The Puzzling World of HR Technology

I take a lot of pride in what we do at HRchitect. Day in and day out we make a difference in the lives of many leading organizations and the people that are at those organizations today and those who will be there in the future. We do this through the HR technology services we offer around strategy, software selection and implementation.

After 14 years, and well over 800 clients, including many of today’s most successful companies, many who keep coming back for additional services, we have developed a leadership position. This position comes from trust and a definition of trust that I like is “reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence.”

Something I absolutely love about what we do, and the companies we serve, is that I see reminders everywhere I go, and with everything I do. It is almost impossible to go anywhere or do anything, without using a service or a product from one of our customers.

I wrote about this last December, as we were in the midst of the holiday season where you just can’t go anywhere without being subjected to holiday commercials on TV and holiday music every time you enter a store. I thought this would be a good opportunity to expand on that because it really is something we are extremely proud of.

Think about some of the constant reminders about the tremendous influence that HRchitect has in the HR technology world…

Chances are you are going to do some shopping for friends and loved ones this holiday season. You will likely visit a company in person or online that HRchitect has performed HR related technology services for – Best Buy, Target, OfficeMax, L.L. Bean, RadioShack, Nordstrom, JCPenney, Lowe’s, GAP, Wal-Mart, Dell, Totes, Fossil, Barnes and Noble, Blockbuster, Kodak, Dollar General, Sony Playstation, Sur La Table, Crate and Barrel, Family Dollar, Finish Line, Levin Furniture, Orchard Supply Hardware, or numerous others. Yes, chances are very high you will shop at a store that is an HRchitect client.

Don’t you need some money to visit these stores? Chances are good you will get money from an HRchitect client – Wells Fargo, Washington Mutual, Bank of America, Bank of Oklahoma, U.S. Bank, Capital Bank, Capital One, TD Bank, First Citizens Banc, OMNI Bank, or many others. Then of course it’s time to use a credit card that might come from Citigroup, First USA, American Express, or Visa.

Maybe you will need to check with your credit union such as Texans Credit Union, BMI Federal Credit Union, Boeing Employee Credit Union, First Community Federal Credit Union, Space Coast Credit Union, or Mountain America Credit Union. Or maybe before that you need to talk with your financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual, Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Barclays Global Investors before you spend any money.

Naturally all this running around will make you hungry or thirsty so why not visit one of HRchitect’s clients. Grab a Dr Pepper Snapple product to quench your thirst, or maybe Pepsi is your thing. Or chow down on a Burrito at Chipotle. Maybe something from Panera Bread or Yum! Brands? How about having Domino’s Pizza or Papa John’s deliver to you? Or how about something from Nestle, maybe some hot chocolate to stay warm? Chances are pretty good you will eat or drink something from one of HRchitect’s clients.

Are you traveling to visit relatives this holiday season? What if you don’t want to stay with them, because they don’t have room or they drive you crazy? Not a problem. You can stay at Hyatt hotels, or a Starwood Property, Marriott, Wyndham, Choice Hotels, Sea Pines Resort, Hooters Casino Hotel, Atlantis Casino Resort & Spa, or one of many other fine locations.

What if you get sick with all the stress and germs that are in the air this time of year? No problem. HRchitect clients can help you such as Mayo Clinic, Kindred Healthcare, BJC Healthcare, Tenet, Texas Health Resources, Legacy Health System, Moses Cone Health System, California Pacific Medical Center, Austin Regional Clinic, Beth Israel Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and dozens more. No matter where you are, we are sure you can find a healthcare system that has relied on HRchitect.

You might also utilize an HRchitect client to get your oil, gas, electric or some other form of energy (either directly or indirectly) to keep you warm or get you where you need to go. Companies such as Aera Energy, Cenovus, Conoco Phillips, Baker Hughes, Oklahoma Gas and Energy, Peabody Energy, Regency Energy, Westar Energy, Pride International, or many others.

Let us not forget how you will communicate with loved ones this year. I can almost guarantee you will do that through a product or service from Sprint, AT&T, Motorola, Verizon, Virgin Mobile, Qwest Communications, T-Mobile, L3 Communications, or use that shiny new iPhone or iPad. You got it, all clients of HRchitect.

I could go on and on but I think you get the picture. HRchitect clients are everywhere, every industry, and of every size. You can see some of them here.

If you are reading this and are one of our clients, we’d like to give thanks to you for making us the leading HR technology consulting firm. If you are not yet one of our clients, let’s talk as we would love to add you to the list and share our wonderful experiences with companies just like yours. Join our growing list of over well over 800 clients who made the decision to get the best risk insurance policy and peace of mind that any organization can buy.

HRchitect will help to ensure you select the right HR technology product (talent acquisition, talent management, workforce management, HR/payroll, etc.) for your unique needs and when you do get that right HR software product, we will make sure you get the most out of your investment by ensuring a sound implementation.

This leadership position you have helped us achieve is not to be taken lightly, and simply makes us strive to do more. Watch for some exciting blogs, reports, webinars, and WebMingles (our radio show) in the coming weeks and months.

2012 is going to be another very exciting year in this industry, and no doubt another very puzzling year in the world of HR technology. Don’t go it alone. Seriously. HR technology decisions are not to be taken lightly. In one way or another, they have an impact on your most important asset – your people! Utilize HRchitect’s services today and you will have the peace of mind you, your employees, and your company deserve.

To learn more about how HRchitect’s HR systems strategy, selection and implementation expertise visit www.HRchitect.com.

Happy Holidays!
Matt Lafata, HRchitect