ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core)
Company Size:  5 – 10k Employees  /  Industry:  Retail
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

Consultant Recognized:  Daniel Raymond, Andrew Mok
Project(s) in Scope:  Training

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner did not identify issues that came up during implementation and we had some change orders

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
I’m so impressed with the help we’ve received from Covalence Consulting during our move to UKG Pro WFM. They’ve made the whole process so much easier by providing training that fits our needs and sharing practical tips that work for us. They’ve been there every step of the way, helping us understand the new system and how to make it work best for our team. If you’re looking for a group that knows their stuff and cares about making things simple and smooth, I’d highly recommend Covalence!

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Payroll
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Utilities
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Team Member

Consultant Recognized:  Daniel Raymond, Andrew Mok, Evan Manfrediz
Project(s) in Scope:  Training

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Working with Covalence Consulting has been an outstanding experience. They tailored their approach to meet our specific needs during our system merge and implementation of UKG Pro WFM. Their hands-on training and practical solutions assisted our team in confidently managing all aspects of the transition. Covalence’s ability to address our challenges and provide actionable guidance sets them apart. A BIG “Thank You” to the team, they have been an absolute pleasure to work with.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Payroll
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Utilities
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Team Member

Consultant Recognized:  Daniel Raymond, Avery Cole, Kevin Trabilsy
Project(s) in Scope:  Training

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Covalence Consulting helped us smoothly transition as we consolidated our systems into a single UKG Pro instance. Their deep knowledge of UKG platforms and training sessions enabled our team to manage workflows better and optimize our operations. Covalence’s expertise in best practices made them the clear choice for this complex project. I highly recommend their team to any organization looking to implement or enhance UKG systems.

ERP Area: Workforce Management (Time & Labor Management)
Software:  UKG Pro Time
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Talent Management (Learning, Performance, Succession Planning, Social Collaboration),Recruiting / Onboarding,Benefits,Payroll,Tax services
Company Size:  1 – 5k Employees  /  Industry:  Legal
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Team Member

Consultant Recognized:  Avery Cole
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1)

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Covalence has been very thorough during this project.

ERP Area: Workforce Management (Time & Labor Management)
Software:  UKG Dimensions (formerly Kronos Workforce Dimensions)
Products Implemented:  Workforce Management
Company Size:  1 – 5k Employees  /  Industry:  Legal
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

Consultant Recognized:  Avery Cole
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1)

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Know your business structure well and get testing early.

ERP Area: Workforce Management (Time & Labor Management)
Software:  UKG Dimensions (formerly Kronos Workforce Dimensions)
Products Implemented:  Talent Management (Learning, Performance, Succession Planning, Social Collaboration),Recruiting / Onboarding,Benefits,Payroll
Company Size:  1 – 5k Employees  /  Industry:  Retail
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Decision Maker

Consultant Recognized:  Andrew Mok
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1)

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Less than we budgeted!

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Working with Covalence Consulting was an absolute pleasure. They took the time to understand our specific challenges and delivered a customized solution that made scheduling easy. The tools they implemented have made a difference for our managers and employees. Covalence’s professionalism and efficiency were top-notch throughout the entire project. We couldn’t be happier with the results – definitely a five-star experience!”

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  Payroll,PPS (Post Production Support),HCM (HR Core)
Company Size:  10 – 20k Employees  /  Industry:  Transportation / Distribution
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Decision Maker

Consultant Recognized:  Nita Fouss
Project(s) in Scope:  ERP project changes

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  1.25x the time we expected
Cost vs. Expectations: 1.25x cost budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
Slight change in team

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Ensure all key stakeholders are present to make decisions instead of the back and forth.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Payroll
Company Size:  1 – 5k Employees  /  Industry:  Manufacturing
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

Consultant Recognized:  Jeffry Zhu
Project(s) in Scope:  Optimization / Ongoing support services

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  2x time expected
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work well, but our needs changed during implementation

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Our experience with Covalence Consulting has been exceptional. Their team has consistently impressed us from our initial 2017 UTA implementation to our ongoing support needs in 2024. Covalence consistently goes above and beyond in their approach, providing proactive bi-weekly touchpoints and thorough issue tracking to ensure that problems are promptly addressed and resolved. This level of attention has significantly increased the reliability of our system. The collaboration between our teams has been seamless, transparent, and highly effective, making Covalence our trusted partner for all our UKGPro/UTA support needs

ERP Area: Workforce Management (Time & Labor Management)
Software:  UKG Dimensions (formerly Kronos Workforce Dimensions)
Products Implemented:  Benefits,Payroll
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Non-Profit
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Team Member

Consultant Recognized:  Avery Cole
Project(s) in Scope:  Add-on deployment (Phase 2, and not in the original SOW),time & attendance

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
Slight change in team

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
I joined the project team toward the end so can only comment on the last 4 months. Had some challenges with our Covalence PM , but things improved once Avery Cole became our lead contact.

