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  • Beyond “How’s It Going?” – Conversations Every Manager Needs in Their Back Pocket

    If your go-to check-in starts with “How’s it going?” and ends with a vague nod, it might be time to upgrade your conversation toolkit. In this engaging session, Joe Rotella, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPBA, breaks down five conversations that high-performing managers have regularly, not once a year, not just when something’s on fire, but as part of how they lead every day. These conversations aren’t fancy. They’re real, repeatable, and ridiculously effective. Whether you’re leading a team in-office, remote, or somewhere in between, this session will help you turn generic interactions into high-impact moments. You’ll learn how to: Start (and [...]

  • Streamlining Payroll Management with Sage HRMS Payroll and Sage 300 Payroll

    Simplify and supercharge your payroll processes with innovative payroll utilities from Delphia Consulting. Designed to enhance the functionality of Sage HRMS Payroll and Sage 300 Payroll, these tools help organizations streamline operations, save time, and improve accuracy in payroll management. Join us for an insightful hour where we’ll explore a suite of powerful utilities, including: Time and Labor Import for seamless data integration. Retro Pay to easily manage back-pay calculations. Garnishment Manager for automated and accurate garnishment processing. Advanced Employer Match to customize and optimize employer contribution strategies. HSA Deduction Remittance via ACH to simplify health savings account contributions. [...]

  • Exclusively for Sage HRMS Premium Support & Training Members

    Ready to go beyond the basics? Join our expert-led Premium Support & Training Workshops—free for Premium Support & Training members—to get the most out of Sage HRMS. These interactive sessions bring together industry-leading consultants and experienced users to share real-world strategies, smart shortcuts, and under-the-radar features that make a big difference in your day-to-day work. Whether you're fine-tuning your workflows, troubleshooting recurring challenges, or just looking for that next "aha" moment, you’ll leave each session with: Actionable tips to reduce errors and improve efficiency Best practices for optimizing Sage HRMS features Fresh ideas from other users solving real-world problems [...]

  • Customizing Sage HRMS for Your Organization

    Discover all the exciting ways Sage HRMS can be customized to meet your organization's unique needs. Sage HRMS offers powerful tools to adapt its features and workflows to your requirements, ensuring a perfect fit for your HR operations. Learn how to customize menus, streamline the payroll process map, and modify screens to reflect your organization’s priorities. We’ll also explore ways to adjust process steps, enabling you to create workflows that align with your business processes and improve efficiency. Join us to see how Sage HRMS can become a seamless extension of your HR team, delivering personalized solutions that evolve [...]

  • Effort’s Not the Issue – Misalignment Is

    You’ve got a team of hard workers, but something’s still off. Goals are missed. Projects stall. Mid-year review time rolls around, and it’s clear: effort isn’t the issue, alignment is. In this session, Joe Rotella, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, unpacks the silent performance killer: misalignment between expectations, execution, and outcomes. From vague goals to inconsistent follow-through, he’ll examine why good employees sometimes produce disappointing results, and what managers can do before it shows up in a review. This isn’t about working harder. It’s about spotting the gaps early and creating a structure where effort leads to impact. This session offers practical [...]

  • Sage HRMS Training Lab

    Ready to go beyond the basics? Join our expert-led Sage HRMS Training Lab—free for our Sage HRMS customers—to get the most out of Sage HRMS. These interactive sessions bring together industry-leading consultants and experienced users to share real-world strategies, smart shortcuts, and under-the-radar features that make a big difference in your day-to-day work. Whether you're fine-tuning your workflows, troubleshooting recurring challenges, or just looking for that next "aha" moment, you’ll leave each session with: Actionable tips to reduce errors and improve efficiency Best practices for optimizing Sage HRMS features Fresh ideas from other users solving real-world problems Live Q&A [...]

  • Performance, on Purpose: Helping Employees Own Their Growth with miviva

    Hard work isn’t the problem—but without alignment, even your most dedicated employees can veer off track. When expectations are unclear or goals are out of sight, effort alone isn’t enough to drive results. Join Joe Rotella on Thursday, July 10 at 2 PM ET for a live demo of miviva, focused on giving employees the clarity, visibility, and tools they need to take ownership of their growth. See how miviva helps transform performance management from something that happens to employees into something they actively drive. This session will highlight how miviva supports: Goal visibility and alignment—so employees always know [...]

