How to select an HRIS for the Long Term | Watch the Interview

How to Select an HRIS for the Long Term...

We discuss the importance of looking beyond the ‘Beauty Parade of Systems and Functionality’ to focus back onto the value your new HRIS can provide...

In this short video interview, Silver Cloud's head of sales, Ben Myhill, talks to Alastair Logan - Leading EMEA Value Advisory for Ceridian Dayforce clients - about the long term ROI of an HRIS and how to focus on value over functionality.

Discussion points include:

  • How to define quantifiable value from your HR systems
  • Creating measurable business KPIs you can track
  • Change management and adoption strategies
  • The importance of developing an 'end solution' mindset
  • Defining your ‘success criteria’
  • How to have intelligent conversations pre-demo before getting into the ‘what does that button do’ conversations
VIDEO: Selecting an HRIS for the long term

"It's not just about building a business case, it’s also about building achievable goals for your business"

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