Focus: Enter the Cloud

In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of technology in businesses with our guest, Steven Gedge, a seasoned programme Director. Steven's journey is a testament to how technology can revolutionize business processes and shape careers.But it's not just about technology; the conversation also delves into the power of purpose and the importance of mentoring. Steven draws from personal experiences to emphasize the value of recruiting seasoned individuals with valuable skill sets and the benefits of experienced leadership.Steven also shares his wisdom on leadership roles, giving trust to those you hire, emphasizing the "why" in your projects, and empowering your teams. Challenges in implementing global programs and the importance of backing oneself in team decision-making are discussed.In summary, this episode explores how perceptions shape careers and how technology can transform businesses. It underscores the significance of understanding the 'why' behind transformation, the power of mentorship, and the potential of technology in revolutionizing businesses.It's a must-listen for anyone eager to grasp the transformative potential of technology in business and the art of effective technical communication.Check out more of the Focus Cloud Group Podcasts and chats on your favourite media players! Youtube, Spotify, Apple, Google!

Have you ever wondered about the transformative journey of a globally renowned organization? Meet our guest for the day, Wendy, a prodigal daughter of sorts, who narrates her intriguing passage from Ceridian to another ERP provider only to return with fascinating insights to share. Wendy takes us through Ceridian’s metamorphosis from its humble beginnings as Day Four Europe to one of the fastest-growing regions with a dynamic customer community. She shares anecdotes of remarkable people she's worked with and the awe-inspiring growth. We then shift gears and delve into a heartening discussion about mentoring the young and restless. Illustrating this with a touching personal story of mentoring a remarkable woman, Kashmita, the dialogue centers around creating that right mix of security and confidence for our future leaders. We underscore the importance of failure as a steppingstone and the role of mentors in shaping careers. In addition, we discuss the need for a strategic perspective while adopting new HCM technology. Wrapping up with a focus on Dayforce HCM and AI, Wendy highlights the multiple benefits it offers including scalability, innovative onboarding features, and intelligent nudges for scheduling. Don't miss this enlightening conversation about organizational growth, women empowerment, and human capital managementCheck out more of the Focus Cloud Group Podcasts and chats on your favourite media players! Youtube, Spotify, Apple, Google!

Highlighting Wendy Muirhead, the Managing Director from Ceridian of EMEA, we dive headfirst into the ever-evolving world of Human Capital Management (HCM) platforms, focusing on Dayforce - one of the industry's rising stars. With Wendy as our guide, we explore how Dayforce is enabling organizations of all sizes to deliver fantastic employee experiences, from recruitment and onboarding through to payroll and on-demand net pay. We also touch on the groundbreaking Dayforce Wallet feature, which is revolutionizing the way team members advertise, collect shifts, and get paid instantly.We follow Wendy's fascinating journey from working in finance to a career change into tele sales at Ceridian, and how she came to understand the intricacies of payroll. We delve into the crucial role Dayforce is playing in championing the payroll industry, particularly in the trying times of the pandemic, and how technology platforms have been instrumental in ensuring smooth payroll operations amidst the crisis. Wendy's insights into the reactive nature of the payroll industry and its importance in keeping people paid are particularly enlightening.If you are thinking about a new HCM or Finance product, take 30 minutes, have a listen and maybe, Ceridian Dayforce could be what you are looking for!  Check out more of the Focus Cloud Group Podcasts and chats on your favourite media players! Youtube, Spotify, Apple, Google!

