Waiting 21 months between Connections is way too long and we have so many exciting updates to share, so we’re planning a FREE, virtual Connections April 21 & 22, 2021. We’ll offer some of the same product and thought leadership content that you love, along with virtual networking opportunities. More information coming soon!
We’ve postponed our in-person conference from March to December 13–16, 2021 (still at The Wynn Las Vegas Resort!) in the hope that it will be safe to be together again.
As true innovators, we’re embracing change aNd thinking outside the box.
CONNECTIONS IS ABOUT KEEPING YOU CONNECTED... to us, each other, technology, and to the information and knowledge you need for managing and engaging your people. The world may be different, but our mission is not.
Connections is about keeping you connected
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Welcome Reception 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
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General Session
Ultimate Experience Reception
Night On Your Own
General Session featuring Michelle Obama
General Session featuring Mick Ebeling
Customer Appreciation Party 8:00 PM - Midnight
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Connections is three full days of learning, networking, and knowledge sharing with others. Choose from over 80 breakout sessions to gain insight on how to improve your employees’ HCM experiences. From inspiring keynotes to uncovering innovative insights from our experts and partners, you’ll leave feeling empowered and eager to breakthrough current challenges with innovative solutions!
After your first day of breakout sessions, it’s time to let down your hair, put on your dancing shoes, or do whatever it is YOU do to recharge your batteries. Join Ultimate Software from 6:30 – 9:30 pm at one of two locations for our Welcome Reception. Head over to our high-energy Welcome Reception Party at XS, one of the highest-rated night clubs in the U.S., to join friends at this stylish indoor/outdoor venue. If dancing is not for you, head over to the Encore Ballroom for some arcade-game style fun. Both venues will serve drinks and heavy hors d’oeuvres while you dance the night away at XS or network with your peers while playing games at the Encore. There’s truly no better way to start your Connections experience than at this dual reception!
Tuesday, March 3rd Encore XS Nightclub OR Encore Ballroom 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Welcome Reception
Join fellow customers and staff in the Ultimate Experience for a drink before you head out for a night on your own in Las Vegas. This is the time to meet with executive relationship managers, talk with our partners, learn more about new UltiPro products and innovations you might want to implement, and get your passport stamped for an opportunity to win prizes. The reception has been extended to give you more time to explore the experience, talk to partners and staff, and enjoy a drink!
The Ultimate Experience Reception Wednesday, March 4th Wynn Latour Ballroom, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
The Ultimate Experience Reception
Michael Bublé thought he knew what love was. After all, he’s sold more than 60 million albums worldwide singing about the subject. The week that his last album, Nobody But Me was released, Bublé and his family went through an emotional journey that informed and changed his life. He was understandably unsure how or if music was going to remain part of his life. But the desire to express himself creatively slowly came back. Bublé’s vision, for his new album Love entailed looking at love in all its facets, both sacred and profane. Bublé anchors Love with songs from The Great American Songbook, often reinventing timeless classics with dazzling new arrangements. Love stands as a testament to the power of music and its healing power—not just for the listener, but for Bublé too. His return to the studio came with a purity of purpose and an even stronger sense of connection with his fans, whose unyielding outpouring of support lifted him and his family through the darkest times. Bublé hopes the music reaches those who might need to hear it the most and provide comfort to those in distress.
Thursday, March 5th 8:00 pm – 12:00 am Wynn Cristal Ballroom
Customer Appreciation Party with Michael Bublé
EVENING EVENTS
Community and Learning Lounge
Mindfulness Lounge
Take a moment to relax and join Lee Papa, international mindfulness speaker and trainer for her award-winning Mindfulness Lounge™. For the first time, we are offering a space for you to briefly disconnect and relax, located in the Wynn Palmer room. Enter the Mindfulness Lounge™ for some aromatherapy, talk to Lee Papa for some personal coaching and Q&A, experience guided meditation, or just take some time to center yourself and rejuvenate.
Celebrate, Learn & Relax: You're invited to the Community & Learning Lounge to mingle, meet up and have your head-shot taken! Join us in the Ultimate Community & Learning Lounge, your new networking hub at Connections. Whether you’re just getting started or an experienced pro, our Lounge is a welcoming place where customers and Ultimate gather to learn from and inspire each other. Visit our dedicated team to brush up on your live instruction and self-paced learning resources and learn more about the Ultimate Community. Stop by any time throughout the week to connect with others in a cozy meeting area, recharge your devices, have your photo taken, check emails, or get some work done (bring your own device).
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Jessica’s mission is simple: Transform Lives. As the top burnout expert, Jessica Rector, MBA is the authority on tackling your inner game and turning it into outer success and positive action! As a former TV talk show host and an award winning #1 top sales performer at a Fortune 100 company, Jessica uses her company’s research to help organizations, leaders, and teams to fire up your thinking, extinguish burnout, and ignite your people, while having a lot more fun. Jessica has three college degrees, including an MBA, and has written nine books. As a #1 best-selling author, she has worked with clients such as NBCUniversal, the Dallas Mavericks, and American Airlines and has been seen on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX for creating change. Jessica also enjoys learning about the exciting world of Transformers, so she can carry on real conversations with her six-year-old son, Blaise, who is a #1 best-seller author and the youngest published author in the United States.
Jessica Rector, MBA
Emily is an Emmy Award-winning journalist reporting on global technology, media companies, start-ups and the future of business. Her first book, Brotopia: Breaking Up the Boys’ Club of Silicon Valley, was an instant national bestseller. In this exposé, Chang reveals how Silicon Valley’s sexist culture has shut women out of the greatest wealth creation in history. Before joining Bloomberg in 2010, Chang served as an international correspondent for CNN in Bejing and London. She also sits on the board of BUILD, a national non-profit organization that uses entrepreneurship to excite and propel disengaged, low-income students through high school to college success.
One of the most highly sought-after leadership speakers in the world, Cindy Solomon has traveled the globe sharing her provocative and often hilarious insights on business, customer service and courage with tens of thousands each year. She is also founder, CEO and President of the Courageous Leadership Institute™, an organization that specializes in working with companies, nonprofits, and associations around the world to introduce Courageous Leadership™ as a daily practice at every level. Through use of cutting-edge, blended learning programs that marry live training, interactive webinars and innovative, online MicroLearning™ e-courses, Cindy and her team of worldwide CLI Facilitators work to build teams that are uniquely equipped to meet the needs of a changing and disrupted world – producing exceptional customer and employee engagement at scale quickly, generating impactful bottom-line results, fast.
Burnout and Mindset Expert, Researcher, and Author
Martin Hartshorne is the SVP 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 16 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 holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, and a BaSC in Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo. He resides in Toronto, Canada.
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CONNECTIONS SPEAKERS
Connections 2019 attendees had the privilege of listening to Mick Ebeling share how he founded Not Impossible Labs, an organization built on the premise that nothing is impossible. They find amazing individuals around the world that need a solution to a seemingly impossible problem and commit to building a solution through technology. His mantra of “commit, then figure it out” inspired Ultimate Software to partner with Ebeling to sponsor an invention to help humanity—affectionately referred to as an ‘Absurdity Project.’ We collected 83 heartfelt nominations from Connections 2019 attendees. One particular nomination from North Carolina captured our attention—a story about a teenager with unusual memory loss. Caitlin is a teenager who suffered a head injury at school while running cross country. She can remember everything in her life before the accident, but cannot form any new long-term memories and her short-term memory only lasts a few minutes. Mick and his team will join us to share Caitlin’s whole story, the initial objectives, and progress on developing technology to assist Caitlin and anyone struggling with memory loss.
Chief Executive Officer & Founder of Not Impossible Labs
Mick Ebeling
Anchor and Executive Producer of "Bloomberg Technology" and Author
Emily Chang
President & CEO of Cindy Solomon and Associates
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First Lady of the United States (2009 - 2017) and New York Times Best Selling Author (2018)
Michelle Obama
Let’s Move! Addressing the challenge of childhood obesity Joining Forces Supporting veterans, service members, and their families Reach Higher Inspiring young people to seek higher education Let Girls Learn Helping adolescent girls around the world go to school
Before becoming First Lady, Mrs. Obama attended Princeton University and Harvard Law School. She started her career as an attorney at the Chicago law firm, Sidley & Austin, where she met her future husband, Barack Obama. She later worked in the Chicago mayor’s office, the University of Chicago, and the University of Chicago Medical Center. In 2018, Michelle Obama published her memoir, Becoming, which sold more copies than any other book published in the United States in 2018, achieving that status in just 15 days and instantly rising to the #1 slot on the New York Times Best Sellers list.
As Chief People Officer, Colleen Wood is focused on the most valuable resource at Level Access: our people. She brings over 20 years of HR experience to the job, where she and her team are committed to creating an engaging and rewarding environment that cultivates exceptional performance and diversity of thought. In her role, she leads the company’s people strategy to drive talent acquisition and development, compensation and benefits, and employee engagement that support the company’s continued growth, innovation, and profitability. Colleen is passionate about building an award-winning culture of inclusion where all people feel a sense of belonging and their voices are heard.