  • Navigating Benefits Management with Sage Self-Service Open Enrollment and Life Events

    Simplify benefits management and empower your workforce with Sage Self-Service Open Enrollment and Life Events. Join us for an in-depth webinar exploring how this powerful solution streamlines the complexities of benefits administration while enhancing the user experience for employees and HR teams alike. Discover how Sage Self-Service: Provides an intuitive and seamless experience for employees during Open Enrollment periods and Life Events throughout the year. Enables HR teams to effectively manage diverse election options across employee populations. Automates carrier communication by transmitting accurate benefits data directly from your Sage HRMS system to providers, saving time and reducing errors. Whether [...]

  • Fix the Foundation: Stopping Role Drift Before it Derails Your Team

    Before you can coach performance, you have to define it. But in many organizations, the foundation is shaky: job roles blur over time, expectations go unspoken, and team members operate with very different ideas of what “good” looks like. In this session, Joe Rotella, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPBA, goes beneath the surface of day-to-day performance to examine the structural drivers behind clarity and confusion. We’ll explore how organizational context , job design, KSAs, and defined success outcomes work together to align people with purpose. We’ll also look at how “role drift” sneaks in, especially in fast-paced or understaffed environments, and [...]

  • Fix the Foundation: Chart the Course, Then Coach Through It

    Once roles and expectations are clear, the next challenge is keeping performance aligned over time. That requires more than good intentions—it takes structure, consistency, and shared definitions of success. Joe Rotella, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPBA, explores how organizations can turn clarity into momentum by building performance systems that reinforce direction, progress, and accountability. We’ll look at how regular coaching conversations, milestone-based goal tracking, and aligned follow-through help employees not just try, but improve, and take ownership of their own growth. This session offers practical strategies for helping managers become guides instead of gatekeepers, and for creating an environment where performance [...]

  • Sage HRMS HR Actions & Sage HRMS HR Analytics User Group – 3Q 2025

    Join us for our quarterly user group as we look at Sage HRMS HR Actions and Sage HRMS HR Analytics. We will review these products' new and upcoming features and take the time to answer any questions. Your feedback is essential, so we would love to see you there. Who is Presenting? Joe Rotella, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Chief Value Officer Delphia Consulting, LLC Joe Rotella is a leading thinker and professional speaker in the areas of business strategy, performance management, and HR technology. Joe has over 30 years of experience and serves on the Human Resources Association of Central Ohio [...]

  • Sage HRMS Training Lab

    Time-Off Management with Sage HRMS Managing time-off can be tricky, especially with different policies, modules, and reporting needs. In this session, we’ll walk through the configuration options available in the HR and Payroll modules, explore how they work together and with Self-Service, and highlight common scenarios and tips for accurate PTO tracking. ou’ll also hear real-world challenges, learn practical solutions, and have the opportunity to ask questions and share your own experiences. Whether you’re streamlining requests or troubleshooting balance issues, this session will help you manage time-off more confidently and effectively. We want to hear from you! To help [...]

  • Building Better Roles (and Fewer Surprises) with miviva

    Performance problems often start with confusion about what the job actually is. When responsibilities shift without discussion or expectations aren’t clear, it becomes harder to coach, give feedback, or measure success. Join Jane Magness, SHRM-SCP, M.Ed., CAPM and Laura Harper, Marketing Manager, on Thursday, August 14 at 2 PM ET for a live demo of miviva, focused on creating job clarity before performance gets off track. We’ll walk through how miviva helps you define roles, set clear expectations, and give people a path to grow. In this session, we’ll cover: Defining the KSAs that drive success in each role [...]

  • TimeStar / Sage Time and Attendance User Group 3Q 2025

    Join us for our TimeStar/Sage Time and Attendance User Group Meeting! We will review what's new in the last release and what to expect in subsequent releases. We will also discuss clocks and the mobile application and answer your questions. We hope to see you there! We'll discuss: What's New in TimeStar Looking Forward Tips and FAQs Upcoming Events Who is Presenting? Joe Rotella, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Chief Value Officer Joe Rotella is a leading thinker and professional speaker in the areas of business strategy, continuous performance management, and HR technology. Joe has over 30 years of experience and serves on the [...]

