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Welcome to the HumanConcepts Blog. As the developer of OrgPlus technology, the staff at HumanConcepts daily addresses the challenges, pain points and trends surrounding workforce decision support issues. This blog is an online community where our staff and other HR professionals can share their real-life human resources experiences and war stories, communicate best practices and highlight industry news.

Authors

Martin SacksMartin Sacks,
President and CEO
Jim CandlerJim Candler,
VP Global Customer Success
Tammy SmithTammy Smith,
Sr. Marketing Manager
Rod BradyRod Brady,
Product Manager
Suzanne JohnsonSuzanne Johnson,
Director, Global Services
Andy VenterAndy Venter,
Major Account Manager
Chris LewisChris Lewis,
Technical Support Manager
Jeremy RoarkJeremy Roark,
Hosted Systems Administrator

Archive for the ‘News’ Category

Burlington Coat Factory Selects OrgPlus Enterprise for Consistent, Accurate Workforce Information

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

Large clothing retailer, Burlington Coat Factory, recently selected OrgPlus Enterprise to provide deeper insight into its 4,000 person workforce and help plan for and action workforce change. Seamless integration with the company’s Oracle HR system will provide current workforce information and the ability to chart key performance indicators such as span of control, department budgets and salaries. Read the full article here.

Top SAP Customers Choose OrgPlus Enterprise for Workforce Visualization and Planning

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

OrgPlus Enterprise brings SAP HR information to life with fast, flexible solutions for visualizing the organization, analyzing workforce dynamics and managing workforce change. Providing human capital information access to the entire enterprise without the cost or complexity of additional ERP licenses, OrgPlus Enterprise enables HR, managers and executives to gain a clear organizational understanding and make more informed, fact based decisions. Read more here.

Target Corporation to Speak with HumanConcepts at OHUG 2010

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

If you’re heading to Las Vegas for the OHUG 2010 Conference, please set aside time to visit us in Booth #300. We’ll be showcasing our solutions to manage workforce change:

OrgPlus Enterprise. An award winning application that transforms conventional organizational charts into a powerful business system to proactively manage workforce change.
Transition Manager
. A complete web-based solution to effectively manage workforce separations including restructuring, downsizings and M&A.

    We’re thrilled to be presenting a session with top retailer and OrgPlus customer, Target. Mark your calendar to attend this session and learn how Target has streamlined managerial insight and workforce planning for over 300,000 employees with OrgPlus.

    “How Target Hits the Bulls-Eye with Laser Sharp Workforce Planning”

    Presented by:
    Kathy Heins, Group Manager, HR Operations, Target Corporation
    Jim Candler, Vice President, Global Customer Success, HumanConcepts

    Wednesday, June 16, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
    The Mirage Hotel, Trinidad A

    HumanConcepts and Jeitosa Team Up to Deliver Enterprise Workforce Planning Solutions

    Monday, March 29th, 2010

    HumanConcepts recently announced a partnership with Jeitosa Group International, a global strategic business consultancy. The companies will work together to provide workforce planning solutions combining HumanConcepts’ award-winning OrgPlus Enterprise software with Jeitosa’s strategic business consulting services. Read the full press release here.

    Kaleida Health Chooses OrgPlus Enterprise for Workforce Insight and Decision Support

    Thursday, March 18th, 2010

    In response to the New York State Berger’s Commissions recommendations, Kaleida Health is planning to close a hospital and open a global vascular health institute. To reassign employees to optimal roles in the new organization, Kaleida Health needed rapid and complete access to HR information. The manually created org chart with over 10,000 employees fell short. OrgPlus Enterprise will enable Kaleida Health to visualize their HR information and access the workforce and budget information that is critical for planning this significant workforce shift. Read the full press release here.

    HumanConcepts in the News – A Practical Approach to Succession Planning

    Friday, January 8th, 2010

    HumanConcepts’ resident HR expert and Vice President Global Customer Success, Jim Candler, was featured in a recent Jeitosa HR insights newsletter. His article discusses HumanConcepts’ intuitive approach to ‘practical succession planning‘. With the solution, drag and drop candidates into a key position on the organizational chart to build a succession plan in minutes. Determine readiness, evaluate other candidates and get a clear picture of the organization moving forward. To read the full article, please click here.