Chief People Officer, Level Access
Colleen Wood
Jill Houghton’s goal is to empower companies to achieve disability inclusion and equality. Through her leadership, Disability:IN has partnered with over 185 Disability:IN corporations, accounting for a total workforce of over 7.8 million people. Jill has led the development of nationally recognized programs, such as the Disability Equality Index (in partnership with the American Association of People with Disabilities), Supplier Diversity program providing disability-owned business certifications recognized by the Billion Dollar Roundtable, and programs supporting NextGen Leaders, like the Mentorship Exchange and Talent Accelerator. It is her hope to build an inclusive global economy where people with disabilities can participate fully and meaningfully.
President & CEO, Disability:IN
Jill Houghton
Kim Fiume has been with LeadingEdge since 1999, and has 28+ years of payroll and HR experience, which includes HR / payroll operations (both as a practitioner and as a senior consultant), legislative and compliance research, development and delivery of payroll and HR training, plus best practice and technology implementation assignments, across a multitude of software vendors and payroll outsourcers. Kim has extensive hands on experience dealing with HR/payroll compliance, system configuration, testing coordination and developing a sound control framework. She is considered a foremost expert on global payroll and HR legislative matters and is often engaged in LeadingEdge’s consulting assignments involving best practices, process reengineering, compliance audits and research. In addition to consulting engagements with various government departments and agencies, Kim currently sits on the Canadian Payroll Association’s (CPA) Federal Government Relations Advisory Council.
Managing Director and Compliance Practice Lead, LeadingEdge
Kim Fiume
Natalie Jane Egan is an openly transgender B2B software entrepreneur and a recognized thought leader living her life at the intersection of technology and Diversity & Inclusion. Natalie has over 20 years of experience driving digital change, developing high performing teams, building complex products, and selling enterprise solutions. Today, she is the CEO and founder of Translator, where she and her team are on a mission to scale empathy and equality through technology. Based in New York City, Natalie received her undergraduate degree from Cornell University, her MBA from The Villanova School of Business, and is currently writing her first book about her transition from a Male-to-Female CEO in corporate America and the business lessons learned along the way.
Founder & CEO, Translator LLC
Natalie Egan
Sally Hilton has over three decades of payroll, benefits, human resources and training experience. She currently works for APA in Des Moines, Iowa where her responsibilities include preparing and delivering APA learning programs including classroom courses, virtual classes, and webinars. Sally also processes the payroll for APA. Sally has been a Certified Payroll Professional since 2001. Prior to joining APA staff, Sally was an active member of the American Payroll Association. She chaired the Electronic Payments Committee, volunteered with the Hotline Referral Service, and has written numerous articles for APA publications. She served on numerous committees including the CPP Certification Board, the Government Affairs Task Force, the Strategic Payroll Leadership Task Force, and served as a CHAMPS mentor.
Director of Payroll Training, American Payroll Association
Sally Hilton, CPP
Steve Hodgson’s responsibilities include the development, presentation, and review of APA training courses. He is based in Las Vegas, NV. Previously, he was APA’s Director of Speaker Administration, overseeing the National Speakers Bureau and coordinating professional speakers and workshop leaders for APA’s Annual Congress and other conferences. Steve became a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) in 2001 and a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) in 2017. A payroll practitioner for over 29 years, Steve was an active member of the association before joining APA staff nearly 16 years ago. He served on the APA President's Board of Advisors, the Board of Contributing Writers, and was a member of the National Speakers Bureau. He received the APA's Meritorious Service Award in 2004.
Steve Hodgson, CPP, CPLP
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As a transformative First Lady, Michelle Obama became a role model and inspiration for women, families, and young people across America and around the world. Mrs. Obama launched and led four breakthrough initiatives:
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HOTELS & TRAVEL
If you’re flying to Las Vegas to attend Connections, McCarran International Airport (LAS) is only 15 to 20 minutes away from Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. Depending on traffic, a taxi ride from the airport to the hotel may cost up to $45.00. Uber and Lyft offer an advanced booking option and run up to $20.00. There are also various shuttle services at McCarran International Airport that you can book in advance. Visit McCarran’s website for more information. If you’re driving to the resort, Wynn Las Vegas and Encore are located on Las Vegas Blvd., between Sands Avenue and Desert Inn Road, across the street from Fashion Show mall. From I-15, exit Spring Mountain Road and head to Spring Mountain East/Las Vegas Blvd. Both Wynn and Encore have their own self-parking garages and valet parking available at no charge. Wynn's garage is located on Las Vegas Blvd. and Encore's garage is located just beyond the Encore valet drive.
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Our host hotel and primary room block are at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore Resort. Wynn Resorts are the highest rated resort company in the world with more Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards than any other independent hotel company in the world. This room block will be available until February 8, 2020 or until there are no more rooms left. At that time, the room rate will increase to the hotel’s rack rate, which can be considerably more expensive. Once the room block is full we cannot guarantee additional rooms, so we strongly encourage to you to make your reservations as early as possible. To reserve a room at Wynn Las Vegas or Encore, please click the link to book online or if you prefer, call 866-770-7555 or 702-770-2222 and tell the reservations desk that you are with the Ultimate Software Group’s Connections conference. PLEASE NOTE: The credit card used to book this reservation must be presented upon arrival at the Front Desk and match the name of the guest checking in. If this is not possible, please contact the Wynn Las Vegas and Encore Reservations Team at 866-770-7555 or 702-770-2222 prior so they can process the corporate card not in your name. Please do this at least 72 hours prior to check-in so any questions can be addressed prior to your arrival.
The Wynn Las Vegas and Encore Resort 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109
We have also added rooms at the beautiful Palazzo tower at the Venetian Resort. This all suite luxury property is just steps away from the host hotel. It offers a retreat of ultimate relaxation, complete with plush bedding, a separate living room, and spacious Italian marble bathroom. Our discounted reservation room block will only be offered until February 8, 2020 or until there are no more rooms left, at that time the room rate will increase to the hotel's rack rate. Hotel will charge one (1) night, plus tax, deposit when making a reservation to guarantee the room. Hotel will refund deposits when individual reservations are cancelled a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours prior to the scheduled arrival date. If you have any special requests or need to change/cancel your hotel reservation, please contact the hotel directly. Hotel Reservations Department (866) 659-9659 or Concierge (866) 725-2990. Remember to mention that you are with the Ultimate Software Group’s Connections Conference when speaking with the hotel.
The Palazzo Tower at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino 3355 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS
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With 90 unique topics to choose from, Connections is a personalized experience for each of our customers! Attendees will customize an agenda by registering for sessions most relevant to them. The tracks below describe the broad range of topics we will offer during 3 days of breakout sessions. Click on each track for a description and list of sessions we will offer. (Topics/titles subject to change.) Key dates for breakout session registration: 1/21/2020: Full session schedule sent to all registered attendees 1/24/2020: Session registration opens for the selection of ONE Hands-on Learning session 1/31/2020: All sessions open for registration, including additional Hands-on Learning sessions
UltiPro Hands-on Learning
Compliance, Tax, and Regulation
Configuration, Security, and Integration
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
HR Service Delivery
Leadership and Collaboration
Managing your Canadian Workforce
Optimizing the UltiPro Experience
Attract, Develop, and Retain Talent
In today’s job market, finding and retaining the best talent is a critical HR challenge. UltiPro can help your organization recruit top candidates and make them feel welcomed and valued as soon as they join your team. By understanding and taking action on feedback, providing opportunities for development and growth, and recognizing and rewarding outstanding work, watch your retention rate climb and your employees thrive! Learn more about utilizing our talent-related solutions and expertise, including Perception, Learning, Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance Management, and more.
The landscape is constantly changing in the world of compliance, tax law, and regulation. Experts from Ultimate Software and the American Payroll Association (APA) will bring you up to speed on the latest requirements in these areas, including state-specific laws and taxation, managing a distributed mobile workforce, and disability and leave programs.
UltiPro is a secure and flexible platform that can be customized to meet your organization’s standards and ensure your employees have a seamless user experience. Topics include platform configuration, security and system administration, and 3rd party integrations. These sessions will ensure you are securely optimizing UltiPro and extending its capabilities using our open integration platform to connect to other HCM business applications.
The Best Places to Work all have one thing in common: they foster a diverse workforce where employees are treated equitably and feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. Research has shown that organizations that embrace DE&I efforts have more engaged and committed employees, are more innovative, and are overall more profitable than homogenous workforces. A new addition at Connections 2020, topics in this track will introduce the increasingly popular concept of DE&I and state of today’s workplaces, strategies for building diverse organizations, creating a welcoming environment, accessibility, mental health, and more.
HR Service Delivery solutions enable your HR team to be more impactful, with the ability to help employees anytime, anywhere. UltiPro Employee Case Management provides on-demand support for HR-related requests, while UltiPro Employee File Management enables HR teams to proactively manage employee documents and store them in an easily accessible central location. Learn more about these solutions and best practices for implementing them in your HR processes.
Connections is an opportunity to become more effective at leading and collaborating, resulting in more cohesive, high-functioning teams. This track will include topics that extend beyond UltiPro, including ways to provide clear, direct feedback amongst teammates, leading through innovation, managing a diverse and distributed workforce, and how to be an ally to underrepresented groups at your organization. Additionally, learn about the top trends in HCM for 2020 and how you can prepare your organization for the future of work.
