.com and http://hrchitectvendornews.wordpress.com.

·         Involvement in creating the monthly newsletter for HRchitect, The HR Authority

·         Writing frequent presentations and webinars on HR Technology

·         Speaking at many industry events and user conferences

·         Host of the weekly HR Technology Happy Hour WebMingle – a live broadcast where key people in the HR Technology industry are interview. The WebMingle has become the most popular live Internet show in the HR technology industry

·         Host and moderator of the HRchitect Beauty Pageant webinar series where HR technology vendors compete to be crowned the winner

·         Chair of the IHRIM-DFW regional HR technology event that was put on in Frisco, TX in March 2008

·         Chair of theHRshow – the largest regional HR technology conference and expo

 

“I am honored to be appointed to work alongside other dedicated volunteers to try and further improve on an already excellent publication for HR information management professionals,” added Matt Lafata, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for HRchitect. “I have spent a tremendous amount of time monitoring the HR technology space over the past few years for trends, keeping tabs on what vendors are doing, and reading publications, blogs, and other social networking sites related to HR technology. This has helped me gain the knowledge I have today that is currently expressed through my own contributions to blogs, social networking sites, educational webinars, presentations and more and I feel the IHRIM.link opportunity will allow me to reach a broader audience with timely and useful information.”

 

Visit HRchitect.com to learn more about Matt Lafata and HRchitect. The web site also shows where HRchitect can be found in 2009 as well as schedules of upcoming Beauty Pageants, WebMingles, and other educational events.

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Ultimate Software Honored with 2009 IHRIM Partners Award…from Ultimate Software

April 15, 2009

 

Ultimate Software Honored with 2009 IHRIM Partners Award for Contributions to the Practice of Human Capital Management

 

HRchitect includes Ultimate Software in our list of top HRIS vendors that businesses should consider.

 

Ultimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, today announced it has received the 2009 Partners Award from the International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM). IHRIM’s Partners Award is presented to organizations that have significantly contributed to the practice of human resources information management and/or to supporting the mission and goals of the association.

 

Ultimate’s CIO, Bill Hicks, will accept the award on April 20 at IHRIM’s 2009 HRMStrategies Conference & Technology Exposition in San Diego, Calif.

 

“Ultimate Software continues to be a leader and visionary in the HCM marketplace. It is our pleasure to recognize the entire Ultimate team as a 2009 Partner Award recipient,” said Lynne Mealy, IHRIM president and CEO.

 

Since 1980, the International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM), the world’s leading HRIM clearinghouse, has been uniting a dynamic group of practitioners, vendors, consultants, students, and faculty to share best practices and the latest technological trends. Through membership, educational programming, listservs, networking forums, and IHRIM’s annual conference, HRIM professionals can receive valuable knowledge that will enhance both their own careers and their companies’ success.

 

“We are honored to accept the 2009 Partners Award from IHRIM,” said Hicks. “As a company, Ultimate is committed to delivering quality HCM solutions that support strategic HR objectives. Being recognized by a national association of IHRIM’s caliber underscores our commitment to providing organizations with HR solutions that meet the demands of today’s businesses.”

 

For more information on Ultimate Software, please visit www.ultimatesoftware.com

 

Matt Lafata, HRchitect

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IHRIM Expo Next Week – Register Now!…from IHRIM

April 9, 2009

 

Early Bird Registration Extended

 

HRchitect will be exhibiting at IHRIM in booth #313.

 

Discover real-world solutions, timely ideas and innovative perspectives from human resources (HR) and HR information managements sharpest minds at the International Association for Human Resources Information Managements (IHRIM) 2009 Conference and Technology Exposition.

Industry experts and senior-level practitioners who know firsthand the issues and challenges facing HR and HRIM professionals will share their insight on talent management, Web 2.0, onboarding, shared services, data management, metrics, and HR systems selection and implementation. They also will provide advice on how to leverage technology functionalities and do more with less given todays economic climate.

IHRIM is the leading professional association for knowledge, education and solutions supporting human capital management. Its 29th conference, held from April 19-22 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, offers more than 55 educational programs and eight half-day, full-day or two-day seminars that are approved for Human Resource Certification Institute credit hours. Attendees also will have the opportunity to take IHRIMs new Certified Human Resources Information Management Professional (PHRI) certification practice test at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Apr. 18.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders and HR practitioners from some of the worlds leading companies Nissan North America, Coca Cola Enterprises Hallmark Cards, Inc., Hyatt Corporation, Qualcomm, Inc., among others who will share their insight on HR technological solutions that deliver results for your organization and your career.

Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned veteran, the IHRIM conference provides you with new ideas, practical tips and up-to-the minute solutions for your HR technology and information management needs, said Lynne Mealy, IHRIMs president and CEO. Our interactive iStream sessions promote informative exchanges with industry experts and colleagues, and include topics such as managing a multi-generational work force, implementing an HR technology strategy, applying new technologies to an older system and getting and keeping funding for your HR technology projects.

Complementing the educational series is the Exposition Hall, which features displays and demonstrations of the newest HR technology solutions by product and service leaders.

 

For more information on IHRIM, please visit www.ihrim.org

Matt Lafata, HRchitect

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HRchitect to Present Pre-Conference Workshop at the 2009 IHRIM HRMStrategies and Technology Exposition…from HRchitect

March 24, 2009

 

HRchitect, the leader in HR systems strategic consulting and the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) and Talent Management systems consulting firm, will be conducting a pre-conference workshop at the 2009 IHRIM Conference and Expo in San Diego on “Creating a 3-5 Year HR Technology Strategy”.

 

“We are pleased to provide such an invaluable session at a time when HR professionals really need to step back from what they are doing and look at how different pieces of HR technology fit their organization’s overall plan,” stated Matt Lafata, Vice-President, Sales & Marketing with HRchitect. “This session is designed to help businesses determine how to best invest in HR technology to meet their business objectives and create a more integrated talent management environment.”

 

The pre-conference workshop at the IHRIM 2009 Conference and Expo will take place on Sunday, April 19 from 8:30am to 5pm. This session will teach attendees about the steps necessary to create an HR technology strategy and will include topics such as:

 

• Phases of creating HCM (Human Capital Management) technology strategy

• HCM and ITM (Integrated Talent Management) defined

• HCM technology strategy ‘must haves’

• HCM technology roadmaps

• Decision drivers used in evaluating and selecting HR and talent management systems

 

The session will be conducted by Dan Katavola, EVP with HRchitect, and Jacqueline Kuhn, President of Kuhn Consulting Group and Past Chair of the IHRIM board.

 

“HRchitect developed our HR Systems Strategic Planning consulting practice a number of years ago and we refine it continuously based on our increased knowledge of how these plans are used in real-life organizations,” added Rick Fletcher, President and Founder of HRchitect. “Investing in HCM technology without a strategy on how each component system will support the other often results in the implementation of systems that are not best suited to meet a company’s business objectives, which results in wasted time and money, as well as staff inefficiencies.”

 

HRchitect will be exhibiting at the IHRIM 2009 Conference at Booth #313. Non-IHRIM members can receive a $125 discount on this workshop, or any pre-conference workshop by visiting http://ihrim.org/Events/2009Spring/Courses/index.htm and using code “EX9”.

 

Visit www.HRchitect.com to learn about the services we provide and how we can help your organization get the most from its current HR systems as well as assist with any new HR technology related projects. Our web site will also show you where HRchitect can be found in 2009 as well as schedules of upcoming Beauty Pageants, WebMingles, and other educational events.

 
Matt Lafata, HRchitect

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Catherine Veinbachs Named IHRIM Summit Award Winner…from IHRIM

March 6, 2009

 

The International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM) announced its 2009 Summit Award winner is Catherine Veinbachs. IHRIM’s Summit Award recognizes members who have made significant, long-term contributions to the advancement of IHRIM’s mission and goals, and have facilitated the exchange of ideas, solutions and information about issues impacting the industry.

Veinbachs will be recognized April 20 at IHRIM’s 2009 HRMStrategies Conference & Technology Exposition in San Diego, Calif.

A long-time IHRIM member, Veinbachs has contributed to the growth and recognition of IHRIM and the HRIM profession as a former board member and as a member of the steering committee that developed the IHRIM Global Special Interest Group. She was also a founding board member of HROA-Europe.

Additionally, she contributed to two IHRIM Press books: Out of Site: An Inside Look at HR Outsourcing and Boundaryless HR: Human Capital Management in the Global Economy. She has been featured in articles in both the IHRIM.Link and IHRIM Journal. Veinbachs also has presented at a number of industry events in the United States and abroad including several highly rated IHRIM conference presentations.

Cathy has participated in a wide range of IHRIM activities and is well respected internally in the arena of HR information management and outsourcing, said Lynne Mealy, IHRIM president and CEO. We appreciate her contributions to our association and to our industry.

As principal of HR Effectiveness at Mercer Consulting, Veinbachs provides consulting expertise to her clients in the areas of HR strategy alignment and HR service delivery optimization. She helps clients identify how business strategy drives HR strategy, and how to position HR as a strategic partner in organizations. She has particular expertise in working with multinational and global organizations.

