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Selecting the ideal Human Resource Information System (HRIS) is among the most strategic technology choices an HR or IT executive can make. The tool you select will be the electronic spine of your people operations—handling everything from compensation and compliance to recruitment, onboarding, and performance management. But here’s the reality: most HRIS choices go wrong not due to inadequate software, but due to organizations entering into the vendor choice process without process, guidance, or a thorough appreciation of what they need in their future state. That’s where EVOCS helps. We’re not merely implementers—we’re Workday, Oracle, HiBob, and Deel-certified partners with successful delivery histories in SAP, Rippling, ADP, and UKG. Our consultants are experts in these systems inside and out—and more importantly, they understand how to pair the correct system with the true business issues our clients are experiencing. Let EVOCS walk you through the process or schedule a consultation to receive expert assistance with HRIS vendor assessment and implementation. Why Choosing the Correct HRIS Vendor Is So Crucial An HRIS that is implemented well will: Streamline and automate HR processes Centralize workforce data Enhance compliance and mitigate risk Enhance employee experience Facilitate future growth and digital transformation But choosing the incorrect vendor—or the incorrect partner to lead the charge—can mean time wasted, budgets blown, and systems that your teams don’t utilize. Step-by-Step: How to Choose the Right HRIS Vendor 1. Know Your Organization’s Distinct Needs Before you shop for software, take the time to learn what your HR organization really needs. Begin by asking yourself: Is your workforce exploding in size? Do you require greater compliance and audit preparedness? Are you using data in a variety of systems or spreadsheets? Do you have sophisticated payroll, benefits, or regulatory requirements? EVOCS assists clients in conducting organized needs assessments and workshops to prevent you from purchasing features you will never use—or missing ones you absolutely will. 2. Assemble a Cross-Functional Buying Committee The greatest HRIS decisions are made together, not in isolation. EVOCS gets all the right stakeholders together: HR and Talent leaders IT and Security Payroll and Finance Compliance Business unit representatives This guarantees alignment across the org and prevents surprises down the road. And we provide templates and checklists for quicker consensus. 3. Develop a Tailored Requirements Checklist Your HRIS needs to underpin your core activities and future-proof you. Your system at least needs to accommodate: Employee Information Management (job history, skills, discipline records) Payroll & Financials (deductions, incentives, integrations) Benefits Administration (insurance, PTO, retirement) Compliance (EEO, FLSA, GDPR, tax reporting) Learning & Development (certifications, budgets) Recruiting & Onboarding (ATS integration, e-signatures, pre-boarding) Time & Attendance (biometric clocks, holiday tracking, overtime) EVOCS assists you with converting this list into a working spec and vendor scorecard—so that you can compare vendors on a level playing field. Let EVOCS show you the way. 4. Define Technical Requirements: Don’t Fly Solo This is where most choices fail. Not all vendors play nice with your existing systems. Not all solutions are secure enough for your data privacy requirements. EVOCS assists you in assessing: Integration Capabilities (payroll, general ledger, ERP, SSO) Cloud Readiness (SaaS vs. on-premise) Self-Service Portals (UX for managers and employees) Data Importing/Exporting (for smooth migration) Role-Based Security (to keep sensitive information safe) Scalability (can it expand with you?) Most internal HR groups lack strong architectural knowledge—and that’s just fine. EVOCS does. We’ll identify risks upfront and assist you in asking the right technical questions in demos and RFPs. 5. Shortlist and Engage Vendors—Strategically After you’ve reduced your list to 3–5 vendors: Ask vendors to provide demos customized to your needs Use EVOCS’ demo scorecards to score UX, configurability, and gaps Request customer references—EVOCS usually offers blind reference calls to customers operating the same system in the same industry Don’t forget to ask about integration, support, and compliance in your RFP Struggling with crafting your RFP? Schedule time with EVOCS now—we’ll email you a free RFP template. 6. Compare Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Avoid being blindsided by unexpected expenses. EVOCS constructs multi-year TCO models with: Software licensing Implementation fees Data migration and integrations Training and change management Ongoing support and upgrades We make you aware of cost per employee per year, benchmarked between systems, and recommend choosing fixed-fee vs. usage-based pricing. 7. Choose Your Vendor and Implementation Partner for Success Now is the most important part—picking the correct implementation partner. This is where EVOCS really shines: Workday, Oracle, Deel, and HiBob certified Cross-system proficient in ADP, SAP, UKG, and Rippling Agile delivery models for small teams or global rollouts Industry-specific expertise in finance, tech, retail, healthcare, and more Our clients repeatedly tell us: EVOCS doesn’t just implement a system—we help design a solution that actually works for your people. Why Choose EVOCS? Your HRIS decision isn’t just about software. It’s about strategy, scalability, and selecting a partner who can future-proof your people’s operations. EVOCS is that partner. Our clients value us for: Deep functional expertise across every HR domain Real-world implementation success across industries Unbiased system selection grounded in best practices White-glove delivery from discovery through post-go-live optimization We don’t push one solution. We recommend the right one—because we know them all.Let EVOCS guide your HRIS journey or schedule your free strategy.