ERP Area: Workforce Management (Time & Labor Management)
Software:  UKG Dimensions (formerly Kronos Workforce Dimensions)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Talent Management (Learning, Performance, Succession Planning, Social Collaboration),Recruiting / Onboarding,Benefits,Payroll
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Non-Profit
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Team Member

Consultant Recognized:  Avery Cole
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1),Optimization / Ongoing support services

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
Slight change in team

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Keep an open communication and conduct regular meetings to address issues timely.

ERP Area: Workforce Management (Time & Labor Management)
Software:  UKG Dimensions (formerly Kronos Workforce Dimensions),UKG Ready (Formerly Kronos Workforce Ready),UKG Pro Time (formerly UltiPro Time)
Products Implemented:  Talent Management (Learning, Performance, Succession Planning, Social Collaboration)
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Non-Profit
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Team Member

Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1),Training

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  1.5x the time we expected
Cost vs. Expectations: 1.25x cost budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner did not identify issues that came up during implementation and we had some change orders

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
Slight change in team

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Be specific on the owner of the task or milestones

ERP Area: Workforce Management (Time & Labor Management)
Software:  UKG Dimensions (formerly Kronos Workforce Dimensions)
Products Implemented:  Talent Management (Learning, Performance, Succession Planning, Social Collaboration),Payroll
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Healthcare / Medical
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Team Member

Consultant Recognized:  Kevin Trabilsy
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1),Add-on deployment (Phase 2, and not in the original SOW),Optimization / Ongoing support services,Training

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: 1.25x cost budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work well, but our needs changed during implementation

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Whenever you need support, they were there to support you, very knowledgeable and willing to show you how to do things.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Payroll
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Business Services (Hotels, Lodging Places)
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

Consultant Recognized:  Jonathan Seviya, Daniel Raymond, Emily Nunn, Salema Murray, Demetrius Brown, Avery Cole, Barrett Covin
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1)

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
From the moment we engaged with Covalence Consulting, it was evident that they were committed to delivering nothing short of excellence. Their “White Glove Treatment” is a way of doing business that sets them apart. The Covalence team went above and beyond for our project, working evenings and weekends, adding additional training sessions, and delivering rapid turnaround to meet deadlines. Covalence Consulting was able to make what could have been a complex and complicated process simple for us. We highly recommend their services to anyone looking for an implementation partner. I’m constantly impressed with the productivity and professionalism Covalence provides.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Payroll
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Business Services (Hotels, Lodging Places)
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

Consultant Recognized:  Daniel Raymond, Emily Nunn, Demetrius Brown, Barrett Corvin, Avery Cole
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1)

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Working with the Covalence team was truly enjoyable. They demonstrate a keen attentiveness to compliance requirements and consistently deliver accordingly. The Covalence team went above and beyond for our project, working evenings and weekends, adding additional training sessions, and providing rapid turnaround to meet deadlines. Covalence Consulting was able to make what could have been a complex and complicated process simple for us. We highly recommend their services to anyone looking for an implementation partner

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Recruiting / Onboarding,Benefits,Payroll
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Government / Military
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Team Member

Consultant Recognized:  Sarah Catlender
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1)

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
We couldn’t be happier with Covalence’s performance in implementing Benefits Administration. With over 150 employees across multiple locations, their expertise ensured that benefits eligibility was accurately handled. Covalence’s meticulous approach made the transition seamless. Covalence’s dedication and expertise shone through from kick-off in August to our go-live date in January. We’re thrilled with the results and highly recommend Covalence for any implementation needs!

