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We are thrilled to announce that Will Smith, actor, musician, producer and philanthropist, will be our keynote speaker on Wednesday afternoon. We are also excited that Tim Urban, creator of Wait But Why, and Carey Lohrenz, Navy fighter pilot, will give keynote presentations on Thursday morning.
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thursday march 15
8:00 pm – 1:00 am Customer Appreciation Party Wynn Lafite Ballroom
“When the sun goes down” Ultimate Software will ensure that “we’ll be groovin’” at the ultimate Customer Appreciation Party. Ultimate Software is bringing Kenny Chesney to our party this year! Deemed “The People’s Superstar” by The Los Angeles Times, he will be playing hits ranging from “You and Tequila” to “American Kids” just for Ultimate Software customers! Our DJ kicks off the party at 8 pm, then Kenny Chesney takes the stage for an hour-long private concert, after the concert our DJ will be back for more music and dancing until 1 am. Only Ultimate Software customers and registered attendees may attend this event.
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm The Ultimate Experience Reception followed by a Night on Your Own Encore Ballroom
Join other Ulti customers and staff in the Ultimate Experience for a drink before you explore Las Vegas. This is the time to meet your executive relationship manager, talk with our partners, learn more about new UltiPro products and innovations you might want to implement, and get your passport stamped for an opportunity to win prizes.
wednesday march 14
tuesday march 13
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Welcome Reception Encore XS Nightclub
6:00 – 7:00pm User Community Reception Wynn Latour Ballroom
After a full-day of sessions, everyone is encouraged to join us for a happy hour networking with other UltiPro customers. You will have an opportunity to casually interact with others by area of interest such as Business Intelligence, Payroll/Tax, HR/Benefits, Time, Talent, and Canada. This hour goes by fast, so make sure you arrive promptly at 6:00 PM to grab a drink before we introduce our customer board members and special MVPs that have actively supported our User Communities. Immediately following the User Community Reception, join everyone for a short walk to XS - one of the highest rated nightclubs in the U.S. You won’t want to miss this exclusive experience! Come join us for drinks and heavy hors d’oeuvres while enjoying this stylish indoor/outdoor venue. If high-energy DJ music and dancing to exhilarating lighting effects don’t interest you, we still have more to offer! For something more relaxing and conducive for conversations, we will be overflowing to the resort pool -- just enter through the XS club entrance, go outside then head to your left to the 2nd pool area where you can eat, drink, and talk with your peers while enjoying some fresh air.
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thursday
march 15
Registration / Information Desk Open Breakfast General Session featuring introduction of Innovation Awards winners, inspirational guest speaker John O’Leary and code-a-thon demonstration Ultimate Experience Open Breakout Sessions Lunch Breakout Sessions Customer Appreciation Party
7:00 am - 5:00 pm 7:00 am - 8:00 am 8:30 am – 9:45 am 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 10:15 am – 12:15 pm 11:30 – 1:00 pm 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm 8:00 pm - 1:00 am
wednesday
march 14
Good Morning America
Registration / Information Desk Open Breakfast Breakout Sessions Ultimate Experience Open Lunch General Session featuring Scott Scherr, Ultimate Software Chief Executive Officer, and guest speaker Robin Roberts, Co-anchor of ABC’s Ultimate Experience Open Breakout Sessions Ultimate Experience Reception followed by a Night on Your Own
7:00 am – 5:00 pm 7:00 am – 8:00 am 8:30 am - 12:15 pm 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 11:30 am – 1:00 pm 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Registration / Information Desk Open Breakfast General Session featuring Ultimate Software keynote speakers: Adam Rogers, Chief Technology Officer, and Martin Hartshorne, Vice President of Products Ultimate Experience Open Breakout Sessions Lunch Product Roadmap Presentation Breakout Sessions User Community Open House Welcome Reception
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
6:30 am - 6:00 pm 7:00 am – 8:00 am 8:30 am – 9:30 am 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:15 pm 11:30 am - 1:00 pm 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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agenda - evening events
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Welcome Reception:
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm User Community Open House:
Everyone is invited to kick off their first evening with a happy hour to get to know some of the other smart and engaging UltiPro customers from their region. Network, make new contacts, and meet your community leaders and other customers whom you can then interact with all year long. After this cocktail party, grab your new friends and walk over to our upbeat Welcome Reception! After your first day of breakout sessions and opening general sessions, join us as we take the Vegas nightlife experience to new heights with a panoramic view from Drai's on the rooftop of The Cromwell Hotel. Meet new friends, reconnect with UltiPro users you’ve previously met, chat with Ultimate Software’s staff, dance to some great tunes, and enjoy delicious hot and cold hors d’oeuvres. There’s no better way to spend the first night of your Connections experience than at this reception!
Based on attendee feedback, we are kicking the conference off on Tuesday morning at 8:30 am with our opening keynote. Arrive on Monday - onsite registration will be open from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm. If you miss checking in on Monday, don’t worry, we’ll be open bright and early on Tuesday at 6:30 am, so you still have time to grab breakfast and not miss any of the general session.
tracks & sessions
Adaptive Leadership – Overcome Resistance to Change and Help Your Team Thrive Conscious Leadership: Creating High Performance Teams with Next Generation Inclusiveness Courageous Presence for Women: Building Your Effectiveness and Career through Conscious Action Fierce® Conversations: Enrich Relationships with Tips for Consistent & Timely Feedback Discussions * Additional session fee of $100 per person to subsidize cost of materials to offer course - payable during session registration in February Trading Places: Unlocking the Door to Successful Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives Understanding "Thinking Styles: The Key to Improving Communication When Working with Teams (HBDI) * Additional session fee of $100 per person to subsidize cost of materials to offer course - payable during session registration in February Unleash Your Power to Deliver Results: 5 Tips to Discover Your Maximum Potential
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Connections is not just about UltiPro – it is also about your personal and professional growth. Based on customer feedback, we have expanded our offering and separated these sessions into their own track.
personal development & hcm strategy
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Achieving Superior Analytics: Increasing Informational Value with New Visualizations and Widgets Be a Hero with UltiPro Business Intelligence: Leverage Reporting in Your Everyday Duties Beyond the Basics: Creative Ways Customers Use Business Intelligence Reporting Elevating Visibility through Reporting and Analytics Best Practices: A Customer Panel UltiPro Business Intelligence "Unwrapped": Understanding External Data Sources UltiPro Business Intelligence: Hitting a Home Run on Big Data with an Analytics Bat UltiPro Event Studio: Making Your Data Work for You Understand, Anticipate, Act: Using People First Artificial Intelligence in Your Organization
ultipro reporting and analytics
Gain complete visibility and insight into your workforce with UltiPro’s comprehensive business intelligence tools, including the latest updates about how Xander AI (artificial intelligence) analyzes HCM data and delivers instant, unbiased insight.
