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Breakfast Registration / Information Desk Open Hands-on Learning and Breakout Sessions Ultimate Experience Open Lunch General Session Ultimate Experience Open Hands-on Learning and Breakout Sessions Ultimate Experience Reception Night on Your Own
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Breakfast Registration / Information Desk Open Hands-on Learning and Other Session Options Ultimate Experience Open Lunch Hands-on Learning and Other Session Options Industry Roundtable Networking Discussions General Session Ultimate Experience Open General Session – Roadmap Overview User Community Reception Welcome Reception
7:00 am - 8:30 am 7:00 am - 7:00 pm 8:30 am - 11:30 am 10:00 am - 2:30 pm 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Noon - 2:30 pm 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Registration / Information Desk Open
In response to attendee recommendations to shorten our general sessions and to offer more UltiPro Hands-on Learning seats (2.5-to-3-hour training sessions walking through exercises on your laptops), we have significantly modified our agenda. All general sessions will now be one hour and offered at different times each day. New in 2017: a full Tuesday agenda with our opening keynote starting at 3:00 pm. If possible, you should arrive by Monday evening to take full advantage of all the learning and networking opportunities throughout Tuesday!
registration - pricing
Groups of 5 or more registering at the same time - Early-bird
$1,295
September 12, 2016 through December 4, 2016
standard pricing
$1,495
Individuals - Early-bird
September 12 through December 4, 2016
early-bird pricing | standard pricing | on-site pricing
* Group discounts are not available after 3/17/17
Groups of 5 or more registering at the same time - Standard
$1,395
December 5, 2016 through March 17, 2017
$1,595
Individuals - Standard
standard pricing | on-site pricing
$1,695
Individuals - Onsite
Available onsite starting March 20, 2017 @ 4:00 pm
agenda - at a glance
Registration fees include general, breakout and hands-on sessions (within room capacity limits), as well as evening events and meals listed on the agenda. Record numbers of customers have already registered for Connections 2017. Due to fire code occupancy limits, Bellagio must restrict our evening events to the maximum safe capacity. Unfortunately, because customer registration is so high, we are unable to sell any guest passes to our evening events. There will be room for all registered customers to attend all events, however customers will not have the option to bring a personal guest (friend or family member) to the evening events. We apologize for any inconvenience.
If you’ve never been to Connections - or you just want to reminisce about your amazing 2016 experience - check out this video. It’s fun, it’s informative, and it gives you a glimpse into what you can expect from the 2017 event.
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Registration is open for Connections 2017! Many of you have called and e-mailed to get more information about the conference, so we know you’re just as excited as we are! Sign up now and we’ll contact you with more details as they become available.
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Ultimate’s Connections conference is known for its amazing General Sessions. We will feature keynote speakers on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning. Click here to check out some of this year’s presenters.
keynote speakers
Bellagio Resort, Las Vegas
March 21-24, 2017
7:00 pm – 2:00 am Customer Appreciation Party with Maroon 5
You won’t want to miss this exciting night! Doors will open at 7:00 pm for Ultimate Software customers to attend our Customer Appreciation Party featuring a DJ, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and drinks. At about 9:00 pm, we will be treated to a private performance from one of pop music’s most enduring artists – Maroon 5. The band has sold more than 17 million albums worldwide and their releases have gone gold and platinum in over 35 countries. The concert will be followed by more music and dancing until midnight. You will also have the option of joining us at Hyde, Bellagio’s hottest indoor/outdoor nightclub, between 10:30 pm and 2:00 am. Overlooking the Fountains of Bellagio, Hyde showcases a luxurious environment with state-of-the-art lighting and sound system featuring a high-energy DJ playing all the latest dance music. (Only Ultimate Software customers may attend these events.)
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm The Ultimate Experience Reception followed by a Night on Your Own:
Join other Ulti customers and staff in the Ultimate Experience (a.k.a., the Bellagio Ballroom) for a drink and snacks before you explore Las Vegas. This is the time to meet your executive relationship manager, talk with our partners, learn more about new UltiPro products and innovations you might want to implement, and get your passport stamped for prizes.
UltiPro Reporting and Analytics
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Welcome Reception:
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm User Community Open House:
Everyone is invited to kick off their first evening with a happy hour to get to know some of the other smart and engaging UltiPro customers from their region. Network, make new contacts, and meet your community leaders and other customers whom you can then interact with all year long. After this cocktail party, grab your new friends and walk over to our upbeat Welcome Reception! After your first day of breakout sessions and opening general sessions, join us as we take the Vegas nightlife experience to new heights with a panoramic view from Drai's on the rooftop of The Cromwell Hotel. Meet new friends, reconnect with UltiPro users you’ve previously met, chat with Ultimate Software’s staff, dance to some great tunes, and enjoy delicious hot and cold hors d’oeuvres. There’s no better way to spend the first night of your Connections experience than at this reception!
