Premiere Global Partner in UKG Workforce Management Solutions

  • Results driven UKG premium partner
  • Unmatched Workforce Management expertise
  • Retail & Hospitality specialist
  • Experts in multi-national deployments
  • Global presence / Local touch
  • Fluent in 20+ languages

Meet Your UKG Partner

We are a result-driven UKG premium partner with unmatched Workforce Management expertise and certified global teams across UKG products. We are an advisory consulting and systems implementation firm with proven expertise in delivering enterprise software and system integration projects internationally. Our professional services span the full project cycle from requirements’ identification, to implementation, change management, user support, evaluation, continuous improvement, and managed services. We have over 20 years of global experience, including projects in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, India, the U.K., Europe, Australia & New Zealand. Our boutique size and enterprise capabilities allow us to focus on each customer’s needs, providing dedicated support and guidance.

Meet Your Dream Team

Workforce Management isn’t about technology. It is about everything the technology impacts — the surrounding business processes. Those processes are powered by people. We are here to ensure your technology empowers your people to crush their business goals.

Our Features and Benefits

Implementation Services

We provide a full range of services spanning the entire project lifecycle. From requirements analysis to change management, configuration and user support, to post-project evaluation and continuous improvement.

Labour Standards Development

There is a difference between engineered labour standards and effective standards that will create a quality schedule for your stores. Finding that balance will allow you to successfully understand exactly what is needed in your stores, as well as create a high-performance workforce.

Employee Engagement

Giving your employees the right conditions for them to be happy, productive and committed is something all Employers of Choice understand helps with controlling costs as well as increasing productivity, customer satisfaction and, ultimately, store revenue. We help retailers drive employee engagement via a multi-pronged approach and show you how to consider employee preferences and schedule fairness while still meeting your business needs.

Forecasting Analysis

The backbone of a quality schedule is an accurate forecast. Without the right tools, your managers are relying on their experience and instinct rather than being able to see exactly what and whom they need, at what times, and for which jobs. Our experienced retail forecasting experts will work with you to determine the best methods for forecasting your store volume and labour to better anticipate demand and support your bottom line.

Optimised Scheduling

Creating a ‘perfect’ schedule can sometimes seem like a balance between art and science. Taking into account labour standards, employee preferences, forecasted hours, and scheduling rules can be a daunting task for even the best store managers. Our retail consultants will help you work through the different components and understand the best way to make complex schedules easier to work with and take the guesswork out of the equation.

Change Management Consulting Services

How an organisation handles their change management should be considered during every phase of the project. Planning for change instead of reacting to it can mean the difference between a successful project, or one that never gets off the ground.

Continuous Improvement

Anything you do well is worth doing better over time. Your processes change over time, as do the features and functionality available within your solutions. By taking time to do a health check and evaluating whether there are newer or better ways to approach your solution, you can continue to get the most out of your investment. Our consulting team helps guide you through this process and offers insight from their ongoing experiences.

Managed Services

Your WFM solution, both processes and assets, is there to serve you. Once fully deployed and operational, it needs to be kept up to date to ensure your organisation yields a return on its investment. Our dedicated team of technical and business professionals can act as an extension of your team at whatever level you need to ensure that your solution continues to do what you want it to

  • Industry Verticals Served: Consumer Industries (Agribusiness / Consumer Products / Fashion/ Life Sciences / Retail), Healthcare, Hospitality, Manufacturing
  • Countries Covered:NOAM, Western Europe, Rest of Europe, Middle East / Africa, APJ

    9 Reviews for Simms & Associates

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    2997 Reviews

    UKG WFM Project

    5/ 5

    ERP Area: Workforce Management (Time & Labor Management)
    Software:  UKG Workforce Central (formerly Kronos Workforce Central)
    Products Implemented:  WFM
    Company Size:  10 – 20k Employees  /  Industry:  Retail
    Regions in Scope:  Europe, Middle East & Africa
    Reviewer Role:  Decision Maker

    Consultant Recognized:  Elin Almbrandt
    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?
    Be clear on expectations

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    UKG Dimensions Talent Management, Recruiting, Employee Surveys, & Employee Case Management Project

    4/ 5

    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,Employee Surveys / Sentiment,Employee Case Management
    Company Size:  1 – 5k Employees  /  Industry:  Healthcare / Medical
    Regions in Scope:  Europe, Middle East & Africa
    Reviewer Role:  Decision Maker

    Consultant Recognized:  Jesús Moreno, Mariana Rosa, Xavier Segarra
    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  4 out of 5
    Quality of Consultants 4 out of 5
    Flexibility / Adaptability 4 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 a good internal team that knows the needs and characteristics of the way the company’s workers work. So that it can give the same type of response that you expect from the Supplier.