Canadian PTO Plans: Simple Solutions for Complex Challenges Configuring Canadian Benefit Deduction Plans: A Customer Panel Optimizing Canadian Payroll Compliance & Accurate Taxable Benefits Reporting in UltiPro Managing Your European Workforce in UltiPro: The GDPR and What It Means for You
ultipro canada and global
Canadian and multi-national employers will benefit from learning more about how to leverage UltiPro to solve unique payroll, HR and compliance challenges. In addition to the sessions listed below, Canadian employers are encouraged to participate in a Hands-on Learning Canadian payroll session and all Canadian / global employers will have the opportunity to network with your peers in a Tuesday afternoon two-hour roundtable networking session dedicated specifically to Canadian and global customers.
Customer Roundtable Networking Discussions On Tuesday afternoon from 3:00 – 5:00pm you will have the opportunity of selecting from at least 9 different networking sessions. During registration we ask customers to provide feedback on who they most want to network with at Connections – by specific industry or by role. Based on these responses, we will be creating session group options for you to select from during breakout session registration in February.
peer networking
Throughout the week you will be able to meet and network with other UltiPro customers in breakout sessions, during meals, and while enjoying evening events.
ultipro configuration and integration
Explore the power of what you can accomplish by configuring UltiPro to match your business needs -- from platform configuration to best practices for getting the information you need in and out of UltiPro. Also, learn how to best leverage UltiPro’s newest integration tools to more easily integrate data from UltiPro to your other business applications.
Putting the Spotlight on Security: Using Security Best Practices to Protect Your Organization System Administration: Best Practices for Efficiency and Accuracy Tailor UltiPro to Your Organization: Using Platform Configuration to Your Advantage Unlocking the Power of People Data with UltiPro Connect: A New Self Service Integration Tool Utilize Workflows to Gain Efficiencies and Simplify Your Business Processes
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Attracting and Hiring with UltiPro Recruiting: A Customer's Success Story Delivering on Your Employee Development Strategy with UltiPro Learning: Advanced Tips & Tricks Developing Your Workforce: An Introduction to UltiPro Learning Facing Your Workforce Compliance Challenges: Latest Rules and Changes on the Horizon Improving the Employee Experience with UltiPro Perception: Advanced User Tips and Tricks Innovative Tips and Tricks for Open Enrollment & Life Events: A Customer's Success Story Introducing UltiPro Benefits Prime: New Premium Benefits Administration & Decision Support Option Leveraging New Features in UltiPro Recruiting to Optimize Your Candidate & Recruiter Experience Product Demo: UltiPro Benefits Prime Product Demo: UltiPro Compensation Management
Product Demo: UltiPro Talent Acquisition Product Demo: UltiPro Talent Management Product Demo: UltiPro Learning Product Demo: UltiPro Perception Rewarding Your Employees with UltiPro Compensation Management: A Customer's Success Story Shorten Time to Productivity and Maximize Engagement with UltiPro Onboarding Tips for Elevating Your Workforce with UltiPro Talent Management: A Customer Panel Understanding the Employee Experience: Introducing UltiPro Perception Employee Surveys What to Expect When You’re Expecting… to Upgrade: For Recruitment/ Onboarding Classic Customers
engaging and managing people
Discover, unlock and fulfill the talent potential of your workforce with easy-to-use UltiPro tools and thought-leadership topics to support a person-centered lifecycle.
Achieving a Stress Free Year End: Advanced Tips and Tricks to Help with Processing and Auditing Improving Efficiencies with UltiPro Time and Attendance (UTA customers only) Introducing UltiPro Time and Scheduling: New Solutions for Managing Your Workforce Maximize Your Payroll Productivity and Accuracy: Practical Advice from the Experts Moving from Backoffice to Web: Enhance Your Payroll Experience and Improve Common Processes Simplifying Payroll: Essentials for the Payroll Pro Sponsor Session by rapid! Paycard: Streamlining Payroll with Next Generation Payments and Disbursements Spotlight on PTO: Using UltiPro to Make Paid Time Off Plans Easier Successes in Workforce Management with UltiPro Time Management: A Customer Panel Taking UltiPro Time Management Up a Notch: Advanced Tips for Optimizing UTM Tax Filing and Garnishment Disbursements: Recent Updates and Future Enhancements (Payment Services customers) Tips and Tricks for Managing Payroll: A Customer Panel Year End: A Beginner’s Guide to Seamlessly Processing and Auditing Your Year End Forms
managing payroll and time
Increase your payroll efficiency, boost accuracy, and save time while effectively utilizing flexible payroll administration, tax management, and time and attendance solutions.
maximize the value of ultipro
Sponsor Session by Sability: Be Your Own Superhero - Quick Wins to Help You Become an UltiPro Champion! UltiPro Unwrapped: Tips on Leveraging New Features from Recent Releases
Learn how to extend the value of your UltiPro investment through insight from our product leaders and our partner.
Cognos Analytics: Create, Modify, Run, and Organize Reports Cognos Analytics: Filter Data, Create Calculations, and Summaries Payroll Processing: Balancing Payroll Processing: Import and Submit Data Payroll Topics: Manage Reversals and Adjustments – Canada Payroll Topics: Manage Reversals and Adjustments - USA Platform Configuration: Add and Manage Fields Recruiting for Administrators: Candidate Engagement
ultipro hands-on learning
Hands-on Learning sessions are 2 to 2 ½ hour, indepth training on some of the most popular areas of UltiPro. We will be offering 30 total sessions across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. To maximize the full value of your hands-on session, bring a Wi-Fi enabled laptop to complete specific exercises in an UltiPro learning environment. Many of these topics are already offered in UltiUniversity, or will be available before Connections.