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Since he started writing the long-form, stick-figure-illustrated blog “Wait But Why” in 2013, Tim Urban has become one of the Internet’s most popular writers. Urban has produced dozens of viral articles on a wide range of topics, from why we procrastinate to why artificial intelligence is scary to why we haven’t seen any signs of aliens. His articles have been regularly republished on sites like Quartz, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Time, Business Insider, and Gizmodo. “Wait But Why” receives more than 1.5 million unique monthly visitors on average, with some month’s visitors topping 10 million, and the blog has over 380,000 e-mail subscribers. Urban was selected to speak at the 2016 TED Conference in Vancouver. Like his writing, Urban’s talks span many topics, involve stick figures, and combine depth and impact with humor and entertainment to delight and inspire his audiences.
Tim Urban Creator, Wait But Why
As the first female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot in the U.S. Navy, Carey Lohrenz is used to working in fast-moving, dynamic environments where inconsistent execution can generate catastrophic results. Having flown missions worldwide as a combat-mission-ready Navy pilot, she knows that the same challenges are found in business: markets change, customer needs evolve, and if you do not adapt quickly, your company is at risk. Her message about high-performing teams and developing a culture of learning is based on the best practices of high-reliability organizations. Carey is uniquely qualified in the fundamentals of winning under pressure, reducing errors, and overcoming obstacles. Her mastery of these fundamentals can help your team triumph in this time-crunched world.
Carey Lohrenz Author. Speaker. Aviator
As an actor, producer, and musician, two-time Academy Award® nominee and Grammy Award winner Will Smith has enjoyed a diverse career encompassing films, television, and multi-platinum records. Smith’s vast filmography includes transformative portrayals of true-life icons in Ali, The Pursuit of Happyness, and Concussion. He has headlined an extraordinary list of films including Hitch, I am Legend, I, Robot, Independence Day, and Men in Black I ,II, & III, and most recently appeared in the summer blockbuster Suicide Squad. He began his career as a musician selling millions of records worldwide before crossing over into television with the beloved Fresh Prince of Bel Air. In 1998 he, and partner James Lassiter, founded production and management company Overbrook Entertainment, which has produced numerous top film and television projects. In addition to his artistic achievements, Smith is dedicated to working toward the advancement of communities and individuals through areas of Education, Sustainability, Empowerment, and Health through the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation.
Will Smith Actor, Musician, Producer and Philanthropist
Scott Scherr founded Ultimate Software in 1990 and has served as president and CEO since the company’s inception. Scott established Ultimate with the goal of continuously innovating and striving for product excellence—the “ultimate solution” for HR and payroll professionals. He has continued to lead the organization with a “people-focused” philosophy for nearly 27 years. Fostering a corporate culture based on putting people first has always been Scott’s #1 priority. He believes that people are the most important resource in any business and that if you take care of your people, they will in turn work with passion to deliver the best products and services for customers. And at Ultimate, they do.
Scott Scherr Chief Executive Officer Ultimate Software
Martin Hartshorne is the VP of Products for Ultimate Software, responsible for product, market and business strategy at Ultimate. Martin leads the Product Development team in understanding customer and market needs, setting the vision for UltiPro, and defining the UltiPro product roadmap. Martin has over 15 years of experience in the HR, payroll, and workforce management space. Martin joined Ultimate Software in 2013 when Ultimate Software acquired EmployTouch Inc. where Martin served as the Founder and CEO.
Martin Hartshorne Vice President of Products Ultimate Software
Adam Rogers is Ultimate Software's chief technology officer, overseeing the company's product strategy, development, and delivery via the Cloud. Adam joined Ultimate more than 15 years ago and has helped lead the company in its pioneering efforts to deliver human capital management (HCM) solutions via Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), making Ultimate the first to deliver HR and payroll SaaS solutions. As part of those efforts, Adam and his team have been recognized by Forrester Research and other leading IT research firms for Ultimate's development of best practices in agile software development.
Adam Rogers Chief Technology Officer Ultimate Software:
UltiPro Canada and Global
Peer Networking
agenda tracks & sessions
Managing Payroll and Time
Managing People and Developing Talent
The Future of UltiPro and Extending Its Value
agenda - keynote speaker
Gain complete visibility and insight into your workforce with UltiPro’s comprehensive reporting and business intelligence tools. UltiPro lets you pull data across all areas of your people management to make more informed business decisions.
Canadian and multinational employers will benefit from learning more about how to leverage UltiPro to solve unique payroll, HR, and compliance challenges. Sessions will also address the latest functionality in UltiPro to track and manage global employees.
Explore the power of what you can accomplish by configuring UltiPro to match your business needs - from platform configuration to best practices for getting information out of UltiPro. Also learn how to best leverage UltiPro’s newest integration tools to more easily integrate data from UltiPro to your other business applications.
Find out what’s coming in our 2017 Spring release and beyond, specifically what’s planned to be delivered in the next 12 months, and the future direction of the product.
Discover, unlock, and fulfill the talent potential of your workforce with easy-to-use UltiPro tools. Learn how to set up and administer benefits and get all the latest tools and services to support a person-centered lifecycle.
ncrease your payroll efficiency, boost accuracy, and save time while effectively using flexible payroll administration, tax management, and time and attendance solutions.
