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Famous HCM Failures: 3 Failed Implementations (and Lessons Learned)
Even the most well-funded organizations can face catastrophic HR system failures. From the U.S. Department of Defense’s billion-dollar misstep with PeopleSoft to Queensland Health’s disastrous SAP payroll rollout and LAUSD’s payroll chaos, these cases highlight the dangers of poor planning, rushed implementations, and misaligned stakeholder expectations. In this article, we break down what went wrong, the costly consequences, and key lessons to help businesses avoid similar pitfalls.
Guide to Dayforce Position Management
Struggling to keep track of open roles, workforce planning, and compliance? Dayforce Position Management is a feature within Dayforce HCM that helps organizations structure, track, and manage job positions separately from individual employees, improving workforce planning, budgeting, and compliance. Learn how this powerful feature can improve workforce strategy and make managing positions easier than ever.
2025 Enterprise Tech Trends to Watch
With shifting economic conditions and rising customer expectations, companies are focusing on technology that helps them work smarter, reduce costs, and stay ahead of the competition. Check out the 5 enterprise technology trends to watch out for in 2025.
5 Tips to Influence a Business Case (When You Don’t Control the Budget)
Whether you have bottlenecks in your processes and technology or simply don’t have the resources in-house, convincing leadership to invest in a solution requires more than just a good idea; you need a solid business case that speaks their language.
Here are five practical ways to make your case more compelling.
Everything You Need to Know About Dayforce Copilot
Key Information in This Article Includes:
What is Dayforce Copilot
Key Capabilities of Dayforce Copilot
Setting Up Dayforce Copilot
Ensuring Proper Setup and Maintenance
Actionable Steps for Businesses
HR in 2025: 5 Trends to Look Out For
Dayforce’s 15th Annual Pulse of Talent survey is out, and the insights are a good indication of what to expect in 2025 for not only Dayforce users, but for HR technology, workplace culture, and shifting employee expectations key to success.
Here are five critical trends that HR leaders should anticipate and prepare for.
How to Develop an Effective Project Governance Framework
An effective project governance framework is not just a best practice—it’s a financial imperative. Organizations with strong governance save 28 times more money, reduce waste, and align outcomes with strategic goals. This article explores the key components of project governance and actionable steps to improve project success rates while mitigating risks.
How to Maintain Optimal Usage of Enterprise Technology
Maintaining enterprise technology can feel like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be.
With the right approach, your systems can remain efficient, compliant, and aligned with your business needs.
Learn the practical steps to ensure your technology continues to serve as a valuable asset rather than a costly burden.
Let’s dive into how you can optimize its usage and get the most out of your investment.
Benefits of an AI-Driven Workforce Planning Approach
Dive into how AI can reshape your approach to workforce planning, exploring the key benefits, challenges, and considerations for a successful AI initiative.
Assessing Automation Usage in Your HRIS
Automation can be crucial to productivity and meeting customer expectations, among many other things. Automation within your HRIS is no different. Learn how to assess and optimize your HRIS automations in 7 easy steps.
Understanding Technology Bias
Explore how biases, such as favoring visually appealing dashboards or popular systems, can lead to poor technology choices that affect your customers, disrupt operations, and harm overall profitability.
5 Intangible Benefits of System Modernization
Beyond ROI, what are intangible benefits to upgrading your systems? While it may differ depending on what system you’re upgrading, there are generally these 5 intangible benefits that come with most system modernizations.
The Key Elements of an Optimal Onboarding Strategy
Onboarding is the gateway to employee success, yet nearly one-third of new hires leave their roles within the first six months, often due to inadequate onboarding experiences.
But what are the key elements of an optimal onboarding schedule?
Find out here.
“What Are Worst and Best Business Systems?”
When it comes to business systems, it's easy to seek out the "best" and avoid the "worst”, after all, who wants to say they’re on the “worst” CRM system.
Learn how to avoid the “One-Size-Fits-All” trap, and why you might not need the “best” system out there.
Why Do Fortune 500 Companies Still Use Legacy Systems?
Certain industries (such as banking and healthcare) are notorious for having outdated systems. But why do so many Fortune 500 companies cling to outdate systems while missing out on numerous benefits of more advanced technology? Find out here.
Quick Wins with AI: 3 Easy, Cost Effective Ways to Adopt (or Try) AI
Adopting artificial intelligence (AI) doesn't have to be an overwhelming, high-cost endeavor. In fact, many businesses can gain quick wins by utilizing simple, accessible AI tools without heavy investments in infrastructure or time. Here’s 3 Practical, Cost-Effective Ways to Leverage AI.
Top 3 Commonly Made Mistakes in Change Management
Did you know that 70% of change management initiatives fail to reach their goals? While new strategies and technologies are meant to propel businesses forward, many fall short due to errors in handling the human side of change. This blog explores the top three most common mistakes companies make during change management—neglecting employee buy-in, underestimating cultural impact, and inadequate leadership—and offers actionable solutions to avoid them. Learn how you can drive successful change initiatives by aligning your strategy with company culture, engaging employees early, and strengthening leadership throughout the process.
Guide: How to Diagnose Efficiency Issues Within Your Business
Efficiency is the backbone of any thriving business. When it falters, so does your entire operation. In our latest blog, we guide you through 7 essential steps to diagnose and resolve efficiency problems within your organization. From reviewing outdated processes to evaluating employee productivity and technology, this article equips you with actionable strategies to keep your business running smoothly. Don't let inefficiencies drag your business down—discover how to stay ahead and maintain optimal operations.
10 Signs It's Time to Upgrade Your IT System
Wondering when you should upgrade a system within your technology stack? Here's 10 signs to watch out for and 10+ examples of what happens to companies that ignore the red flags.
Part 2: Famous Implementation Failures & Lessons Learned
In Part 1, we explored ERP-specific project failures and the valuable lessons from those cases. In this article, we dive into the specifics of 5 other failed projects such as Morrisons' payroll system failure, Revlon’s SAP S/4HANA debacle, and Walmart’s Jet.com integration, outlining the costly mistakes made and the lessons learned from each.
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