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To ensure there are learning opportunities for all attendees, over 135 breakout sessions covering 65 different topics will be offered at Connections 2018. Session topics are categorized into the below tracks to help you identify which sessions will be the most valuable for you to attend. Hover over the track tabs below to review a preliminary list of session topics (minor modifications may be incorporated before they are finalized). A detailed session schedule, presenter announcements, and session descriptions will be made available for planning purposes before session registration goes live in February.
keynote speakers
At nine years old while playing with fire and gasoline, John O’Leary created a massive explosion in his home and burned 100% of his body. This epic story of survival was first showcased in his parents’ book, Overwhelming Odds, in 2006. It was this book that first invited O’Leary to embrace his miraculous recovery and share it with the world. O’Leary’s first book ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life was an instant #1 National Bestseller; 30,000+ copies sold in the first 3 weeks. O’Leary is also a contributor for The Huffington Post and Parade Magazine website. His emotional story-telling, unexpected humor, and authenticity make each of his presentations truly transformational. To learn more about John’s journey, click here to visit his website.
scott scherr
john o’leary national best-selling author & speaker
Robin Roberts has worked in the broadcasting field for over 20 years, and has conducted extensive reporting from around the globe. From 1990 to 2005 she hosted SportsCenter and contributed to NFL PrimeTime. Roberts has been working with Good Morning America since 1995, and in May 2005 she was named co-anchor. Roberts was recognized with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPY’s in July 2013, as well as being voted the Most Trusted Person on Television by a Reader’s Digest poll. In 2014, Roberts was honored with the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism, was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame, named one of Glamour’s Women of the Year, and launched her new production company, Rock'n Robin Productions. She was also honored with a George Foster Peabody Award, Gracie Award and CINE Award for Robin’s Journey. In her latest memoir, Everybody’s Got Something, Roberts tells the amazing story of her courageous battle against a life-threatening illness, the life lessons she continues to learn, and her inspiring return to the GMA anchor desk.
robin roberts co-anchor of abc’s good morning america
Scott Scherr founded Ultimate Software in 1990 and has served as its president and CEO since the company’s inception. Scott established Ultimate with the goal of continuously innovating and striving for product excellence—providing the “ultimate” solution for HR and payroll professionals. He has continued to lead the organization with a “People First” philosophy for nearly 28 years. Fostering a corporate culture focused on people has always been Scott’s top priority. He believes that people are the most important resource in any business and that, if you take care of your employees, they will in turn work with passion to design and deliver the best products and services for your customers. And at Ultimate, they do.
scott scherr chief executive officer ultimate software
Martin Hartshorne is the vice president of products at Ultimate Software, responsible for product, market, and business strategy. Martin leads the Product Development team in understanding customer and market needs, setting the vision for Ultimate’s solution UltiPro, and defining the UltiPro product roadmap. He has over 15 years of experience in the HR, payroll, and workforce management spaces. Martin joined Ultimate in 2013 when it acquired EmployTouch Inc., where he had served as founder and CEO.
martin hartshorne vice president of products ultimate software
Adam Rogers began his career in 1997 as Ultimate Software's very first intern and quickly became a leading innovator in the field. In 2002, Adam led his team to deliver the very first Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) cloud Enterprise solution, redefining industry standards by bringing HCM to the cloud. Today, Adam serves Ultimate as CTO and holds the unique distinction of leading both product innovation and corporate IT strategy. His teams are routinely recognized for their industry-leading innovations, and Adam's thought leadership work is regularly published in Forbes, InformationWeek, and a variety of online blogs and publications.
adam rogers chief technology officer ultimate software
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Ultimate’s Connections conference is known for its amazing speakers and this year’s conference continues that tradition, with guest keynote speakers Robin Roberts and John O’Leary. Check out this year’s presenters.
thursday, march 15th
wednesday, march 14th
tuesday, march 13th
hr
From mobile to global, experience new capabilities planned for UltiPro's strategic HR functionality and interact with Ultimate’s Customer Success, 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 UltiPro mobile app. As the hub of your people information, the UltiPro solutions serve valuable information to all key HCM processes, reports, and notifications to deliver experiences that put your people first.
innovations r&d
Come be inspired by our upcoming products and engage with us in our Innovations Area. You’ll explore the potential future of UltiPro with innovations that are in the works and may one day become part of UltiPro. Learn about opportunities to partner with Ultimate in bringing innovations to life.
ultipro managed services
Our team of 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
corporate restructuring services
If your organization is growing through mergers or acquisitions, you know that 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.
extended services
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.
transformation 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 engaged employees.
business intelligence & integration
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 walk through the best ways to utilize these areas of UltiPro.
time
UltiPro's time solutions automate and streamline workforce processes to increase your employees productivity. By simplifying everything from time collection to scheduling, you can ensure that your employee time data will always be accurate and readily available. UltiPro time specialists will be on hand to help you get the most out of your current UltiPro experience and give you a sneak peek into what's next for UltiPro Time Management and UltiPro Time and Attendance.
payroll
UltiPro's pay area highlights the start-to-finish pay process including UltiPro Payment Services for tax filing and wage attachment disbursements. Hear about the coming plans to continue to enhance UltiPro Payroll for a powerful, flexible, and simple experience. Hear 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.
code-a-thon
Due to its success in past years, Ultimate Software is hosting its THIRD Code-a-Thon during Connections 2018. Our team of developers will be working onsite for 3 days straight—no sleep allowed!—coding a new area of suggested functionality that you, our customers, submitted for consideration. On Thursday morning, we’ll showcase their efforts for you to see. Please stop by the Code-a-Thon area located in the Puccini room, during the conference to cheer on this team! Feel free to ask them questions and share your thoughts with them. Caffeine and high-fives will be greatly appreciated! The Puccini room is located in the Encore meeting space close to the Ultimate Experience/Encore ballroom.
ultimate partner experience
Collaboration and innovation drive the Ultimate Partner Experience to be the most dynamic and fastest-growing partner ecosystem in today’s human capital management industry. It is a unique community of forward-thinking partners who have established real connections to extend UltiPro with their applications, services, and solutions. Network and collaborate with our partners, who will provide their insight on contemporary themes that are compelling to you and your employees, as you innovate with leading technology and service providers in the real-time, real-world, environment in which you work.
ultiuniversity
UltiUniversity is dedicated to fulfilling your UltiPro learning needs. Visit representatives from the team to find out how to satisfy your organization’s learning requirements by using our live instruction and self-paced learning options, available all year long. As our Partner for Life, you’re able to reap these benefits at no additional cost to your organization.
ultipro user communities & ultimate rewards
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talent
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, employee surveys with UltiPro Perception, UltiPro Performance Management, UltiPro Succession Management, and UltiPro Learning development tools. Get a glimpse into what's coming in these product areas, engage with the UltiPro experts, and hear how UltiPro can help you build a talent pipeline to meet your organization's needs.
Did you know that our UltiPro User Communities have over 6,000 customers actively networking? Did you know that Ultimate Software has a customer loyalty program, where you can earn points to be redeemed for a variety of great rewards? Come by our UltiPro User Communities & Ultimate Rewards booth to learn more! We’ll even have some of our reward items on display!
