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Before you buy BEFORE YOU BUY
Planning your HR software purchase
11 articles in total including:
How to measure ROI
10 steps to a decision

EVALUATION
Assessing the HR software market

12 articles in total including:
A guide to suppliers
Employee self-service

PROJECT ROLL-OUT
Implementing your HR software system

7 articles in total including:
Talking to techies
Keeping costs down

POST-PURCHASE
Supplier support for your new HR software

4 articles in total including:
Service level agreements
Training up staff

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Before you buy
Knowing exactly what you need from a new HR software system might be more complex than you expect. This section helps answer key questions and provide step-by-step guides on starting the process.

 

Seven steps to proving the business case for new HR software
A recent survey revealed that three-quarters of UK HR managers are uncomfortable writing business cases. However, in a tough economic climate, knowing how to create an effective business case for new payroll and HR software is a vital skill.

How to handle product demonstrations 
Once you have made the decision to invest in new software, you're faced with the difficult process of deciding exactly which supplier to go with. This will inevitably lead to the product demonstration.

Calculating return on investment ROI 
The fundamental question underlying any UK HR software investment should be: is it worth it? A good investment is basically one where the total costs involved are lower than the measurable benefits.

Due diligence – minimising risk
Before signing on the dotted line for any new HR software or payroll software, it's vital to ensure you're happy to do business with the supplier. This article looks at the checks you should make.

10 steps to a final decision 
So you've found the perfect HR software application or payroll software provider. You've negotiated a great price and a good support contract. But don't sign the contract until you can answer these 10 vital questions.

 

WHITE PAPERS
The following content is provided by suppliers who sponsor our Smart Buyer content.

 Guide to introducing e-HR  
This paper sets out what e-HR is, how it’s being used by organisations, the benefits that can be achieved and describes the key steps in preparing a business case for your organisation. NorthgateArinso (368kB)


 Guide to achieving buy-in 
This structured programme is intended to help you identify those different benefits, and communicate them appropriately to their respective audiences. NorthgateArinso (430kB)


 Driven by you: the strategic future of HR solutions 
“The fourth generation of HR systems will significantly reduce the burden of repetitive administration without compromising on business flexibility.” Vizual (2.0MB)


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