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  • Mike Timm of ICG presenting at HR 2016 in Las Vegas

    Omaha, Nebraska – December 15, 2015 – Mike Timm of ICG is proud to announce that he will present at SAPinsider’s HR 2016 conference. The event takes place at the Wynn in Las Vegas, February 23-26, 2016. Attend to learn proven methods for continuously improving and transforming key HR processes.

    Please be sure to check out these sessions:

    • Panel discussion: Payroll Q&A with SAP customers
    • Navigating payroll reporting options in SAP: Key criteria for picking the right tool for your HR requirements
    • The fundamentals of customizing SAP Time Evaluation

    This conference provides comprehensive education and networking opportunities for organizations using SAP® and SuccessFactors solutions to drive HR excellence across the enterprise. You can get full details on the agenda by visiting www.hr2016.com or by calling +1-781-751-8700.

    Contact:
    Rick MacInnes
    Communications Department
    ICG
    rick@integratedcg.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.

    ICG professionals are 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.

  • HR2015 Photo Update: Day 2

    If you’ve been keeping up with ICG on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn, you’ll know that through the rest of the week I’ll be attending the HR2015 Conference in Las Vegas.

    I have already spoken at my five sessions and was an expert at Ask-the-Experts. I look forward to a more relaxed couple of days at the conference. Check out some pictures from HR2015 Day 2:

     

    Check back later this week for more photos and updates from HR2015. And in the mean time, for more updates about the conference and ICG, check in with us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

  • HR2015 Photo Update: Day 1

    If you’ve been keeping up with ICG on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn, you’ll know that through the rest of the week I’ll be attending the HR2015 Conference in Las Vegas.

    I have already spoken at two session, had time to see some wonderful speakers, and take a look around at all of the great things happening at the conference. Check out some pictures from HR2015 Day 1:

     

    Check back later this week for more photos and updates from HR2015. And in the mean time, for more updates about the conference and ICG, check in with us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

  • HR 2015 Las Vegas | March 4

    Yesterday was fun at HR2015! Catch these afternoon sessions today on Day 2.

    Managing payroll claims, garnishments, month-end accruals, and more: Lessons from the trenches

    Mike Timm, ICG
    Time: Wednesday, March 4 1:00 PM Pacific
    Room: Raphael 3

    Through detailed screenshots and system demos, this session provides critical guidance based on real-world experience for ensuring accurate and timely processing of overpayments, garnishments, retroactive calculations, and month-end accruals. By attending, you will learn how to:

    • Configure wage types to support claims forgiveness, repayment, and deduction recovery
    • Reconcile claims from a user, functional, and technical perspective, including insight into the impact of IRS regulations related to claim processing and the different taxing rules that apply
    • Avoid common pitfalls associated with posting retroactive calculations and month-end accruals
    • Ensure the accuracy of garnishment configuration and administration, including tips to manage effective garnishment dates and track and monitor their activity

    Panel discussion: Payroll Q&A with SAP customers and experts

    Mike Timm, ICG
    Linda Crosby, United Launch Alliance
    Steve Bogner, Insight Consulting Partners
    W. Eric Sauerhoefer-Thompson, The Walt Disney Company
    Time: Wednesday, March 4 2:30 PM Pacific
    Room: Tower Ballroom 8

    This no-holds-barred exchange of ideas with peers and experts tackles your most pressing payroll challenges. Join this panel to:

    • Learn how your peers are streamlining and increasing the consistency of their regular payroll runs
    • Examine how others are reducing the time spent making payroll adjustments through proactive analysis and error correction
    • Hear about best practices to adopt (and worst practices to avoid!) to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of payroll results

    A comprehensive guide to US taxes and their impact on payroll operations

    Mike Timm, ICG
    Time: Wednesday, March 4 4:45 PM Pacific
    Room: Tower Ballroom 8

    This session examines key factors essential in avoiding costly tax-related pitfalls, including a thorough review of US tax regulations and associated reporting and auditing requirements. By attending, you will:

    • Master tax configuration in SAP ERP HCM, including lessons to avoid or overcome challenges associated with setting up key tax models and wage types
    • Get critical guidance to comply with state and federal tax regulations and auditing requirements
    • Explore how to use Tax Reporter to run multi-worksite, SUI, and W2s, including how to reconcile between Tax Reporter and payroll results
    • Obtain best practices for managing and tracking BSI Tax Update Bulletin (TUBs), and get an overview of new and enhanced functions delivered in the latest version of BSI TaxFactory

    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.

  • HR 2015 Las Vegas | March 3

    If you are attending HR2015 today, make sure to catch these sessions!

