Companies often switch Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) or Human Capital Management (HCM) systems to consolidate employee data, improve visibility, and adopt more modern SaaS solutions. Examining the strategies of organizations that have successfully navigated this change—using providers like Workday, SAP® SuccessFactors®, and PeopleStrategy eHMC®—offers valuable insights.
Workday Implementation at Kohl’s
To support its "Greatness Agenda," a corporate strategy focused on products, connections, savings, and teams, Kohl's department stores needed an HR system that actively involved associates in the business strategy. The company chose Workday to achieve this goal.
The implementation focused on providing employees with self-service tools to manage their careers, giving managers the autonomy to lead their teams effectively, and offering executives insight for data-based decisions. The system also ensured mobile access for all associates.
Kohl’s success depended on a detailed planning partnership with Workday that involved the following steps:
- Frankly assessing the current HR strategy
- Redesigning organizational structure and roles
- Taking inventory of organizational values
- Aligning job descriptions and job families
- Matching job descriptions to competency models
- Aligning compensation programs, eligibility, and market rates
- Planning the HR technology change strategy
- Developing and running the transformation model
SAP® SuccessFactors® at JE Dunn Construction
JE Dunn Construction faced challenges common to companies with long-tenured employees: low engagement, excessive HR administrative functions, and a lengthy, manual onboarding process. The HR team spent days processing forms, and manual recruiting efforts yielded inconsistent results.
To address these issues, JE Dunn implemented the SAP® SuccessFactors® platform over 100 days. The initial implementation served as a foundation for integrating additional modules for Onboarding, Recruiting, and Performance & Goals.
This transition moved paper-based processes online and engaged employees with self-service options. By automating data and processes, JE Dunn made performance transparent and central to its culture, enabling better data-driven decisions and re-energizing its workforce.
PeopleStrategy eHCM® at Grace Hill Settlement House
A non-profit community organization since 1903, Grace Hill Settlement House needed tools and resources to streamline its HR administration so it could focus on its mission. The organization chose PeopleStrategy’s Enterprise Human Capital Management Suite (eHCM).
The goal was to find a comprehensive HCM suite that would serve employee and management needs while supporting the organization's commitment to public service. PeopleStrategy’s eHCM platform consolidated all employee data into a single location. This provided real-time performance analytics and predictive information to align talent with business decisions, helping Grace Hill retain and develop its staff and make strategic, data-based choices.