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The Keys to Boosting Employee Engagement, Happiness, and Performance
We’ve all seen the stats. We’ve read the articles. Many employers have even seen the phenomenon firsthand. Employee engagement took a major hit in 2023, and 2024 isn’t looking very rosy either. According to a recent report from wellness portal provider MediKeeper, employee burnout, persistent concerns surrounding remote and hybrid work, and the still uncertain…
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Future-Proofing HR: Staying Agile & Resilient During Turbulent Times
During the past several years, Covalence has won its fair share of awards for excellence in the HCM space: We’ve been recognized by Raven Intel for our exceptional customer service. We’re a six-time recipient of various partner awards from UKG Most importantly, we’ve consistently earned praise directly from our clients None of this would be…
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HCM Implementation Mistakes & How To Prevent Making Them
Starting a Human Capital Management (HCM) Implementation can be an exciting and transformative time for an organization. With promises of streamlining HR or payroll processes, enhancing employee engagement, utilizing AI, and improving data analytics, the allure of modernizing HCM systems is undeniable. However, the journey through the implementation process can be challenging. Organizations make common…
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How To Select The Right HCM Implementation Partner
You’ve already selected a Human Capital Management (HCM) vendor and recognize the pivotal role that implementing your HCM system will play in your organization’s growth and development. However, implementing your HCM system successfully should not be viewed as merely a technical project but as a transformative journey. Inevitably, along this journey, you are going to…
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Elevate Your Workforce Management
Whether you’re an executive, a manager, or an individual contributor, you’ve probably gotten the sensation that things in the workplace seem a little “off” these days. One headline details a massive wave of layoffs, another highlights the lack of qualified candidates necessary to fill critical roles, and many employers are contending with skills gaps, unwanted…
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The Top 5 Benefits of AI in HR Technology
What do you think of when you hear the term “artificial intelligence”? Do thoughts of robots, dystopian Hollywood movies, and images of self-flying cars enter your mind? The reality is much less dramatic, and as a matter of fact, AI is already all around us. From things like; Google Maps, Social Media, and Chat Bots…
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The World Of Work: Looking Back On 2022 & Moving Forward Into 2023
In 2022, the ever-evolving world of work experienced fundamental shifts, milestones, and trends that will shape and impact our operations and practices throughout 2023. Let’s look at some of the key trends we saw through 2022, what we learned, and, most importantly, how they will affect the world of work moving forward. Major Trends In…
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5 Tips For HR Cloud Transformation Success
Everyone working in human resources has heard the buzz surrounding HR Cloud Transformation. The role of HR technology has grown from just performing basic HR tasks efficiently to becoming an essential element of business operations as a whole. The truth is that the cloud computing market is here to stay and is growing to an…
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People Over Process
Employee Centric Software Implementations When HR and workforce management systems first hit the scene, they were built mainly with the employer’s priorities in mind. Automating mundane tasks, introducing operational improvements, and improving business accuracy were at the core, but employee ease of use was sometimes an afterthought. Even as consumer tech evolved and workers became…
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HCM System Implementation
HCM system implementation can feel like a daunting task. Implementation can indeed be a big undertaking, but that doesn’t mean that it needs to be complicated, stressful, or difficult. People often make common mistakes throughout the implementation process, which is why it is so important to have the right implementation team that considers a holistic…
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HR Technology Trends Of 2022
HR technology trends have looked a little different in the past couple of years. We’ve heard it repeatedly, “the world of work is changing.” Not only is it changing, but it’s changing at a rapid pace to keep up with the unpredictable circumstances of life lately. The pandemic has created a shift in just about…
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HCM Solutions To Withstand The Great Resignation
It’s no secret that resignation rates have been on the rise as of late. The phrase “the Great Resignation” has instilled some anxiety in many employers across the nation. It is now a reality that we cannot ignore. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4 million Americans quit their jobs in July 2021. The…
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Optimizing Your Human Capital Management Platform
Like most business systems, HCM platforms have evolved into incredibly powerful – yet infinitely complex – organisms. In addition to serving as the “hire to retire” system of record for the workforce, the broader HCM ecosystem has an even more significant impact. From HR to finance to operations, the HCM choices you make today can…
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HR Technology and the Art of Workplace Empathy
Writing “2020 was a rough year” and expecting heads to nod as if it’s a brilliant revelation is like repeating the punchline to a bad joke and expecting a laugh. We get it. We’re just over it—time to move on. As we move into the new year with cautious hope and optimism, those in the…
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How I Started My New Job as a Human Capital Management Consultant Remotely During COVID-19
Starting a new job can be a nerve-wracking (and exciting) experience for anyone. However try starting at your first full-time job out of university, remotely – during a pandemic! When I accepted my job offer to be a Human Capital Management (HCM) Consultant at Covalence Consulting, I was super excited to start my career in…