Explore how our services can help simplify your work life and ensure you are getting the absolute most out of UltiPro. Stop by to learn more about services like:
You won’t want to miss exploring the Ultimate Experience! You will be able to spend hours in the Encore Ballroom learning from Ultimate’s product and service specialists and UltiPro Managed Services practitioners, as well as uncover innovative solutions from all of our sponsor partners. Based off of last year’s feedback, we are reorganizing the floor to make it easier to get answers to your questions and find experts in your specific areas of interest. Each Ultimate station outlined below will be staffed with a combination of product and service professionals with knowledge about current and future capabilities, efficient product utilization, and the ability to help resolve your challenges.
What if I have questions about Connections?
If you are unable to find answers to your questions on this website, please e-mail your questions to connections@ultimatesoftware.com or call (800) 432-1729. Please allow at least 24 hours for a response to an e-mail.
What is the dress code for Connections?
• Business casual attire is recommended. • Because hotel conference rooms can sometimes be chilly, bring a jacket or sweater with you. • The conference area is very large, so comfortable shoes are always a great idea. • Wear your name badge at all times so you can get into all sessions and events. • Carry your water bottle with you and stay hydrated. Las Vegas is a desert!
If I can't attend, can I transfer my registration to someone else in my organization?
You may send another person from your company at no additional charge. Substitutions can be made in writing to connections@ultimatesoftware.com up until March 9, 2018 at Noon (ET).
Are there penalties for canceling my registration?
Cancellations received by January 7, 2018 are eligible for a refund of the registration fee less a $125 processing fee. From January 7, 2018 through February 4, 2018, all cancellations will be assessed a $500 cancellation fee. After February 4, absolutely no refunds are available.
Will recertification credits be offered at Connections 2018?
Traditionally, the American Payroll Association has approved Connections for recertification credits. We expect that this will be the case for the 2018 conference as well. Unfortunately, because Connections is not open to the general public, the HR Certification Institute will not preapprove the conference for HRCI credit hours. Attendees are welcome to self-report their attendance at breakout sessions. However, Ultimate Software cannot guarantee that HRCI will accept those requests.
Will I be able to get into a Hands-on Learning session?
Due to popular demand, we will be increasing the number of seats available in Hands-on Learning sessions. However, as this is an extremely popular session among attendees we cannot guarantee that you’ll be able to have a spot in every session. The sessions will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
When can I register for breakout sessions?
Registration for all sessions will open by February 16th. You will be notified when session selection becomes available.
Are group discounts available if multiple people from my company attend?
Yes! Group discounts are available to five or more employees from one company who register at the same time under one group leader. The group discount enables you to receive $200 off the individual pricing. During the Pre-Registration period (9/25/17 – 11/19/17) you will pay $1,495 with the group discount and during Early Bird Registration (11/20/17 – 1/28/18) you will pay $1,595 with the group discount. After January 28, 2018, no group discount will be offered.
How can I cancel or change my hotel reservation?
Please either call the hotel directly at 877-321-9966 with any changes to your room reservation or click here to change them on their website. Please do not contact Ultimate Software as we do not have access to your hotel reservations.
Do I have to contact the hotel directly to book my room?
Yes. You can click here to access the Wynn Las Vegas and Encore’s reservation site or you can call them at 877-321-9966. Make sure to mention you are with the Ultimate Software Group. Note: Rates cannot be changed at check-in. The discounted room rate is $209 per night plus tax. This rate will expire on February 19, 2018. At that time, the room rate will increase to the hotel’s rack rate, which could be considerably more expensive. Once our room block is full or expires, we cannot get that negotiated rate for anyone.
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?
What’s included with my registration fee?
Why should I attend Connections 2018?
It’s your best opportunity to learn more about UltiPro best practices and the latest UltiPro product innovations, network with thousands of other customers, and meet one-on-one with Ultimate experts.
• General sessions, most breakout sessions, and all networking events • The Ultimate Experience Floor • Breakfast and Lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday • Tuesday user community open house and welcome reception, Wednesday reception in the Ultimate Experience and Thursday night’s private concert featuring Kenny Chesney
Registration and check-in will be open on Monday, March 12, 2018 from 2 – 8 pm, so customers should feel free to arrive on Monday, March 12, 2018. On Tuesday, March 13, 2018, our first general session kicks off at 8:30 am (PT) . Our final conference event will be our Customer Appreciation Party on Thursday night, beginning at 8:00 pm and ending at 1:00 am on Friday, March 16, 2018. Conference attendees can book their outgoing travel Friday morning anytime.
Our host hotel and room blocks are at the Wynn Las Vegas and Encore resort. Wynn Resorts are the highest-rated resort company in the world with 13 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards in 2017. Our discounted room rate is $209 plus tax and optional resort fee. We encourage you to make your reservations as soon as possible. Once the block is full, we cannot guarantee additional rooms. This rate expires on February 19, 2018. At that time, the room rate will increase to the hotel’s rack rate, which can be considerably more expensive. Our discounted room blocks at both the Wynn Las Vegas and Encore hotels are no longer available. Please call the Wynn at 877-321-9966, tell the reservations operator that you are with the Ultimate Software group and if rooms are available, they will quote you the current rate.
If you’re flying to Las Vegas to attend Connections, McCarran International Airport (LAS) is only 15 to 20 minutes away from the Wynn Las Vegas and Encore hotels. Depending on traffic, a taxi ride from the airport to the hotel will cost $22.00 - $25.00. Uber and Lyft offer an advanced booking option and run about $12.00.
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Connections is Ultimate Software’s annual customer conference. But it’s so much more than that; it’s your best opportunity to: • Learn how to get the most out of your UltiPro solution so you can be more productive • Mingle with more than 3,000 UltiPro users during sessions, meals, and our spectacular evening events • Meet UltiPro experts to answer your product and service questions • Discover new UltiPro products and solutions • Hear from industry experts and exciting keynote speakers
2017 winners
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eligibility criteria:
• All UltiPro customers attending the Connections 2018 conference that have not previously won an Innovation Award are eligible to win. Once an Innovation Award winner, always an Innovation Award winner! • No debating over which story is your “best”—customers can submit applications in more than one category. • Award submissions are due no later than Friday, January 26, 2018. • Best practices wanted! Think about what you/your organization has done that other Ultimate Software customers could emulate. • Recent achievements with supporting proof points and metrics. • Great stories to share about HR transformation, business, and people impacts as a result of your deployment of UltiPro. • Please be specific in stating your business benefits and UltiPro’s role. • Support your application with as many metrics and proof points as possible. Note: In addition to metrics, you may also submit screenshots, graphics, and/or video. Videos can be submitted as standalone applications, if desired. All supporting documents can be e-mailed to connections@ultimatesoftware.com. Please indicate that they should be included with your Innovation Award application. Winners will be announced during Thursday’s general session at our Connections 2018 conference. Questions? Contact us at connections@ultimatesoftware.com. Good luck to all!
nomination eligibility and tips
share your story
Earn recognition for your organization’s outstanding achievements in HR, payroll, and talent management! Our annual Innovation Awards celebration recognizes Ultimate Software customers that leverage UltiPro’s unique “People First” technology to solve strategic business challenges, add value to their organization, and improve the employee experience. We would love to hear from you, so we made applying simple. Click “Share Your Story” below, then select one or more categories and submit your information. We look forward to hearing from you! It is free to apply and by doing so, you will earn 50 Ultimate Reward points. The best news – all winning companies receive one free registration to Connections 2019!