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  Benefits
Company Size:  5 – 10k Employees  /  Industry:  Other
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Team Member

Consultant Recognized:  Sarah Catlender
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1),Add-on deployment (Phase 2, and not in the original SOW),Optimization / Ongoing support services,Training

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Sarah was extremely helpful and always available when we needed her for guidance or assistance.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Talent Management (Learning, Performance, Succession Planning, Social Collaboration),Recruiting / Onboarding,Benefits,Payroll
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Non-Profit
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Decision Maker

Consultant Recognized:  Jackie, Natishan, Sarah Catlender, Lourdes Thomas, Cameron Grieselding, JESSICA SIMEONE
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1)

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Less than the time we expected!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
The consultation was top notch. We didn’t know what we didn’t know and had no data, systems or IT expert on our team. We were provided with top level partners, who got to know us and our business; they kept us on track, kept us educated, and kept us excited about learning new and challenging processes

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Recruiting / Onboarding,Benefits,Payroll
Company Size:  5 – 10k Employees  /  Industry:  Other
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Benefits Administrator

Consultant Recognized:  Sarah Catlender
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1),Optimization / Ongoing support services,Training

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Talent Management (Learning, Performance, Succession Planning, Social Collaboration),Recruiting / Onboarding,Benefits,Payroll
Company Size:  5 – 10k Employees  /  Industry:  Other
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

Consultant Recognized:  Sarah Catlender
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1),Add-on deployment (Phase 2, and not in the original SOW),Optimization / Ongoing support services,Training

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Less than we budgeted!

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work well, but our needs changed during implementation

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
I was thrilled with the exceptional work Covalence brought to our Benefits Administration implementation project. Our benefits transition required precision and expertise. Covalence met and exceeded our expectations by offering industry knowledge and helping to shape our open enrollment process for maximum efficiency. From optimizing processes for employees on administrative leave to ensuring a seamless transition into payroll, we appreciated Covalence’s attention to detail and commitment to our success. Sarah Catlender was outstanding. She went above and beyond anything that we requested. We hope to partner with her and Covalence soon with additional needs for our company.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  Benefits
Company Size:  5 – 10k Employees  /  Industry:  Consulting
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Decision Maker

Consultant Recognized:  Sarah Catlender
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1),Special Enrollment

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Working with Covalence for our benefits implementation was undoubtedly a game-changer. With significant growth in our workforce and the complexity of our operations, we needed a partner who could navigate the nuances of our transition seamlessly. Sarah took the time to understand our unique needs and took a proactive approach to problem-solving, which was a crucial part of our project’s success. We recommend Covalence to any organization seeking a reliable and knowledgeable partner for their HCM technology needs.

We are truly fortunate to have such an amazing consultant work on our project.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  Benefits,Payroll
Company Size:  5 – 10k Employees  /  Industry:  Government / Military
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Team Member

Consultant Recognized:  Sarah Catlendar
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1),Add-on deployment (Phase 2, and not in the original SOW),Optimization / Ongoing support services,Training

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  4x+ time expected
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Its best to have a partner to guide you through the implementation process. I’m glad we had Sarah

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Recruiting / Onboarding,Payroll
Company Size:  1 – 5k Employees  /  Industry:  Other
Regions in Scope:  North America,Europe, Middle East & Africa,Asia Pacific & Japan,Latin America,South Asia
Reviewer Role:  Consultant

Consultant Recognized:  Tabatha Ryals
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1)

Systems Expertise  4 out of 5
Implementation Process  4 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 4 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  1.5x the time we expected
Cost vs. Expectations: 1.25x cost budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner did not identify issues that came up during implementation and we had some change orders

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
I would say that to set expectations and go over the SOW with partner and UKG to make sure there are no gaps on understanding. Then confirm when things will be delivered so that expectations are clear.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Talent Management (Learning, Performance, Succession Planning, Social Collaboration),Recruiting / Onboarding,Benefits,Payroll,Financials
Company Size:  1 – 5k Employees  /  Industry:  Healthcare / Medical
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Team Member

Consultant Recognized:  Sarah Catlender
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1)

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work well, but our needs changed during implementation

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
Slight change in team

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Ask questions and the follow up questions. Really dig into your knowledge base of available materials.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Recruiting / Onboarding,Payroll,WFM Dimensions
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Computers (Hardware, Desktop Software)
Regions in Scope:  North America,Europe, Middle East & Africa,Asia Pacific & Japan,Latin America
Reviewer Role:  Project Team Member

Consultant Recognized:  Tabatha Ryals, Evan Manfrediz, Ivan Lam and Aditi Nimkar
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1)

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: 1.25x cost budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner did not identify issues that came up during implementation and we had some change orders

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Give the team enough time to complete the required tasks.
Hire a PM with previous UKG implementation experience to drive the project, Covalence are good at getting things done, but not how to use the full functionality of the system.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Talent Management (Learning, Performance, Succession Planning, Social Collaboration),Recruiting / Onboarding,Benefits,Payroll,Employee Surveys / Sentiment,Financials
Company Size:  1 – 5k Employees  /  Industry:  Non-Profit
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Decision Maker

Consultant Recognized:  Sarah Catlender
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1)