Choosing the proper Human Resource Information System (HRIS) is not merely a software selection—it’s a business change move. From recruitment and onboarding to payroll, compliance, and worldwide workforce visibility, HRIS applications are at the center of how your folks get work done and how leadership gets results. At Evocs, we don’t simply assist you in choosing software. We walk you through a tested, reproducible methodology that enables organizations of all industries and geographies to choose and deploy the correct-fit HRIS for today and the future. Our approach, which we refer to as Fix, Accomplish, & Avoid (FAA), is the basis of every successful selection and implementation project. Let EVOCS lead your HRIS journey or schedule a free discovery session to find out how we simplify HRIS strategy, organize it, and make it right for you. Why HRIS Selection Doesn’t Work—and How to Do It Better HRIS selections are too often hurried, vendor-driven, or feature-driven instead of results-driven. Organizations find themselves: Selecting a system that has poor integration with payroll, GL, or ATS Shelling out money for functionality they never utilize Running into implementation roadblocks because of misaligned workflows or uncovered requirements Over-customization to fill in fundamental gaps EVOCS does it differently. Our FAA approach begins with business-mapping, not product-mapping. Fix, Accomplish, & Avoid: A Better Approach to Assessing HR Tech We employ FAA to synchronize your HRIS choice to strategic results. 1. FIX: What issues does this system need to eliminate? We begin by mapping out the existing friction areas within your people processes. These may be: Disconnected tools or redundant data entry Incorrect payroll postings Compliance reporting or onboarding manually done Insufficient manager visibility of team performance Inadequate scalability for a global workforce We conduct interviews with stakeholders within HR, Finance, IT, and business management to capture what needs to be remedied, including hard and soft expenses. 2. ACCOMPLISH: What does success look like? Next, we specify what the new system will need to support: Executive-level consolidated data dashboards Smooth integrations between HR, payroll, and ERP Enhanced employee and manager self-service Global compliance visibility Simpler onboarding and quicker time-to-productivity We dive into KPI alignment—both leadership level (e.g., cost per hire, turnover, compliance rate) and team level (e.g., time to onboarding, payroll accuracy, satisfaction scores). This way, the solution supports not only today’s requirements but future objectives. 3. AVOID: What risks or inefficiencies need to be avoided? Lastly, we spell out what can’t occur: Another botched rollout Surprise expenses during deployment User uncertainty or adoption roadblocks Integrations that fail to actually integrate Local legal non-adherence for worldwide teams Because we’ve had experience with organizations on almost every major HRIS platform, we understand where the risks reside—and how to steer clear of them. The EVOCS Advantage: Extensive Integration Expertise, Worldwide Presence, and Certified Knowledge Integration is a Beginning Point, Not an Afterthought One of the top reasons for HRIS failure? Inadequate or overly complicated integrations. TechnologyAdvice reports that integrations between HR, payroll, accounting, and recruiting are consistently named as the most complicated but mission-critical aspect of implementation. EVOCS addresses integration needs from day one. We evaluate: Data flow mapping across systems Current tools (payroll, GL, ATS, LMS) API readiness and data governance Security protocols by role and region We assist you with technical feasibility and strategic value in balance—so your HR tech stack isn’t only working; it works as a cohesive unit. Global by Design Several Evocs customers are global in operation—with offices in North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC. Our consultants are aware of: GDPR and data privacy around the world Regional compliance (I-9, EEO-1, SEPA, IR35) Multi-language, multi-currency, and international payroll integrations How to enable global HR processes while maintaining local relevance Whether you’re rolling out in 3 nations or 30, Evocs delivers the international delivery brawn to help your team end-to-end. Certified Expertise on the Top Platforms Evocs is a certified implementation partner of Workday, Oracle, Deel, and HiBob—and we leverage deep cross-functional expertise on SAP, ADP, Rippling, and UKG. This breadth means we’re not biased toward one solution. We’re fluent in them all—and our team includes specialists with backgrounds in HR operations, enterprise systems, global compliance, and IT architecture. We understand how each system behaves in practice, what they integrate with, and