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Hodges-Mace, founded in Atlanta in 2004, was recently named one of GA Trend Magazine’s ‘Best Places to Work’. Being a respected leader in the benefits industry, we focus on a blend of innovative delivery platform technologies and intelligent service solutions. Our portfolio ranges from mid to large Fortune 500 enterprises across almost all verticals. www.hodgesmace.com
Born from benefits experts, benefitexpress delivers industry-leading benefits administration software to employers and broker partners and is always ‘at the ready’ for their employees. benefitexpress provides technology, flexibility and customer services to the simple and most complex benefit plans. Software and services span a suite of end-to-end solutions including a full-service daily administration, call center, integrated ACA administration, reimbursement account administration, dependent eligibility audits, and total compensation statements. https://www.benefitexpress.info/
Gosa Group provides an industry focused service that conjoins an expert knowledge of UltiPro and the processes of HCM systems alike. Our vision is to help guide your company by leveraging the benefits of UltiPro. Gosa Group will align key business processes with the UltiPro system as a means of providing your organization with greater efficiency. Our UltiPro consultants‘ wealth of business and functional experience allows them to partner with your team on problem solutions as well as developing future standards for progress. Our services provide full coverage of the UltiPro Product Suite ranging from client-side consulting to managing UltiPro HRIS Services. Gosa Group is with you through full implementation, execution, and support. http://www.gosagroup.com/
Intuit Inc. creates business and financial management solutions that simplify the business of life for small businesses, consumers and accounting professionals. Our flagship products – QuickBooks and TurboTax– define our commitment to revolutionize the way people manage their personal finances, run small businesses and pay employees. https://www.intuit.com/
Orange Tree Employment Screening, a market leader of background screening and drug testing services for over 26 years, helps companies to Hire With Confidence™. We are a national and global provider that specializes in providing a full range of technology-led screening solutions with a commitment to building best practice compliant screening programs and long term partnerships. Our robust integrations, and easy to use client and candidate portals make the hiring process increasingly simple. www.orangetreescreening.com
EBI specializes in the development, implementation and management of comprehensive and customized employment screening programs for over 5,000 clients worldwide. EBI is one of only a couple NAPBS accredited screening firms in the world with an ISO 9001:2015 Certification for Quality Management and an ISO 27001:2013 Certification for Information Security. https://www.ebiinc.com
Discovery Benefits is a national leader in HSA, FSA, HRA, Commuter Benefits and COBRA administration. We simplify plans for HR professionals by providing: · Robust integrations that automate processes and reduce risk · Superior customer service with multiple contact options · LEAP® by Discovery Benefits: a proprietary online administration, communication, and reporting tool · Cutting-edge carrier integration technology http://www.discoverybenefits.com/
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Singapore, PayAsia is a leading provider in the Asia Pacific region (24 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. www.payasia.asia
Businessolver is a national leader in SaaS-based benefits administration technology. Founded in 1998, Businessolver creates client programs to maximize benefit program investment, minimize risk exposure, and engage employees with easy-to-use solutions and communication tools to assist in making cost-efficient benefit selections. www.businessolver.com/
Saba offers cloud-based Learning and Performance Management solutions used by leading organizations to 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 with 33 million users across 195 countries have chosen Saba. www.saba.com/us/
Benefitfocus (NASDAQ: BNFT) provides a leading cloud-based benefits management platform that simplifies how organizations and individuals shop for, enroll in, manage, and exchange benefits. Every day leading employers, insurance companies and the consumers they serve rely on our platform to manage, scale and exchange benefits data seamlessly. www.benefitfocus.com
iCIMS is the leading provider of cloud-based talent acquisition solutions that help businesses win the war for top talent. Offering scalable, easy-to-use solutions that are backed by award-winning customer service, iCIMS empowers companies to manage their entire hiring process within the industry’s most robust Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) framework, UNIFi. https://www.icims.com/
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Vault Verify automates the process of managing incoming requests for verification of employment. Utilizing payroll integration, we eliminate the labor and liability from the process and deliver clients a revenue stream that can be used for HR budget needs. Visit us and turn HR into a profit center today. www.vaultverify.com
Tax Credit Co. removes the barriers to Work Opportunity Tax Credits. We focus on simplifying the entire process - from new hire screening to forecasting and reporting - built on a sophisticated paperless Optimal Incentives System that leads the market in speed, flexibility and seamless implementation. With our expertise and technology, we have captured over $1 Billion in credits for the Fortune 1000 over the past 20 years. See why companies that hire hundreds of people everyday trust Tax Credit Co. to handle their WOTC processing. www.taxcreditco.com
Sterling Talent Solutions, an Ultimate Software partner, provides hiring peace of mind by delivering a simpler, smarter background screening experience for employers worldwide. Our comprehensive suite of cloud-based background screening solutions deliver accurate, reliable results and tools to maintain compliance throughout the hiring cycle. Sterling’s screening solutions integrate directly with your UltiPro Recruiting V14 and UltiPro Recruitment V10 Platforms. www.info.sterlingtalentsolutions.com/ ultimatesoftware
SCG & Associates, where promoting your business is our business. Born in 1988, we offer unique, quality promotional products, excellent service and customer-focused marketing. From our office in Davie, FL, we are your premier source for branding solutions! We present our Signature Collection which is carefully selected promotional items that we refresh monthly with the newest, hottest and trendiest products. A proud branding partner of Ultimate Software since 1992! www.teamscg.com
Presagia, leader in cloud-based absence management solutions, enables organizations to be more efficient, control lost time and risk, and strengthen compliance. Covering 450+ federal, state and municipal leave and accommodation laws across the U.S., employers rely on Presagia to simplify their absence management processes. www.presagia.com
PlanSource is a technology company driven to create a better benefits and HR experience for employers and their employees. We offer flexible and intuitive software for benefits administration, insurance exchanges and human capital management. Our complete cloud-based HRtechnology helps nearly 10,000 employers with mission-critical payroll, talent and workforce management and 3.5 million consumers with life-critical benefits shopping and enrollment. www.plansource.com
OutMatch is transforming the world of work by helping companies hire, retain, and develop great talent. How? We deliver actionable workforce analytics that predict employee performance, so you can hire the right people - the absolute best match for your jobs - and develop them into stellar employees who drive improved customer satisfaction and increased revenue. www.outmatch.com
