{"id":2269,"date":"2015-08-05T11:01:35","date_gmt":"2015-08-05T11:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hr-softwareblog.com\/?p=2269"},"modified":"2015-08-05T11:01:35","modified_gmt":"2015-08-05T11:01:35","slug":"choosing-hris-7-steps-started","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comparehris.com\/blog\/choosing-hris-7-steps-started\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing an HRIS – 7 Steps to Get You Started"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Weigh<\/a>Finding the right HRIS or HCM for your company need not be a laborious or complicated task. Instead, a little common-sense guidance can make the entire process a whole lot easier, without breaking the bank. \u00a0Here are a few suggestions on how to template the entire procedure.<\/p>\n

1. \u00a0Rank Your Organization’s Requirements Based on Their Impact<\/strong> \u2013 Always the starting point for any major project, determining your needs is paramount. The key goal here is to prioritize the components so the implementation of the HRIS system will have the most immediate and dramatic results \u2013 that is, to improve the bottom line as significantly as possible, subject to your allowable budget.<\/p>\n

2. \u00a0Complete a Self-Assessment and Internal Needs Analysis<\/strong> \u2013 This is the step where you finalize the components of the HRIS that you will need. Without an unlimited budget you may have to make some hard choices about what to include. Aim for functionality and versatility as your company will undoubtedly grow and change and the software will have to accommodate any new needs. Strive to allow for some customizability in the software so that more modest changes can be incorporated in the future instead of having to scrap the entire system prematurely. Then, if there is some room left in the budget, consider adding some extra \u201cbells and whistles.\u201d<\/p>\n

3. \u00a0Identify the Most Prominent\u00a0Solutions<\/strong> \u2013 There is an abundance of information on the Internet about HRIS systems \u2013 and even online tools \u2013 that will you to help you narrow down your search. As with any other software product, the vendors may promise the world but sometimes under-deliver on those promises. It is up to you or your staff to separate the wheat from the chaff, so to speak. Ask the hard questions, of the vendors and of yourself, before inviting any company in to demo a product.<\/p>\n

4. \u00a0Spend Some Time with the Providers<\/strong> \u2013 Once you have identified the top three to four vendor candidates, it is time to communicate to them your needs. Require them to demonstrate how they can address those needs by providing pertinent answers to your specific situation. Also, understand that they might not be able to meet your budgetary requirements at this time but that issue might be able to be negotiated later. The real goal at this stage is to narrow down your choices to just two.<\/p>\n

5. \u00a0View the Demos from the Most Promising Providers<\/strong> \u2013 The process now gets easier but a little more intense as the vendors will be trying their best to get your business. This means more affordable pricing but also a sea of material that you will have to wade through. It is also important to get a \u201clive\u201d demonstration. While the paperwork should also be included, a live showing will make it far easier for you and your team to make an informed decision. Also, include the actual folks who will use the software at this stage as the decision-makers may not completely understand the practical reasons over the strategic ones to choose a certain software.<\/p>\n

6. \u00a0Take the Time to \u201cScore\u201d the Solutions<\/strong> \u2013 Most entrepreneurs and business owners pride themselves on being able to make a swift, and more importantly, accurate, decision. This stage is not the time to engage in any precipitous or unilateral decision-making. Instead, utilize your most valuable assets \u2013 your employees \u2013 to help guide you through the process. Consider taking the time to develop a simple score-based survey. Then, invite people at every level of the organization to anonymously evaluate the merits of the software solution. You may not get the answers that you want but you will get a barometer of what the \u201cfolks\u201d are thinking. It will still be up to you to make the final decision but the \u201cgroup mind\u201d is often more powerful than that of the CEO.<\/p>\n

7. \u00a0Finally, Request a Written Proposal<\/strong> \u2013 Once the final decision has been made, it is essential to have the details memorialized in a written contract \u2013 not only for your benefit but also for the vendor\u2019s. Only in this way will you both be satisfied with the terms of the contract and only in this way will the implementation be as smooth as possible. Simply put, both parties must be satisfied and aware of the practicalities with the implementation or issues will arrive. Deal with the issues proactively for the best result.<\/p>\n

Of course, this is a relatively cursory look at what to do when deciding on an HRIS system. In fact, the advice doesn’t even touch on the truly concrete questions that you will have to generate for the decision-making process. For a more detailed look at the features you should consider, take notes from the questions asked on our HRIS Selector Tool<\/a>. These questions will give you the prompt for discussions with your team as well as with the final companies you are considering.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Finding the right HRIS or HCM for your company need not be a laborious or complicated task. Instead, a little common-sense guidance can make the entire process a whole lot easier, without breaking the bank. \u00a0Here are a few suggestions on how to template the entire procedure. 1. \u00a0Rank Your Organization’s Requirements Based on Their … <\/p>\n

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