Insights

The boardroom guide to people transformation.

Plain speaking articles for HR Directors, CEOs and founders on choosing, buying, implementing and future proofing HR and HCM systems.

Choosing support

Choosing the right support for your HR transformation

What to actually look for in a consultancy or partner, and the questions worth asking before you sign anything.

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Courtney Thompson-Ayerst · 7 min read
Optimisation

Getting the most out of your current system

Before you consider ripping and replacing, here is how to find out whether your existing platform still has more to give.

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Courtney Thompson-Ayerst · 6 min read
Procurement

Before you even head out to procure an HR system

The groundwork most organisations skip, and why it is the single biggest predictor of a smooth procurement.

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Courtney Thompson-Ayerst · 8 min read
Implementation

Understanding your role in implementation and the effort involved

A new system is not a project you can fully outsource. Here is what your team should expect to contribute, and when.

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Courtney Thompson-Ayerst · 7 min read
Implementation

The things that go wrong in HR transformation

The most common ways implementations get into trouble, and how to spot the warning signs early.

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Courtney Thompson-Ayerst · 8 min read
Procurement

Understanding when is the right time to buy

The signs that suggest your organisation is genuinely ready to invest in a new HR or HCM system, and the ones that suggest it is not.

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Courtney Thompson-Ayerst · 6 min read
Optimisation

Optimising your system

A practical checklist for getting more value out of a system you have already invested in, without a full replacement.

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Courtney Thompson-Ayerst · 6 min read
Future proofing

How to future proof your system when your team changes

Leavers and starters can quietly undo months of good configuration and training. Here is how to protect against it.

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Courtney Thompson-Ayerst · 7 min read

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