COMPview is the industry leading solution for employers to manage planning of all forms of compensation. We support salary plans, merit increases, market adjustments, bonus, equity and incentive awards. The solution lets HR and managers make compensation decisions and the distribution of awards in-line with budget, business rules and relevant factors. Management reporting allows companies to review compensation decisions for all employees and address pay equity and other issues. Personalized compensation statements are automatically produced for all employees. We are fully integrated with UltiPro for the seamless transfer of data. www.hrsoft.com
HRchitect is the leader in HR systems strategic consulting specializing in strategy, selection, and implementation of HCM systems. As a certified implementation partner of Ultimate Software, HRchitect is your one-stop shop for Project Management, Functional Consulting, Process Analysis/Redesign, Report Development, Optimization, Analytics, Integration, Interfaces, Ongoing Support, and Change Management. www.hrchitect.com
HireRight delivers global background checks, drug testing and employment verification services through an innovative, mobile-optimized platform to help companies hire the right candidates, so they can grow successfully, and efficiently - no matter their size or where they operate. HireRight offers a comprehensive screening solution that can be tailored to the unique needs of the organization, giving organizations peace of mind about their people and processes. HireRight’s platform is fully integrated with UltiPro Recruiting, making it easy to use and giving candidates the best possible experience. HireRight is headquartered in Irvine, CA, with offices across the globe. www.hireright.com
Finding and retaining the right people every day can be made a little easier with First Advantage. The First Advantage suite of global background check, verifications and drug testing solutions delivers the results you need to propel faster, more informed decisions. As the trusted partner of over 45,000 organizations worldwide, we at First Advantage provide easy-to-understand background screening results so you can confidently make decisions about prospective employees and vendors. We have offices in 26 locations across 13 countries worldwide and conduct over 54 million international background screens annually for 16.8 million applicants. www.fadv.com
Income and Employment Verifications: The Work Number® service from Equifax is an FCRA compliant, automated verification solution available 24/7 that streamlines the transfer of payroll information between employers and the verifiers who need it to make better informed decisions. Unemployment Cost Management: Comprehensive UC case management solution designed to streamline workflows, track and meet ever-changing compliance requirements and deliver insights and analytics required to effectively manage UC costs. www.equifax.com/business/manage-my-workforce
eQuest is the world’s most utilized Job Distribution company. We provide service to the majority of the Fortune 500 and 1,000s of global companies. With eQuest, Oracle’s Recruiting solutions are able to reach any worldwide advertising channels. eQuest allows users to post jobs to Commercial Boards, Niche Site, Industry Boards, Social Channels, Campus Sites and Diversity Locations. For US Federal Contractors we offer OFCCP Compliance solutions. Other products include Source Performance Consulting, Media Management, Optimization Tools and Predictive Analytics. www.equest.com
Cornerstone OnDemand (NASDAQ: CSOD) is pioneering solutions to help organizations realize the potential of the modern workforce. As the global leader in cloud-based learning and human capital management software, Cornerstone is designed to enable a lifetime of learning and development that is fundamental to the growth of employees and organizations. www.cornerstoneondemand.com
Cincinnati Time helps businesses and organizations manage one of their largest expenditures – labor. Our team of experienced workforce management professionals can help you achieve your goals through our structured implementation process, system management services and ongoing product support. We are pleased to be an Ultimate Software Certified Implementation Partner. www.cincinnatitime.com
Business Ink is an Ultimate partner that offers a comprehensive suite of payroll printing services that enables organizations to streamline the payroll process. We provide a variety of payroll printing services: Live checks, DDAs, W2s, 1095s, and 1099s. We have redundant production facilities throughout the US and Canada that allows you to reach employees faster and split wrap services to facilitate shipping to multiple locations. We are SSAE 16 SOC 2, Type II compliant and ISO 9001:2008 certified. Our clients rest easy knowing Business Ink provides a secure production environment with quality control mechanisms that protect the confidentiality and integrity of their data. www.businessink.com
Minneapolis-based Brainier Solutions is the creator and provider of the award-winning Elan Enterprise LMS. The backbone of Elan is a Social Stream that provides connectivity and collaboration for all facets of the online learning experience. And, because of its unique, custom-designed database, the Elan system is quite scalable – from small to medium companies to the largest global enterprises – Elan can accommodate even the most sophisticated organization structures. Brainier also provides content for most business requirements. www.brainier.com
Achievers’ mission is to change the way the world works. Our Employee Success Platform is specifically designed to drive higher levels of employee engagement. It’s built to align everyone with business objectives and company values, driven by recognizing shared victories every day. It’s designed to make success a way of life. https://www.achievers.com/
Accurate Background is a trusted provider of automated workforce screening. U.S. and international clients across all industries, from emerging businesses to Fortune 500 companies, rely on our compliant solutions. Accurate Background is accredited by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners and has been recognized by Inc. 5000, Deloitte Technology Fast 500, and the Workforce Hotlist. To learn more about Accurate Background, visit our website. www.accuratebackground.com
Asurint is a full-service background screening company. Its advanced technologies transform data into insights for fast, intelligent hiring decisions. Asurint’s screening solutions consistently yield turnaround times 24-36 hours faster than competitors, improve search result accuracy, and provide automated compliance. Asurint gives clients a competitive edge in talent acquisition. www.asurint.com
“Invaluable.” Why do Wise clients say this again and again? Wise Consulting is the first and longest-term Ultimate Software independent consulting partner. The experts at Wise Consulting align business insight and in-depth UltiPro product knowledge to maximize your team’s success. Executive and functional level engagement ensure possibility becomes reality. Our Wise team partners with clients through each step of their UltiPro journey. Wise can partner with you on Client-Side Implementation, Project Management, Cognos BI, System Utilization Review, Payroll Support, Interfaces, Data conversion, Merger / acquisition support, and more. With Hundreds of successful activations, we have seen it all! Complexity is our specialty. Innovation of the Year winner and Certified Ultimate Implementation Partner for 20 years! Stop by to meet the team that is with you Every Step of the Way. www.wiseconsulting.com
More people find jobs on Indeed than anywhere else. Indeed is the #1 job site in the world and allows job seekers to search millions of jobs on the web or mobile in over 60 countries and 29 languages. More than 200 million people each month search for jobs, post resumes, and research companies on Indeed, and Indeed is the #1 source of external hires for thousands of companies (sources: SilkRoad & iCIMS). www.indeed.com