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
They’re a great resource and help you think through the pros and cons of specific decisions.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  Recruiting / Onboarding,Benefits,Payroll
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Non-Profit
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

Consultant Recognized:  Daniel Raymond, Emily Nunn, Jonathan Seviya
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1),Optimization / Ongoing support services,Training

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  1.5x the time we expected
Cost vs. Expectations: 1.75x cost budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work well, but our needs changed during implementation

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
Slight change in team

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Holding training sessions with partner earlier in the process, ensuring sufficient staffing and resources, and setting timeframes to successfully meet deliverables.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Talent Management (Learning, Performance, Succession Planning, Social Collaboration),Recruiting / Onboarding,Benefits,Payroll
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Non-Profit
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Decision Maker

Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1)

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  4 out of 5
Responsiveness  4 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  1.75x the time we expected
Cost vs. Expectations: 1.5x cost budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
Slight change in team

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Our consultant was very knowledgeable about the software we were implementing. They were also very organized and kept us on top of our project timeline.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Talent Management (Learning, Performance, Succession Planning, Social Collaboration),Recruiting / Onboarding,Benefits,Payroll
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Healthcare / Medical
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Decision Maker

Consultant Recognized:  Jonathan Seviya
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1)

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work well, but our needs changed during implementation

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
It always takes longer to implement than planned and Covalence was there every step of the way.

ERP Area: Workforce Management (Time & Labor Management)
Software:  UKG Dimensions (formerly Kronos Workforce Dimensions)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Talent Management (Learning, Performance, Succession Planning, Social Collaboration),Recruiting / Onboarding,Benefits,Payroll
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Entertainment / Recreation
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

Consultant Recognized:  Farshad Kimia
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1),Optimization / Ongoing support services,Training

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work well, but our needs changed during implementation

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
Team changed a lot

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Everyone we have worked with at Covalence has put the time and attention to put our needs first when any potential errors arise. Sending detailed email communications with screenshots can help Covalence action and correct issues exceptionally fast. Our company was very impressed with how Farshad and the Covalence team valued us as customers.

ERP Area: Workforce Management (Time & Labor Management)
Software:  UKG Dimensions (formerly Kronos Workforce Dimensions)
Products Implemented:  Talent Management (Learning, Performance, Succession Planning, Social Collaboration),Recruiting / Onboarding,Payroll
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Other
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Decision Maker

Consultant Recognized:  Barrett Covin
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1),Optimization / Ongoing support services,Training

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work well, but our needs changed during implementation

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
Slight change in team

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Covalence Consulting showcased remarkable efficiency throughout the implementation of our timekeeping system. We had some unique and specific business needs, and their implementation aligned precisely with our requirements. After processing two payrolls, this project has undoubtedly elevated our operational efficiency. Our experience with Covalence Consulting has been a pleasure from start to finish, and we look forward to continued collaboration and success.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Talent Management (Learning, Performance, Succession Planning, Social Collaboration),Recruiting / Onboarding,Payroll,Employee Surveys / Sentiment,Employee Case Management
Company Size:  1 – 5k Employees  /  Industry:  Other
Regions in Scope:  North America,Europe, Middle East & Africa,Asia Pacific & Japan,Latin America,South Asia
Reviewer Role:  Decision Maker

Consultant Recognized:  Omar Carias
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1),Add-on deployment (Phase 2, and not in the original SOW)

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: 1.25x cost budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner under-quoted the project and we had multiple change orders

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
Slight change in team

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
This is specific to Omar. Omar was a great implementation specialist. Very knowledgable and wish we could have had him for all the modules we are implementing with on UKG.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  Talent Management (Learning, Performance, Succession Planning, Social Collaboration),Recruiting / Onboarding,Performance Assessment
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Engineering / Architecture
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

Consultant Recognized:  Omar Carias
Project(s) in Scope:  Training

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Ask as many questions as you can because that’s how you learn the system.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Talent Management (Learning, Performance, Succession Planning, Social Collaboration),Recruiting / Onboarding,Benefits,Payroll,Employee Surveys / Sentiment
Company Size:  1 – 5k Employees  /  Industry:  Non-Profit
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Decision Maker

Consultant Recognized:  Barrett/Andrew, Daniel Raymond/Avery Cole
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1),Add-on deployment (Phase 2, and not in the original SOW)

Systems Expertise  4 out of 5
Implementation Process  4 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work well, but our needs changed during implementation

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
That converting HRIS/Payroll systems is a monumental task and you need to be prepared and have your team prepared for this fact. Our team had never experienced anything like this.