  • Inclusive by Design: Coaching and Feedback for Every Mind at Work

    Today’s performance systems were built for predictability, not neurodiversity. In this session, Joe Rotella and Elisa Judson challenge outdated feedback models and explore how organizations can evolve their approach to coaching and performance management to be more inclusive, human-centered, and effective. You'll discover why feedback so often fails, how traditional systems can create barriers for neurodivergent employees, and what it takes to build clarity, trust, and forward momentum. Through case studies, practical frameworks, and real-world shifts in language and mindset, they show how coaching can create safety, belonging, and alignment—without sacrificing accountability. The session offers tangible strategies to reframe [...]

  • Sage HRMS Training Lab – September 2025

    Join our expert-led Sage HRMS Training Lab—free for our Sage HRMS customers—to get the most out of Sage HRMS. These interactive sessions bring together industry-leading consultants and experienced users to share real-world strategies, smart shortcuts, and under-the-radar features that make a big difference in your day-to-day work. Whether you're fine-tuning your workflows, troubleshooting recurring challenges, or just looking for that next "aha" moment, you’ll leave each session with: Actionable tips to reduce errors and improve efficiency Best practices for optimizing Sage HRMS features Fresh ideas from other users solving real-world problems Live Q&A with trusted Sage HRMS consultants Community [...]

  • Managing Performance and Inclusion with miviva

    Performance and inclusion aren't separate goals—they're two sides of the same leadership coin. In this engaging session, miviva co-creator Joe Rotella teams up with executive coach and author Elisa Judson to explore how organizations can create a culture that supports performance for everyone. Drawing from Elisa’s book Bridging the Gap: A Field Guide to Neurodiversity at Work for Managers, Colleagues, and Everyone Wondering "Is It Just Me?” and Joe’s expertise in continuous performance management, this webinar offers practical, systems-based and human-centered strategies to improve feedback, coaching, and alignment. Whether you're coaching a neurodivergent team member, giving performance feedback, [...]

  • Sage HRMS User Group (Fall 2025)

    Join us for our quarterly user group as we look at Sage HRMS. We will review these products’ new and upcoming features and take the time to answer any questions. Your feedback is essential, so we would love to see you there. Agenda: What’s new in Sage HRMS since the Spring 2025 User Group meeting What’s ahead for Sage HRMS in 2026 Reminder: Your annual system review Q&A Upcoming Events Who is Presenting? Joe Rotella, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Chief Value Officer Joe Rotella is a leading thinker and professional speaker in the areas of business strategy, continuous performance management, and HR technology. Joe has over 30 [...]

  • Feedback Isn’t a Fire Alarm – Create a Culture of Growth

    If feedback only happens during reviews, or when something goes wrong, you’re not alone. But you're also not building the kind of culture that drives real growth. In this session, Joe Rotella, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPBA, explores how to shift feedback from a reaction to a routine. We’ll look at the habits that help feedback land (and stick), why timing matters more than polish, and how positive reinforcement can be just as powerful as correction. Because when feedback becomes part of the way your team works — not just a performance fire alarm — it leads to clarity, trust, and [...]

  • Leveraging HR Analytics for Reporting & Business Intelligence

    Unlock the full potential of your HR data with Sage HRMS HR Analytics for Reporting & Business Intelligence. This webinar is designed to help users looking to gain deeper insights into their workforce confidently make data-driven decisions and understand how Sage HRMS will help them. During this session, you’ll: Explore the critical role of the HR Analytics Administrator in maximizing the value of your analytics tools. Learn how to leverage the powerful features within HR Analytics to deliver accurate, secure, and relevant insights to employees at all levels of your organization. Discover strategies for transforming raw data into actionable intelligence [...]