which use cases they support best. That’s why clients trust us not just to recommend, but to deliver. What It’s Like to Work With EVOCS FAA Discovery Workshops Stakeholder alignment to define what to Fix, Accomplish, and Avoid. HRIS Requirements Blueprint Business-oriented system requirements from workflows, KPIs, and integration requirements. Vendor Shortlisting + Demo Scorecards We drive RFPs, organize demos, and compare vendors side-by-side. Integration & Architecture Planning Technical feasibility, data mapping, and system design—taken care of upfront. Cost & Risk Modeling Transparent TCO breakouts, risk flags, and investment planning. Implementation Support or Handoff We can drive full-scale implementation or assist your internal teams and SI partners. We’re Ready When You Are. Let’s Talk Whether you’re considering systems for the first time or replacing a legacy platform, Evocs delivers the methodology, experience, and global reach you require. We don’t merely assist you in selecting the right HRIS—we assist in implementing the one best suited to your business model, your employees, and your future. Have EVOCS assist your HRIS choice or schedule a strategy session today and begin your FAA journey.

In the hyper-competitive landscape of business, digital transformation has become a pillar of strategy for organizations who seek to stay relevant and competitive. However under this bright façade of this buzzword is a key component that is typically out back in IT’s smoking room: system integration. Nothing short of a nontechnical afterthought, intelligent system integration is among the greatest leverages an organization can deploy to actualize business value and positive return on investment. Beyond the Backend: Integration as a Strategic Imperative When companies discuss digital transformation endeavours, this idea of system integration usually comes after the fact – an unfortunate requirement to enable heterogeneous systems to communicate with each other. This ‘simple’ view disregards the rich strategic benefit that effective integration has to offer. At its core smart integration is not about integrating technologies. it’s not about automation, it’s about integrating business processes, supporting decision-making skills, promoting smooth flows that create competitive edge. The fact is, siloed data landscapes generate points of friction – which radiate across an institution. For companies whose HR programs do not align with payroll, whose CRM data exists in disparate entities from their ERP data, or whose operational analytics need to be stitched together from disparate entities, there’s a cascade of inefficiencies that has a direct impact on the bottom line. Quantifying the Hidden Returns 1. Operational Efficiency Gains Companies that have done smart integration have reported staggering decreases in manual workflows. Clients at EVOCS have experienced 60% reductions in HRIS onboarding times through automated data exchanges between recruitment, HR, and IT provisioning systems. This reduction not only saves time but minimizes errors, enhances the employee experience, and enables HR professionals to concentrate on strategic initiatives instead of data input. And in the same vein, when financial reporting systems are fully integrated with operational databases, the monthly close cycle can be cut from weeks to days, providing leadership teams quicker access to key performance indicators and enabling quicker response to market fluctuations. 2. Data Quality and Decision Support Maybe the most important but least measurable advantage of integration is in the form of enhanced data integrity. When data moves automatically between systems through properly designed integration points, the potential for transcription errors, stale data, and inconsistent reporting plummets. This enhanced quality of data directly translates to enhanced decision-making. When executives can rely on their dashboards to provide precise, real-time data from throughout the enterprise, they can act more quickly and with more confidence. The value of a decision based on all the information rather than incomplete or stale data is incalculable but unquestionable. 3. Resource Reallocation Think about the teams that are currently wasting their Friday afternoons aligning spreadsheets across five platforms so that they can have a single view of performance. These talented individuals are doing low-value work that can be eliminated through integration. By streamlining data handoffs and automating reporting functions, organizations can shift these resources to analysis, strategy, and innovation—activities that generate revenue and competitive advantage directly. One manufacturing customer cut manual reporting tasks by 50% by strategically integrating, enabling their business analysts to move from data gathering to predictive modeling that revealed $3.2 million in process improvement opportunities. 