Start your week by meeting UltiPro customers in your industry or in similar roles through structured, one-on-one sessions and/or interact in a roundtable format with peers, discussing and sharing your thoughts about your industry's most pressing topics.
In-depth sessions focusing on some of our most popular areas of UltiPro, including Business Intelligence, platform configuration, payroll, and compensation management.To maximize the full value of your hands-on session, you must bring a Wi-Fi enabled laptop to complete specific exercises designed for learning comprehension.
UltiPro Hands-On Learning
Registration for all breakout sessions will take place in February. A detailed session schedule and descriptions will be made available prior to the opening of session registration. Sample session titles will be shared in November, before early-bird registration ends on December 4, 2016.
UltiPro Configuration and Integration
Vdara The contemporary Vdara Hotel and Spa is connected to the Bellagio conference center via a very short, covered walkway. This boutique hotel offers studio suites, is a non-smoking facility, and does not offer any onsite gaming. These suites are available for $180 ++ per night feature a king bed plus queen sleeper sofa, with a kitchenette/dining area. If you prefer to talk with a reservation agent, feel free to call Vdara directly at 866.745.7767 (toll free) or 702.590.2767.
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Vdara
The Cosmopolitan
Bellagio Resort
The Cosmopolitan Accessible to the Bellagio by a covered walkway, The Cosmopolitan is a modern luxury resort and casino. Many of its residential-style rooms offer a private terrace overlooking the breathtaking Las Vegas skyline (including the Bellagio fountains, if you are lucky). Until they are sold out, these rooms are available for $219 ++ per night. If you prefer to talk with a reservation agent, feel free to call The Cosmopolitan directly at 855.435.0005 (toll free) or 702.698.7575.
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Click here to reserve a room at the Bellagio
The Bellagio Resort Rooms at our discounted rate are sold out at Bellagio, although rooms may still be available at Bellagio’s published rate (contact Bellagio.) Discounted room rates in our room block are still available at Vdara and The Cosmopolitan. As our host hotel, the exclusive Bellagio Resort is convenient to all conference activities. A discounted rate of $229 ++ per night has been negotiated for their elegant ‘Run of House’ resort room. If you prefer to talk with a reservation agent, feel free to call the Bellagio directly at 888.987.6667 (toll free) or 702.693.7111.
If you’re flying to Las Vegas to attend Connections, McCarran International Airport (LAS) is only minutes away from the Strip. Shuttles will cost about $7 one way up to $16 roundtrip. Taxis are approximately $20 one way. Taxis charge a service fee for using a credit card. The trip from McCarran to Bellagio is about 4 miles and should take no more than 15 minutes via cab.
travel
about connections hotel & travel registration sessions
Yes, you are responsible for reserving and managing your own hotel room by contacting either one of our three contracted hotels (to take advantage of our discounted room rates) or any hotel of your choosing. Contact information and reservation links for our contracted hotels are available under the About > Travel section of this website.
Do I have to contact the hotel directly to book, change or cancel my room reservation?
Most major airlines operate out of Las Vegas-McCarran International Airport (LAS).
What airport should I fly in and out of?
Ideally, you should plan to arrive by the evening of Monday, March 20th and leave early afternoon on Friday, March 24th, 2017. Based on customer preferences, on Tuesday we are offering a full agenda of sessions and the Ultimate Experience exhibit floor will open on Tuesday morning. Wait, that’s not all – we also have two general sessions Tuesday afternoon (starting at 3:00 pm) featuring our product leadership team.
When should I fly in/out of Las Vegas?
Yes! If five or more employees from one company register for Connections 2017 at the same time between September 12 and December 4, each attendee will save $300 off the standard individual pricing. From December 5, through March 17, each attendee will save $200 off the standard individual pricing. After March 17, the group rate is no longer available.
Are group discounts available if multiple people from my company attend?
Cancellations received by January 15, 2017 are eligible for a refund of the registration fee less a $125 processing fee. From January 16th through February 12th, all cancellations will be assessed a $500 cancellation fee. After February 12th, absolutely no refunds are available.
Are there penalties for cancelling my registration?
You may send another person from your company at no additional charge. Substitutions can be made in writing to connections@ultimatesoftware.com.
If I can't attend, can I transfer my registration to someone else in my organization?
Travel and hotel costs are the responsibility of the attendee.
The registration fee includes access to: • General sessions, breakout sessions, and all networking events • Ultimate Experience • Breakfasts from Tuesday through Friday • Lunches from Tuesday through Thursday • Tuesday Evening Receptions, Wednesday Ultimate Experience Reception, and Thursday Customer Appreciation Parties
What’s included with my registration fee?
Registration for all sessions will open in February. You will be notified when session selection becomes available.
When can I register for breakout sessions?
Traditionally, the American Payroll Association has approved Connections for recertification credits. We expect that this will be the case for the 2017 conference as well. Unfortunately, because Connections is not open to the general public, the HR Certification Institute will not preapprove the conference for HRCI credit hours. But attendees can self-report their attendance at breakout sessions. Ultimate Software cannot guarantee that HRCI will accept those requests.