Focused on our customers based in Canada or with Canadian employees, our subject matter experts will discuss the unique challenges, requirements, and latest legislation that affects your business and people, and how to effectively use UltiPro to manage your Canadian workforce.
To get the most from UltiPro and provide your employees with the best experience, we are constantly improving our products and adding features and resources to help you maximize your investment. Topics in this track include the UltiPro app, UltiPro’s 2020 Roadmap, how to utilize new features in our latest releases, working with your Customer Success team, and self-service support options via our knowledge-base.
A top priority of every HR team is payroll, benefits administration, and time and attendance. These sessions take a deep dive into the various areas of core HR, including tips and tricks on payroll, time solutions, benefits administration, PTO, employee pay, and year-end best practices. Join our product and services subject matter experts as they break down these topics to arm you with the knowledge you need to be effective.
Payroll, Benefits, and Time
• Advanced Platform Configuration: Business Intelligence Reporting • Canada Payroll Topics: Off-cycle, Retroactive Pay, and Pending Pay • Cognos Analytics: Advanced Calculations • Cognos Analytics: Blank Report Template • Cognos Analytics: Create a Dashboard
In these extended breakout sessions, your instructor will lead you through the most popular UltiPro capabilities. Using your own laptop, you’ll follow along in a sandbox UltiPro environment to learn skills you can apply at your organization. Assistant instructors are available throughout these sessions to answer questions and help you with challenging tasks. Due to popularity, attendees are limited to selecting one Hands-on Learning session for the first week of breakout session registration (opening 1/24/20). After the first week all remaining seats are made available and you may register for any additional open sessions. The same courses are available in UltiUniversity year-round for those unable to attend at Connections. * You must bring your own Wi-Fi enabled laptop to maximize your learning experience.
UltiPro’s powerful reporting and BI tools allow you to capture key metrics across the suite in an instant, gaining complete visibility and insight into your workforce. Based on the most popular support requests, topics in this track range from basic knowledge for beginners, gaining efficiency through time-saving tips, creative techniques for advanced reporting, and creating visualizations using dashboards that can be shared across the organization.
Reporting and Business Intelligence
• Cognos Analytics: Create Joins • Cognos Analytics: Create, Modify, Run, and Organize Reports • Cognos Analytics: Filter Data, Create Calculations, and Summaries • Payroll Topics: Off-cycle, Retroactive Pay, and Pending Pay
• Augmenting Performance Management with UltiPro Continuous Performance • Creating a Memorable New Hire Experience with UltiPro Onboarding • How to Ensure UltiPro Compensation Management Pays Off for Your People • Interpreting Results in UltiPro Perception: Report Design and Action Planning • Move it or Lose it: Engagement, Effectiveness, and the War for Talent (Bluewater Consulting) • Recruiting for Culture: 5 Tips to Land Top Talent • Rewards, Recognition, and Realization: Facilitating Meaningful Work and Personal Fulfillment • UltiPro Compensation Management Solution Overview • UltiPro Learning Solution Overview • UltiPro Learning: Content Configuration and Course Design • UltiPro Onboarding Solution Overview • UltiPro Perception Customer Success Story • UltiPro Perception Solution Overview • UltiPro Recruiting Solution Overview • UltiPro Recruiting: The Gateway to a Meaningful Employee Experience • UltiPro Talent Management Solution Overview
• Explore, Select, Connect: Extend the Value of UltiPro with Connect and Partner Marketplace • Hands-on Learning - Advanced Platform Configuration: Business Intelligence Reporting • How to Maximize Your UltiPro Experience Through System Administration • Make UltiPro Your Own, with Platform Configurability • Security: Keeping Your People and Information Safe
• Keeping Up to Date with the Latest Legal and Regulatory Changes • Navigating State Disability and Leave Programs • Payment Services: Set Up for Success! • Tax Adjustments and Amendments: Updates and Best Practices • Understanding Multi-State Taxation and Your Mobile Workforce • You're Golden: Mastering California Compliance with UltiPro
• Building Empathy and Inclusion Through Technology • Building Workplaces Free of Inequities: Introducing the Equity at Work Council • Creating Courageous Allies: Building the Culture of the Future • Digital Accessibility at Work: An Expert Panel • Fire Up So You Don't Burnout: How to Prevent, Break Through, and Extinguish Burnout • Gender Bias: Updating the Work-Life Balance • Inflection Point: The Global State of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
• An In-Depth Look at UltiPro Employee File Management • Customer Stories: HR Service Delivery Solutions to Empower Employees & Streamline Processes • How to Incorporate HR Service Delivery in your HR Technology Strategy (HRchitect) • Making a Case for UltiPro Employee Case Management • UltiPro HR Service Delivery Solution Overview
• 5 Ways Community Helps You Succeed with UltiPro • Creating an Engaged Virtual Workforce • Disrupt Talent: Future-Proofing Your Talent Agenda • Get Unstuck! Overcoming Immunity to Change • HR Transformation: Optimization, Change Management, and Leader Partnerships • Let’s Talk About the Future: An R&D Innovation Session • Radical Candor: Give, Get, and Encourage Great Feedback • Three Trends Poised to Transform the Future of Work in 2020 • Unleashing an Innovation Culture
• Canada and the United States: Different Countries, Different Requirements • Canadian Record of Employment: Understanding and Managing Regulations in UltiPro • Hands-on Learning - Canada Payroll Topics: Off-cycle, Retroactive Pay, and Pending Pay • Mastering Canadian Year-End with UltiPro • UltiPro Tips and Tricks for Canadian Benefit and Vacation Setup • Understanding Canadian Vacation Time and Pay Laws
• A Beginner's Guide to the UltiPro Mobile App • Going Global: New UltiPro Features and Enhancements • Knowledge at Your Fingertips: A Self-Service Guide to Success with UltiPro • Making a Seamless Transition from Launch to Customer Success • Sneak Peek: What's Ahead on the UltiPro Roadmap • UltiPro Optimization: Further Unlocking Your Investment After Implementation (Covalence) • UltiPro Unwrapped: Leveraging New Features from Recent Releases • Winning the Acquisition Race! (Sability)
• Hands-on Learning - Payroll Topics: Off-cycle, Retroactive Pay, and Pending Pay • Managing PTO in UltiPro: Make Vacation a Breeze • Mastering UltiPro Payroll for You and Your People • Next Level UltiPro Time Management: Tips and Tricks for Advanced Users • Open Enrollment and Life Events Made Easier in UltiPro • Prepare for a Stress-Free Year-End with UltiPro • rapid! On Demand: UltiPro’s Integration (rapid!) • Simple Tricks for Efficiency using UltiPro Time and Attendance • UltiPro Benefits Prime Solution Overview • UltiPro Benefits Prime: Tips and Tricks for Advanced Users • UltiPro Giving: Helping Organizations and Employees Make a Difference • UltiPro Workforce Management Solution Overview • UltiPro Workforce Management: Solutions for Today and Insights into Tomorrow
• Beginner's Guide to Business Intelligence Reporting • Business Intelligence Workshop: Deep Linking and Executive Briefing Book • Business Intelligence Workshop: Job Change Report • Business Intelligence Workshop: Turnover Reporting • Business Intelligence: Best Friend or Mortal Enemy? • Creative Techniques for Advanced Business Intelligence Reporting • From Analysis to Action: Using Deep Linking with BI to Drive Effective Decision Making • Hands-on Learning - Cognos Analytics: Advanced Calculations • Hands-on Learning - Cognos Analytics: Blank Report Template • Hands-on Learning - Cognos Analytics: Create a Dashboard • Hands-on Learning - Cognos Analytics: Create Joins • Hands-on Learning - Cognos Analytics: Create, Modify, Run, and Organize Reports • Hands-on Learning - Cognos Analytics: Filter Data, Create Calculations, and Summaries • Turnover Reporting and Dashboards • Workforce Analytics: The Crystal Ball of HR (HUB International)
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Earn recognition for your organization’s outstanding achievements in HR, payroll, and talent management!
• All Ultimate Customers attending the Connections 2020 conference that have not won an Innovation Award are eligible to win. Previous winners may reapply if they have not won in the past five years or have significantly extended their use of Ultimate's solutions. • Customers may submit nominations in more than one category, with a separate, tailored submission for each category. • Nominees should be willing and available to be featured in a video filmed during the Connections conference that may be shared publicly after the conference. We will do our best to work around your conference schedule. • If nominated, a representative from your company must be available to attend the Innovation Awards ceremony during the Connections General Session. • Your submission should serve to educate or inspire other Ultimate customers. Be sure to share your best practices and most impressive, tangible results. Remember that other customers with similar challenges may be submitting applications, so think of ways to make your specific challenge, approach to using the solution, or results stands out. • Quantifiable metrics such as specific time savings, cost savings, and improvements to HR metrics are great and should be included wherever applicable. Don’t forget to include how your use of UltiPro impacted your people and/or your customers. • Be concise and to the point when addressing: - The challenge—your “before” story. What was the problem prior to using UltiPro and how did it impact the business, HR, and/or your people? - The solution—your “after” story. Tell us how you addressed these challenges with UltiPro/Ultimate Software as the foundation. - The impact—how your solution impacted your people, your team, your company, and/or your bottom line. Supporting facts and metrics will help prove your success. Explain what this success meant overall. Submissions are limited to 500 words and due by 11:59 pm PST on January 17, 2020. Winners will be announced during General Session at our Connections 2020 conference, and each winning company will receive one free registration to Connections 2021. Questions? Contact us at connections@ultimatesoftware.com. Good luck to all!