4. Compliance and Risk Mitigation In compliance-heavy industries, the price tag of compliance failure can be enormous. Integration leaves audit trails and enforces uniform application of policies across systems. When regulations need to change, updates can be made at integration points instead of across numerous systems, lowering the likelihood of inconsistent application and compliance failure. The cost savings from avoiding compliance failures—fines, remediation efforts, and reputational loss—are a real but often undervalued return on investment in integration. Strategic Integration: Going Beyond Technical Linkage The distinction between routine integration and strategic integration that provides outstanding ROI is in the methodology. Instead of linking systems for connectivity’s sake, organizations that realize the greatest returns adhere to these principles: 1. Business-Driven Integration Priorities Begin with business pain points, not technical capabilities. Find where data handoffs are wasting time, causing blind spots, or adding risk. Focus on integration points that solve these particular problems rather than trying to integrate all systems comprehensively. 2. Future-Proof Architecture Design integration architecture that is flexible enough to adapt to your changing technology landscape. API-first designs, integration platforms, and microservices architectures are flexible enough to add, delete, or swap out systems without affecting the overall integration landscape. 3. Data Governance Integration Incorporate data governance principles within your integration plan. Provide clear ownership, quality requirements, and lifecycle control over data as it transfers from system to system. This way, integration does not only transfer data but also keeps it intact and usable during transit. 4. Measuring What Matters Create solid measures of integration success that extend beyond technical achievement to business results. Measure time saved, errors eliminated, decision cycle time, and the business results facilitated by enhanced data visibility and flow. The Compounding Value of Integration Maybe the most persuasive feature of integration ROI is its compounding effect. Each additional system linked to a properly designed integration environment provides incremental value more than the sum of individual components. With the network effect, each successive integration point increases the value of earlier investments. This compounding effect turns integration into a cost center turned strategic enabler that grows in value continuously as the digital ecosystem of the organization matures. Looking Ahead: From Integration to Smart Operations The future of integration is not merely about integrating systems—it’s about building smart operations where data moves smoothly, insights are created automatically, and human intervention is reserved for exception handling and strategic decision-making. Organizations that understand integration as a strategic competency, not a technical requirement, set themselves up to get the most value out of their technology investments. They establish settings where data is a genuine competitive asset—available, dependable, and actionable throughout the enterprise. The actual ROI of integration is not quantified in technical terms but in business results: speed to market, responsiveness to opportunities and threats, trust in decision-making, and a workforce dedicated to innovation instead of

Today, change is the only certainty, while complexity continuously increases—and Finance and HR cannot continue to function independently of each other. Executives are being urged to go further with fewer means in a way that controls workforce expenses, regulates risk, and maintains personnel supply chains. While the finance teams are challenged to deliver better forecasts, plan and model scenarios, and manage spending on people, travel, and anything else—and much more. These mandates are not exclusive of each other; they are complementary. However, commonly, the systems, processes, and data of Finance and HR functions remain broken. That’s where EVOCS comes in. Why HR and Finance Must Move Together Each and every action related to the workforce—such as hiring or promoting employees, training them, transferring them, or terminating their contracts—has definite financial implications. Similarly, virtually all budgeting outcomes, changes to forecast provisions, or any alterations to expense policies have consequences on people. When these actions are disconnected, organizations are exposed to the following negative effects: Inaccurate forecasts Redundant processes Delayed approvals Poor workforce visibility Manual data re-entry Unintended compliance risks It’s not just inefficient—it’s costly. A Single View of People