Will recertification credits be offered at Connections 2017?
While this year we are increasing the number of seats available in Hands-on Learning sessions, we cannot guarantee that you’ll be able to register for a specific Hands-on class. They will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. In an effort to offer every attendee the opportunity to attend a Hands-on session, you initially will be limited to selecting one Hands-on class. Excess capacity will be made available to sign up for additional classes. Please note that all of the content offered in Hands-on sessions is available year-round via UltiUniversity.
Will I be able to get into a Hands-on Learning session?
hotel
The Connections 2017 host hotel is the AAA Five Diamond Award-winning Bellagio Resort. In order to accommodate our attendees, we offer discounted room rates at the Bellagio and two nearby hotels – The Cosmopolitan and Vdara. We encourage you to make your reservations as soon as possible to ensure you can take advantage of the discounted rates. These rates are only available until each room block is full, or until February 17, 2017 at the latest. Room rates may increase considerably after February 17, 2017 and we are not able to add discounted rooms once our room block is full. Reservation details are included below for each of the three hotel options. Once you reserve a room at any of these hotels, you must contact them directly with any changes. Ultimate Software cannot make any changes to your reservations.
You should be able to find answers to most of your questions by visiting ultimatesoftware.com/connections. If not, please e-mail your questions to connections@ultimatesoftware.com. Please allow at least 24 hours for a response to an e-mail.
What if I have questions about Connections?
• Business casual attire is recommended. • Because hotel conference rooms can sometimes be chilly, bring a jacket or sweater with you. • The conference area is very large, so comfortable shoes are always a great idea. • Wear your name badge at all times so you can get into all events. • Carry your water bottle with you and stay hydrated. Las Vegas is a desert!
What is the dress code for Connections?
It’s a great opportunity to learn more about UltiPro best practices and the latest UltiPro product innovations, network with thousands of other customers, and meet one-on-one with Ultimate experts.
Why should I attend Connections 2017?
Code-a-thon
Connect with US
Innovations and Future Innovation Concepts
Transformation Services
Select Services
Rewards Program
Ultimate Partner Experience
UltiPro Review Table
UltiPro Checkup
Are you taking full advantage of everything UltiPro offers? How does your organization’s business rules and processes compare to others of similar size and structure? Come to the UltiPro Checkup area and allow US to analyze, diagnose, and prescribe ways to make UltiPro even more effective than it is today! Stop by this table outside the Grand Ballroom to share an UltiPro review on sites like G2 Crowd, TrustRadius, Software Advice, etc. Everyone who provides a rating will be given one raffle ticket that includes them in a drawing to win an amazing prize. Collaboration and innovation drive the Ultimate Partner Experience to be the most dynamic and fastest-growing partner ecosystem in today’s human capital management industry. It is a unique community of forward-thinking partners who have established real connections to extend UltiPro with their applications, services, and solutions. Network and collaborate with our partners, who will provide their insight on contemporary themes that are compelling to you and your employees, as you innovate with leading technology and service providers in the real-time, real-world, environment in which you work.
Did you know that Ultimate Software has a customer loyalty program? Stop by our Ultimate Rewards booth to learn how to earn and redeem points for a variety of great gifts. We’ll even have some of our reward items on display! Explore how we can help simplify your work life through our offerings. Stop by to learn about the below service offerings that Ultimate provides on your behalf to deliver transactional, administrative, and compliance-driven capabilities. • UltiPro Tax Filing · Garnishment Administration · Garnishment Disbursement • Payroll Managed Services • ACA Benefits Services • HRIS Managed Services • Check and DDA Printing • Benefits Managed Services • Year-End Printing Next-generation consulting services help you transform HR, leadership, and culture. Visit our booth to learn more about Ultimate’s onsite consulting offerings that can help your organization build more cohesive and effective teams, improve the efficiency and quality of key HR and payroll processes, and inspire employees to increase utilization of UltiPro.
Our team of developers will be working onsite coding a new area of suggested functionality that you, our customers, have recommended and voted on. On Friday morning, we’ll showcase their efforts for you to see. Please stop by the Code-a-thon station outside the Ultimate Experience during the conference to cheer on this team! Here, you will be able to meet one-on-one with Customer Success team members who can answer specific questions about your UltiPro solutions. Our subject matter experts will walk you through your queries and help you problem-solve your challenges. Get inspired by our upcoming products and engage with us in our Innovations Area. In “Current Innovations,” you’ll get a preview of new UltiPro solutions for next year plus the latest and greatest enhancements. Over at “Future Innovation Concepts,” you’ll explore the potential future of UltiPro with innovations that are in the works and may one day become UltiPro capabilities.