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We look forward to celebrating YOU, our UltiPro customer family, at Connections 2020. Register for Connections today.
Join us for three full days of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and learning. During the conference, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with peers, hear new ideas, and talk directly with our product experts. Create your own agenda, network with UltiPro users, and attend a private concert with Michael Bublé. When it’s time to leave, you’ll be envisioning the future possibilities of what you can do for your own organization.
"This is my 3rd time attending Connections and I think it gets better for me every year. Very well organized, very engaging, and I always leave with new knowledge." - Patty R.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
Create a personalized conference schedule from more than 80 breakout sessions on a wide range of topics
Uncover the full capabilities of UltiPro so you can deliver additional value to your business
Share knowledge and learn best practices from your peers during networking events
Attend Hands-on Learning sessions for in-depth knowledge of specific UltiPro features
Discover new and innovative ideas for making life easier at work and putting your people first
Be inspired by keynote speakers who’ll emphasize the power of imagining what’s possible
Spend one-on-one time with Ultimate Software and partner representatives to share business goals and explore how UltiPro can help you reach them
What our customers say about...
Connections Conference
“Five stars. The most professional, well organized, and content rich conference I have EVER attended.” - Erica F.
"The breakout sessions were extremely organized and offered a wide variety of options to fit each individual needs." - Kim C.
"The advanced courses were awesome for us UltiPro 'veterans.' There was always something new to learn and it was fantastic!" - Jen H.
“The entire Ultimate Software staff that I connected with were awesome and you can really see that they enjoy where they work and are passionate in their areas of expertise.” - Lina D.
Meeting the Ultimate Experts
"Time spent with the Ulti Experience team was the most valuable in the whole conference. Showing you directly what you can do was valuable.” - Joanne S.
“This was my first time at Connections and I really enjoyed my time. I learned a lot and loved being able to have UltiPro specialists there to answer my questions on the spot. This was also a great way to network with other customers and learn from things they have already done or ideas they have that we never thought of. Looking forward to Connection 2020!” - Ashley T.
“Connections was great! I think everything went really well and the topics covered were very spread out to welcome questions/networking for a broad audience, so well done!” - Sarah P.
Networking
“You can't ask for better entertainment. I believe Ultimate continues to exceed expectations year after year.” - Suzann S.
"The Keynote Speakers were so inspiring that I am telling everyone I meet, especially co-workers about them. Excellent, excellent...they made we think about my job, my life, and helping others." - Marjorie S.
Guest Speakers/Entertainment
“All aspects of the Wynn and Encore were top notch. Especially impressed with the friendly and genuine service.” - Barb K.
“Great hotel! It doesn't gets better than the Wynn! The hotel staff was amazing.” - Samantha C.
“Can't ask for better entertainment. I believe Ultimate continues to exceed the year before activities.” -Suzann S.
Venue
ambitious
What’s included with my registration fee?
REGISTRATION HOTEL INFORMATION TRAVEL AGENDA AND SESSIONS MOBILE APP SUSTAINABILITY
Are group discounts available if multiple people from my company attend?
What are the cancellation fees if I cannot attend?
If I can’t attend, may I transfer my registration to someone else in my organization?
• General sessions, breakout sessions, and all networking events • The Ultimate Experience Floor (UltiPro products and Partner showcase) • Breakfast and Lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday • Tuesday Welcome Reception at XS nightclub or Encore ballroom, Wednesday night reception in the Ultimate Experience, and Thursday night's private concert featuring Michael Bublé
The group rate is available to three or more paying customers, registering together at the current rate under one group leader. The group discount enables you to receive over $150 off the individual pricing. *Discount is applied automatically when 3 or more register at the same time.
Cancellations received by 1/13/20 are eligible for a refund of the registration fee less a $125 processing fee. From 1/14/20 through 2/3/20 all cancellation will be assessed a $500 cancellation fee. After 2/4/20, absolutely no refunds are available.
You may send another person from your company in your place at no additional charge. Substitutions can be made in writing to connections@ultimatesoftware.com up until February 29, 2020 at Noon (ET).
How do I book, change, or cancel my hotel room reservation?
On the “Hotels” page, you will find links that will give you access to either your current reservation or available rooms at both the Wynn Las Vegas and Encore Resort or The Palazzo Tower at the Venetian Resort. Both properties have discounted rates which have been negotiated for you. *Our room block will expire on 2/8/2020. Once our room block is full or expires, we cannot get the rate for anyone.
Which hotel should I stay at?
The Wynn Las Vegas and Encore Resort are on the same property as Connections 2020. They are connected by the conference space in the center. Both hotels are excellent options. Wynn Resorts holds more Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards than any other independent hotel company in the world. Our resort offers award-winning restaurants, exciting entertainment and nightlife, two award-winning spas, salons and luxury shopping. Our commitment is to make every visit a once-in-a-lifetime experience to our guests. The Palazzo Tower at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas - is an all-suite luxury resort directly next to the Wynn/Encore. It’s just a short walk over a pedestrian bridge from our conference center.
What time is hotel check-in and checkout?
Guests can check-in after 3:00 pm. Checkout is at 11:00 am. If you arrive earlier/later, the bell desks at each hotel can store luggage for you.
What if I need to leave the conference early?
Per hotel policy, an early departure fee of one-night room and tax will be incurred if you do not modify your departure date prior to or upon check-in.
Can I use a company card to pay for my hotel room?
You may reserve your hotel room with any credit card you choose; however, when you check in you will be required to present a card with your name on it for incidentals. PLEASE NOTE: The credit card used to book this reservation must be present upon arrival at the Front Desk and match the name of the guest checking in. If this is not possible, please contact the Wynn Las Vegas and Encore Resort Reservations Team at 866-770-7555 or 702-770-2222 or The Palazzo Tower at 866-659-9643 prior so they can process the corporate card not in your name. Please do this at least 72 hours prior to check-in so any questions can be addressed prior to your arrival.
How much does the hotel put on hold on my credit card for incidentals?
The Wynn Las Vegas and Encore Resort and The Palazzo Tower at the Venetian Resort place a hold $150 per day on the credit card upon check-in. This hold allows guests to charge items to their rooms, such as restaurant or bar charges, gift shop merchandise, in-room dining, etc. This $150 per day hold will be charged to the credit card presented at check-in, not the card used to reserve the room. If the credit card you are using to check-in does not have your name on it, the hotels will not accept it unless you call the reservation line in advance and make arrangements at least 72 hours prior to check-in.
How much is the resort fee and what does it include?
• The nightly resort fee will be charged upon check-in to your hotel room onsite. We have negotiated a reduced resort fee for our customers attending Connections 2020. The resort fee includes the following In-room internet access for up to four devices, access to the fitness center, complimentary self-parking and/or validated valet parking, access to resort pools, and more. • Guests staying at The Wynn/Encore will be charged $20 per day upon check-in. • Guests staying at The Palazzo Tower will be charged $35 per day upon check-in.
Where can I store my luggage if I get in early or my flight doesn’t leave until later?
Both hotels have bell desks that can store your luggage prior to check-in/checkout.
What are the hours of the Fitness Centers?
The Wynn Las Vegas and Encore Resort fitness centers are open from 5:30 am to 8:00 pm. The Palazzo fitness center is open 7:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Can I ship items to the Wynn or Encore Resort?
Yes, you may ship items to your attention at the hotel. Please note there is a fee for the hotels to accept and store packages. Fees vary; please call the hotel at 702-770-7000 or 888-320-7123 to inquire about rates.
What airport should I fly in and out of?
Most major airlines operate out of Las Vegas-McCarran International Airport (LAS).
When should I fly in/out of Las Vegas?
• Conference registration and check-in will be open Monday, March 2 from 12:00 - 8:00 pm. After check-in, you are free to participate in an optional Community Service activity, visit our Community and Learning Lounge or recharge in our Mindfulness Lounge. • If for some reason you are unable to make it within the 12:00 - 8:00 pm time frame, there will be early morning check-in on Tuesday, March 3 starting at 6:30 am. • Our first general session begins Tuesday, March 3 at 8:30 am. Our final conference event will be our Customer Appreciation Party on Thursday night, beginning at 8:00 pm and ending at midnight. • Conference attendees should book their outgoing travel for Friday morning anytime. Hotel checkout time is 11:00 am; the bell desk can hold your luggage, if needed.