    Field-tested strategies to avoid or overcome the most common and costly payroll and time-related challenges

    Mike Timm, ICG
    Time: Tuesday, March 3 11:15 AM Pacific
    Room: Raphael 3

    This session tackles some of the most common payroll and time-related pitfalls and offers proven techniques for identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving them, including lessons to:

    • Identify the object master data, configuration, or systemic issue causing the payroll error, and determine the best approach for resolution
    • Overcome technical complexities associated with setting up and customizing process models, schemas, and rules
    • Manage common challenges associated with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and get tips to accelerate the acceptance of a new payroll system
    • Leverage CATS and the time schema to more easily process complex time rules and avoid time-related discrepancies

    Integrating payroll with accounting (FI/CO) and benefits: Configuration guidelines and best practices to reduce complexity

    Mike Timm, ICG
    Time: Tuesday, March 3 4:30 PM Pacific
    Room: Raphael 3

    This session examines key process decisions and technical considerations for integrating SAP payroll with accounting (FI/CO) and benefits applications and processes. By attending this session, you will:

    • Examine the integration points between payroll and key accounting (FI/CO) applications like GL, treasury, cost accounting, and accounts payable and get tips for optimizing data flows
    • Discover payroll interface design techniques that help drive streamlined integration
    • Understand what’s required to process benefits in conjunction with payroll in SAP ERP HCM, including an overview of required configuration and integration

    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.

  • HR2015 Las Vegas | March 3-6 Recommended Schedule

    HR2015 is right around the corner and the Agenda Builder has been released. There are many options at each time slot and choosing can be difficult. Below is the recommended schedule we put together to get the most out of the conference.

    March 3, 2015

    9:00 AM – Tower Ballroom 2
    How moving your HR to the Cloud is like the game “Snakes and Ladders”
    Mike Ettling, SAP

    Keynote panel: Cloud: What, why, and how
    David Ludlow, SAP
    Roland Cloutier, ADP
    Tony Coyle, Capgemini

    11:15 AM – Raphael 3
    Field-tested strategies to avoid or overcome the most common and costly payroll and time-related challenges
    Mike Timm, Integrated Consulting Group

    1:30 PM – Tower Ballroom 8
    Case study: Hindsight is 20/20: A look back at United Launch Alliance’s initial SAP payroll and time installation – What they would have done differently if they knew then what they know now!
    Linda Crosby, United Launch Alliance
    Marty Schmoker, United Launch Alliance

    3:00 PM – Tower Ballroom 8
    Latest enhancements in SAP ERP HCM self-services: HR Renewal, SAP Fiori, and SAPUI5
    Jeremy Masters, Worklogix

    4:30 PM – Raphael 3
    Integrating payroll with accounting (FI/CO) and benefits: Configuration guidelines and best practices to reduce complexity
    Mike Timm, Integrated Consulting Group

     

    March 4, 2014

    8:30 AM – Da Vinci 3
    Field-tested techniques to ensure an effective compensation model
    Jeremy Masters, Worklogix

    10:30 AM – Tower Ballroom 8
    An A-to-Z guide to streamlining HR processes across desktop and mobile devices with SAP Fiori
    Martin Gillet, Cogilius bvba

    1:00 PM – Raphael 3
    Managing payroll claims, garnishments, month-end accruals, and more: Lessons from the trenches
    Mike Timm, Integrated Consulting Group

    2:30 PM – Tower Ballroom 8
    Panel discussion: Payroll Q&A with SAP customers and experts
    Moderator: Mike Timm, Integrated Consulting Group
    Panelists: Steve Bogner, Insight Consulting Partners; Linda Crosby, United Launch Alliance; Eric Sauerhoefer-Thompson, The Walt Disney Company

    4:45 PM – Tower Ballroom 8
    A comprehensive guide to US taxes and their impact on payroll operations
    Mike Timm, Integrated Consulting Group

     

    March 5, 2015

    8:30 AM – Da Vinci 3
    Advanced customizations for savings plans with SAP
    Clay Molinari, C&C Savant

    10:30 AM – Tower Ballroom 8
    Panel discussion: Answers to FAQs about SuccessFactors Employee Central
    Moderator: Steve Bogner, Insight Consulting Partners
    Panelists: Jyoti Sharma, HRIZONS; Becky Murray, hyperCision; Luke Marson, Hula Partners; Joachim Foerderer, SAP SE

    1:00 PM – Raphael 1
    Payroll and benefits integration exposed
    Clay Molinari, C&C Savant