The Ultimate Experience is the ballroom area where attendees can meet with Ultimate Software experts and learn more about UltiPro. The Ultimate Experience has stations dedicated to:
Ultimate Experience
UX (User Experience)
UltiUniversity
UltiUniversity is dedicated to fulfilling your UltiPro learning needs. Visit representatives from the team to learn ways to satisfy your organization’s learning requirements by using our live instruction and self-paced learning options, available all year long. As our Partner for Life, you’re able to reap these benefits at no additional cost to your organization. We would love to hear from you about your biggest business challenges and learn a bit more about your company. Meet members of our User Research team and participate in our interactive surveys.
faq
Connections is Ultimate Software’s annual customer conference. But anyone who has attended knows that it’s so much more than that. It’s your best opportunity to: • Learn how to get the most value out of your UltiPro solution so you can be more productive—and impressive!—at work • Get to know 2,300 other UltiPro users via networking sessions, during meals, at breakout sessions, and while enjoying evening events • Meet UltiPro experts who can help direct your business interests and unravel your challenges • Find out about new UltiPro product offerings and solutions that could simplify your day-to-day responsibilities • Hear industry experts and captivating keynote speakers dare you to think differently, plus a lot more
about connections
Previous Innovation Award Winners
Nomination Eligibility and Tips
Share Your Story
Eligibility criteria: • All UltiPro customers attending the Connections 2017 conference that have not previously won an Innovation Award are eligible to win. Once an Innovation Award winner, always an Innovation Award winner! • No need to debate over which story is your “best” - customers can submit applications in more than one category. • Award submissions are due no later than Friday, February 3, 2017. What we look for: • Best practices wanted! Think about what you/your organization has done that other Ultimate Software customers could emulate. • Recent achievements with supporting proof points and metrics. • Great stories to share about HR transformation, business, and people impacts as a result of your deployment of UltiPro. Quick tips to strengthen your application: • Please be specific in stating your business benefits and UltiPro’s role. • Support your application with as many metrics and proof points as possible. Note: In addition to metrics, you may also submit screenshots, graphics, and/or video. Videos can be submitted as standalone applications, if desired. All supporting documents can be e-mailed to connections@ultimatesoftware.com. Please indicate that they should be included with your Innovation Award application. Winners will be announced during Thursday’s general session at our Connections 2017 conference. Questions? Contact us at connections@ultimatesoftware.com. Good luck to all!
Our annual Innovation Awards celebration recognizes Ultimate Software customers that leverage UltiPro’s unique “People First” technology to solve strategic business challenges, add value to their organization, and improve the employee experience. We would love for you to ‘Share Your Story’ with us below, then select a category and submit your information. We can’t wait to hear from you! It is free to apply and by doing so, you will earn 50 Ultimate Rewards points. The best news -- all winning companies receive one free registration to Connections 2018!
Earn recognition for your organization’s outstanding achievements in HR, payroll, and talent management!
Innovation Awards
Aurico is an NAPBS accredited and ISO 9001:2008 certified background screening and drug testing company. Aurico delivers unmatched quality and support for all of your screening and compliance needs. Ranked #1 two years in a row for customer satisfaction, our WebACE™ screening platform is pre-integrated with Ultipro for efficient screening. https://www.aurico.com
A leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant, Dell Boomi’s integration solution, AtomSphere®, seamlessly automates business processes by connecting any combination of cloud and on-premises applications. Master Data Management and API Management are also available on Dell Boomi’s 100% cloud-based, scalable and easy-to-use platform – and requires no software, appliances or coding. www.boomi.com
Saba delivers a leading cloud-based Learning and Talent Management solution used by more than 31 million users across 195 countries and 37 languages. Saba Cloud integrates with UltiPro to address employee on-boarding, formal and collaborative learning as well as compliance training needs of organizations of all sizes. https://www.saba.com/us
Okta is the foundation for secure connections between people and technology. Our IT products uniquely use identity information to grant people access to applications on any device at any time, while still enforcing strong security protections. Our platform securely connects companies to their customers and partners. Today, thousands of organizations trust Okta to help them fulfill their missions as quickly as possible. https://www.okta.com
Achievers’ Employee Recognition and Rewards solution provides companies with a robust foundation for their employee engagement initiatives that enables both social and rewards-based recognition. Designed for today’s workplace, Achievers’ innovative SaaS platform can increase employee engagement and drive business success. It empowers employees to recognize and reward each other in real time and aligns employees with company values and goals. Delivering millions of recognitions annually, the Achievers platform inspires employee loyalty, engagement and performance in 150 countries. Visit us at www.achievers.com. Achievers is a Blackhawk Network company and is headquartered in Toronto and San Francisco. www.achievers.com
eQuest is the world’s most utilized job distribution company providing services to the majority of the Global Fortune 500. Present job posting deliveries average 250m annually. Other products include media consulting, OFCCP compliance and audit protection, data analytics, Interactive media representation, and predictive tools. eQuest can be reached at www.equest.com.