At the end of January, all registered Connections attendees will be sent a series of three email notifications. The first email will be sent on January 21st. This will contain a list of all sessions that we will be offering. Look through the different sessions and make a note of which you would like to attend. On January 24th, our preliminary registration will begin. This email will let you know how and when you may begin building your personal agenda by selecting ONE Hands-on Learning class. The January 31st email will instruct you on how to register for all sessions, including additional Hands-on Learning. 1/21/2020: Full session schedule sent to all registered attendees 1/24/2020: Session registration opens for the selection of ONE Hands-on Learning session 1/31/2020: All sessions open for registration, including additional Hands-on Learning sessions
When do I select my breakout sessions?
We will again be offering a substantial number of seats in Hand-on Learning sessions. The sessions will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. When session registration opens on January 24, 2020, customers will be able to select one (1) Hands-on Learning session. One week later, the rest of the breakout sessions will open, at which time customers can choose additional Hands-on Learning sessions, along with their regular breakout sessions.
Will I be able to get into a Hands-on Learning session?
• Many Connections 2020 breakout sessions will qualify for American Payroll Association (APA) Recertification Credit Hours (RCHs), and we are offering two APA led sessions. Qualifying sessions will be notated when descriptions are made available in January prior to session registration opening. After Connections, attendees will be provided with instructions and qualifying session codes to submit RCHs to APA. • In 2019, the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) approved Connections for 11 Professional Development Credits (PDCs) and we expect this to be similar for Connections 2020. We will provide attendees with submission instructions after Connections. • The HR Certification Institute (HRCI) will not pre-approve Connections 2020 for credit hours because the conference is not open to the public. You may record your relevant Connections activities into your account profile but Ultimate Software cannot guarantee the credits will be accepted.
Will recertification credits be offered at Connections 2020?
We are not able to offer guest passes to Connections. The only people allowed in any of the meeting areas will be our customers, sponsors, and staff members. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.
Can I bring a guest to the conference? Can they eat with me, come to the evening events, etc.?
Is there a mobile app for Connections?
• Sustainability at Wynn Resorts means providing luxurious, service-driven hospitality in a manner that respects people, communities, and the environment. For more than 10 years, Wynn has been an enthusiastic steward of the environment, proving that a five-star resort can function at the highest level of service while still being environmentally responsible. • Green Buildings: Wynn Las Vegas and Encore buildings hold the high award of Four Green Globes (equivalent to LEED Platinum) from the Green Building Initiative. By achieving this high level certification, Wynn Las Vegas and our guests participate in building a more sustainable community. Our buildings have been certified as having excellence in resource efficiency, health, and environmental sustainability. Wynn Las Vegas continues to install more efficient building features, implement energy-saving devices, and establish sustainability procedures to enhance hotel operations. • Renewable Energy: Wynn Las Vegas invests in renewable sources of energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Solar power is generated in two ways. Rooftop solar panels at the hotel provide clean power directly to our guests. Additionally, solar power of scale is generated at the 160-acre Wynn Solar Facility. This energy offsets up to 75% of the resort’s peak power requirements. This is the largest percentage of renewable energy used by any resort in Las Vegas. • Energy Efficiency: Wynn Las Vegas spearheads a system-wide effort to conserve utilities by exceeding efficiency standards wherever possible. Wynn Las Vegas has reduced its energy consumption by more than 100 million kilowatt hours by investing in energy efficient technologies such as LED lighting. Investing in energy efficiency has offset over 100,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 9.9 million gallons of gasoline. Efficiency programs are a key program in the company wide-initiative to reduce resource consumption. • Water Conservation: Wynn Las Vegas incorporated more than five acres of artificial turf across the resort, saving over 30 million gallons of water each year. Non-potable water is used on the golf course and the drip irrigation system is designed to forecast weather in order to deliver only the necessary amount of water. We minimize our chemical impact through organic landscape products and biological pest control methods. We have also implemented a composting solution to recycle all greenery, flower, and landscaping waste. • Responsibly Sourced Produce: Sustainability plays a major role in the culinary program at Wynn Las Vegas. The majority of produce is sourced from within a 400 mile radius, reducing fossil fuel consumption needed for transportation. Chefs review each purveyor, farmer, rancher, and fisherman to evaluate if their operations meet our sustainability standards. Guests receive the best tasting, freshest food, while also supporting ethical and responsible environmental practices. Wynn Las Vegas sources line-caught seafood at the fine dining restaurants to avoid unintentionally trapping marine life. In many instances, seafood is sourced from day boat fisherman, thus supporting family-owned sustainable fishing operations. • Food Waste: Our Food and Beverage operations collect excess food waste before it can collect in traditional landfill. By working with local food waste management businesses, thousands of tons of food scraps have been converted into animal feed. Additionally, reclaimed food is donated to a local food pantry to fight food insecurity. • Responsibly Sourced Goods: Wynn Las Vegas is working to reduce the negative environmental impacts of pollution by reducing use of single-use plastics at the hotel. Wynn Resorts began transitioning all hotels away from using plastic straws in 2018. Containers made from eco-friendly materials will replace majority of plastics around Wynn Las Vegas in 2019. • Reuse & Recycle: Wynn Las Vegas builds long-term partnerships with local waste management providers to ensure reliable waste management. All trash is collected and thoroughly sorted to remove recyclable materials like glass, paper, and metal. Larger products and machinery are repaired or reused by our employees to extend the duration of the product life. • Recycling Soap: By collecting, recycling and distributing used soap and shampoo products from our guest rooms every day, Clean the World and Wynn Las Vegas are collectively saving lives and the planet, domestically and internationally. To date, more than 500,000 bars of soap have been sent out to communities globally.
WYNN RESORTS SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM Green Initiatives at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore
If you have any additional questions please email them to connections@ultimatesoftware.com (please allow at least 24 hours for a response), or you can call (800) 432-1729.
What if I have additional questions about Connections?
Looking for a quick answer to a question about Connections 2020? We have you covered. Simply click on a subject tab below and read some of our most frequently asked questions about registration, sessions, hotel/travel, and more. Or, you may contact us directly at connections@ultimatesoftware.com.
Yes, we will have an event app specifically dedicated to Connections 2020. From the palm of your hand, you will be able to: • Post to Activity Feed • View overall schedule, view your personal schedule, drop/add sessions (if there is capacity) • View maps to find where you need to go • Participate in Photo Scavenger Hunt for prizes • View our sponsors and locate them in the map • Learn about our speakers • Find other attendees to connect and engage with • Tweet directly from the app • Find information on restaurants – even view the menus and make reservations at many of them! • Locate Ultimate Software staff who are onsite to meet with customers • Receive onsite event notifications Closer to the event date, all registered attendees will receive instructions via email on how to download, log in, and join in the fun!!
What is the dress code for Connections?
The conference is business casual. Please note the hotel conference rooms can sometimes be chilly, so we recommend that you bring a light jacket or sweater with you. The resort and conference space are very large, so we recommend at least one pair of comfortable shoes. You will do a lot of walking.
ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE & SPONSORS
SPONSORS
Bluewater
Hello HR, we’d like to file a complaint. We think it should be easier for you to make the impact we know you can have. Recruit, manage, pay, develop and promote – HR is the constant presence in all of it. No other department has a greater influence on your most important resource: your people. If you’re interested in best practices for managing and paying people, deciding when and how to recruit, or need help building a development strategy for long term success, come talk to us at Connections. We’ll show you how to streamline your workday and widen your business impact all at the same time.
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Covalence Consulting Inc.
www.covalenceinc.com
Covalence Consulting Inc. empowers HR teams to succeed in their complex HCM projects. No matter the challenge, our team will find the solution. As a trusted Ultimate Software partner,we have the proven expertise which has delivered rock solid implementations again and again. Let us be your partner in excellence. We offer: UltiPro Rapid Deployment & Rapid Optimization packages for fast implementation and/or optimization results without cutting corners. Full-Suite UltiPro Implementation services for even the most complex projects and Ultimate Time & Attendance (UTA) consulting. HCM On-Demand for organizations that want to subscribe to the hours of HCM consulting they need -not more, not less. API Consulting for those looking to support their multi-cloud strategy and enhance their organizational insights via APIs.
HRchitect
www.hrchitect.com
HRchitect, the leader in HR systems strategic consulting, specializes in HR technology strategic planning and implementation of HCM systems. As a certified implementation partner of Ultimate Software, and recipient of Ultimate Software’s 2016 and 2018 Partner of the Year awards, HRchitect is your one-stop shop for all things UltiPro. We help with Project Management, Implementation, Report Development, Optimization, Analytics, Integration, Client-Side Needs, Change Management, and Ongoing Support. Since 2006, we’ve helped hundreds of Ultimate Software customers maximize ROI through best practice consulting and we’re ready to help your organization next. Visit us in the Ultimate Experience to learn more.