    3:00 PM – Da Vinci 2
    Case study: Lessons learned from HR Focal Point’s implementation of Employee Central Payroll
    Graham Wong, HR Focal Point

    4:30 PM – Raphael 3
    Introducing the SAP Payroll control center add-on: Lessons for enhancing payroll operations with the real-time capabilities of SAP HANA
    Ralf Wagner, SAP SE

     

    March 6, 2015

    8:30 AM – Raphael 1
    HR transformation: Options, considerations, and benefits
    Martin Gillet, Cogilius bvba
    10:00 AM – Raphael 3
    Tackling taxability setup and BSI TaxFactory 10.0
    Aditya Aggarwal, Terra Information Group11:30 AM – Da Vinci 2
    SAP and Concur travel solutions: An overview
    Hendrik Vordenbaeumen, SAP SE

    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.

  • Mike Timm of ICG presenting at HR 2015 in Las Vegas

    Omaha, Nebraska – December 14, 2014 – Mike Timm of ICG is proud to announce that he will present at SAPinsider’s HR 2015 conference. The event takes place at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, March 3-5, 2015. Attend to learn proven methods for continuously improving and transforming key HR processes.

    Please be sure to check out these sessions:

    • Field-tested strategies to avoid or overcome the most common and costly payroll and time-related challenges
    • Integrating payroll with accounting (FI/CO) and benefits: Configuration guidelines and best practices to reduce complexity
    • Managing payroll claims, garnishments, month-end accruals, and more: Lessons from the trenches
    • Panel discussion: Payroll Q&A with SAP customers and experts
    • A comprehensive guide to US taxes and their impact on payroll operations

    This conference provides comprehensive education and networking opportunities for organizations using SAP® and SuccessFactors solutions to drive HR excellence across the enterprise. You can get full details on the agenda by visiting www.hr2015.com or by calling +1-781-751-8700.

    Contact:
    Rick MacInnes
    Communications Department
    ICG
    rick@integratedcg.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.

    ICG professionals are 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.

  • How to Network at a Seminar/Conference

    share-itThere isn’t a better way to find like-minded people than at a seminar. These peers can help you learn about different topics that will better your understanding and therefore, your business. Making new connections is key to furthering your career. Knowing how to network at a seminar is crucial. Here are a few tips.

    How to Prepare Prior to the Seminar:

    • Come ready. Make sure you bring updated business cards. Know your goals—what do you want to get most out of this seminar? Are you looking to find a new job? Do you want to bring in more business for your company? Or do you want to meet people who will deepen your understanding of your craft and keep you updated on trends?
    • Make a schedule. Once you know your goals, you can make your schedule. Which people do you need to meet or see present in order to achieve your seminar goals? Who do you want to talk with? Typically, your seminar will have a website that has the schedule and background on the presenters.

    If you aren’t sure about what to expect, check our blog post for tips on attending seminars.

    Things to do During the Seminar:

    • Collect business cards from people you want to stay in touch with. It’s better to network with people who will build your career rather than exchange your card with everyone you meet.
    • Listen and ask (meaningful, excellent) questions. Introduce yourself and pay close attention to what the other person is saying to find out if there is any common ground. Remember, building connections takes time and effort.
    • Join the conversation on Twitter. Chances are your seminar will have a hashtag. When a presenter says something worth sharing, retweet it. Check the hashtag to see what others are saying. Can you answer someone’s question? Then do so. You might meet people on Twitter that are worth having a bite to eat with while at the seminar.

    Things to do After the Seminar:

    • Send follow-up emails; find your peers on Twitter. Make notes about people you met, and attach them to the business cards they’ve given you.
    • It’s possible that you didn’t get to connect with everyone you wanted to. Send a note to the presenter or panelist and let them know you appreciate their expertise. You can then request additional information if necessary.

    It’s important to establish yourself and connect to the people you met or the presenters you listened to. Otherwise, you aren’t getting the most out of the seminar.

    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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    photo credit: MDGovpics via photopin cc

  • HR 2014 Preview

     

    HR2014HR 2014, set for next week (March 11-14, 2014 at Swan and Dolphin, Orlando, Florida), is fast approaching, and it’s set to be very valuable and informative to those attending.

    During HR 2013, SAP provided more details about integrating SAP and SuccessFactors along with what their intentions with SuccessFactors were for the road ahead. Customers and colleagues left understanding that a significant shift was taking place, and many left wondering exactly how it would fit within their existing IT structure.

