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Genesys teams with partners
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Smooth sailing in San Diego
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PeopleComeFirst offers
competency-based training and development
Review schedule of upcoming
releases and training classes
Genesys is listed on many
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Al Skalisky, in the News
National Director of Healthcare
E-signatures Binding
If you have had the opportunity to visit the Genesys public Web site recently or if you were among the attendees at the 20th Annual HRMS Conference, you are already aware that Genesys recently launched a number of strategic alliances. As a supplier of best-of-breed HRMS solutions, customers and prospects alike ask us for recommendations for related products and services. Businesses, large and small alike, realize that they do not want to ‘be everything to everyone’ any longer and are placing greater emphasis on their core products and services. Genesys embraces the philosophy of focusing on our core business and partnering with other like-minded organizations to provide the best in their respective business area.
In our continuing effort to provide you, our loyal customers, with the best in payroll, human resources and benefits solutions, we have allied with a number of highly respected organizations to bring you the definitive solution to meet your new and ongoing needs.
We feel that the products and services offered by our partners will enable you to further enhance your Genesys system. Now you can simply contact your Genesys Sales Manager, tell them what you’re interested in and ask them to identify the partner that provides such a service. In turn, you’ll receive the name of a reputable partner, who offers services you can count on.
Genesys is excited to partner with these world-class organizations and to include reciprocal links to their web sites from ours. To learn more about the Genesys Business Partner Programs (we offer three levels: Referral Partnerships, Sales and Implementation Partnerships, and Cooperative Venture Partnerships) and to view a profile on each of our existing partners, please visit URL http://www.genesysHCM.com/PartnerPrograms/Default.htm.
20th Annual Genesys HRMS Conference -
Smooth Sailing in San DiegoThe 20th Annual Genesys HRMS Conference was held at the Paradise Point Resort in San Diego on September 10 through 13, 2000. By all accounts, the Conference was a success. Whether you were a first time attendee or a conference veteran, the opportunities to learn and share were plentiful.
Here are some highlights that were of particular interest to attendees:
- Michael Avery’s keynote address on leading change helped the audience understand how we as individuals approach change in both our professional and personal lives. Also importantly, Michael shared with us how to assess the change styles of others. When working together, it is helpful for us all to understand the change styles of other team members to better help the team achieve momentum to move forward.
- PeopleComeFirst was introduced to Genesys customers. This entirely new, component-based infrastructure will supply the platform for a number of sophisticated HR capabilities, the first of which will address the administration of competency-based training and development. (see related article)
- Genesys presented the largest showcase room ever with 10,000 square feet of new technologies from both Genesys and a number of Genesys business partners. Partners included Aetna U.S. Healthcare, CTS, ehlke.com, eLabor.com (Conference Lead Sponsor), PSI Group and Simplex.
- Many thought-provoking and informative sessions were provided by customers for fellow customers including presentations by: Alan Costner of Fifth Third Bank, Ginny Eglof and Bill Dunn of Christiana Care, Kris Green of Children’s Hospital, Al Skalisky of PrimeSource Corporation, Tom Tripp of Delta Dental, John Taht of Georgetown University, Kathryn Mindlin of Hillsborough County, Bob Hoey of Milwaukee County, Bryan Hunter of Tenet HealthSystem, Chrissy Vandervort of Perot Systems, and Richard Moore of Lands’ End.
Results of the overall conference survey revealed that the number one technology that is going to have the greatest impact on the organization is the Internet. This was further demonstrated by the number of customers expressing interest in WEBServe for employee and manager self-service and WEBWorks for web-based access to their Genesys products and services. If you have interest in learning more about either of these offerings, contact your Genesys sales representative or send an e-mail message to solutions@genesysHCM.com.
In closing, 92% of those completing the survey ranked the overall conference as very good or excellent. If you were not able to join us, we strongly encourage you to plan to attend next year.
The Genesys team is already busy planning for Conference 2001. We hope you will join us at the Westin Riverwalk Hotel in San Antonio, Texas, September 16 through 19, 2001. Genesys is already seeking customer presenters. Remember that presenters receive a complimentary conference registration. If you have a topic you would like to propose, please submit it via e-mail to lbreen@genesysHCM.com.
You can learn more about the conference and register online by visiting our web site’s events page at http://www.genesysHCM.com/events.html.
Genesys is proud to announce PeopleComeFirst. As you’re aware, Genesys is committed to utilizing and bringing forth the latest in high-tech solutions, including industry standard tools, component-based development, and web-native architecture. These same methods and philosophy were used to develop PeopleComeFirst, the first of its kind competency-based framework for human resource tools and services.
In past issues of Insight, you’ve read about the step-by-step developments of PeopleComeFirst, some of you saw the Training and Development module demonstrated at the recent conference - and availability is just around the corner.
Competency-based Training and Development is the first component scheduled for availability in the first quarter of 2001. PeopleComeFirst is currently seeking interested parties who wish to participate in the beta-test program that will be kicking off very soon.
PeopleComeFirst is designed to be delivered in two ways. First, it will be available through Application Service Provider arrangement, which means that clients will access the Web-based copy of the application with a secure area for the client’s own private data. Second, the PeopleComeFirst applications will be available for purchase as traditional software solutions installed locally at the client’s site.
Further information about PeopleComeFirst is available on the Web site or by contacting Steve Munini, either via phone (978-865-5400, extension 3002) or e-mail (smunini@genesysHCM.com).