Since 1980, the International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM), the world s leading HRIM clearinghouse, has been uniting a dynamic group of practitioners, vendors, consultants, students and faculty to share best practices and the latest technological trends. Through membership, educational programming, listservs, networking forums and IHRIM s annual conference, HRIM professionals can receive valuable knowledge that will enhance both their own careers and their companies success.

 

For more information on IHRIM, please visit www.ihrim.org

Matt Lafata, HRchitect

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Introducing the Largest Regional HR Technology Show – theHRshow

December 3, 2008

 

HRchitect, the leader in HR systems strategic consulting and the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) and Talent Management systems consulting firm, has announced the introduction of theHRshow, to take place June 11 and 12 in Frisco, Texas.

 

theHRshow promises to be a one-of-a-kind event that already has a proven track record of success. Born out of past IHRIM DFW Regional Expos (where over 200 attended a one day version of the show in early 2008 plus over 30 exhibitors), this new multi-day format will build on that momentum.

 

“The 2008 Talent Management Technology event that HRchitect produced in conjunction with the IHRIM DFW Affinity Group was a huge success,” commented Matt Lafata, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for HRchitect and the Conference Chair for theHRshow. “We have such a passion for educating the HR community on the wonderful world of HR technology and thought what better way than to start a regional show that will quickly become the buzz of the entire industry. We are very excited about the caliber of sessions and opportunities that this show will bring to the HR industry.”

 

theHRshow web site (www.thehrshow2009.com) officially launched on December 2, 2008 and a Call for Presentations went out the same day.

 

theHRshow was created by industry experts and senior level practitioners who know what kind of challenges HR and HRIS professionals face on a daily basis. theHRshow will also include keynotes from well-known speakers as well as over 20 sessions of invaluable information on the puzzling world of HR Technology.

 

“HRchitect has been asked continually since we chaired the 2006 and 2008 events about when we are going to do it again,” added Rick Fletcher, President of HRchitect. “We’ve taken our time in planning this conference out as we want to make sure the debut of theHRshow is something that people talk about and look forward to year after year. And with the industry’s most affordable attendee registration fee, we expect once again to have the largest turnout of HR technology buyers in this part of the country and encourage vendors to sign up for the exposition hall right away. ”

 

The Call for Presentations has been issued and senior-level HR practitioners and industry experts are invited to submit proposals for presentations on any topic that will educate and inform today’s HR and HRIS professionals in helping their organizations become more successful through the use of HR technology. theHRshow will touch on many different HR technology areas and those who are chosen to give presentations or participate on panels, will be provided with a unique opportunity to share their knowledge, experience and viewpoints with professionals who will no doubt share that knowledge with others. It will showcase presenters and their organizations to HR and HRIS professionals throughout the world.

 

“We are expecting a large response to our Call for Presentations and appreciate the early interest shown as we have discussed the conference with a few of our contacts,” added Tiffany Appleby, Director of Marketing for HRchitect and the Director of Communications for theHRshow. “We know it will take some time to select just the right presentations and panelists that our audience will find intriguing and stimulating. We are looking for anything from innovative ideas, success stories, case studies, new and emerging technologies, HR trends, workforce planning issues, talent management initiatives, best practices, and so much more.”

 

Please visit www.thehrshow2009.com for more information about the 2009 conference and expo. Registration for attendees, exhibitors and the Call for Presentations are now open.

 
Matt Lafata, HRchitect

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IHRIM Launches Web 2.0 Community for Members CORE to Facilitate Online Networking, Collaboration…from IHRIM

October 25, 2008

 

Although this announcement isn’t about a technology vendor, IHRIM is an important organization in our industry that HRchitect is proud to support as a long-time member.

 

As members of the International Association for Human Resources Information Management (IHRIM), human resources and information management professionals will be able to access CORE – a member-generated online community that captures and shares important HR information management knowledge and content, as well as enhances collaboration among members – when IHRIM unveils the technology within the next few weeks.

CORE will use a Web 2.0 platform to provide a centralized hub for IHRIM members to create groups based on common interests or geographic locale. Similar to Facebook, members can use CORE to: • Create user profiles, blogs and wikis. • Find and network with others in their region or industry. • Contact others using or considering the same HR management system solutions. • Create RSS feeds of topical information. • Access industry news and information. • Check out industry events, webinars and conferences.

About IHRIM – Since 1980, the International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM), the world’s leading HRIM clearinghouse, has been uniting a dynamic group of practitioners, vendors, consultants, students, and faculty to share best practices and the latest technological trends. Through membership, educational programming, listservs, networking forums and IHRIM’s annual conference, HRIM professionals can receive valuable knowledge that will enhance both their own careers and their companies’ success.

 

Matt Lafata, HRchitect

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