Benefitfocus (NASDAQ: BNFT) provides a leading cloud-based benefits management platform that simplifies how organizations and individuals shop for, enroll in, manage and exchange benefits. Every day, leading employers, insurance companies and the consumers they serve rely on our platform to manage, scale and exchange benefits data seamlessly. www.benefitfocus.com
HCM professionals seeking a partner that truly shares their problems and goals count on Bluewater—and our unique brand of consulting —to instill confidence, provide creative solutions and deliver business results. And only Bluewater stays with you for the long run, partnering for ongoing administration, optimization, and reporting. So if you are dissatisfied with the typical tech-first approach to problem-solving, consider Bluewater for a holistic partnership approach that guides clients through strategy formulation all the way to forwarding business outcomes and achieving long-term value. With Bluewater, you will enjoy renewed confidence for successful utilization of Ultimate Software’s HCM solutions with your existing systems The promise of Human Capital Management, delivered. www.BluewaterHCM.com
Tax Credit Co. is a national provider of tax incentive consulting, administration and technology for over 20 years. Tax Credit Co. has earned over $1B in credits for small businesses to Fortune 100 companies. Tax Credit Co.’s expertise, talent, processes, and proprietary technology combine to deliver the most sophisticated and comprehensive offering in the industry, featuring: • Fortune 500 experience in all major industries • Staff of over 100 • Technical depth in key industries • Proprietary technology platform built to scale, reducing burden on client processing • Dedicated support resources to ensure client success http://taxcreditco.com
SCG & Associates, Inc. is a family owned and operated Corporate Branded Solutions Company providing an array of promotional products and services from Employee Recognition Programs, Awards, Printing, Wearables, Writing Instruments and much more! We pride ourselves on competitive pricing, exceptional customer service, timely delivery and creative marketing strategies. www.teamscg.com
Vault Verify automates the process of managing incoming requests for verification of employment. Utilizing established payroll integration, we eliminate the labor and liability from the process and deliver clients a revenue stream that can be used for HR budget needs. Visit us and turn HR into a profit center today. www.vaultverify.com
Sterling Talent Solutions, an Ultimate Software partner, provides hiring peace of mind by delivering a simpler, smarter background screening experience for employers worldwide. Our comprehensive suite of cloud-based background screening solutions, deliver accurate, reliable results and tools to maintain compliance throughout the hiring cycle. Sterling’s screening solutions integrate directly with your UltiPro Recruiting V14 and UltiPro Recruitment V10 Platforms. Visit us at info.sterlingtalentsolutions.com/UltimateSoftware. www.sterlingtalentsolutions.com
Our mission is to help clients achieve a legally compliant 100% ePayroll program that enables significant cost savings over paper checks and wage statements, provides a benefit for cardholders, and creates a more sustainable environmental model for payroll delivery. www.rapidpaycard.com
HireRight delivers global background checks, drug testing and employment verification services through an innovative, mobile-optimized platform to help companies hire the right candidates, so they can grow successfully, and efficiently — no matter their size or where they operate. HireRight offers a comprehensive screening solution that can be tailored to the unique needs of the organization, giving organizations peace of mind about their people and processes. HireRight’s platform is fully integrated with UltiPro Recruiting, making it easy to use and giving candidates the best possible experience. HireRight is headquartered in Irvine, CA, with offices across the globe. www.hireright.com
Over the past 20 years, LeadingEdge Payroll Group has provided unparalleled HR/Payroll expertise and Canadian compliance know-how to many organizations globally. From an Ultimate perspective, LeadingEdge has assisted some of Canada’s largest corporations in implementing the UltiPro suite by leveraging its proprietary best practices toolbox that facilitates and enhances the Canadian implementation process. www.leadingedge-payroll.com
Building a high-performing company requires matching the right people with the right roles. But, hiring is often subjective, lacks clarity, and doesn’t help companies understand the impact of a new hire. OutMatch fixes these problems. Using industry-leading assessment technology and expertise, OutMatch delivers the predictive data that’s missing from the hiring process. With clear, measurable insight into candidates and new hires, managers make better hiring decisions, and organizations are finally able to measure the impact of hiring on the company. www.outmatch.com
Intuit Inc. creates business and financial management solutions that simplify the business of life for small businesses, consumers and accounting professionals. Our flagship products – QuickBooks and TurboTax– define our commitment to revolutionize the way people manage their personal finances, run small businesses and pay employees. www.intuit.com
Informatica is a provider of industry-leading, innovative data integration and data management solutions. More than 5,800 enterprises/organizations depend on Informatica to fully leverage their information assets residing on-premise, in the cloud, in applications, databases, on the web and in files. These solutions help Ultimate Software customers integrate their data to gain a holistic view of their workforce, correlate budgetary data from core ERP systems and align it to current compensation structures and speed data warehousing/analytic processes involving Ultipro data. www.informatica.com
HRchitect is the leading HCM systems strategic consulting firm focusing on strategy, selection, and implementation of HCM systems with a particular expertise around UltiPro. HRchitect, an Ultimate Software certified implementation partner, is your resource for Project/Change Management, Functional Consulting, Process Analysis/Redesign, Report Development, Optimization, Analytics, Integration, Interfaces, and Ongoing Support. www.hrchitect.com
Covalence Inc. combines the best of HCM domain and Ultipro/Ultipro Time & Attendance systems expertise to design, deliver, and manage your end-to-end Ultipro HCM solution. As a fully-certified Ultimate Software Integration Partner, Covalence Inc. provides full-suite, end-to-end services, ranging from client-side project management to full implementation execution and support. www.covalenceinc.com