  • No More Fire Drills: Build Feedback into Everyday Work with miviva

    Feedback shouldn't only show up when something goes wrong. The most effective teams build a culture where feedback is part of the work, not a reaction to it. Join us on Thursday, October 9 at 2 PM ET for a live miviva demo focused on making feedback consistent, constructive, and easy to deliver. We’ll explore how miviva helps managers and employees have better conversations, share feedback in real time, and stay focused on growth... not damage control. We’ll also give you a first look at new updates to miviva that make continuous feedback and continuous performance management even more [...]

  • Sage HRMS Training Lab – October 2025

    Join our expert-led Sage HRMS Training Lab—free for our Sage HRMS customers—to get the most out of Sage HRMS. These interactive sessions bring together industry-leading consultants and experienced users to share real-world strategies, smart shortcuts, and under-the-radar features that make a big difference in your day-to-day work. Whether you're fine-tuning your workflows, troubleshooting recurring challenges, or just looking for that next "aha" moment, you’ll leave each session with: Actionable tips to reduce errors and improve efficiency Best practices for optimizing Sage HRMS features Fresh ideas from other users solving real-world problems Live Q&A with trusted Sage HRMS consultants Community [...]

  • Preparing for 2026 with TimeStar/Sage Time and Attendance

    2026 might feel far away, but smart workforce planning starts now. This session will outline how TimeStar/Sage Time and Attendance can help your organization stay proactive, compliant, and efficient heading into the new year. We'll touch on key trends, tools, and time-saving strategies to make the most of your system as you prepare for what’s next. Who's Presenting: Joe Rotella, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Chief Value Officer Joe Rotella is a leading thinker and professional speaker in the areas of business strategy, continuous performance management, and HR technology. Joe has over 30 years of [...]

  • Stop Ghosting Your Team: Rebuilding the Rhythm of Performance Conversations

    Performance conversations often slip through the cracks, especially when schedules shift, meetings go virtual, or expectations are unclear. One-on-ones get delayed. Feedback becomes inconsistent. And what should be a steady rhythm turns into occasional noise. Join Joe Rotella, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPBA, as he discusses how to bring structure and momentum back to performance conversations. We’ll look at how to adapt coaching and check-ins across different work settings, support managers in tackling difficult topics with confidence, and create space for meaningful two-way dialogue, including feedback that flows up the org chart, not just down. Whether in-person, remote, or somewhere in [...]

  • Pumpkins, Prompts & Possibilities: A Fun Foray into AI for HR

    This October, we’re putting aside compliance checklists and credit hours to do something different: play. In this special 5th-Thursday session, we’ll roll up our sleeves and experiment with AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot in real time. Minimal slides, no stress... just an hour of hands-on exploration, creative prompts, and idea-sharing. Bring your own AI account (free or paid) and be ready to test out spooky HR scenarios, swap results with peers, and see firsthand how different platforms respond. From drafting haunted job descriptions to giving performance feedback to a vampire intern, we’ll have some Halloween fun while [...]

  • Sage HRMS Actions & Sage HRMS HR Analytics User Group – Q4 2025

    Join us for our quarterly user group as we look at Sage HRMS HR Actions and Sage HRMS HR Analytics. We will review these products' new and upcoming features and take the time to answer any questions. Your feedback is essential, so we would love to see you there. Who is Presenting? Joe Rotella, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Chief Value Officer Delphia Consulting, LLC Joe Rotella is a leading thinker and professional speaker in the areas of business strategy, performance management, and HR technology. Joe has over 30 years of experience and serves on the Human Resources Association of Central Ohio [...]

  • Sage HRMS Training Lab – November 2025

    Year-End Benefit Plan Updates: Timing Deductions Right to Avoid Payroll Headaches As the year comes to a close, most organizations prepare for benefit plan rate changes, updating employer contributions, employee deductions, and insurance premiums. But when exactly should those changes take effect? The answer isn’t always as simple as January 1. In this session, we’ll explore how timing affects benefit and payroll accuracy, from rate updates that must begin before year-end to those that continue under prior-year rates for the first payroll of the new year. You’ll learn how to set effective dates correctly, align deduction schedules, and avoid [...]

