This is where you can view various press releases and articles related to EmployeeConnect and portal solutions. Please click on the link that interests you.

	December 2008- "Managing HRIS Change Management" Q. Our organisation is about to deploy a new HRIS which includes Employee Self Service (ESS) and we have been told to spend a significant amount of change management. Why is this and how do I apply it? Read beyond to find the answer.
	December 2008- "Ask the Expert" In the Ask the Expert column of December 2008 Newsletter, Scott Lea, an implementation Consultant, will answer one of the questions raised by a number of our newsletter subscribers. Read beyond to see what our expert recommends.
	December 2008- "Buying a new HRIS: SaaS or in-house?" Any technology closely tied to the financial health of a business always generates heated debate, HRIS is no exception. One of the most animated debates over the last couple of years has centred on whether to deploy the technologies in-house or rent them...
	December 2008- "Press Releases - Hawaiian selects EmployeeConnect" Hawaiian, a WA property management company, has selected EmployeeConnect to automate its HR functions by driving self service HR with HRexpress.
	December 2008- "Press Releases - PaperlinX rolls out HRpro" PaperlinX, the Australian paper company, has selected EmployeeConnect’s HRpro to support its transition to a shared services model for its Australian operations.
	December 2008- "HR Awards 2008" EmployeeConnect would like to congratulate the winners and finalists of the Australian HR Awards and in particular to the winner of the EmployeeConnect Award for Best Overall Use of Technology, St. George Bank. Your recognition is a testament of your dedication and passion to HR.
	December 2008- "HRINZ HR Expo 2008" HRINZ HR Expo is the largest Human Resources Expo in New Zealand and is an integral component to the HRINZ HR conference. This year the Expo was held in Wellington during 4th and 5th of September. Our participation was again a success and we want to thank clients, partners and users that have visited our booth this year...
	August 2008- "The value proposition of strategic Human Capital Managemnt" HRM Singapore (Issue 8.8), August 2008 This editorial highlights how EmployeeConnect can help you achieve the strategic Human Resource Management, sustain your competitive advantage and make the most of your investment in your Human Capital.
	August 2008- "HRIS & Talent Management" Effective talent management is a challenge for every organisation. Human Capital looks at how technology can help… Some words and terms lose their impact with repeated use. Talent management is one of those terms. Its definition, broad to begin with, has grown to now include all aspects of an employee’s lifecycle...
	August 2008- "Reduce the stress with ESS" Regardless of the reasons an organisation invests in an employee self-service system, the results following implementation are often the same. Teresa Russell talks to two organisations whose return on ESS investment has unshackled HR from administrative burdens…
	August 2008- "Press Releases - Amcor rolls out HRpro" The Australian packaging company Amcor has selected EmployeeConnect’s HRpro to enhance operational efficiency, agility and, management of strategic HR processes.
	August 2008- "Ask the Expert" In the Ask the Expert column of August 2008, Sam McDonald, an experienced EC Technical Consultant, will answer the question of one of our Newsletter subscribers. Read beyond to see what Sam recommends.
	August 2008- "HR Summit 08 - Singapore" Singapore's sixth HR Summit held on Tuesday 6 & Wednesday 7th May was a record breaker - surpassing any previous HR event ever staged in Asia with 3,633 visitors! They were mainly senior human resources professionals and business leaders from across the globe.
	August 2008- "AHRI National Convention 2008" Our participation was again a success and we want to thank clients, partners and users that have visited our booth this year. We hope you appreciated our cordial welcome, our answers to your questions and of course our delicious strawberries coated with chocolate.
	March 2008 - "Ask the Expert" Q. It is well known that HRIS systems hold many functions that can help HR to streamline their processes. Currently, we are only using our HRIS system for the basics such as leave requests and are looking at expanding to upon its functionality. What are the benefits to be had in expanding our HRIS systems and how can we work best to maximise these?
	March 2008 - "Bradken seeks sophistication of HRenterprise" EmployeeConnect, the leading provider of workflow driven Human Capital Solutions, was proud to include Bradken to its client base this year, following their implementation of HRenterprise...
	March 2008 - "Ferrero chooses to board the HRexpress" Ferrero Australia Pty Ltd was proud to announce their implementation of EmployeeConnect’s HRexpress solution as a means of adding further value to the business and its HR department...