Cincinnati Time helps businesses and organizations manage their workforce and workplace. They have a long history of successfully implementing innovative, hosted workforce management solutions, access control and video surveillance systems. Cincinnati Time is pleased to bring this experience to Ultimate Software as a Certified Implementation Partner. www.cincinnatitime.com
Business Ink/CCS is an Ultimate partner that offers a comprehensive suite of payroll printing services that enables organizations to streamline the payroll process. We provide a variety of payroll printing services: Live checks, DDAs, W2’s, 1095, and 1099s. We have redundant production facilities throughout the US and Canada that allows you to reach employees faster and split wrap services to facilitate shipping to multiple locations. We are SSAE 16 SOC 2, Type II compliant and ISO 9001:2008 certified. Our clients rest easy knowing Business Ink/CCS provides a secure production environment with quality control mechanisms that protect the confidentiality and integrity of their data. www.businessink.com
Asurint provides over 10 million pre-employment screens, criminal searches, and drug testing services annually. Our entire team is committed to the engineering of screening products and services that do more than compete, they redefine their categories. Our solutions don't only deliver superior efficiency and accuracy, they also adapt to improve workflow. www.asurint.com
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“Invaluable.” Why do Wise clients say this again and again? Wise Consulting is the first and longest-term Ultimate Software independent consulting partner. The experts at Wise Consulting align business insight and in-depth UltiPro product knowledge to maximize your team’s success. Executive and functional level engagement ensure possibility becomes reality. Cognos BI, system utilization review, payroll support, interfaces, data conversion, self-service, talent management solutions, time & attendance. Merger / acquisition specialists. Project management. Hundreds of successful activations. Certified Ultimate implementation partner for almost 20 years! We have seen it all! Complexity is our specialty. Stop by to meet the team creating all the buzz. www.wiseconsulting.com
UltiPro support and service, it’s all we do:With strategic, project and tactical services offered; Mosaic Consulting Group can make a difference and inspire confidence at every level within your company. That is our purpose, and we stand by it every step of the way.Our team of UltiPro experts can ensure you are taking full advantage of your UltiPro investment, they strive to ensure their work will inspire the confidence our Clients need to know that the work is done and, most importantly, that it is done right. Mosaic offers Technical, Functional, Premier Support and Managed Services. We believe these four service offerings will fulfill any UltiPro needs our Clients may have. www.mosaic-cg.com
PayTech is a certified Ultimate Software consulting partner using a ‘walk beside you approach’ to strategically guide companies through change management. Serving the United States and Canadian Markets, PayTech offer’s client side HCM system consulting in the areas of: Implementation, Process/System Optimization, Carve Out & Merger/Acquisition, Payroll Staff Augmentation and HRIS Services. PayTech’s team of experts average 20-30 years of domestic and international experience on multiple systems. Since 1999, they have supported companies of all industries and sizes, providing fresh ideas, and objective expertise. With their in-depth knowledge of UltiPro, PayTech delivers fully functional payroll departments utilizing systems to their fullest potential. PayTech is a certified Woman Owned business and a member of WBENC. Stop by their booth and find out how they can help you! www.paytech.com
“ihouse empowers organizations to leverage the best of UltiPro.” When you want to get the most value from your UltiPro solution, think ihouse first. As a long-time certified Ultimate Software partner with a 20+ year track record in the HRIS industry, ihouse offers on-site and remote consulting to organizations of all sizes and complexities. ihouse supports UltiPro users in a number of areas, including: Project Management, Change Management, System Consulting, UltiPro Assessments, Technical Support (data conversion, workflow support, module deployment), Customized User Training (BI/Cognos), Reporting Services, Total Compensation Statement Production, and HRIS Administration Support.“During our project, ihouse displayed technical expertise, a keen knowledge of HR processes and laser-focused dedication.” —a satisfied ihouse client www.ihouse.com
As one of the nation’s leading account-based third party administrators, PayFlex offers an innovative platform that combines financial accounts, wellness and eligibility management. PayFlex can help decrease your health care costs by educating your employees on health care issues, engaging them in wellness and empowering them to make smarter health care decisions. www.payflex.com
GCC is the proven specialist in customized paycard solutions that are SIMPLE to implement and EASY to use. We are an award-winning & no-cost, fully in-house solution. An Ultimate Software partner since 2008, our state-of-the-art proprietary technology, 24x7x365 free-live customer service, full implementation & field support services provide you the best payroll card solution in the industry. www.globalcashcard.com
Cornerstone OnDemand is pioneering solutions to help organizations realize the potential of the modern workforce. As a global leader in cloud-based learning and talent management software, Cornerstone is designed to enable a lifetime of learning and development that is fundamental to the growth of employees and organizations. www.cornerstoneondemand.com
Celergo is a leading provider of International Payroll solutions, supporting global companies to meet their payroll needs in 150+ countries. Celergo has built core expertise in managing some of the most complicated payrolls, in the most complex business environments around the world. The company provides cloud-based software and managed services that enable clients to apply better fiscal controls, integrate payroll with HCM and obtain greater visibility into global payroll processes. Celergo’s experienced, multilingual staff are dedicated to delivering high-quality service from four Global Service Centers of Excellence in Chicago, Bogota, Budapest, and Singapore. Celergo is compliant with OFAC, FCPA, BCP, all Data Privacy and SSAE16 policies and practices. To learn more about Celergo. www.celergo.com.