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    UKG Payroll Project

    5/ 5

    ERP Area: Workforce Management (Time & Labor Management)
    Software:  UKG Dimensions (formerly Kronos Workforce Dimensions)
    Products Implemented:  Payroll
    Company Size:  1 – 5k Employees  /  Industry:  Healthcare / Medical
    Regions in Scope:  Europe, Middle East & Africa
    Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

    Consultant Recognized:  Martin Carvallo
    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 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?
    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 had a very good work experience.

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    UKG Dimensions Implementation

    5/ 5

    ERP Area: Workforce Management (Time & Labor Management)
    Software:  UKG Dimensions (formerly Kronos Workforce Dimensions)
    Products Implemented:  TIMEKEEPING & Scheduling
    Company Size:  1 – 5k Employees  /  Industry:  Transportation / Distribution
    Regions in Scope:  North America,Europe, Middle East & Africa
    Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

    Consultant Recognized:  stephanie germain
    Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1),Add-on deployment (Phase 2, and not in the original SOW),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 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 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?
    Planning and proper staffing prior to the project start required.
    Initial introduction and preparation therefore best already with a third party supporter.
    Proper preparation in the existing environment prior to the fully project kick off can save a lot of money.

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     UKG Workforce Central Project

    5/ 5

    ERP Area: Workforce Management (Time & Labor Management)
    Software:  UKG Workforce Central (formerly Kronos Workforce Central)
    Products Implemented:  UKG Workforce Central
    Company Size:  50 – 100k Employees  /  Industry:  Transportation / Distribution
    Regions in Scope:  North America,Europe, Middle East & Africa,Asia Pacific & Japan,Latin America,South Asia
    Reviewer Role:  Key Stakeholder / Sponsor

    Consultant Recognized:  Amanda T. Simms
    Project(s) in Scope:  Add-on deployment (Phase 2, and not in the original SOW),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:  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?
    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?
    Several reasons stand out why we recommend any organization use Simms & Associated for UKG Workforce Central and UKG Dimensions.

    1: Simms & Associates care for their consultants/employees and care about the results that the customer has.
    2: Part of caring for the customer is being honest about the real situation and options to remedy and improve.
    3: Deep knowledge or the product and deep experience inside the company and from their established network, including inside UKG.

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    UKG Dimensions, UKG Workforce Central Implementation

    5/ 5

    ERP Area: Workforce Management (Time & Labor Management)
    Software:  UKG Dimensions (formerly Kronos Workforce Dimensions),UKG Workforce Central (formerly Kronos Workforce Central)
    Products Implemented:  Time & Attendance
    Company Size:  50 – 100k Employees  /  Industry:  Transportation / Distribution
    Regions in Scope:  Europe, Middle East & Africa
    Reviewer Role:  Decision Maker

    Consultant Recognized:  All their consultants
    Project(s) in Scope:  Initial deployment (Phase 1),Add-on deployment (Phase 2, and not in the original SOW),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:  1.25x 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?
    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?
    UKG Dimensions provides a satisfying experience with a deep scope. Simms & Associate has been the best value in realising our implementations.

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    UKG Time & Attendance UKG WFC/WFD Implementation

    5/ 5

    ERP Area: HR/Human Capital Management
    Software:  UKG (Ultimate Software)
    Products Implemented:  Time & Attendance UKG WFC/WFD
    Company Size:  10 – 20k Employees  /  Industry:  Manufacturing
    Regions in Scope:  Europe, Middle East & Africa
    Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

    Consultant Recognized:  Michiel Lely
    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?
    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?
    Simms and Associates worked closely with us to provide the right skills, experience and knowledge for each stage of our project. They were excellent at flexibly adapting the services provided to our changing landscape.

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    UKG Workforce Central Project

    5/ 5

    ERP Area: Workforce Management (Time & Labor Management)
    Software:  UKG Workforce Central (formerly Kronos Workforce Central)
    Products Implemented:  Payroll,Financials,Success Factors
    Company Size:  5 – 10k Employees  /  Industry:  Construction / Home Improvement
    Regions in Scope:  Europe, Middle East & Africa
    Reviewer Role:  Project Leader

    Consultant Recognized:  MICHIEL LELY
    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 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?
    Important to have clearly defined scope of requirements signed off prior to implementation to ensure maximum utilisation of consultants time. Resource management has been very good, focused and flexible to our business needs.

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    UKG Dimensions Implementation

    5/ 5

    ERP Area: Workforce Management (Time & Labor Management)
    Software:  UKG Dimensions (formerly Kronos Workforce Dimensions)
    Products Implemented:  Recruiting / Onboarding,SuccessFactors
    Company Size:  5 – 10k Employees  /  Industry:  Other
    Regions in Scope:  North America,Europe, Middle East & Africa,Asia Pacific & Japan
    Reviewer Role:  Team Lead of responsible department

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

    What “Lessons Learned” would you provide to others implementing with this partner / software? What else would you tell us about your project experience?
    Very good support and organisation

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