	March 2008 - "NZ focus groups a success" The first Focus Groups for 2008 were held with great success in both Auckland and Wellington with clients including Thames Coromandel District Council, Turners and Growers, Federated Farmers, Meat and Wool and New Zealand Lotteries in attendance...
	March 2008 - "Client Profile - Mackillop Family Services " This quarter, we would like to introduce Mackillop Family Services. Melissa Yen speaks with Anita Buhagiar, HR Manager at Mackillop Family Services, to gain some insight into the organisation as well as her thoughts on the future of HR technology...
	December 2007 - "EmployeeConnect welcomes the use of HRpro for Australasia’s leading eHealth provider" IBA Health, Australasia's leading eHealth provider, has selected EmployeeConnect’s HRpro to enhance operational efficiency, agility and better allocate and manage essential HR resources.
	December 2007 - "Toga wraps HRpro across group's Talent Management requirements" EmployeeConnect, the leading provider of workflow driven Human Capital Solutions, today announced that Toga Hospitality, has selected EmployeeConnect’s HRpro to provide the company with a comprehensive talent management solution.
	December 2007 - "HRIS: Revolutionising the ‘human factor’ in technology" Achieving strategic goals has become paramount for the HR profession if it is to effectively evolve and survive. But how can a function traditionally concerned with people and not IT, work to effectively capitalise on developments in HR technology and raise its profile in business?
	December 2007 - "Partner Profile - Wage Easy" As part of yet another Partner Profile for December 2007, we would like to introduce you to Wage Easy, another of our integrated payroll providers. Melissa Yen speaks with Ross Stange, manager of Wage Easy, to find out what the partnership has to offer the HR technology industry...
	September 2007 - "HRINZ Conference and Expo 2007" We all at EmployeeConnect would like to thank you for taking part in the HRINZ Conference and Expo 2007 held in Wellington last week. Your participation is a proof of true recognition and dedication to innovation in HR...
	August 2007 - "Basics & Beyond - Tips for setting up your reminders" Do you want to... Remember your employees' birthdays and be able to congratulate them on time? Be sure to collect all your company's property by the return or replacement date? Alert your HR Manager that an employee's probation date is about to fall due? If you answered yes to any of these...
	August 2007 - "EC User Group Wrap-Up" The EmployeeConnect User Group meeting in Sydney last week was a tremendous success. The meeting was held on Thursday 23rd August at the WatersEdge restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour. We had over 30 users in attendance, from all around Australia and New Zealand, representing companies from 20 to 12,000 employees...
	August 2007 - "Stickies, spreadsheets and loads of paper" Eliminating paper based HR processes and integrating the function with other business systems requires a paradigm shift, one that focuses on workflow principles and adding value that otherwise wouldn't be possible...
	August 2007 - "Partner Profile - Gridpay" In the Partner Profile of August 2007, we would like to introduce you to Gridpay, our preferred provider of outsourced payroll services. Jenny Karkkainen speaks to Tess Lazaris who is Account Services Manager for Gridpay and also one of the founders of the business...
	July 2007 - "Ask the Expert" Q. Our organisation has a few well-defined HR processes and we use mainly excel to track the data. Now we are considering purchasing a HRIS. Could you tell me what I need to consider when evaluating an out of the box solution vs. customised application?
,	May 2007 - "The New 'Mantra' of Competitive Advantage" Picture this - Byron Conway is the top salesperson in your organisation, an outstanding performer receiving several awards and plenty of recognition for his contributions. Then one fine day, out of the blue he submits his resignation and leaves for the competition. You offer everything possible to retain him. Yet nothing you offer seems to change his mind..
,	May 2007 - "Partner Profile - Sage MicrOpay" For our Partner Profile of May 2007, Jenny Karkkainen talks with Sage MicrOpay’s Karen Bowness. As a Product Manager for Sage MicrOpay Karen has a really good understanding of the company’s business, products and partnerships. Read beyond to see what she had to say.
	April 2007 - "Salmat selects EmployeeConnect " Australasia's leading direct customer communications company Salmat, has selected EmployeeConnect's HRenterprise for integrated workflow, rich functionality and development toolkit.