Hub International (formerly ihouse):
www.hubinternational.com/products/human-resources-consulting
HR Consulting Services provides a holistic approach to the needs of every Human Resource department. What makes HUB’s HR Consulting Services unique is our ability to approach the challenge from any angle: People, Process & Technology. In doing so, we can ensure that proper process is not hampered by poor technology and in inverse, poor process does not degrade investment in great technology. We offer solutions for all size and types of organizations. Whether you are a small and growing company with little to no formal HR to a large Fortune 1000+ organization full of multi-state/multi-country complexities, our menu of services is varied to drive value along the HR maturity continuum. A sample of our services include: Ulti Client-Side Implementation Support, Ulti Optimization & Analysis, BI Reporting Support & Workshops, Total Compensation Statements, HR Handbook Review and Creation, I-9 Compliance, Instructor Led Training, HR Outsourcing, Recruitment Processing Support, FLSA Duties Testing, Employee Engagement, Total Rewards Strategy, HR Audits, Employee Benefits
rapid!
www.rapidpaycard.com
rapid! brings robust services to payroll departments in a single platform.The combination of rapid! PayCard, OnDemand, and Disbursements enables employers to cut costs and improve efficiency while giving employees the freedom to choose HOW and WHEN they get paid.
Sability
www.sability.com
Sability is an award-winning Ultimate Software-certified HCM consulting partner with dedicated teams of UltiPro project managers and consultants. Our certified consultants service the full suite of Ultimate Software products including Core/HR/Payroll/Benefits, UTA, UTM, WFM, Talent Management and Cognos/BI Reporting and are able to guide you throughout the full HCM life cycle. With services including system assessments, project management, implementation, customizations, dashboard reporting, roadmap assistance, report development, certified UltiPro training, data conversion, interface development and managed payroll, we are proud to be your one-stop-shop that connects the technology with your tangible business results. Over the past decade Sability has helped over500 companies maximize the value of their UltiPro system and we look forward to assisting your company next!
Benefitfocus
www.benefitfocus.com/
Benefitfocus(NASDAQ: BNFT) unifies the entire U.S. benefits industry on a single technology platform to protect consumers' health, wealth, property and lifestyle. Our powerful cloud-based software, data-driven insights and thoughtfully-designed services enable employers, insurance brokers and carriers to simplify the complexity of benefits administration and deliver a world-class benefits experience.
Hireright
www.hireright.com
HireRight is the premier global background screening provider. We bring clarity and confidence to vetting and hiring decisions through integrated, tailored solutions, driving a higher standard of accuracy in everything we do. Combining in-house talent, personalized services, and proprietary technology, we ensure the best candidate experience possible. Our commitment to get it right every time, everywhere, makes us the trusted partner of businesses and organizations worldwide.
Mosaic Consulting Group
www.mosaic-cg.com
UltiPro support and service, it’s all we do. Mosaic Consulting Group can make a difference and inspire confidence at every level within your company with strategic, project and tactical services. 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 you need to know that the work is done and, most importantly, that it is done right. Mosaic Consulting Group is a leader in the field of UltiPro implementation, optimization, support and maintenance. We believe these service offerings will fulfill any UltiPro needs our clients may have.
OutMatch
www.outmatch.com/about
Discover Your Talent If you want your company and people to be future-ready, then it’s time to think differently about talent. That’s what we’re doing at OutMatch. We’re helping the world’s biggest brands discover the talent they have today, and the talent they need for the future. Our Talent Discovery Platform delivers the data and insights you need to select the right people, drive career growth, and discover hidden talent. Most importantly, it empowers you see talent – inside and outside your organization – in new ways. Never again will you miss a great candidate, internal hire, or a chance to develop a future leader.
PayTech
www.paytech.com
Established in 1999, we are a global Ultimate certified partner with full-time, dedicated employees that love what they do. Our Ultimate Software certified experts build collaborative relationships with your team through client-side support at a strategic and tactical level. Enhanced Implementation -We have the expertise to lead your team through a smooth implementation, facilitating all aspects of the client experience, including analysis of your current process and optimizing system utilization. System Optimization -Do you know what UltiPro can do for your business? We’ll ‘walk beside you’ to uncover tactical and strategic improvements and optimize all the processes, people, and systems involved. Payroll Expertise -Do you need help with payroll management, processing, auditing or year-end close? We are certified experts with deep functional knowledge and expertise. We deploy quickly and hit the ground running.
activpayroll
www.activpayroll.com
activpayroll is a leading global professional service organisation, providing integrated global payroll solutions, expatriate taxation services, and online HR people management tools to over 1,000 companies in more than 140 countries worldwide. With global offices in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Singapore, Florida, Frankfurt, Isle of Man, Paris, Dubai, Cape Town and Perth, Australia, activpayroll has one of the largest and most experienced international payroll and expatriate tax teams in the world.
Discovery Benefits
www.DiscoveryBenefits.com
Since 1987, Discovery Benefits, A WEX Company, has been a leader in employee benefits administration. We administer Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs), Commuter Benefits, COBRA and Direct Bill. We’ve simplified management of benefits plans, which lets you and your employers focus on the things that matter most to you. We have offices in Fargo, ND and Brookings, SD.
HRsoft
www.hrsoft.com
HRsoft is the industry leader for compensation planning software. Our cloud-based solution automates the execution of your salary merit, bonus, and incentive plans, while dramatically reducing cycle times with a streamlined, accurate, and auditable process. It combines an intuitive, easy-to-use interface with best-of-breed features that help organizations define, oversee, and control the entire compensation cycle, enabling better compensation planning and decision making – and improved business results.
Jubilant
www.jubilanthr.com
Jubilant is a 100%-dedicated UltiPro HR/Payroll consulting firm. We provide services from HR operations consulting, to UltiPro implementation and post-live optimization. All Jubilant consultants have HR/Payroll practitioner experience, and are certified UltiPro consultants so we can translate your requirements to configure a more intuitive UltiPro employee experience. Jubilant has been recognized by Ultimate Software as their Rookie of the Year Implementation Partner and White Glove Award winner in back to back years.
The Ultimate stations outlined below will be staffed with product and service professionals who are knowledgeable about current and future capabilities, efficient product utilization, and the ability to help resolve your HCM challenges.
UltiPro’s talent solutions can help you attract, engage, and develop your workforce for today and tomorrow, with a person-centered approach to UltiPro Recruiting, UltiPro Onboarding, UltiPro Perception, UltiPro Performance Management, UltiPro Succession Management, and UltiPro Learning. Get a glimpse into what’s coming in these product areas, engage with UltiPro experts, and hear how UltiPro can help you build a talent pipeline to meet your organization’s evolving needs.
ULTIMATE SOFTWARE STATIONS
Talent
From mobile to global, experience new capabilities planned for UltiPro’s strategic HR functionality and interact with the Ultimate’s Customer Success team, UltiPro Managed Services, and Product team members. Included in the HR area is UltiPro Global HR, UltiPro Benefits administration and enrollment, UltiPro ACA Employer Services, UltiPro Compensation Management, and the UltiPro mobile app. As the central hub for all your people information, learn how UltiPro’s HR solutions serve valuable information to all key HCM processes, reports, and notifications to deliver experiences that put your people first.
HR
UltiPro’s HR Service Delivery solutions enable your HR team to be more impactful, with the ability to help employees anytime, anywhere. UltiPro Employee Case Management provides on-demand support for HR-related requests, while UltiPro Employee File Management enables HR teams to proactively manage employee documents and store them in one central location. Take a moment to talk to our experts about how HR Service Delivery can improve the employee experience and elevate convenience.
UltiPro’s Payroll & Tax area highlights the start-to-finish pay process, including UltiPro Payment Services for tax filing and wage attachment disbursements. Hear about our plans to enhance UltiPro Payroll to continue to deliver a powerful, flexible, and simple user experience. Learn from our experts in payroll and tax, as well as UltiPro Managed Services, on how you can get the most from UltiPro’s payroll capabilities.
Payroll & Tax
UltiPro’s time solutions help you automate and simplify time collection, scheduling, and more, with easy-to-use experiences—from time-collection devices to mobile-app capabilities. UltiPro time specialists are on hand to show you what’s ahead for UltiPro Time Management, UltiPro Time and Attendance, UltiPro Time, and UltiPro Scheduling, as well as UltiPro TouchBase® and UltiPro TimeBase™. Our team is here to help you make the most of your existing solutions, while giving you the chance to preview new experiences.
Time
Learn how to take advantage of UltiPro’s open, flexible design, with new experiences in integration via UltiPro Connect. Experience the visibility and insight offered with UltiPro Business Intelligence. UltiPro experts in integration, reporting and analytics, and system administration will be on hand to preview new capabilities and the best ways to utilize these areas of UltiPro.
Business Intelligence & Integration
Come be inspired by our upcoming product concepts and engage with us on the product and customer experience, in our Innovations & Experience Area. You’ll explore potential future experiences and learn about opportunities to partner with Ultimate in bringing innovations to life.
Innovations & Experience
Explore how our range of services can help simplify your work life and ensure you’re getting the absolute most out of UltiPro. Stop by to learn more about services such as:
Ultimate Services
Our seasoned experts help you transform HCM, leadership, and culture. Visit our booth to learn more about Ultimate’s on-site consulting offerings that can help your organization improve the efficiency and quality of key HR and payroll processes, effectively usher in change, build more effective teams, and engage employees.
Transformation Services
Extended Services
If your organization is growing through mergers or acquisitions, the timely migration of HR and payroll data is critical for ongoing success. Our experts can help facilitate the rapid and seamless transfer of new-employee information into UltiPro and help provide a smooth transition for your newest employees.
