We will explore what a cloud solution is and how a unified cloud solution helps businesses streamline Payroll, HR, and Time & Attendance.
Conducting Business in the Cloud
Today's business environment requires a configurable cloud based solution to meet the modern company structure. Multiple roles have different information needs and this requires the need to control access to proprietary and confidential data. Companies have to set access controls based on roles throughout all levels of an organization. Hourly employees clocking in and out, PTO request submissions, timesheets reviews and approvals are just a few examples of different tasks that require different access levels within an organization.
Now is the Time for Change
Now more than ever, businesses are embracing the use of cloud solutions to streamline the process of delivering information. Cloud solutions go beyond the distribution of materials to include payroll management and human resources applications. The use of this type of tool not only simplifies day-to-day operations, but also reduces operations costs.
Where Does the Information Go?
A cloud is an online network used to store and access valuable information so it is easily accessible to many people. The result is an intuitive SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) product that integrates with a businesses’ existing technology.
In an ever-changing, fast-paced work environment, businesses are turning to more efficient, economical approach to managing data distribution and maintenance. Cloud technology is becoming the go-to solution to meet these needs. It is an excellent solution for companies who are looking to better strategize their budgetary and technology efforts, while also integrating functionalities for important internal processes.
2. Webinar Outline
• Major business trends
o Cloud computing
• Impact of trends on SMB's
o Solution availability
o Workforce attitudes
o Workplace changes
• Impact on workforce
management
o Status quo
o Unified cloud solutions
• Moving to the cloud
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7. Cloud Computing: New Opportunities
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• Eliminate hardware
investments
• Reduce IT expenses
• SaaS
o Simpler budgeting
o Enterprise level solutions
with reach
• Solutions consolidate
multiple business functions
8. Cloud Computing: Workforce Changes
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• Widespread usage of
internet & mobile
devices
• Demand for online
services and information
• Environmental concerns
9. Cloud Computing: Work Environment
• High speed internet access
o 79% of US population*
• 45% of employees work at home
& 18% work at home every day or
almost every day**
• High speed mobile internet
o By 2015, mobile internet
users > desktop PC ***
*United Nations / International Telecommunications Union
**Pew Research Center
*** Morgan Stanley
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13. Unified Cloud System: Workforce Mgmt
Workstation
Workstation
Workstation
Workstation
Workstation
Unified
HR, Payroll
and Time &
Attendance
• One instance of the data
• Multiple functions in
one system
• 24/7/365 access
• Single sign on with role-
based security
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14. Unified Cloud Solution Performance
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Efficiency - High
Scalability - High
Reliability - High
15. Status Quo: Open Enrollment
HR & Payroll
• Paper intensive
• Redundant data entry - payroll
• Inefficient
• Error Prone
• Inundated with form and
information requests
Employee
• Inconvenient
• Difficult to view scenarios -
dependents & benefit
options
• Paper intensive - make
copies and file
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16. Unified Cloud Solution: Open Enrollment
HR & Payroll
• Accurate
• Streamlined and scalable
• Auditable
• No more paper files
• Electronic documentation
Employee
• Flexible
• User friendly format
• Transparent
• Convenient
Unified
HR, Payroll &
Employee Self Service
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17. Status Quo: PTO Request
Employee
• Unaware of PTO
balance or request
process
• Lack of visibility into
approval status
• Frustration due to
flawed workflow
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Supervisor
• Difficulty viewing
schedules
• Shift coverage issues
• Lost paperwork
• Lack of accountability
• Reporting limitations
HR & Payroll
• Time consuming
• Process error prone
• Lack of
accountability
• Manual data entry
• Limited controls
18. Unified Cloud Solution: PTO Request
Unified
HR, Payroll &
Employee Self Service
• Visibility into balance
• Transparent request and
approval process
• Improved Confidence in
Management
• Real-time feedback
• Convenient access to up-
to-date information
• Can view scheduling
conflicts
• Ensure shift coverage
• Streamlined and
convenient
• Accountability
• Improved
Communication
Employee HR & Payroll
• Eliminate redundant
data entry
• Reduce payroll errors
• More accurate data
• Improved enforcement
of policies
• Greater accountability
• Thorough and Easy
Supervisor
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19. Moving to the Cloud
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• Distribution of Workload
• System adoption at all levels
• Greater accountability
20. Unified Cloud Solution Considerations
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• Unified or Separate Systems
with Data Sync
• Flexibility - configurable to avoid
workarounds
• Integrations & Exports
• Data retention/purge practice
• Audit trails
• Reporting
o PDF & Excel
o Custom reporting
o Data quality tools
o Global reporting