and Performance EVOCS specifically enables organizations to eliminate the key areas of difficulty between human resources and financial sectors by engineering an array of touchpoints—with an effective infrastructure of planning platforms, workflow models, and an industry-proven transformation strategy. If you’re running your PeopleSoft-based HR and your financials in a different system—or if you have a combination of on-premise and cloud systems—EVOCS sets up shared logic, data pathways, and KPIs on the fly that: Support strategic planning based on required changes in staff Ensure payment and benefits are accurately passed into cost models Automate the approval processes needed to quickly implement org structures Link recruiting, onboarding, and compensation to key financial plans that align with financial goals Enhance audit trails and reduce tax, legal, and compliance risks There is not just a line drawn and another line connected with it; we redraw the whole picture. Use Cases in Action Here are two true stories of how such thinking goes wrong: Use Case 1: Financial Reforecasting Aligned with Hiring Delays One mid-sized technology company approved the creation of 80 customer success positions. HR began recruiting during that period, but the organization faced challenges in ramping up hiring in the market. Finance continued forecasting using a fully staffed model—until Evocs implemented a headcount-to-cost model. In cases of hiring delays or declined offers, every action adjusted expense estimates, cutting forecast variance by 60%. Use Case 2: Streamlining Procurement and Role-Based Spending A national healthcare provider used a manual method to manage procurement rights for employees undergoing transfers or promotions. This led to overspending and multiple audit concerns. EVOCS automated the matching process between HR job types and the corresponding approval flows in Finance. Spend limits, system access, and budget visibility changed automatically with each new role—cutting procurement policy violations by over half. The Outcome: Of Being In Sync That Fuels Flexibility Companies that strategically align human resource management with finance planning, operations, and analysis can: Reduce workforce-related forecasting errors by up to 40% Shorten planning and close cycles by 30% or more Mitigate time taken for onboarding and ramp-up Eliminate manual handoff processes and save time and money Make faster, better-informed strategic decisions EVOCS goes beyond the mere adoption of systems; it improves the relationship between HR and Finance to enhance overall organizational performance. Appendix: The 45+ Strategic Touchpoints Between Finance and HR Provided with subtopics and simple descriptions on each. Budgeting, Headcount Planning & Org Management Touchpoint Description Approved FTE Plan to Hiring Authorization HR can only recruit for roles approved by Finance. Org Changes to Budget Realignment Restructures impact budget lines; systems must reflect updates. Vacancy Tracking to Labor Forecasts Unfilled roles create cost variance if not accounted for. Headcount Plan to Actual Variance Reporting Compare what was planned vs. what was staffed to guide hiring. Payroll, Benefits & Compensation Touchpoint Description Salary Bands to Budget Constraints Pay ranges should reflect what Finance has allocated. Bonus Plans to Financial Accruals Performance-based pay must be forecasted and accrued. Benefit Enrollment to Payroll & Costing New or changed elections impact payroll and financials. Onboarding Packages to Forecasting Total compensation (including perks) must show up in models. Leave of Absence to Payroll Adjustments Time off must reduce or defer labor costs in forecasts. Financial Forecasting, Reporting & Close Touchpoint Description Attrition Forecasting to Budget Adjustments Anticipated turnover should update spending plans. New Hire Timing to Cash Forecasting Start dates determine when costs hit the books. Org Chart Access to Financial Dashboards Promotions/demotions must update reporting visibility. Incentive Plan Adjustments to Year-End Reporting Compensation shifts must reflect in accruals. Workforce Drivers in Financial Models Every employee has fixed and variable costs attached. Project & Resource Management Touchpoint Description Project Staffing to Labor Budgets Assigning people must sync with budget approvals. Skills to Resource Planning Match talent availability to project timelines and ROI. Timesheets to Revenue Recognition Time logged drives billing and cost realization. Role Promotions to Spend Limits New roles often come with new approval privileges. Overtime Trends to Risk Modeling High overtime = staffing gaps = financial risk. Procurement & Spend Management Touchpoint Description Role Changes to Approval Routing Spend limits should follow employees—not systems. Manager