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 […]

To read Part One, CLICK HERE. In part two of a two-part series, Ari Kopoulos outlines whether Twitter holds any value for HR. This editorial is first published in Human Capital Magazine Issue 9.8, EXPERT INSIGHT: TECHNOLOGY. In part one we looked at how Twitter’s unique functionality facilitates a new way to build relationships in […]

In part one of a two-part series, Ari Kopoulos outlines whether Twitter holds any value for HR This editorial is first published in Human Capital Magazine Issue 9.7, EXPERT INSIGHT: TECHNOLOGY. I am often asked what I think of social media and in particular, Twitter. My standard response being: Facebook is for people you used […]

In this month’s ‘ask the expert’, Ari Kopoulos responds to a reader’s question about negotiating with HRIS suppliers. This editorial is first published in Human Capital Magazine Issue 9.6, Ask The expert: HRIS. Q: We have identified our preferred supplier and are about to sign contracts; can you offer any tips on the negotiation process? […]

This article is first published in HRM Singapore issue 11.4 Now, more than ever, HR relies on fast, smart and flexible technology to work its magic. HRM examines some useful tools in the market that are giving people professionals more time to become truly strategic operators. The HR technology market is constantly re-inventing itself to […]

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 […]

HR WORKSHOP by Ari Kopoulos, National sales and marketing manager, EmployeeConnect This article is first published in HR Leader Magazine – issue 212 (9 November 2010) It took two years to sell a million iPods, 78 days for iPhones and 28 days for iPads. Make no mistake, the way we work, play and love, will […]

Viewpoint Column by Ari Kopoulos, National Sales and Marketing Director, EmployeeConnect This article is first published in Human Capital Magazine – Issue 8.8 (August 2010) We keep hearing how the cloud is set to change the way we work, but what is it and what benefits does it bring to the business? Ari Kopoulos provides […]

HR WORKSHOP by Ari Kopoulos, National sales and marketing manager, EmployeeConnect This article is first published in HR Leader Magazine – issue 202 (22 June 2010) Q: What are the elements of a successful User Acceptance Testing Strategy (UAT Testing) for an HR technology implementation? A: A key milestone in any technology implementation is the […]

In the first series of HR Leader Magazine’s HR Leader Roundtable – HR Think Tank, six experts from a wide range of sectors were invited to take an in-depth look at the key areas the savvy HR professional must stay on top of. Our National Sales and Marketing Manager, Ari Kopoulos was also invited to […]