  • Less Chaos, More Clarity: Year-End Reviews with miviva

    It’s that time again: year-end reviews, goal wrap-ups, and the annual scramble to remember what actually happened back in March. Fortunately, miviva makes it easy to close out 2025 with clarity and confidence. In this live demo, we’ll show how to turn review season into a streamlined, data-driven process using miviva’s built-in tools for performance management. You’ll see how to: Launch and manage review cycles with customizable templates and rating scales Automatically pull in goals, milestones, and feedback collected throughout the year Use coaching notes and 1:1 summaries to create more complete, evidence-based reviews Set the stage for 2026 [...]

  • Managing Change When Implementing Web-based Forms and Workflows with HR Actions

    Implementing web-based forms and workflows with HR Actions can revolutionize your HR processes—but managing organizational change is key to a successful transition. Moving from manual processes to a web-based solution requires technological adjustments and employee and manager buy-in to ensure smooth adoption. Join us for this insightful webinar as we explore the challenges and opportunities of introducing HR Actions to your organization. Learn how to: Recognize and address the hidden challenges of deployment, such as training and user readiness. Employ proven techniques to gain employee and manager buy-in for the new system. Effectively communicate the value of web-based forms [...]

  • Year-End Compliance Preparations with Sage HRMS

    As year-end approaches, HR and payroll teams must prepare for a seamless transition with Sage HRMS. This webinar will provide valuable insights into how Sage HRMS can streamline your year-end processes, from final payroll to tax filings, ensuring a smooth and compliant close to the year. Join us to explore: Critical HR and Payroll processes to be addressed before year-end to guarantee accuracy and compliance. Practical guidance on actions to take after your final payroll of the year, covering necessary adjustments and key reports. Key steps to follow in January to kick-start the new year confidently, ensuring all employee [...]

  • Looking Back, Moving Forward: miviva in 2025

    It’s been a big year for miviva: new features, smarter workflows, and more ways to help managers and employees connect performance to purpose. In this end-of-year demo, we’ll take a look back at what we’ve built together in 2025 and what it means for the year ahead. If you've been following along, you won't want to miss this! Join us for a guided walkthrough of this year’s most impactful updates, including: Enhanced feedback tools for capturing insights in real time New review templates and workflows that adapt to your process AI-driven suggestions and smarter dashboards for leaders and HR [...]

  • Staying Compliant and Confident: Leveraging TimeStar/Sage Time and Attendance for Labor Law Readines

    Staying ahead of labor law changes isn’t just about compliance — it’s also about confidence. This session explores how TimeStar/Sage Time and Attendance can help HR and payroll teams proactively prepare for audits, maintain accurate records, and support workforce policies that align with legal and organizational standards. If you’re navigating updates to wage and hour rules, optimizing time tracking practices, or simply aiming for greater peace of mind, this webinar will walk through how your time and attendance system can be a powerful ally in your compliance strategy. Join us for practical insights, product tips, and a look at [...]

  • Sage HRMS Training Lab

    Join Delphia's Sage HRMS consultants for a closer look at all the software can do. Who's Presenting: Joe Rotella, SPHR, SHRM-SCPChief Value Officer Joe Rotella is a leading thinker and professional speaker in the areas of business strategy, continuous performance management, and HR technology. Joe has over 30 years of experience and serves on the Human Resources Association of Central Ohio (HRACO) Board of Directors as VP of Certification. Joe is the co-creator of miviva – a solution to help an organization set and track goals and KPIs.

  • Performance in Practice: Daily Conversations That Drive Results

    Performance management doesn’t start with a form. It starts with a conversation. Join SHRM top-rated speaker Joe Rotella for a practical, 60-minute session that rethinks how we approach performance in today’s workplace. Instead of focusing on ratings and review cycles, we’ll explore how daily conversations, clear expectations, and timely feedback create real impact. You’ll walk away with tools and templates to help managers hold better 1:1s, give more meaningful feedback, and support ongoing growth without adding more meetings to the calendar. If your managers are stuck in check-the-box conversations or struggling to follow through, this session will offer a [...]