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PayTech is a certified Ultimate Software Implementation & Service Delivery partner using a ‘walk beside you approach’ to strategically guide companies through change management. Serving the United States and Global Markets, PayTech offers client side HCM system consulting in the following areas: Implementation, Process/System Optimization, Merger & Acquisition/Carve-Outs, Payroll Staff Augmentation and HRIS Services. Since 1999, they have supported companies of all industries and sizes, providing fresh ideas, and objective expertise. PayTech’s Consultants and Project Managers are full-time employees that come from large enterprise and multi-national companies. They average 20-30 years of domestic and international experience on multiple payroll systems holding individual certifications in payroll, human resources, accounting and project management. With their in-depth knowledge of UltiPro, PayTech delivers fully functional and optimized payroll departments. www.paytech.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 our clients need to know that the work is done and, most importantly, that it is done right. Mosaic offers Technical, Functional, Premier Support and Managed Services. We believe these four service offerings will fulfill any UltiPro needs our clients may have. www.mosaic-cg.com
ihouse empowers organizations to leverage the best of UltiPro. “When you want to get the most value from your UltiPro solution, think ihouse first.” As a long-time certified Ultimate Software partner with a 20+ year track record in the HRIS industry, ihouse offers on-site and remote consulting to organizations of all sizes and complexities. ihouse supports UltiPro users in a number of areas, including: Project Management, Change Management, System Consulting, UltiPro Assessments, Technical Support (data conversion, workflow support, module deployment), Customized User Training (BI/Cognos), Reporting Services, Total Compensation Statement Production, and HRIS Administration Support. “During our project, ihouse displayed technical expertise, a keen knowledge of HR processes and laser-focused dedication.” - a satisfied ihouse client. www.ihouse.com
Covalence Inc. is a human capital management (HCM) consulting firm which provides clients with innovative HCM software implementation, HR transformation, vendor selection and managed services. We deploy our high quality technical resources and team to enable clients to achieve their goals for their HCM software and systems. Our approach centers on partnering with our valued clients, making their success, our success. Located in Florida and Toronto, Covalence Inc. has, since 2014, empowered enterprise-level organizations to optimize their HCM systems, specializing in workforce management, payroll and time and attendance. www.covalenceinc.com
Celergo provides the leading fully-managed international payroll solution, meeting the needs of companies in 150+ countries with technology-powered, service-backed capabilities. As pioneers in payroll outsourcing, Celergo has managed some of the most complicated payrolls and built an unparalleled set of competencies and expertise, along with cloud-based software that integrates with UltiPro, helping clients find efficiencies, improve accuracy, reduce costs, and minimize risk. Celergo’s experienced, multilingual staff covers all time zones and regions, delivering the highest quality service from four operations centers in Chicago, Bogota, Budapest, and Singapore. Celergo has met or exceeded large financial institutions data security requirements –the most stringent in the world – and complies with OFAC, FCPA, BCP, all data privacy, and SSAE16 policies and practices. To learn more about the Celergo Solution, visit our website. www.celergo.com
Transfer knowledge faster. Deliver rich training. Infor Learning Management can help your organization implement new learning and information dissemination processes the way employees want it—quickly, and with career-enhancing results. With Infor, it’s Your Learning, Your Way. Infor builds beautiful business applications with last mile functionality and scientific insights delivered as a cloud service. With 13,000 employees and customers in more than 200 countries and territories, Infor automates critical processes and helps eliminate the need for customization through embedded industry domain expertise. www.infor.com
PeopleDoc is on a mission to make the difficult job of HR easier. The PeopleDoc HR Service Delivery platform helps HR teams easily answer employee requests on demand, automate employee processes, and manage compliance across multiple locations. PeopleDoc cloud solutions include case management, process automation, and employee file management. 100% software as a service, PeopleDoc solutions integrate with existing HR systems, can be implemented in 8-12 weeks, and are designed for agile ongoing use by HR teams serving diverse workforces. PeopleDoc serves more than 650 clients with employees in 188 countries in twelve languages with a 100% customer retention rate. www.people-doc.com
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Sability is an Ultimate Software-certified HCM consulting partner helping create the link between technology and tangible business results. Our UltiPro dedicated team of project managers and consultants are able to assist and guide you throughout the full HCM life cycle with services including: assessments, project management, implementation, customizations, dashboard reporting, roadmap assistance, report development, certified UltiPro training, data conversion and interface development. We are proud to be your one-stop-shop servicing the full suite of Ultimate Software products including Core/HR/Payroll/Benefits, UTA, UTM, Talent Management and Cognos/BI Reporting. Over the past decade Sability has helped over 500 companies maximize the value of their UltiPro system and we look forward to assisting your company next. www.sability.com
The rapid! PayCard team brings you a full range of payment solutions to help reduce costs and streamline payroll administration. · SimplyPaid works seamlessly with any existing payroll system to enable any company to go 100% ELECTRONIC with payroll. SimplyPaid empowers your employees to get paid HOW THEY LIKE and WHEN THEY LIKE with a wide range of payment options that fit the needs of an evolving workforce. Make something you already do even better with SimplyPaid. · rapid! PayCard provides the most comprehensive PayCard program for employers converting to electronic payroll delivery at zero cost while providing the benefits of a robust PayCard solution to employees. We provide industry leading features like automated inventory control, cash back rewards, interest bearing savings, and mobile onboarding. www.rapidpaycard.com
What if you had the resources and expertise you need to actually solve company business problems with your HCM system? With experts spanning across user experience, content, administration, process, technology, data, and reporting, Bluewater has you covered. Bluewater fills the gaps to provide you all the people and talent you need to optimize and maintain the system of your dreams - without adding staff. Since 2003 organizations have put their faith in Bluewater for learning, talent, and human capital management solutions that develop their people further, and drive their business forward. www.BluewaterHCM.com
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Ultimate Software partners with dynamic, best-in-class companies to extend and enhance UltiPro’s products, technology, and services. We are thrilled to have many of them join us in the Ultimate Partner Experience at Connections 2018. Please visit them onsite at Connections to network, collaborate, and talk about industry trends and technology. A huge thanks to all of our sponsors for their support and partnership at Connections 2018!