ERP Area: Workforce Management (Time & Labor Management)
Software:  UKG Pro Time (formerly UltiPro Time)
Products Implemented:  time sheets
Company Size:  1 – 5k Employees  /  Industry:  Pharmaceutical / Chemical
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

Consultant Recognized:  Raymond Nun
Project(s) in Scope:  Optimization / Ongoing support services

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  1.5x the time we expected
Cost vs. Expectations: 1.25x cost budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Clearly understand your needs before advancing.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Talent Management (Learning, Performance, Succession Planning, Social Collaboration),Recruiting / Onboarding,Benefits,Payroll,Employee Surveys / Sentiment,Employee Case Management
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Finance / Banking / Insurance
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Team Member

Consultant Recognized:  Emily Nunn
Project(s) in Scope:  Optimization / Ongoing support services

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work well, but our needs changed during implementation

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
Team changed a lot

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Ensure you know exactly how you want the hours to be used and clear scope for the individual deliverables.

ERP Area: Workforce Management (Time & Labor Management)
Software:  UKG Dimensions (formerly Kronos Workforce Dimensions)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Recruiting / Onboarding,Benefits
Company Size:  100k+ Employees  /  Industry:  Construction / Home Improvement
Regions in Scope:
Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

Consultant Recognized:  Jonathan Seviya, Andrew Mok, Tabatha Ryals
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1),Add-on deployment (Phase 2, and not in the original SOW),Training

Systems Expertise  4 out of 5
Implementation Process  3 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Less than the time we expected!
Cost vs. Expectations: 1.25x cost budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner did not identify issues that came up during implementation and we had some change orders

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
Slight change in team

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Our project experience was massive learning curve of our team, many on on project had never worked with and HRIS before and were learning capabilities of the system while working to build it. This slowed down our progress in the build phase. Recommend others really focus on phased timelines and deadline which if not met can throw the implementation of course. A major lesson learned for us was to take the seriously the crucial instruction to complete the training overview as outlined. Remember that go live training for your organization employee will come from you and your team, learn the system, anticipate your staff’s training needs and begin planning for this early!

ERP Area: Workforce Management (Time & Labor Management)
Software:  UKG Dimensions (formerly Kronos Workforce Dimensions)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Recruiting / Onboarding,Benefits,Payroll
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Healthcare / Medical
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

Consultant Recognized:  Avery Cole
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1), Optimization / Ongoing support services

Systems Expertise  4 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
Slight change in team

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Be sure you are explicit regarding your asks and your understanding of the proposed solution(s).

ERP Area: Workforce Management (Time & Labor Management)
Software:  UKG Dimensions (formerly Kronos Workforce Dimensions)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Talent Management (Learning, Performance, Succession Planning, Social Collaboration),Recruiting / Onboarding,Benefits,Payroll,Employee Case Management
Company Size:  1 – 5k Employees  /  Industry:  Other
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Decision Maker

Consultant Recognized:  Avery Cole
Project(s) in Scope:  Optimization / Ongoing support services

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Working with Covalence has been great. We would highly recommend engaging with them for implementation. We received their support post-live and have made great improvements to WFM Dimensions. I wish they would have been a part of our implementation team.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software),PlanSource
Products Implemented:  Benefits
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Engineering / Architecture
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

Consultant Recognized:  Sarah Catlender
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1)

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Less than the time we expected!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
It was great to have a partner that knew the ins and outs of the system. Sarah and Olivia were very knowledgeable and it was helpful to have consultants that were so responsive.

Olivia and Sarah had just a short period of time to get everything ready for go-live. With only 6 weeks until our final deadline, they needed to take over a somewhat disorganized project and prepare it for a payroll test with Benefits Administration, all within four weeks.

Even in this accelerated schedule, they set up complex benefits eligibility and cost structures while instituting an automated process for updating or recalculating employee benefits when changes occurred. They then identified which processes would be available to employees at launch and which could wait until after the go-live, prioritizing new hire enrollment so we could roll that out with the go-live. Sarah and Olivia continued their hard work on our project until every open item had been resolved.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Recruiting / Onboarding,Benefits,Payroll
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Transportation / Distribution
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Team Member

Consultant Recognized:  Sarah Catlender
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1)

Systems Expertise  4 out of 5
Implementation Process  4 out of 5
Responsiveness  4 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 3 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 4 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work well, but our needs changed during implementation

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
Slight change in team

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
I worked solely on the benefits administration implementation and the system is very robust. Find the time to take the training involved.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Talent Management (Learning, Performance, Succession Planning, Social Collaboration),Recruiting / Onboarding,Benefits,Payroll,Employee Surveys / Sentiment
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Education
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

Consultant Recognized:  Sarah Catlender
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1)

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Sarah C from Covalence was a pleasure to work with and was incredibly attentive to our business needs, understanding the various aspects of our processes and translating this knowledge into a Benefits Administration solution. Sarah went above and beyond, creating documentation for our custom processes while supporting our team as we moved forward. Sarah was instrumental in ensuring our project was a success, and we have enjoyed working with her.”

