Many business owners focus their efforts on numbers – margin, profit, cash, overhead. While these things are important, they are far less important than we are led to believe. Leaders can get so caught up in data that they forget about the people who are the heart of their business. This is where corporate culture […]

  Microsoft Dynamics AX R2 brought with it a re-write of the payroll functionality. While there is much about the functionality that I like, one thing I continue to find confusing is the integration of payroll to the other modules. Payroll payments to workers are processed through the Accounts Payable module, and when we implemented […]

Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 HCM functionality includes a robust feature set that allows comprehensive competency tracking and analysis. Competencies held by, and competency ratings assigned to workers, applicants and company contacts can be easily analyzed against competencies desired through the use of reports and inquiries. Configuration of competency tracking within Dynamics AX is very simple, […]

Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 HCM functionality includes a robust feature set for comprehensive competency tracking. Competencies held by and competency ratings assigned to workers, applicants and company contacts can be analyzed against competencies desired, through the use of reports and inquiries. Configuration of competency tracking within Dynamics AX is very simple, and can be performed by […]

We had the opportunity to sit down with members of the Dynamics AX Human Resources and Payroll (collectively called Human Capital Management or HCM) product team this afternoon to review the status of some of our projects and discuss prioritization for future enhancements.  We’re fortunate to be based near Fargo, ND which is the home […]

Formal organizational structures are used to organize workers, in such a way as to support and promote company objectives. There are many models for organizational structures, however, most models will be designed to: Facilitate company communication Define company policies Clearly communicate roles and responsibilities Define lines of authority Organizational structures are tracked in Microsoft Dynamics […]

Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012’s benefits administration functionality enables HCM professionals to easily manage their benefits program through support for a broad range of benefit offerings, accurate and easy eligibility determinations and timely access to necessary information. AX’s HCM benefits information is fully integrated to AX’s Payroll module. Enrollment of an employee in an HR benefit […]

Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 offers robust functionality designed to more effectively manage compensation across entire organizations.  Compensation is managed using compensation plans in combination with eligibility rules to restrict enrollment as needed. Fixed compensation plans Fixed compensation plans manage base pay and merit increases to employees, whether they are paid on an hourly or salary […]

Many organizations do not take advantage of all the ways in which human resource management professionals can contribute to the success of the organization. HR departments are viewed as a necessary evil, keeping the organization in compliance with a plethora of legal requirements and supporting payroll processes. It is true that HR professionals dedicate a […]