  • Clarity Is Kind: Accountability Is Essential

    Accountability isn’t about pressure or blame. It’s about being clear, following through, and making expectations visible at every level. In this session, Joe Rotella, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPBA, takes a close look at what it means to build accountability into everyday work. We’ll talk about how to help managers hold themselves and their teams to a standard without hovering, and how to keep expectations from drifting—especially in flexible or fast-moving environments. We’ll cover: Describing what accountability looks like in day-to-day performance management Recognizing how unclear expectations and poor follow-through create accountability gaps Using tools and conversation habits that help managers [...]

  • TimeStar/Sage Time and Attendance User Group – Q1 – 2026

    Join the TimeStar/Sage Time and Attendance Team at Delphia Consulting for an overview of the 4th quarter, a look ahead at what's in store for users, and tips and demos on getting the most out of your system. Who's Presenting: Joe Rotella, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Chief Value Officer Joe Rotella is a leading thinker and professional speaker in the areas of business strategy, continuous performance management, and HR technology. Joe has over 30 years of experience and serves on the Human Resources Association of Central Ohio (HRACO) Board of Directors as VP of [...]

  • Check the Receipts: Artifacts and Documentation with miviva

    Conversations are essential, but without documentation, clarity fades fast. One manager’s “We talked about this” becomes an employee’s “I don’t remember that,” and suddenly, coaching feels like confrontation. Join Joe Rotella on Thursday, February 12, at 2 PM ET for a live demo of miviva, focused on how to capture the right details at the right time. We’ll explore how miviva helps teams turn conversations into action, track progress without micromanaging, and build a shared record of expectations, feedback, and follow-through... all while creating a liability-proof history. In this session, you’ll see how miviva helps: Turn 1:1s and coaching [...]

  • Sage HRMS Training Lab – February

    Join Delphia's team of Sage HRMS consultants for deeper dives and hands-on training. Who's Presenting: Joe Rotella, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Chief Value Officer Joe Rotella is a leading thinker and professional speaker in the areas of business strategy, continuous performance management, and HR technology. Joe has over 30 years of experience and serves on the Human Resources Association of Central Ohio (HRACO) Board of Directors as VP of Certification. Joe is the co-creator of miviva – a solution to help an organization set and track goals and KPIs.

  • Reset, Refocus, Repeat: How Teams Regain Momentum After Missed Goals

    Not every goal gets met. Timelines slip, priorities shift, and even high-performing teams hit walls. But when goals are missed, what happens next matters most. This session explores the often-ignored side of performance management: how to respond when things don’t go as planned. We’ll look at how to help teams reflect without finger-pointing, regain clarity without starting over, and rebuild momentum without burning out. You’ll walk away with coaching strategies, goal-reset frameworks, and practical tools to help managers and teams turn missed goals into learning moments—then move forward with focus and accountability. Because performance isn’t just measured in outcomes. [...]

  • Timestar/Time and Attendance Training Lab

    This practical, employee-focused webinar walks through a complete day in the system from clock-in to pay period approval. Designed for users of Sage HRMS Time and Attendance, the session demonstrates how employees interact with the system across all available entry methods including timeclock, web clock, mobile app, and telephony. We will also review manual time and hours entry through the timesheet for organizations that use direct entry rather than punches. Beyond time entry, attendees will explore the most commonly used view-only menus such as punches, hours, dollars, attendance, total hours, accrual summaries, and contact information. We will also demonstrate [...]

  • Don’t Redo, Reset: Realigning Goals Inside miviva

    When goals slip, many teams overcorrect. They scrap plans, rewrite objectives, or quietly move on. But progress doesn’t have to be erased just because timelines shift. In this live demonstration, Joe Rotella—co-creator of miviva—shows how miviva supports realignment without starting over. See how managers can adjust milestones, clarify expectations, document course corrections, and preserve accountability, all without losing visibility into what’s already been accomplished. We’ll walk through: Updating timelines without deleting progress Refining metrics while maintaining historical context Capturing the “why” behind a reset Using goal visibility to reinforce accountability Keeping momentum after a mid-cycle adjustment Because performance isn’t [...]