Corporate Restructuring Services
Our team of UltiPro Managed Services professionals provide personalized, high-touch outsourcing services and act as an extension of your HR organization to take on key HCM functions for you. Our industry specialists can simplify your work life with: • Payroll Managed Services • Benefits Managed Services • Garnishment Managed Services
UltiPro Managed Services
Vault Verify
www.vaultverify.com
Vault Verify creates extreme value for HR by automating requests for verification of employment and income. Utilizing an established payroll integration, we eliminate labor costs and liability for clients and deliver a monthly revenue stream that can be used for HR budget needs. We offer a completely free verification platform for employers
Align HCM
www.alignHCM.com
Align HCM is a proud partner focused solely on delivering strategy, services and support to the Ultimate Software community. From strategic consulting engagements, to business process review, implementation, integration, training, support and all the way to solution re-design and everything in between, align HCM's dedicated UltiPro certified professionals will enable and empower you through your journey.
CloudPay
www.cloudpay.net
CloudPay provides managed global payroll services to multinational organizations through a single SaaS solution. By delivering end-to-end payroll services, CloudPay ensures consistent and compliant payroll around the globe while reducing operating costs and minimizing manual processes. CloudPay’s solution guarantees accurate payroll across 130+ countries in more than twenty-five languages.
Cornerstone
www.cornerstoneondemand.com
Cornerstone is a recognized global human capital management leader with a core belief that companies thrive when they help their employees to realizetheir potential. Putting this belief into practice, Cornerstone offers solutions to help companies strategically manage and continuously develop their talent throughout the entire employee lifecycle. Learn more at csod.com.
PayAsia
www.payasia.asia
Founded in 2006, headquartered in Singapore and an Ultimate partner for 3 years, PayAsia is a leading provider in the Asia Pacific region (19 countries) and Middle east region (5 countries) for Cloud-based Payroll and HR BPO services. PayAsia’s compliant and technology-driven solutions are meeting the demands of clients with single-country needs or seeking a consolidated view across multiple countries.
PlanSource
www.plansource.com/
PlanSource is a technology company driven to create a better benefits experience for employers and their employees. Nearly 4.5 million consumers receive their benefits through the PlanSource platform, which provides flexible and intuitive software and services for benefits administration. By combining industry-leading software and a full suite of professional services, PlanSource provides companies of all sizes with a complete solution for benefits shopping, enrollment, billing, compliance and administration.
Sterling
www.sterlingcheck.com
Sterling—the industry leader in background and identity services—provides a foundation of trust and safety that spans across industries, professions and borders. Our technology-powered services help organizations create great environments for their workers, partners and clients. Sterling has 20 offices in nine countries and conducts more than 100 million searches annually. Visit Sterling online at www.sterlingcheck.com.
Wise Consulting
www.wiseconsulting.com
The sky is the limit when you work with Wise Consulting, Ultimate’s first and longest term partner! We are problem solvers with decades of practitioner and UltiPro experience, fully certified in all 10 UltiPro functional and technical areas. Visit us in the Ultimate Experience Expo and speak with one our Employee-Owners! www.WiseConsulting.com, a 100% employee-owned company.
Spencer Thomas Group
www.spencer-thomas.com
Spencer Thomas Group (STG) is an experienced HCM advisor, providing clients global, regional, and local HCM consulting services. The STG difference is realized through our team of exceptionally talented STG-sourced consultants and our deep knowledge of HCM platforms. We help identify and solve critical business issues to drive the delivery of a truly effective HCM system.
Presagia
www.presagia.com
Presagia provides software to add full absence management to UltiPro. Covering 450+ U.S. federal and state leave rules and 150+ Canadian federal and provincial rules, employers rely on Presagia to automate absence processes such as calculating eligibility and entitlement, creating follow up tasks, populating leave correspondence and tracking usage.
iCIMS
www.icims.com
Driven by a passion to help companies win their war for talent, iCIMS offers leading software solutions and tools that unify all aspects of talent acquisition. With iCIMS, companies can manage their entire talent acquisition lifecycle within a single SaaS application to hire better talent, faster.
HRMS Solutions
www.hrmssolutions.com
HRMS is proud to have built a tradition as an elite group of project managers and implementation consultants offering a better experience for organizations who aspire to transform their HR, Payroll and Talent Management functions using UltiPro. We believe in delivering every UltiPro client’s implementation right the first time. We work side-by-side with the client to deliver an exceptional experience and ensure a successful project outcome.
HCMpact
www.hcmpact.com
HCMpact is a consulting firm focused exclusively on Ultimate Software implementations, product activations, post go-live services, and project management. Our team of certified industry experts are invested and dedicated to making your UltiPro launch a success, both on budget and on-time.
eQuest
www.equest.com/
eQuest is the world’s most utilized job distribution company that provides services to most of the Global Fortune 500. We currently deliver millions of job postings each year on behalf of UltiPro Recruiting customers. Our solutions include job distribution, media consulting, OFCCP compliance, diversity outreach, HR data analytics and media representation.
D + E Consulting
www.DandEConsulting.com
D+E Consulting is driven by our passion for personal service and dedication to excellence. Our full suite of services, from implementation to post-live support, are tailored to your organizational objectives, enabling you to extract maximum performance from your UltiPro solution. Dedication + Experience has been our formula for client success for more than a decade. We implement tailored solutions of exceptional quality and value through client-focused partnerships that improve workflow, reduce paperwork, and streamline processes.
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Humanity
www.humanity.com
Humanity is the leading cloud-based employee scheduling platform that accelerates schedule creation by up to 80 percent, enabling your organization to easily and accurately create error-free, dynamic schedules for your staff by location, department, position, and/or skills—with real-time availability conflict checking. Humanity is offered as Software as a Service (SaaS) and can be deployed as a stand-alone solution in the cloud or integrated quickly and easily with today’s leading HCM platforms—without the need for any customization. More than 10,000 customers representing 1.3M users have scheduled over half-a-billion shifts on Humanity since its founding in 2010.
Our dedicated team of trusted advisors partner with you on a recurring, annual basis to deliver continuous, proactive, and personalized assistance. These services help you navigate complex HCM processes, with a focus on optimization and adoption, identifying opportunities, and minimizing risk. Visit our booth to learn more about our Extended Optimization Services, Extended Benefits Services, Extended Year-End Services, and Extended Analytics Development Services.
The Ultimate Experience is one you don’t want to miss! Make sure to leave time in your schedule to explore and learn from Ultimate Software product and service specialists. You’ll also have the opportunity to network and collaborate with our partners, who’ll provide insights on industry trends, best practices, and innovative solutions to help you put your people first.
Brainier
www.brainier.com
The Brainier LMS is a capable and adaptive platform for any sized organization’s learning needs. Core functionalities include learning management, certification and compliance management, easy content authoring, instructor-led training management, virtual classroom, mobile-ready, social learning, off-the- shelf course library, and SCORM compliance. The reporting wizard generates useful data of learner and trainer analytics. The sophisticated database design will accommodate any combination of user groups and sub-groups. Based in Minneapolis, Brainier is a BI WORLDWIDE Company.
EBI
www.ebiinc.com/
EBI provides modern background screening solutions for today’s talent acquisition needs. Voted “Best Overall Enterprise Screening Provider” in HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Survey, as well as number one in Quality of Service and Breadth of Service Offering, EBI specializes in solutions that complement your existing talent acquisition workflows.
First Advantage
www.fadv.com/
First Advantage is the world’s most trusted background check provider. With easy-to-understand background check results, you can feel more confident about prospective employee, vendor and contractor decisions. Offering an advanced global technology platform, superior customer service and compliance expertise delivered by local staff who understand local markets, First Advantage helps customers around the world build fully scalable, configurable screening programs that meet their unique needs. Access criminal record searches; education, employment, and professional license verifications; global sanction searches; credit checks; fingerprint screening; drug testing and more. First Advantage supports over 35,000 clients worldwide with 27 offices throughout North America, Europe, India and Asia. Our 66 million international background screens annually cover 200+countries and territories. More information about First Advantage can be accessed at www.fadv.com.
NeoSystems LLC
www.neosystemscorp.com
NeoSystems’ UltiPro Trusted Advisors have extensive experience in implementing UltiPro and providing Human Capital Management (HCM), Payroll, and Program Management services. As a Certified Ultimate Software Implementation Partner, we analyze your financial and technical data to plan, design, implement, and administer the application to most optimally meet your business needs.
Orange Tree Employment Screening
www.orangetreescreening.com
Orange Tree Employment Screening helps companies fill open positions by providing fast, easy, and accurate background check, drug, and health services. We are the no compromise provider offering excellence in the areas that matter most: technology, compliance, and customer care. Our clients consider us a trusted member of their team.
Walton Management
www.waltonmgt.com
Walton partners with Ultimate to allow clients a smart and simple experience for both Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC) and Verification of Income and Employment (VOE). The ability to handle both services off one file feed saves Ultimate clients both time and money. Our award-winning platform, ForeSite, provides unmatched analytics for Ultimate clients.
Immedis
www.immedis.com
Immedis provides multi country payroll and tax solutions for organisations with overseas staff, whether local or expatriate. Our cloud-based payroll platform, iConnect, provides a consolidated view of global Payroll, improves efficiency, and ensures data, payroll and tax compliance in over 150 countries. Backed by our team of qualified tax experts, you can have peace of mind that your payroll will be delivered accurately, on time, every time.
