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From the bedroom to the boardroom, to the highest office in government, the tablet is radically changing our relationship with technology and how we consume information. Characterised by its flick-of-the-finger ease-of-use, arresting visuals, and eternal connectivity, this devide is rapidly becoming the preferred tool for absorbing, presenting and communicating: but more importantly, it is the […]

We live in a very exciting time: we are witnessing the birth of a new nervous system for our planet. The convergence of information, mobile devices, social media and gamification is rewiring us into an infinitely personal and permanantly connected ecosystem. It is effectively humanising the web and shifting us from a network of transactions, […]

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 […]

In March’s edition of Human Capital Magazine, Ari Kopoulos (National Sales & Marketing Manager) again addresses another burning question in the HR industry. You can find the article in hard copy form in issue number 8.3 under the ‘Ask the Expert’ column. Q. We are starting to see a larger number of Gen Z’s and […]

In April’s edition of HRM Singapore, Ari Kopoulos (National Sales & Marketing Manager) offers insight into Talent Managent. You can find the article in hard copy form in Issue #10.4 on page 69. Talent management is a complicated field; which makes finding an effective and integrated technology solution a high priority for many organisations. Ari […]

In February’s edition of Human Capital Magazine, Ari Kopoulos (National Sales & Marketing Manager) addresses another burning question in the HR industry. You can find the article in hard copy form in Issue Number 8.2 under the ‘Ask the Expert’ column. Q. What are the three most important trends in HR technology for 2010? A. […]

In February’s edition of HR Leader Magazine, Ari Kopoulos (National Sales & Marketing Manager) offers insight into where HR meets technology in the workplace today. You can find the article in hard copy form in Issue #192 on page 28. Q. Given the growing emphasis on technology in a highly connected world, how is the […]

This article is first published in HRM Singapore – Issue 9.10: Annual guide to HR Technology and Outsourcing It’s a digital era, particularly when it comes to HR and its processes. Now, more than ever, technology is freeing HR to concentrate less on transactions and more on strategy. HRM considers the latest movements in an […]

This article is first published in HRM Singapore – Issue 9.10: Annual guide to HR Technology and Outsourcing HR technology is a niche area that is often best left to the experts. HRM considers the costs and benefits of having your software and data applications delivered through outsourcing The world may be in a downturn […]