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  • SAPinsider and ICG announce the brand new seminar, Optimizing Payroll in SAP

    Omaha, Nebraska – August 13, 2014 – SAPinsider and ICG announced the launching of Optimizing Payroll in SAP, the preeminent seminar for HR, payroll, and time specialists seeking to derive maximum value and efficiency from existing SAP® ERP HCM payroll systems.

    We are bringing this brand new event to these three cities this fall:

    Philadelphia, October 6-8, 2014
    Chicago, November 17-19, 2014
    Las Vegas, December 8-10, 2014

    Optimizing Payroll in SAP provides proven techniques guaranteed to drive significant results. The expert speakers will draw from a combined 50+ years of experience working with leading SAP customers, and detail the strategies and best practices to help you:

    • Achieve greater control over payroll-related costs and resources
    • Ensure compliance with tax regulations and audit requirements
    • Reduce the complexity of FI/CO integration
    • Avoid the challenges of global payroll
    • Master time management and its integration with payroll
    • Manage claims, garnishments, and month-end accruals with ease
    • Process year-end payroll accurately and on time
    • Streamline annual maintenance with tips for managing HRSPs and CLCs

    Join SAPinsider and ICG in one of the cities for process-improving methodologies and time-saving tips that can be put to immediate use back at the office. You can get full details on the agenda by visiting www.payrollseminar.com or by calling +1-781-751-8700.

    Contact:
    Jonathan Kent
    Vice President of Marketing
    Wellesley Information Services, publisher of SAPinsider
    Jon.Kent@wispubs.com

    About SAPinsider
    SAPinsider, published by Wellesley Information Services, is the premier source of information on products, services, and strategic initiatives coming from SAP and its partners. More than 250,000 customers in 70 countries rely annually on education and training materials from Wellesley Information Services to optimize their investments in SAP solutions. Wellesley Information Services is the publisher of SAPinsider, insiderPROFILES, and the SAPexperts knowledgebases, and is the producer of SAPinsider conferences and seminars. For more information, visit www.SAPinsiderOnline.com.

    SAP is a registered trademark of SAP SE in Germany and several other countries. Wellesley Information Services is not affiliated with SAP SE or any of the SAP SE group of companies.

    SAP and other SAP products and services mentioned herein as well as their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP SE (or an SAP affiliate company) in Germany and other countries.

    All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies.

    About ICG
    ICG’s solutions are designed to help companies of all sizes and in a broad range of industries address a diverse scope of business needs. Our team has led implementation projects in a variety of industries including professional services, manufacturing, media, high-tech, natural resources, and construction service sector.

    Our team of professionals is experienced in all aspects of executing SAP HCM operational support. In addition to project planning and management, our services include project application design and execution. ICG’s expertise also includes process engineering and management, change management, support personnel coaching, and end-user training to minimize downtime and maximize productivity for SAP users.

    For more information, please visit www.IntegratedCG.com or call +1-866-417-0071.

  • Is “Unplugging” Right for Your Business?

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    In recent years, there’s been an increase in people speaking out against certain types of technology and our dependency on the Internet, smart phones, social media, and iPads (to name a few). In March, there’s even a National Day of Unplugging that asks people to pledge against using their phones, social media, and the Internet for twenty-four hours.

    In a recent article published on the New Yorker’s website, Casey N. Cep wonders how the digital age turned into the age of technological anxiety. Perhaps the problem with the idea of unplugging is that we are going about it in the wrong way.

    Spending a weekend, a day, or even a few hours away from technology might be a good way to rejuvenate ourselves. It’s possible that unplugging can also help us to embrace technology for its endless benefits. When we force ourselves to stay away from technology, we are also forced to see how our lives are changed (for better, for worse) by technology.

    But what about a business? Maybe it’s harder for a business to unplug. It might even be dangerous to be out of contact with clients, but an article from Forbes gives five reasons why it might be beneficial to unplug after a workday. As stated in the article, unplugging is a great way to mentally recover and get ready for the next day.

    Unplugging doesn’t have to mean disregarding your job duties. It can be something as simple as putting the phone down during dinner or limiting your social media checks throughout the day.

    It all comes down to balance.

    It’s important to remember that technology was invented to help us connect. It has the power to help us maneuver our busy lives and alleviate certain pressures of the business world, and it’s all at our fingertips. Whether or not you unplug is up to you, but there’s certainly something to be said about urging people within your business to be away from technology every once in a while.

    Here at Integrated Consulting Group, we specialize in the design, development, and customization of SAP Human Capital Management business software for leading edge North American companies with global reach. Have any questions about SAP? Feel free to contact us via the contact page of our site, or on Twitter or LinkedIn. We’d love to hear from you.

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  • What Is Change Management?

    What Is Change Management

    In conversations about our services here on our blog, and even in broader conversations about SAP HCM consulting, a term you’re very likely to see come up is “change management.” But if you’re unfamiliar with SAP HCM and HCM solutions, there’s a chance that you may not know exactly what change management is, or why it matters.

    So what is change management, and why should businesses be so concerned with it?

    Put simply, change management is an approach to implementing changes in an organization in a structured, thought-out way. Any time a business needs large-scale change within the organization–such as implementing SAP HCM solutions like we do here at ICG–a structured approach makes success much more likely, and almost always ends up with better results than you’d see without proper change management.

    Proper change management focuses on both the big picture and the smaller details at the same time. Here at ICG, for example, our implementation process covers everything from a business blueprint which fully structures the application of SAP HCM, all the way down to the training of individual employees in all aspects of the software and of support. By focusing on the big picture while not losing sight of important small details, we help to ensure that businesses can navigate the change as smoothly as possible.

    In all situations where change management is a factor, the end goal is increased efficiency, smoother processes, and overall better preparation for today’s changing business environment. From the implementation of SAP HCM software, to an overall change in strategy to reflect a changing industry, change management isn’t limited to any one specific change–only the processes that surround it. So long as there’s a structure in place, the concept of change management is one that can be applied across a wide variety of changes and consulting needs.

    Making sure you have the proper processes in place for whatever change you’re seeking to implement is what change management is all about. If you’d like to learn more about ICG and how we can help your business with change management and the implementation of SAP HCM software, let us know on Twitter @Integrated_CG, via email at info@integratedcg.com, or by phone at (866) 415-0071. We’re always here to answer your questions and would be more than happy to help.

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