Businessolver delivers benefits technology by combining a configurable SaaS platform with an unparalleled service model. Our mission: To understand and support HR leaders and their companies, enabling them to achieve their goals and provide the best possible experience for their employees. We stand behind you, so you can be the solution. www.businessolver.com
Transfer knowledge faster. Deliver rich training. Infor Learning Management can help your organization implement new learning and information dissemination processes quickly and with far-reaching results. Infor builds beautiful business applications with last mile functionality and scientific insights delivered as a cloud service. With 13,000 employees and customers in more than 200 countries and territories, Infor automates critical processes and helps eliminate the need for customization through embedded industry domain expertise. www.infor.com
Introducing Brainier, a New Name for a New Kind of Company. We’re proud to announce that TTNLearning, creator of the award winning elan LMS, is now Brainier, a new name for a new kind of learning and development company. Helping your business achieve breakthrough results through better enterprise e-learning solutions that educate, engage, and empower your employees. • Educate – Trailblazing with flexible, individualized and always-accessible learning experiences. • Engage – Making meaningful connections even faster thanks to our responsive and local development team. • Empower – Helping your employees be stronger, more capable, and achieve better results.At Brainier we’re dedicated to helping you discover a smarter approach to learning. From our innovative products that consistently win leading industry awards to our best-in-class customer service with 98% success rate on the very first call.Brainier is part of BI Worldwide, a leader in better employee engagement and performance. www.brainiersolutions.com
Sability is an award-winning, Ultimate Software-certified HCM consulting partner helping companies create the link between technology and tangible business results. Over the past 20 years, we have become the trusted advisor to a wide range of companies, from Fortune 50 to smaller organizations, by assisting them throughout their HCM lifecycle with strategy, vendor selection, project management and software implementation. Sability has built dedicated teams for the full suite of UltiPro HCM products, including Core HR/Payroll/Benefits, BI Reporting, UTA, UTM and Talent Management. This makes us the perfect one-stop-shop for customers looking to optimize their UltiPro solution. We’ve helped over 400 companies maximize value from their UltiPro system and we look forward to assisting your company next. www.sability.com
NetSuite Inc. is a leading vendor of cloud computing business management software suites. NetSuite enables companies to manage core key business operations in a single system, which includes Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Accounting, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and Ecommerce. NetSuite's "real-time dashboard" technology provides an easy-to-use view into up-to-date, role-specific business information. www.netsuite.com
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Gosa Group provides industry focused services that conjoin an expert knowledge of UltiPro and the processes of HCM systems alike. Our services provide full coverage of the UltiPro Product Suite ranging from client-side consulting to managing UltiPro HRIS Services. Gosa Group is with you through full implementation, execution, and support. www.gosagroup.com
For 50 years, GIS has helped companies mitigate risk and hire smarter. An NAPBS-accredited employment background screening company, GIS provides best-in-class screening services to thousands of companies nationwide including 1 of 6 of the Fortune 500. www.geninfo.com.
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Discovery Benefits provides best-in-class technology solutions while administering FSAs, HSAs, HRAs, transportation benefits and COBRA services. We’ve been in the industry since 1987, and we’re not going anywhere. With offices in Fargo, N.D. and Brookings, S.D. we employ knowledgeable and passionate employees that deliver quality customer service. www.discoverybenefits.com
Income and Employment Verifications: The Work Number® service from Equifax is an FCRA compliant, automated verification solution available 24/7 that streamlines the transfer of payroll information between employers and the verifiers who need it to make better informed decisions. Unemployment Cost Management: Comprehensive UC case management solution designed to streamline workflows, track and meet ever-changing compliance requirements and deliver insights and analytics required to effectively manage UC costs. www.equifax.com
Presagia provides cloud-based solutions that simplify your absence management. Our solutions are continuously updated with over 450 pieces of federal and state leave legislation, including FMLA and ADA. They easily walk users through the leave process with automation to increase efficiency, minimize absence, reduce cost and, above all, strengthen compliance. www.presagia.com
Ping Identity believes secure professional and personal identities underlie human progress in a connected world. Our identity and access management platform gives enterprise customers and employees one-click access to any application from any device. Over 1,000 companies, including half of the Fortune 100, rely on our award-winning products to make the digital world a better experience for billions of people. Visit www.pingidentity.com for more information. www.pingidentity.com
Walton delivers maximum savings to companies across all sectors using the most advanced tax credit technology solution. Our award-winning platform screens employees for both Work Opportunity Tax Credit and all federal, state and local credits and incentives. Walton delivers smart & simple solutions for clients, featuring AlwaysON reporting and many other powerful tools to maximize savings. www.waltonmgt.com