M&A Integration With a People Focus
The merger or acquisition (M&A) of entities is a complex project that requires strategic coordination and planning. Integration of your human capital management (HCM) function including people, processes, policies, and technology is an integral part of any M&A project. It is crucial to not let the HCM aspect of the integration get minimized as this […]
10 Lessons Learned: Human Capital Management Digital Transformation
We have been guiding clients through successful digital transformations for decades. The following are some of our best practices. 1. Take a Team Approach Human Capital Management (HCM) Digital transformations are cross-functional projects that require organizational vision, strategic alignment, and resource allocation. In our experience a project team headed by the CHRO, CFO, and CTO/CIO […]
Why Do Clients Engage Us?
Most of our business comes through referrals from past clients or trusted advisors because our approach is to deliver a successful project. We don’t apply the same template to all projects. We take the time to understand the needs of the client and the challenges and opportunities they face. Through listening and problem solving, we […]
10 Tips for Managing Global Workforce
Headlines are full of RTO (Return to Office) announcements and mandates including the U. S. federal government. In our practice, we see a trend in the opposite direction as more companies move toward leveraging a global workforce. The reality is that employees are located around the globe and function in different time zones with different […]
10 Ways HRComputes Create Value
We have been guiding clients through digital transformations for over 30 years. Our goal is to differentiate ourselves by going beyond the mechanics of implementation and creating value for our clients. We focus on our client’s goals and ensures that they are achieved during the transformation process. 1. Meet Clients Where They Are a. We […]
Redesigning Systems to Reduce Bias
In my book, Driving Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion, I discuss many of the barriers to advancement for women and people of color. One of the most pervasive challenges is how managers assign high-profile projects that make-or-break careers. These “Goldilocks “projects get you noticed by key decision makers, important clients, or other key stakeholders, and […]
Improving Finance Processes and Insights
I had the opportunity for a demonstration of Net Suite Enterprise Performance Management (EPM). This tool consolidates planning, budgeting, forecasting, account reconciliation, financial close, and reporting processes across the entire organization. The EPM tool improves speed and accuracy of financial processes as well as provides key insights to facilitate decision-making. The EPM tool improves speed […]
Driving Impact Through Human Capital Management Strategic Alignment
Driving impact to create more just and equitable organizations is a top strategic priority for global organizations. Delivering on this promise to internal and external stakeholders requires leadership to create agile, resilient and values aligned organizations. To ensure internal and external equity, it is imperative to ensure that your people strategy aligns with organizational strategy. […]
AI is Everywhere… But What AI is Right For Us?
It seems that artificial intelligence (AI) is the topic at every event, webinar, meeting, and blog post. But what is AI and what aspects are important to me. AI is defined as “the ability of a machine to perform cognitive functions that we associate with human minds such as learning, reasoning, perceiving, and problem solving.” […]
Interesting Times for HCM: Outlook 2024
As I prepare for teaching my Becoming a Sustainable Organization in the Bard MBA in Sustainability program, I attended a Josh Bersin Insights on Corporate Talent, Learning, and HR Technology 2024 Predictions webinar. We have a lot going on in human capital leadership these days and I am pleased that my course strongly aligns with […]