This article is first published in HR Leader magazine – issue 171. Q: Given the current economic crisis all our IT purchases are heavily scrutinised, if not frozen. What tips can you give me on justifying an HRIS purchase? A: An effective HRIS strategy will help your organisation navigate through these turbulent times by giving […]

In the Ask the Expert column of July 2009 Newsletter, Ari Kopoulos, National Sales and Marketing Manager, 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 7.6. Q. I am trying […]

Predicting the future of any technology is a difficult task. Even the most gifted thought leaders in the industry have often got it wrong. But if we consider the factors involved – changing business needs, market forces, and the evolution of the internet – the way HR technology is developed, supported, and delivered is set […]

PaperlinX, the Australian paper company, has selected EmployeeConnect’s HRpro to support its transition to a shared services model for its Australian operations. PaperlinX recognised that in order to give HR a strategic role within the enterprise, they needed to align workforce management with business processes. They were already experiencing operational savings and increased employee engagement […]

This article is first published in Human Resources magazine – issue 165. Q: Our company has determined that we need a HRIS and now are deciding whether to go with a hosted, SaaS model or purchase the software that will run in-house. What factors should we consider when making this decision? A: Any technology closely […]

Hawaiian, a WA property management company, has selected EmployeeConnect to automate its HR functions by driving self service HR with HRexpress. Established in 1993, the company has proactively managed its portfolio which includes retail, commercial and industrial property. The Hawaiian business also focuses heavily on property development projects, strategic investments such as Eco Accommodation and […]

We would like to extend our congratulations to the Steinhoff Asia Pacific HR team on winning the EmployeeConnect Award for Best Overall Use of Technology. Also, sincere congratulations to Hungry Jacks, who were “Highly Commended”. We at EmployeeConnect applaud the innovation demonstrated by both companies and encourage their respective paths ahead. The award was presented […]

The Seventh Annual HR Summit this year was held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre. The conference was spread over two days allowing delegates to learn from the very best HR professionals from all over the country as well as to meet with numerous exhibitors who showcased their products and services at the HR […]

This year the AHRI National Convention was held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre. The 2009 two-day program was well-organised and brought together a range of international and local thought leaders to share their new ideas in business and research, provided insight into the application of HR and people management initiatives from across a […]

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 […]