From HR Cost Centre to Strategic Infrastructure For growing Australian mid-market organisations, the decision to invest in a new Human Resource Information System (HRIS) is often wrongly framed as an expense to be managed by HR. In reality, it is a critical business infrastructure investment that delivers quantifiable Return on Investment (ROI) across the entire […]

Performance reviews are no longer just an annual HR ritual; they are a central component of an organisation’s strategy for growth, retention, and development. The old approach—a rigid, once-a-year form—no longer works for the modern, agile enterprise. The conversation has shifted from a painful annual assessment to a powerful continuous development tool. The goal isn’t […]

In today’s fast-paced Australian business environment, an optimised HR system is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity for remaining competitive. While many decision-makers focus on the upfront cost of HR software, the real question they should be asking is: “How much is it costing my business to operate without one?” The hidden costs of manual […]

There’s a growing trend for businesses of all sizes to partner with payroll service professionals to manage their payruns. While the complex, compliance-driven, and repetitive nature of payroll makes it a perfect candidate for outsourcing, it remains one of the most critical processes in your business. When done incorrectly, it can grind operations to a […]

Chief Information Officers (CIOs) are being called to foster innovation as it starts to play a greater role across companies. According to an IDC survey, those working alongside CIOs are increasingly viewing them as innovation officers. One way to incorporate innovation in the workplace is through a well-managed Human Resource Information System (HRIS). Is the role of […]

What happens when you have a number of legacy systems that need replacing? How do you draft a decision making framework for procurement and rollout? Ari Kopoulos provides his tips This editorial is first published in Human Capital Magazine Issue 9.9, EXPERT INSIGHT: TECHNOLOGY. Today’s business environment has become increasingly complex, making choices that were […]

HR Workshop by Ari Kopoulos, EmployeeConnect This article is first published in HR Leader Magazine – March Issue How can we leverage technology to achieve a successful end-to-end onboarding strategy? It’s your first day on the job and you’re greeted with your payroll number, a new laptop, smartphone, business cards, keys and password to the […]

In today’s market, taking a strategic approach to Human Capital Management is the key to sustaining competitive advantage. You need strategies to attract, retain and build talent; strategies that improve workforce efficiency and productivity; and strategies that measure, optimise and predict staff trends. To achieve these strategies you need a solution that gives on-demand access […]

This article is first published in Human Resource magazine – issue 162. Our organisation is about to deploy a new HRIS which includes Employee Self Service (ESS) and we have been told to spend a significant amount of change management. Why is this and how do I apply it? John Kotter in his1998 article Winning […]

In the Ask the Expert column of December 2008 Newsletter, Scott Lea, an implementation Consultant, will answer one of the questions raised by a number of our newsletter subscribers. Read beyond to see what our expert recommends. This article is first published in Human Capital magazine – issue 6.10. Q: We are implementing a new […]