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Talent Management (Learning, Performance, Succession Planning, Social Collaboration),Recruiting / Onboarding,Benefits,Payroll,UTA
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Transportation / Distribution
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

Consultant Recognized:  Jeffrey Zhu/Emily Nunn
Project(s) in Scope:  Optimization / Ongoing support services

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  4 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work well, but our needs changed during implementation

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Another client of this firm who has a highly complex system setup shared with us their ”lesson learned” was that a weekly touch-base with the consultants is highly recommended to succeed. I can pass on the same recommendation to any prospect client that have the same needs. It has been a little over a year since we started to do business with this firm and they have been always thorough on expected turnaround time, attentiveness and they have always been able to find some time to jump on a quick call when we are concerned about an issue in a project and needed to talk through and plan out.

ERP Area: Workforce Management (Time & Labor Management)
Software:  UKG Dimensions (formerly Kronos Workforce Dimensions)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core)
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Healthcare / Medical
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

Consultant Recognized:  Avery Cole
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1)

Systems Expertise  4 out of 5
Implementation Process  4 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  3x time expected
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work well, but our needs changed during implementation

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
It was a pleasure working with the team at Covalence Consulting. They provided timely and exceptional product support that met our primary and custom requirements. Communication was transparent throughout the project, with open and productive discussions and working sessions, ensuring our system would meet all our business needs. The consultants were always available to offer immediate support throughout every project phase. The team provided training upon project completion to ensure we were ready to take over the system seamlessly. In particular, Avery Cole was great to work with and made what could be a complex process easy for us.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Talent Management (Learning, Performance, Succession Planning, Social Collaboration),Recruiting / Onboarding,Payroll,Employee Case Management,UKG Pro Learning
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Aerospace / Aviation / Automotive
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

Consultant Recognized:  Daniel Raymond/Dena Jraige
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1),Optimization / Ongoing support services

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: 1.25x cost budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Have process flows discussed and set up ahead of time.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Talent Management (Learning, Performance, Succession Planning, Social Collaboration),Recruiting / Onboarding,Payroll,Employee Case Management,UKG Pro Learning
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Aerospace / Aviation / Automotive
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Team Member

Consultant Recognized:  Daniel Raymond/Dena Jraige
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1),Optimization / Ongoing support services

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: 1.25x cost budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Have process flow’s documented and available prior to starting the project.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Talent Management (Learning, Performance, Succession Planning, Social Collaboration),Recruiting / Onboarding,Benefits,Payroll
Company Size:  1 – 5k Employees  /  Industry:  Other
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

Consultant Recognized:  Silvia Daboin
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1),Add-on deployment (Phase 2, and not in the original SOW)

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
We did not chose this consulting company, they were assigned to us by the vendor, who partners with them. For the product we had purchased, needed to be more clear that employee information was required to be re-entered in multiple places. Information did not flow across all parts of the systems. Made for double entry.
Overall, working with the consultants was a great experience. Always helpful, quickly answering any questions and researching better ways to process information.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Benefits,Payroll
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Internet
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

Consultant Recognized:  Silvia Daboin and Siavash Pourzeynali
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1)

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  4x+ time expected
Cost vs. Expectations: Less than we budgeted!

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Sia and Silvia provided excellent care for us as we implemented our software. They worked long hours to help get us what we needed done.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Benefits,Payroll
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Media / Printing / Publishing
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Team Member

Consultant Recognized:  Siavash Pourzeynali & Silvia Daboin
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1)

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Ask lots of questions and be sure to take the recommended trainings

ERP Area: Workforce Management (Time & Labor Management)
Software:  UKG Pro Time (formerly UltiPro Time)
Products Implemented:  Talent Management (Learning, Performance, Succession Planning, Social Collaboration),Recruiting / Onboarding,Payroll,Ultipro Time & Attendance
Company Size:  10 – 20k Employees  /  Industry:  Manufacturing
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Team Member

Consultant Recognized:  Lakhbir Sian / Reid McLaughlin / Avery Cole
Project(s) in Scope:  Optimization / Ongoing support services

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
Slight change in team

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Covalence Team works very closely with the Time & Attendance Team of Cascades. Cascades has an excellent support of this partner. We really appreciate to work with Covalence Team.