  • Sage HRMS User Group (Spring 2026)

    Delphia Consulting, a Sage Tech Partner Plus and publisher of 10 Sage Endorsed Solutions, invites you to the Sage HRMS User Group Meeting! Register and block your calendar today because you aren't going to want to miss this one! The Agenda will include: What’s new in Sage HRMS since the Fall 2025 User Group meeting What’s ahead for Sage HRMS in 2026 Exciting demos and info from the Sage team Q&A Who's Presenting: Joe Rotella, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Chief Value Officer Joe Rotella is a leading thinker and professional speaker in the [...]

  • Beyond the Dashboard: Making Performance Data Useful Again

    Data is everywhere: engagement scores, goal metrics, completion rates, peer feedback. But if that data never sparks a conversation, reinforces expectations, or leads to action, it's just another report collecting dust. This session explores what often gets overlooked as the metrics are gathered: the interpretation, the conversation, and the action that follows. Joe Rotella, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPBA, will examine how HR can play a key role in helping managers move from passive reporting to active engagement. The focus is on using everyday performance data not just to monitor progress, but to reinforce expectations, spark timely dialogue, and make small [...]

  • The First 30 Days with miviva: What (and What Not) to Do

    The first few weeks of implementing any new approach to performance management often set the tone for what comes next. We'll explore how organizations can begin using miviva in a way that supports early adoption without overcomplicating the process. We’ll look at how to introduce key elements such as expectations, check-ins, and feedback in a phased, practical way. Along the way, we’ll highlight where teams tend to get stuck and how to avoid building more than you need in the early stages. Who's Presenting: Joe Rotella, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Chief Value Officer [...]

  • Sage HRMS Training Lab – Getting Started with the Sage HRMS Web Client

    Join us for a practical, how-to focused session designed to help users understand the web client, become comfortable navigating the web-based interface and working efficiently within employee records. We will walk through logging in, understanding the layout, locating employee information, and making updates within your security permissions. We will also provide a brief overview of installation and technical requirements, so your organization understands what is needed to successfully deploy and support the Web Client. Whether you are new to the Web Client or looking for a refresher, this session will provide clear guidance and helpful tips to ensure you [...]

  • Clarity Over Chaos: Navigating Change with Confidence

    Change is constant. The reaction to it is not. When change is introduced without enough clarity, people fill in the gaps themselves. That is when confusion grows, trust wavers, and momentum slows. Join Joe Rotella, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPBA, for a practical 60-minute session focused on how HR and managers can support change in a way that reduces uncertainty and keeps people aligned. This session looks at how employees actually experience change, where communication tends to break down, and what leaders can do to make change more understandable at every level. We will walk through a simple framework that helps [...]

  • TimeStar/Sage Time & Attendance Training Lab – May 2026

    "Timestar Mobile Explained" This session provides a practical overview of the TimeStar Mobile application, helping users understand how it compares to the Web Clock and when each approach is most effective. We will walk through the available onboarding methods to ensure a smooth rollout, then explore the standard functionality employees and supervisors rely on for daily time tracking. The session will also introduce geofencing, including how it is configured and how it works in real-world scenarios. By the end, attendees will have a clear understanding of how to deploy and use TimeStar Mobile to improve accuracy, accountability, and ease [...]

  • Stop Guessing, Get Going: Using miviva to Drive Performance

    Managers don’t struggle with performance because they aren’t trying. Most of the time, they’re just not sure what to focus on or how to stay consistent. Join Joe Rotella as he walks through how managers use miviva in a practical, day-to-day way to keep performance visible and moving. He’ll show how expectations are set, how conversations stay active through regular 1:1s, and how feedback is captured along the way so progress doesn’t get lost. You’ll see how these pieces come together in miviva to support real work as it’s happening, not just at the end of a review cycle. [...]

  • Clarity Over Convenience: Using AI Without Losing Judgment

    Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday work, offering faster answers, cleaner summaries, and more efficient workflows. But speed and polish don’t always equal accuracy or insight. This 60-minute seminar focuses on the role of human judgment in an AI-assisted workplace. As AI tools become more embedded in performance management, feedback, and decision-making, the need for clarity, critical thinking, and accountability becomes even more important. Joe Rotella, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPBA will examine how managers and HR professionals can evaluate AI-generated content, ask better questions, and ensure that outputs reflect real conditions rather than surface-level patterns. The seminar will also [...]