Accurate Background
www.accurate.com
Accurate Background is a leading provider of compliant, automated workforce screening solutions. Leveraging proprietary technology and superior service, over 13,000 global organizations trust us to mitigate risk, reduce cost, and deliver a positive candidate screening experience.
Asurint
www.asurint.com
Since 2006, Asurint has been redefining background searches; reducing anxiety for recruiters and their candidates throughout the hiring process. Using innovative tools that aid in faster turnaround times, more accurate information and a seamless integration with UltiPro, Asurint provides the only background screen optimized to deliver the truth on demand.
Businessolver
www.businessolver.com
Businessolver is a benefits technology company with a configurable, secure SaaS platform, and culture of service. Founded by HR professionals, Businessolver combines market-changing benefits technology with intrinsic client responsiveness to deliver an easy-to-use system that engages employees. We create technology that reinvents benefits—transforming annual enrollment into a personalized journey.
Employment Screening Services (ESS)
www.es2.com
ESS provides background checks and drug testing in all 50 states through a secure technology platform and domestically-based service professionals. Accredited by PBSA and NAADATP by DATIA, certified WBENC, and recognized nationally on the Inc. 5000 and HRO Today magazine Baker’s Dozen lists.
Gosa Group
www.gosagroup.com
Gosa Group provides industry focused consulting that conjoins an expert knowledge of UltiPro and the processes of HCM. Gosa Group aligns key business processes with UltiPro to provide your organization with greater efficiency. Our consultants‘ wealth of business and functional experience allows us to partner on problem solutions and future standards. Our services provide full coverage of UltiPro, from client-side consulting to management Services. Gosa Group is with you through full implementation, execution and support.
Hive Tech HR
www.hivetechhr.com
We, at Hive Tech HR, Inc., partner with our clients to enable HR Technology to become more strategic, efficient and profitable. We work wherever HR and Technology meet, consulting in Selection (Phase New), Implementation (Phase Now) and Optimization (Phase Next) of HR systems.
Providence Technology Solutions
www.thePTSTeam.com
Full-service IT professional services company and a leader in HCM consulting, including advisory, implementation, data, and support services. Each of our client’s unique requirements are met with customized IT solutions that deliver the best value and position our clients for the greatest success.
Saba Software
www.saba.com
Saba offers cloud-based Learning, Performance Management and Recruiting solutions used by leading organizations to attract, train, develop, and engage their workforce. Saba integrates with UltiPro to address onboarding, informal learning and compliance training needs of organizations of all sizes. Over 4,000 customers across 195 countries have chosen Saba.
SCG
www.teamscg.com/
SCG & Associates, Inc., established in 1988 is a family owned and operated branded solutions company who takes pride in building long lasting relationships with our valued clients. We provide creative marketing strategies for every campaign. We can offer anything from branded solutions, to corporate apparel, printed collateral, award programs, company stores and much more. We are proud business partners with Ultimate Software for over 3o years!
Equifax
www.equifax.com/business/manage-my-workforce/
Equifax Workforce Solutions 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 the verifiers who need it to make better informed decisions. Unemployment Cost Management: The Comprehensive UC case management solution from Equifax is designed to streamline workflows, track and meet ever-changing compliance requirements and deliver insights and analytics required to effectively manage UC costs.
Intuit
www.turbotax.com/affiliate/ultimate3
Intuit Inc. is a business and financial software company that develops and sells financial, accounting, and tax preparation software and related services for small businesses, accountants, and individuals. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California. Intuit produces TurboTax, a consumer tax preparation application, the small business accounting program QuickBooks, professional tax solutions ProConnect Tax Online, ProSeries and Lacerte, and multiple payroll products.
HRIS Consultants, Inc.
www.hrisconsultants.com
HRIS Consultants, Inc. provides independent HCM selection and recommendation assistance by acting as buyer's agent to the client. We also provide client-side project management of implementations including change management and business process improvement. In addition, we provide optimization services to ensure a seamless and holistic approach to enhance your implementation.
Kim Fiume has been with LeadingEdge since 1999, and has 28+ years of payroll and HR experience, which includes HR / payroll operations (both as a practitioner and as a senior consultant), legislative and compliance research, development and delivery of payroll and HR training, plus best practice and technology implementation assignments, across a multitude of software vendors and payroll outsourcers. Kim has extensive hands‐on experience dealing with HR/payroll compliance, system configuration, testing coordination and developing a sound control framework. She is considered a foremost expert on global payroll and HR legislative matters and is often engaged in LeadingEdge’s consulting assignments involving best practices, process reengineering, compliance audits and research. In addition to consulting engagements with various government departments and agencies, Kim currently sits on the Canadian Payroll Association’s (CPA) Federal Government Relations Advisory Council.
breakout session
information
1. Click here to go to the Connections registration system. 2. Enter the email address you registered with and your confirmation number, then click “Ok.” (If you’ve forgotten your confirmation number, click on the “To have the Confirmation Number sent to you…” link.) 3. Select “Modify Registration/Add Sessions.” 4. Verify your information, then choose the sessions you would like to attend on the sessions page. 5. In each drop-down, you may select only 1 session. 6. After you’ve made all your selections on the page, scroll to the bottom and select “Next.” 7. Verify your selections and click “Next.” 8. VERY IMPORTANT: Click "Finish." Your session seats will not be saved until the gears stop turning and you see the page that states: *CONFIRMATION PAGE*. Do not close your browser during this process.
full session schedule sorted by day pdf
full session schedule excel file
recommended sessions by role excel file
Separate workbook tabs for 6 common roles attending Connections.
Session Registration Instructions
Includes tabs containing recommended sessions by role, product, format and topic
Be a HERO by Supporting our HEROES at Connections
There’s no better way to start your week at Connections than to give back by participating in our annual community service project. This year, we’re supporting deployed heroes by partnering with:
How can I participate in the Connections 2020 community service project? Attend one of three sessions on Monday after you pick up your badge and conference materials. What will I be doing? You’ll assemble care packages to be shipped to deployed American heroes around the world. These packages will contain hygiene items, non-perishable food, games, and notes of gratitude for their service and sacrifice. When can I participate? On Monday, March 2 sessions will start at: 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. in the Wynn Mouton ballroom (near the Connections registration desk). Sessions will last 60 to 90 minutes depending on the number of participants! How do I sign-up to confirm my participation? You can add this session to your personal agenda beginning January 31 when registration for all breakout sessions opens. If your arrival time changes, show up to any session at any time. We will accommodate as many as possible!
HeroBox is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports deployed, injured, aging and homeless veterans. Our mission is to ensure that every American hero receives the physical and moral support they deserve. HeroBox founder Ryan Housley learned during his brother's deployment that many service members were not receiving any support from home. Ryan worked with brother to develop a web platform that would connect the American people with their heroes instantly online. HeroBox.org was launched in May 2008 to support this vision. HeroBox now has volunteers in all 50 states who help us support tens of thousands of deployed service members each year. Learn more at: https://herobox.org/
We look forward to seeing you there. Let’s have fun together while making a difference!
hands-on learning
session manuals
• A WiFi-enabled laptop meeting these requirements to complete the instructor-led learning activities in a UltiPro® demo environment. • An electronic or printed manual for each session below you plan to attend. Manuals can be accessed two ways: 1. In the Connections 2020 mobile app, tap Schedule at the bottom of the screen, then My Schedule at the top. For each day, tap on the Hands-on Learning course(s) which appear on your agenda. Once in the session, scroll down to the Documents section and select the manual to either view, download, email, or print. (See an example - options are device-dependent.) OR 2. Click on the session titles below to view these files. Then either right click or use tools in upper right corner to save as, download, print, or bookmark. If you plan to view electronically, you must use a device other than the laptop you will use to complete the learning activities. (e.g. tablet, smartphone, or additional laptop.) Ultimate Software will not provide printed copies of manuals available onsite. Registration for hands-on learning sessions has closed. If you wish to drop a course, you may do so, but you cannot add any courses at this point. However, if you arrive up to a half-hour before a session starts, you can join the standby line and often times get into the session. If you have questions please email connections@ultimatesoftware.com.
Hands-on Learning sessions (1-9) require you to bring:
Session 2: Canada Payroll Topics: Off-cycle, Retroactive Pay, and Pending Pay
Session 3: Cognos Analytics: Advanced Calculations
Session 4: Cognos Analytics: Blank Report Template
Session 5: Cognos Analytics: Create a Dashboard
Session 8: Cognos Analytics: Filter Data, Create Calculations, and Summaries
Session 9: Payroll Topics: Off-cycle, Retroactive Pay, and Pending Pay
Session 1: Advanced Platform Configuration: Business Intelligence Reporting
Session 6: Cognos Analytics: Create Joins
Session 7: Cognos Analytics: Create, Modify, Run, and Organize Reports
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Download the mobile app
Networking meals
Sponsor list by category
Pick up a wristband on Thursday
Conference check-in
Post-conference timeline
What to pack and getting to your hotel
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