ERP Area: Workforce Management (Time & Labor Management)
Software:  UKG Workforce Central (formerly Kronos Workforce Central),UKG Pro Time (formerly UltiPro Time)
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Benefits,Payroll
Company Size:  5 – 10k Employees  /  Industry:  Government / Military
Regions in Scope:  North America,Europe, Middle East & Africa,Asia Pacific & Japan
Reviewer Role:  Decision Maker

Consultant Recognized:  Reid McLaughlin
Project(s) in Scope:  Add-on deployment (Phase 2, and not in the original SOW),Optimization / Ongoing support services,Training

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  1.25x the time we expected
Cost vs. Expectations: 1.25x cost budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner did not identify issues that came up during implementation and we had some change orders

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
Team changed a lot

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Covalence was our single point of contact for all things UKG for both the HR / Payroll and Time products, offering holistic assistance for anything that came up during their engagement. They demonstrated deep product knowledge and performed complex configuration changes across all our UKG products. Covalence advised on best practices and lead the configuration changes to fully optimize our UKG solution to our business needs.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  Ultimate Software
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Talent Management (Learning, Performance, Succession Planning, Social Collaboration),Recruiting / Onboarding,Benefits,Payroll,Employee Surveys / Sentiment,Employee Case Management
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Healthcare / Medical
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

Consultant Recognized:  Daniel Raymond
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1)

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  4 out of 5
Responsiveness  4 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 4 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  1.5x the time we expected
Cost vs. Expectations: 1.25x cost budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
Slight change in team

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
The handoff from our UKG Delivery Manager to our Covalence Project Manager was seamless. Daniel did an fantastic job ensuring our project moved along in a timely, efficient manner. Our team felt valued, heard and supported. He was understanding that we were a small group and didn’t always have the time to do all of the trainings assigned to us. We appreciated the flexibility.
It would have been helpful to know that each Module within UKG has a different Project Lead assigned to it and Daniel would not be with us through the implementation of other modules. Additionally, towards the end of our time together, closer to deployment, the Covalence team became slightly less available as they had begun working with other clients.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  Ultimate Software
Products Implemented:  Payroll
Company Size:  5 – 10k Employees  /  Industry:  Other
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

Consultant Recognized:  Robert Mattson
Project(s) in Scope:  Add-on deployment (Phase 2, and not in the original SOW),Optimization / Ongoing support services,Training

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  4 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 4 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  1.25x the time we expected
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work well, but our needs changed during implementation

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
I would say to provide the partner with details on the the business needs and how the business expect to use the system.
List out what you want and then let the partner go over on the initial call what the system can deliver.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  Ultimate Software
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Talent Management (Learning, Performance, Succession Planning, Social Collaboration),Recruiting / Onboarding,Payroll
Company Size:  1 – 5k Employees  /  Industry:  Pharmaceutical / Chemical
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

Consultant Recognized:  Reid McLaughlin
Project(s) in Scope:  Optimization / Ongoing support services

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: 1.25x cost budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
It has been great working with Covalence and with Reid in particular.
Covalence has been a great asset in continued system optimization. They have expert knowledge of UKG products and assist my team with any new configuration that is required, which has been a variety of small jobs to align the system with our changing business. We can always rely on Covalence for advising on best practices and high quality work.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  Ultimate Software
Products Implemented:  Payroll
Company Size:  10 – 20k Employees  /  Industry:  Manufacturing
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

Consultant Recognized:  Lakhbir
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1),Optimization / Ongoing support services

Systems Expertise  3 out of 5
Implementation Process  2 out of 5
Responsiveness  3 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 2 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 3 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: 2x cost budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
Slight change in team

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  Ultimate Software
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Recruiting / Onboarding,Payroll
Company Size:  1 – 5k Employees  /  Industry:  Pharmaceutical / Chemical
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Team Member

Consultant Recognized:  Reid McLaughlin
Project(s) in Scope:  Optimization / Ongoing support services

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work well, but our needs changed during implementation

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Covalence Consulting is a very knowledgeable consultant in UTA (Time and Attendance) in Ultipro. They always provide options and guide us towards the best resolution. They are very professional.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  Ultimate Software
Products Implemented:  Payroll
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Manufacturing
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Decision Maker

Consultant Recognized:  Jeffrey Zhu
Project(s) in Scope:  Optimization / Ongoing support services