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We are excited to be hosting Connections 2018 at the amazing Forbes five-star Wynn Las Vegas and Encore Resort. All conference sessions and evening activities will conveniently take place on the resort property. The resort offers award-winning restaurants, electrifying entertainment and nightlife, two award-winning spas, salons and luxury shopping. Ultimate Software is delighted to partner with Wynn Las Vegas to ensure your Connections 2018 is a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
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Proposal to Attend Connections 2018 Dear [Insert name], I would like your approval to attend Connections, Ultimate Software’s customer conference and largest event of the year, from March 13-16, 2018 in Las Vegas. During the event, I’ll be able to see firsthand how to get the most out of UltiPro® and have any question answered on the spot through: •Hands-on learning classes •Educational Breakout sessions •Networking and building relationships with other UltiPro users •Interacting one-on-one with UltiPro specialists The earlier I sign up, the more we save! Below is an approximate breakdown of conference costs based on pre-registration pricing. Airfare to Las Vegas (Modify to Actual) $500 Transportation to/from Wynn Las Vegas $30 Hotel (4 nights at $209/night +tax) $940 Meals (Mon. and Wed. night) $120 Pre-registration Fee (until Nov. 19) $1695 TOTAL $3,285 USD Professional development opportunityWith more than 130 breakout sessions to choose from, in-depth, hands-on learning, and a variety of keynote speakers, Connections provides a unique learning experience. Plus, some of the sessions I attend may be approved for recertification credits by the Society for Human Resource Management and the American Payroll Association. With this investment, I will be able to continue my professional development, strengthen existing relationships, share ideas among other users, and most importantly enhance our use of UltiPro. To learn more about connections, see footage from last year, and learn the true value of the customer conference visit Ultimate Software’s Connections website. Thank you for your time and consideration with this request. I look forward to your reply .Sincerely,
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Jason has dedicated his career to helping leaders build organizations that are good for both people and profits--first as an entrepreneur, then a corporate HR executive, then as a consultant, researcher, and speaker. He has over 10 years experience in HR and is passionate about employee engagement, culture, leadership. Follow on Twitter at @JasonLauritsen.
Blog: JasonLauritsen.com
Topics of Interest: Employee Engagement, Technology, Workplace Culture, Leadership, Talent Management
Workplace Evangelist; North American Advisor at The Employee Engagement Awards
Jason Lauritsen
Ben is an HCM industry analyst helping companies and vendors with strategy, content, and more. He has worked as an analyst for more than seven years with five of those in an independent capacity. Previously, he worked as an HR practitioner with experience in smaller organizations, government contracting firms, and the nonprofit sector. Currently, he writes for UpstartHR and podcasts at HR Happy Hour’s We’re Only Human, he also co-founded HRevolution. From Huntsville, Alabama. Follow on Twitter att @BenEubanks.
Blog: UpstartHR and Podaster at We’re Only Human
Topics of Interest: HR Technology, Future of Work, Recruiting, Benefits, Employee Relations
Analyst at Lighthouse Research and Advisory
Ben Eubanks
Janine is the Founder and Chief Innovations Officer for Talent Think Innovations, LLC, a business strategy and management consulting firm. Her career spans ten years in HR and talent acquisition that has taken her through the world of pharmaceuticals, healthcare, staffing and R&D. Janine is a dynamic speaker, entrepreneur, and an important and respected voice bringing both a human touch and business savvy to the companies and businesses she works with. Janine resides in New York. Follow on Twitter at @CzarinaofHR.
Blog: The Aristocracy of HR
Topics of Interest: Talent Management, Technology, Future of Work, Diversity & Inclusion, and HR strategy
Chief Innovations Officer of Talent Think Innovations, LLC.
Janine Truitt
Maren is the Founder and CEO of Red Branch Media, an agency offering marketing strategy and outreach as well as thought leadership to HR and recruiting technology and services organizations internationally. She is a consistent advocate of next generation marketing techniques with over 15 years of experience in the HR and recruitment space. She has built successful online communities, deployed brand strategies and been a thought leader in the global recruitment and talent space. Follow on Twitter at @MarenHogan.
Blog: Red Branch Media
Topics of Interest: Recruiting, Talent Management
Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Red Branch Media
Maren Hogan
Matt has over 10 years of experience in HR and recruiting, working at organizations like Warner Brothers, The Walt Disney Company, and Monster.com. In 2013, Matt founded Recruiting Daily and has been writing for and Managing Editor ever since. His impact on the industry continues to grow as he speaks globally on HR Technology, recruiting, and the future of work. Residing in Dallas, Texas. Follow on Twitte at @MattCharney.
Blog: Matt Charney and Recruiting Daily
Topics of Interest: HR Technology, Recruiting, Recruitment Marketing, Talent, Future of Work
Chief Content Officer at Allegis Global Solutions and Managing Editor at Recruiting Daily
Matt Charney
Tim is the President of HRU Technical Resources, where he employs his 20 years of HR and Recruiting experience to run his $40M IT and Engineering contract staffing firm and RPO. He resides in Lansing, Michigan and works to improve the location, national, and global HR communities. In his free time, Tim writes for popular HR blogs like The Tim Sackett Project and Fistful of Talent. Follow on Twitter at @TimSackett. Stay tuned for Tim's new book "The Talent Fix: A Leader's Guide to Recruiting Great Talent" being launched in April!
Blog: The Tim Sackett Project
Topics of Interest: HR, Recruiting, Talent, HR Technology, Future of Work
President of HRU Technical Resources
Tim Sackett
Mary is a talent strategist and business leader with almost 15 years' experience in helping organizations achieve their goals through operations, as well as learning and development, with extensive experience in leadership and organizational development, coaching, key talent planning, talent acquisition, performance management, business partnering, HRIS, process and policy creation, and instructional design. In addition to her work within companies, Mary authors survivingleadership.blog and co-chairs the Denver chapter of DisruptHR. Follow on Twitter at @MFaulkner43.
Blog: Surviving Leadership
Topics of Interest: Change Management, Recruiting, Talent, Career Development, Payroll and Benefits, Performance Management
Director of Human Resources at Denver Water
Mary Faulkner
Kate is an energetic and enthusiastic human resources professional, employment/labor law attorney, and technology aficionado. She wants to make companies better - not just compliant. With both domestic and international HR experience, she helps organizations create, revamp and implement effective human resources policies and practices to drive innovation and business. Find her on Twitter at @K8BischHRLaw .
Blog: Thrive HR Law
Topics of Interest: Employment Law, HR,Technology
Attorney at Thrive HR Law
Kate Bischoff
Ultimate Software has partnered with world-class HR influencers and bloggers to share the latest research and trends with you at Connections 2018. With over 100 years in combined human resources, employment law, and relevant experience, these industry leaders and excited to share actionable insights on compliance, recruitment, talent, and leadership topics. To learn more, follow these thought leaders on Twitter and LinkedIn, and register for their interactive sessions, panels, and hands-on workshops when session registration opens.
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1. Go directly 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. If you’ve selected a course with an additional fee, enter your payment information and click “Finish.” If no payment is required, just click “Finish.” 9. VERY IMPORTANT: 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.
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