Updates to Purchasing Limits New leaders must inherit spend visibility. New Hire Onboarding to Equipment Budget Each new hire needs assets; costs must be forecasted. Travel Policy by Job Type Frequent traveler roles need aligned policies. Reimbursements to Payroll Deductions Correctly record taxed vs. non-taxed expenses. Recruiting & Onboarding Touchpoint Description Approved Reqs to Budgeted Roles Hiring starts only once costs are cleared. Offer Acceptance to Financial Provisioning Once accepted, comp and tools are activated. Source of Hire to Cost Analysis Track recruiting ROI by source/channel. Onboarding Milestones to Payroll Readiness Get new hires into payroll without delay. Performance & Development Touchpoint Description Performance Goals to Bonus Forecast Goal outcomes drive variable pay. Training Impact to Productivity Metrics Training ROI

EVOCS Approach: Fix, Accomplish, Avoid Today, application ecosystems in the enterprise are complex and demand ongoing management, optimization, and security. Yet, many organizations continue to deal with costly downtime, ineffective support, and outmoded AMS contracts that don’t keep up with changes. We approach healthcare operations differently at EVOCS. Using our Fix, Accomplish, Avoid strategy means that organizations not only maintain but also optimize their applications, minimize undesired results, and create immediate value. Without question, we are the most agile and cost-effective provider in the market—not because we don’t do scope, but because we have the expertise and the responsiveness to land real business impact from day one. Resolving Issues Before They Cause Problems to Your Organization Downtime and performance issues are crippling for operations. Productivity loss and financial loss are all consequences. Instead of modularizing at the reactive fix level, EVOCS is built for proactive problem-solving, while many AMS providers only focus on reactive fixes. We provide an agile support model and advanced monitoring systems. Provides an immediate response to critical issues, reducing downtime and minimizing business disruptions. Security enhancements are continuously made to protect against vulnerable holes and risks to compliance. Performance tuning and system optimization to mitigate recurring bottlenecks. At Impressico, we solve problems, managing what already exists, but we aim to remove the root cause so that companies can concentrate on expansion versus performing IT triage first. Accomplish: Driving Efficiency, Automation, and Business Growth EVOCS goes beyond just providing support primarily for application maintenance, as most AMS providers do, and continues working on enhancing the performance of applications. We ensure organizations can: Make application workflow optimization for improved efficiency and better user experience. Automate manual processes for better utilization of IT resources, allowing them to focus efforts on innovation. Scale the IT infrastructure with no compromise on the technology to support business expansion. Analogously, rather than serving as a cost center and keeping things running as they are without exception, we assist businesses in making actual performance improvements, reliability improvements, and cost improvements—all dollar signs of value. Avoid: Eliminating Costly Pitfalls and Inefficiencies Overpriced and inflexible contracts, which do not reflect changing business needs, are typically associated with existing traditional AMS models. They also waste resources on poorly utilized IT services, slow responses, and inefficient workflows. The Fix, Accomplish, Avoid strategy is a great help to the business. We, at EVOCS, offer flexibility and a right-sized AMS model with reduced unnecessary IT costs. Continuous application optimization to prevent performance degradation. Handle time-consuming IT tasks so that internal teams do not have to drain time on it, thinking of new strategic initiatives. Through efficiently removing inefficiencies and maximizing the return on IT spending, EVOCS guarantees that businesses extract the most value possible from their AMS investment—in the most efficient manner possible. Such is the case for why EVOCS is the most agile and value-driven AMS provider. ✔ AI-powered monitoring and expert support in case of issues ✔ Not just maintenance, but continuous optimization, automation, and innovation ✔ Contracts that are flexible so as to grow with them, without unnecessary expenses Ready to Experience a Smarter AMS Model? With EVOCS, we are not just another AMS provider but a strategic partner helping businesses optimize and reduce IT operation costs while fostering continuous improvement. The agility, expertise, and real business impact start on day one with our Fix, Accomplish, Avoid strategy. Well, let’s discuss how EVOCS can change your AMS tactic. Contact us today.