	April 2007 - "What do your employees really think?" Is your workplace full of pent-up anxieties and stressed individuals? Or perhaps it consists solely of happy workers? Why are people leaving in droves? How can you really tell? Culture surveys may provide some insights into the minds of your employees. This article first appeared in Human Capital magazine. To find out more about the magazine or subscribe, please visit www.hcamag.com
	March 2007 - "EC enters NZ market" Kia ora! EmployeeConnect has extended its presence by opening an office in Auckland, New Zealand. With a strong consulting and technical support base, we believe our direct involvement will be beneficial to both new and existing New Zealand users of our product.
	May 2006 - "Building a Better Workforce" Knowledge-intensive companies are focusing on a mix of measures to enable more effective human capital accounting. This article first appeared in CIO magazine. To find out more about the magazine or subscribe, please visit www.CIO.com.au
	April 2006 - "Performance Management - Not just a HR Challenge" New and emerging technology are taking the guesswork out of performance management, and actually helping to motivate employees, rather than scaring them. This article first appeared in Human Capital magazine. To find out more about the magazine or subscribe, please visit www.hcamag.com
	October 2005 - "Sarbannes Oxley Compliance Coming" The legal need for an audit trail in payroll in the US is working its way into the payroll systems of Australian and New Zealand companies. This article first appeared in Human Capital magazine. To find out more about the magazine or subscribe, please visit www.hcamag.com
	September 2005 - "Building a better beast " An integrated approach to building a HRIS with EmployeeConnect commentary & direction. This article first appeared in Human Capital magazine. To find out more about the magazine or subscribe, please visit www.hcamag.com
	August 2005 - "Power to the masses with Employee Self Service & Manager Self Service" The convergence of HRIS, Employee Self Service & Manager Self Service systems with EmployeeConnect case studies. This article first appeared in Human Resources Magazine www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au
	July 2005 - "Employeeconnect re launches website& new corporate tag line" Press release on the re launch of employeeconnect.com & Think Beyond.
	June 2005 - "Riding the Self Service Wave " Angus Kidman looks at how well these work in practice, how you can build a business case for ESS and what HR practitioners can learn from existing implementations with EmployeeConnect case studies. This article first appeared in Human Resources Magazine www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au
	June 2005 - "Blurred Vision" Best of breed vs bundled solutions? This article first appeared in Human Capital magazine. To find out more about the magazine or subscribe, please visit www.hcamag.com
	January 2004 - "The Integration Challenge " Angus Kidman looks at the strategies & approaches to make your Employee Self Service & HRIS implementation a success. This article first appeared in Human Resources Magazine www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au
	June 2003 - "Precious Resources" Technology is already reshaping the human-resources function, mostly through cost-cutting. Some say it can do more. This article appears in CFO Magazine www.CFO.com
	June 2003 - "Datacom Partnership" View the press release about our newest partnership based in New Zealand.
	February 2003 - "Value-add ESS" This article includes a case study on an EmployeeConnect client and first appeared in Human Resources news magazine www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au
	September 2002 - "HR Executive 5th Annual Conference & Expo Chicago" Click here to view the press release for the 5th Annual Conference and Exposition to be held in Chicago on 25th-27th September.
	August 2002 - "Australian Hospitality Link Partnership" Click here to view the details of the latest EmployeeConnect partnership.
	July 2002 - "The Schools Network Consortium Web-Based Solution" View the press release outlining how EmployeeConnect is helping the Schools Network Consortium.
	July 2002 - "The Latest and Greatest in ESS" This article includes case studies on two EmployeeConnect clients and first appeared in Human Resources news magazine www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au
	April 2002 - "EmployeeConnect launches DataKiosk" View the press release outlining the advantages of our newest offer - DataKiosk.
	February 2002 - "To improve the management of the Human Resources" View an article on EmployeeConnect from ZDNet in Italy (This link is in Italian).
	November 2001 - "Release of Version 4" Click here to view the press release outlining the launch of our newest version.
	October 2001 - "EmployeeConnect and Cedar Partnership" View the press release announcing the alliance of EmployeeConnect and Cedar Enterprise Solutions.
	September 2001 - "HRIS: Helping HR" Peruse an article published in Human Resources magazine looking at the way HRIS can benefit Human Resources.
	December 1999 - "Talking with EmployeeConnect" View an article published in IHRIM at the end of 1999 answering questions about the company and HR Intranets.
	March 1999 - "HR Systems & Technology" View an editorial written by EmployeeConnect and published by AHRI in their HR Monthly magazine.