Training for Year-end Processing Advised
This year, once again, Genesys will offer a number of year-end training classes, in a variety of locations, in an effort to assist you with a smooth year-end process. We realize that this is a critical time of year - you have the double duty of Q4 closings and year-end closings, plus you have W-2s and related forms that need to be shipped by January 31, 2001. That’s a lot to accomplish in a short time, so the Genesys training team is ready to provide assistance.
As in years past, please be prepared for the year-end releases that are coming your way. We are extremely busy in our Methuen, Mass., headquarters, keeping up with the numerous legislative changes mandated by the government at this time of year. You can expect to receive the following releases throughout November and December:
Tentative Release Dates
4th Quarter Release November 17th Deliver YE Subsystem November 30th Federal/FICA/States/EIC December 1st Additional State Releases (as needed) December 8th, 15th, and 22nd Canadian/CPP/QPP/UIC Release December 8th Canadian YE Subsystem December 29th In addition, to help you further prepare for year-end, we suggest you become familiar with the following reference materials:
Genesys U.S. Tax Manual - Online Documentation
- Chapter 4 = Calculating State and Major Local Taxes
- Chapter 8 = Processing Wage and Tax Statements
SSA Publication
- 42-007-TIB-4 W-2 Magnetic Media Filing Instructions
- MMREF-1 Magnetic Media Reporting and Electronic Filing for Tax year 2000
IRS Publications
- Publication 15, Circular E, Employers Tax Guide
- Publication 15-A, Employers Supplemental Tax Guide
A little preparation and homework up-front can alleviate many headaches on the other end. If you haven’t done so, please consider registering for a Year-end Processing class. See the list below for dates and locations of the class nearest you.
Training Schedule for Year-end Processing Classes
Date City Location November 1, 2000 Methuen, MA Genesys November 3, 2000
Outsourcing YEMethuen, MA Genesys November 3, 2000 New York, NY Empire Blue Cross & Blue Shield November 9, 2000 Dallas, TX Tenet Healthcare November 10, 2000 St. Louis, MO Deutsche Financial November 14, 2000 Horsham, PA Penn Mutual November 17, 2000 Mishawaka, IN National Steel November 28, 2000 Fairfax, VA American Management Systems November 30, 2000 San Francisco, CA BART December 1, 2000 Los Angeles, CA LA Times To register for any of the above Year-end Processing training classes, complete the online registration form available on the Customer Information Site at www.genesysHCM.com. You can also e-mail the registration information to classreg@genesysHCM.com or fax the information to Leslie Goida at (520) 833-1169.
At Genesys, we understand that our customers’ word-of-mouth is still the best way to promote our products and services to new clients. In addition to the support that you, our customers, offer, we’ve taken steps to increase our presence on the World Wide Web. As you know, Genesys has had a web site for a number of years, which you can visit at http://www.genesysHCM.com. But you may not have known that we also appear on a number of other sites as well. Below are just a few of the HR/payroll related sites where you can find Genesys listed; visit these sites and follow the click-throughs to our site.
- http://www.hrhub.com/storefronts/genesys.html
You’re invited to visit our new Storefront on HR Hub.com. You’ll find a brief company bio, detailed descriptions on each of our product offerings, and links to our most recent press releases. HR Hub.com is a member of the VerticalNet Community, which in turn is sponsored by Microsoft. Being invited to participate in this unique storefront presence is a terrific opportunity for Genesys.
- http://www.hrimmall.com/html/hrispay1.htm#genesys
HRIM Mall.com provides one-stop-shopping when it comes to locating information related to human resources. This site also has many links to various HR organizations. Genesys is pleased to be included as an HR/payroll provider.
- http://www.outsourcing-suppliers.com/fh/html/genesys.html
The Outsourcing Center is one of the leading outsourcing sites on the web. With a strong background in outsourcing, it’s only natural that you’d find Genesys on this site.
- http://www.webharbor.com/
WebHarbor.com, known as The ASP Industry Portal, is a major resource for locating ASP providers and related services. Genesys is listed under the headings Human Resources and Finance.
- Al Skalisky of PrimeSource, a long-time user of the Genesys system and one of Genesys’ biggest outsourcing proponents, was featured in IHRIM.link’s August/September issue. This issued included a detailed point/counterpoint article on outsourcing, where Al presented his “pro” outsourcing views. On another note, Al was recently selected as an award nominee for the year 2001 Outsourcing Center’s Editor’s Choice Awards. Congratulations Al! Additional congratulations are in order for Al, as he was selected by Genesys as one of this year’s Excellence Award winners.
- Mass High Tech’s September issue covered the announcement of Joe Laforet’s appointment to National Director of Healthcare for Genesys. As a software company headquartered in Methuen, Massachusetts, Genesys is extremely pleased to receive recognition in Mass High Tech, the publication that covers the ins and outs of the software industry in Massachusetts. In addition, this announcement of Joe’s appointment also ran on the national Business Wire.
- E-Signatures: Not a fancy script at the end of an e-mail anymore
On June 30, 2000, President Clinton signed “The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act” into law. With the stroke of a pen, he indicated that, beginning October 1, 2000, electronic signatures would be as binding as traditional hand-written signatures.
Applauded by many as a major breakthrough, others advise using caution. Though the majority of sites accepting electronic signatures are reputable, it only takes one bad experience to spoil things. This technology is new. Remember, not everyone embraced CD music and DVD movies when they first became available. Err on the side of caution. Ensure you know whom you’re dealing with before submitting your electronic signature.
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