    SuccessFactors has garnered many more sessions at HR 2014, and those sessions are likely to be well-attended, thanks largely to the appetite of people still seeking a better understanding of what the SAP and SuccessFactors marriage means. Several customers I work with have expressed that they’ll move to a hybrid model with Core HR staying within SAP ECC, and would like more assurances from SAP that Core HR will continue to have new and improved functionality.

    The Keynote Address, “Harnessing HCM technology in a rapidly changing world to drive strategic business outcomes,” by Shawn Price, President, SAP Global Cloud & Line of Business, SAP and David Ludlow, Group Vice President, SAP HCM Solutions, SAP, should shed some light on questions customers have and surely create new ones. I look forward to this keynote and the following conversations it will undoubtedly create.

    Core HR will be represented well at HR2014 and will cover SAP and SuccessFactors components. Many of the Core HR areas remain untouched or have limited impact from SuccessFactors. The education sessions are valuable to companies because they will provide more depth of knowledge, as well as information on how to streamline processes, and newly available functionality:

    • Payroll
    • OM and PA
    • Benefits
    • Time management
    • Employee Central
    • Travel management

    The conference provides great networking opportunities through luncheon roundtables, the evening reception, and Ask-the-Experts. Ask-the-Experts is a perfect way not only to meet experts to get answers to questions you have now, but also to familiarize yourself with someone you will be able to bounce ideas off in the future.

    Don’t forget, you can interact and follow all the action on Twitter with hashtag #HR2014. The following experts are always active on Twitter, but will be especially active during the conference:

    Steve Bogner, Martin Gillet, Venki Krishnamoorthy, Danielle Larocca, Luke Marson, Jeremy Masters, Jarret Pazahanick, Brigid Sternberg, Mike Timm, Brandon Toombs, and AJ Whalen.

    This year, as with many previous years, I’ll be speaking. You can find more information about my involvement with the conference here, but I’ve also provided brief summaries to get a better idea of the speaking engagements at HR 2014:

    SAPInsider does a wonderful job organizing these conferences and making sure they always include high-quality content. A big thank you goes out to Allison Martin for what will undoubtedly be a wonderful and informative conference.

    Be sure to take a look at our social media next week, when we’ll have photos and other information from HR 2014. And in the mean time, if you have any questions about ICG or about me Mike Timm, let us know on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

  • Mike Timm of ICG presenting at HR 2014 in Orlando

    Omaha, Nebraska – March 5, 2014 – ICG is proud to announce that Mike Timm will be speaking at SAPinsider’s HR 2014 conference to offer proven advice to attendees. The event takes place at the Walt Disney World® Swan and Dolphin in Orlando, March 11-14, 2014. Attend to learn proven methods for continuously improving and transforming key HR processes.
    If you’re able to attend the event, please be sure to catch Mike Timm educational sessions:

    An up-to-date guide to troubleshooting the payroll process if and when you encounter an error
    Mike Timm, ICG
    Time: Tuesday, March 11 3:00 PM Eastern
    Room: Southern Hemisphere III

    The fundamentals of customizing SAP time evaluation with table entries, schemas, functions, operations, and rules
    Mike Timm, ICG
    Time: Wednesday, March 12 8:30 AM Eastern
    Room: Southern Hemisphere I
    Repeat Time: Friday, March 14 11:30 AM Eastern
    Room: Southern Hemisphere V

    Optimize data flow between SAP ERP HCM payroll and SAP ERP Financials: Proven strategies for a smooth integration
    Mike Timm, ICG
    Time: Wednesday, March 12 3:30 PM Eastern
    Room: Australia 3

    This conference provides comprehensive education and networking opportunities for professionals who use, evaluate, deploy, and support SAP® functionality for HR. You can get full details on the agenda by visiting www.hr2014.com or by calling +1-781-751-8700.
    Contact:
    Mike Timm
    ICG
    mtimm@integratedcg.com

    About SAPinsider
    SAPinsider, published by WIS Publishing, is the premier source of information on products, services, and strategic initiatives coming from SAP and its partners. More than 250,000 customers in 61 countries rely annually on education and training materials from WIS Publishing to optimize their investments in SAP solutions. WIS Publishing is the publisher of SAPinsider, insiderPROFILES, and the SAPexperts knowledgebases, and is the producer of SAPinsider conferences and seminars and the Insider Learning Network. For more information, visit www.wispubs.com.
    SAP is a registered trademark of SAP AG in Germany and several other countries. WIS Publishing is not affiliated with SAP AG or any of the SAP AG group of companies.
    Business Objects, BusinessObjects and the Business Objects logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Business Objects in the United States and/or other countries. Business Objects is an SAP company.
    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.