Speakers

Softworld Select features an introductory keynote session led by independent speakers to complement the programme of product demonstrations. The session will offer practical advice on how to approach the selection and implementation process as well as strategic information and best practice for business leaders.

Denis BarnardKeynote Speaker
Denis Barnard

CEO, HRcomparison Ltd

9 steps for a successful software selection

  1. The Business Case
  2. Your project and project team
  3. Goodwill from all quarters
  4. Know what you’re looking for
  5. Be in a state of readiness
  6. Documentation
  7. Shortlisting
  8. Demonstration
  9. Future-proofing

About Denis

Denis Barnard has worked in HR for over 30 years, increasingly specialising in HRIS technology solutions in both corporate and consultancy formats. He has been involved in various stages of Review, Selection and Implementation with a number of organisations in the private, public and Higher Education sectors, including EMI, Times Educational Supplement, Universal Music, Liverpool University and Argos. In 2009, he was responsible for the launch of HRcomparison, the UK’s first comparison website dedicated only for HR, Payroll and Time & Attendance software solutions, and is currently the CEO.

Contact

Email: denis.barnard@hrcomparison.com
Tel: 020 70224974
Mobile: 07981 001626
Twitter: HRcomparison
LinkedIn: denisbarnard

Eira HammondPlenary Speaker
Eira Hammond

Managing Consultant – HR and Payroll, BT Global Services

Implementing your HR solution: Does the thought of an HR implementation excite you or fill you with trepidation?

There’s a bit of an enigma surrounding the whole implementation process and unless you’ve been through it yourself you could be quite apprehensive at the thought of everything that needs to be done. Many companies provide specialist consultants to help, or can project manage the process on your behalf but how much, in reality, could you actually do for yourself?

  • Do you really need a new system?
  • What needs to be done to implement the system?
  • Where do you start?
  • Have you got the skills to do some of it yourselves?
  • When do you know if you’ve been successful?

About Eira

Eira Hammond has worked in a variety of roles within the Payroll/HR industry for over 25 years, being involved in implementations and operational service delivery both from a supplier and customer perspective in both the public and private sector.

Eira currently works for BT, who have in recent years, moved beyond telecommunications to become a leading supplier of networked based IT services and solutions, engaging strategically with local authorities to transform their operations, improve public services, control costs and meet the targets they have been set. Eira’s role as Managing Consultant specialising in Payroll and HR involves working with many public sector organisations payroll and HR teams around the UK, designing solutions and working with teams to motivate, enhance performance and improve efficiency.

As well as her work in BT, Eira was elected as Non-Executive Director (Trustee) for the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals in 2008 and works as a Tutor for the Foundation Degree in Payroll Management which she’s done since 2002.

Contact

Email: eira.hammond@bt.com
Tel: 01522 567 126
Mobile: 07587 776 997
Twitter: eirajane
LinkedIn: eirahammond

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