Systems Expertise  4 out of 5
Implementation Process  4 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 4 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  Ultimate Software
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core)
Company Size:  1 – 5k Employees  /  Industry:  Other
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

Consultant Recognized:  Jeff Zhu
Project(s) in Scope:  Add-on deployment (Phase 2, and not in the original SOW)

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  3x time expected
Cost vs. Expectations: 2x cost budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work well, but our needs changed during implementation

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
Slight change in team

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Our system would have operated more effective if we engaged Covalence Consulting sooner.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  Ultimate Software
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Talent Management (Learning, Performance, Succession Planning, Social Collaboration),Recruiting / Onboarding,Payroll
Company Size:  1 – 5k Employees  /  Industry:  Manufacturing
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Decision Maker

Consultant Recognized:  Lakhbir Sian
Project(s) in Scope:  Optimization / Ongoing support services

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner did not identify issues that came up during implementation and we had some change orders

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
Team changed a lot

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Ensure the vendor has qualified SME’s in the country you are using them for.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  Ultimate Software
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Payroll,Time & Attendance
Company Size:  1 – 5k Employees  /  Industry:  Legal
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

Consultant Recognized:  Lakhbir Sian
Project(s) in Scope:  Correcting issues with the Time & Attendance Module that had already been implemented

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work well, but our needs changed during implementation

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Covalence Consulting Inc. was an incredible resource to help us correct issues we had with our Time & Attendance module. If I had to do it again I would have used them right from the start rather than use the vendor support.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  Ultimate Software
Products Implemented:  File Feed Project
Company Size:  1 – 5k Employees  /  Industry:  Manufacturing
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

Consultant Recognized:  Ryan Tang
Project(s) in Scope:  Optimization / Ongoing support services

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  4 out of 5
Responsiveness  4 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  2x time expected
Cost vs. Expectations: 1.5x cost budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work well, but our needs changed during implementation

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
We have learned through most if not all of our implementations that we are more complex than the standard customer. As a result we often take longer to complete projects and therefore spend more. We are learning how to better explain ourselves up front so that expectations are aligned on both sides, but this is a learning experience.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  Ultimate Software
Products Implemented:  UTA
Company Size:  1 – 5k Employees  /  Industry:  Manufacturing
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

Consultant Recognized:  Jeff Zhu
Project(s) in Scope:  Optimization / Ongoing support services,Training

Systems Expertise  4 out of 5
Implementation Process  4 out of 5
Responsiveness  4 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work precisely

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
It was great working with Jeff Zhu. He was very knowledgeable about UTA and the updates we were trying to make to improve our UTA experience.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  Ultimate Software
Products Implemented:  Payroll,UTA
Company Size:  1 – 5k Employees  /  Industry:  Manufacturing
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Team Member

Consultant Recognized:  Lakhbir
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1)

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Less than we budgeted!

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work well, but our needs changed during implementation

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
Slight change in team

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Make sure there are test cases that cover almost every scenario. This will help to minimize error.

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  Ultimate Software
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Recruiting / Onboarding,Payroll
Company Size:  0 – 1,000 Employees  /  Industry:  Manufacturing
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Decision Maker

Consultant Recognized:  Emily Nunn
Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1)

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Exactly what we budgeted

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner did not identify issues that came up during implementation and we had some change orders

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
Team changed a lot

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Ultimate peeps had moved some employees off of our team for implementation, so they farmed the work out to Covalence. Emily came in 1/4 of the way into the project with very little information and was able to get us up and running by our “live date”. Amazing!

ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
Software:  Ultimate Software
Products Implemented:  HCM (HR Core),Payroll,Financials
Company Size:  5 – 10k Employees  /  Industry:  Non-Profit
Regions in Scope:  North America
Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

Consultant Recognized:  Reid Mclaughlin
Project(s) in Scope:  Optimization / Ongoing support services,Customization

Systems Expertise  5 out of 5
Implementation Process  5 out of 5
Responsiveness  5 out of 5
Quality of Consultants 5 out of 5
Flexibility / Adaptability 5 out of 5

SPEED & COST
Speed vs. Expectations:  Right on schedule!
Cost vs. Expectations: Less than we budgeted!

SCOPING ACCURACY:
How well did your implementation partner scope the work and understand your needs during the pre-sales process?
Partner scoped and quoted the work well, but our needs changed during implementation

Was the implementation team who actually performed the work the same team that was proposed?
No change

What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
Make sure you really know what is expected for the end result. Assumptions were made and the product was developed and presented. It was rejected and we ended back at square one