🎙️ Focus: Enter the Cloud - Unveiling SuccessDay's Cloud Journey with Bas Eggelaar & Juul van DongenWelcome to another enlightening episode of "Focus: Enter the Cloud," the podcast that takes you on a deep dive into the world of cloud technology and its transformative impact. Your  host, Lloyd Gordon, CEO of Focus Cloud Group, sits down with two exceptional minds from SuccessDay - the premier platform-agnostic advisory firm in the Benelux and DACH regions.🌐 Navigating Cloud Agnosticism with SuccessDayJoining us are Bas Eggelaar and Juul van Dongen, the dynamic duo behind SuccessDay's unparalleled success in guiding businesses through cloud-based transformations. In this episode, we explore the concept of cloud agnosticism and how SuccessDay's expertise helps companies select, prepare for, and integrate cutting-edge Human Capital Management (HCM) tools, whether it's Workday, Oracle, Dayforce, or others.📊 A Holistic Approach: From Selection to ImplementationGet ready for a behind-the-scenes look at SuccessDay's holistic approach to cloud transformation. Bas and Juul take us through the intricate process of transitioning to a new HCM tool, shedding light on every step - from meticulous preparation to hands-on roles during implementation. Discover how SuccessDay's expert team handles everything from project management to change facilitation, data migration to comprehensive testing, and more.🚀 Dominating Aftercare: Workday AMS, Oracle, Dayforce ExcellenceBut the journey doesn't end at implementation. Bas and Juul unveil how SuccessDay continues to lead the pack in aftercare services. We'll dive deep into their mastery of Workday Application Management Services (AMS), Oracle solutions, and Dayforce systems. Learn how SuccessDay's ongoing optimization efforts ensure that clients extract maximum value and maintain peak performance from their cloud investments.🔗 Connect with SuccessDayTo explore more about SuccessDay's transformative services and expertise in the cloud realm, visit www.successday.nl. Stay connected with them to stay updated on the latest trends and insights in cloud technology.Don't miss out on this illuminating conversation as Bas Eggelaar, Juul van Dongen, and Lloyd unpack the intricacies of cloud transformation and SuccessDay's exceptional contributions. Tune in to "Focus: Enter the Cloud" now!Check out more of the Focus Cloud Group Podcasts and chats on your favourite media players! Youtube, Spotify, Apple, Google!

Michelle Eaton is a high-profile woman within the tech sales space.Starting her sales career almost 25 years ago, she took a step into the world of sales by starting in software sales for 15 years before moving into the Workday® ecosystem approximately 8 years ago.During her career within the ecosystem, Michelle has taken on many challenges and managed to make an impact in every role.Currently Michelle is the Vice President EMEA at Collaborative Solutions, where has been since late 2020.Michelle joins Lloyd to talk about her career, wins and difficulties within the Workday® and sales space. Check out more of the Focus Cloud Group Podcasts and chats on your favourite media players! Youtube, Spotify, Apple, Google!

Joel Kirkland, Managing Director at Focus on WD, and Ryan Thompson take a look back at the Workday ecosystem, and the world of Workday Recruitment, across 2022.Joel speaks about the wins and challenges for Focus Cloud Group & Focus on WD throughout 2022, and looks ahead to what 2023 has in store. Check out more of the Focus Cloud Group Podcasts and chats on your favourite media players! Youtube, Spotify, Apple, Google!

 In this episode, we were joined by Plamena Solokova, an experienced senior manager who has spent over 6 years working on cloud-based financial software implementations and consulting projects with a focus on business transformation and change.In this episode, we talk about:Plamena's journey and career so farWhat is Diversity and Inclusion?Tools available to help drive Diversity and InclusionStrategy, Governance & LeadershipData and SystemsDiversity and Inclusion within the tech industryThe Impact Covid has had on Diversity and InclusionWhat does the future look like for Diversity and Inclusion?This was an interesting and detailed conversation about one of the most talked about topics right now, and made for great listening and insight. Check it out here, or via your Podcast listening platform of choice. Check out more of the Focus Cloud Group Podcasts and chats on your favourite media players! Youtube, Spotify, Apple, Google!

 The 6th instalment in the Focus 24/7 Podcast series welcomes Angela Schroeder to the show. Angela is a Wellbeing and Workday Expert with over 12 years experience within the development and implementation of business critical IT systems, mainly Workday and PeopleSoft.   For this episode, we skip the technical components of Workday, and dive into the wellbeing of people in projects and how Angela supports her teams through building wellness practices into her days.  The main topics we cover are;5:19 - What is Wellbeing?7:19 - Wellbeing Tools - Peakon and Workday9:59 - Wellbeing advice for people on Workday/IT projects15:10 - What does Good look like?18:00 - How can we support our teams in the right way?22:05 - Preserving mental health and identifying the signs in your team26:00 - 4 Top Tips to look after yourself better Take some time, have a listen! Check out more of the Focus Cloud Group Podcasts and chats on your favourite media players! Youtube, Spotify, Apple, Google!

The 5th instalment in the Focus 24/7 Podcast series welcomes Adam Dean to the show. Adam is an experienced Workday Financials Lead with over 5 years of experience working with the Workday platform. Adam has a track record of innovation, business transformation and success in fast-growing and evolving environments.As a business, we have seen a huge surge in Workday Financials implementations, and with Adams help, we are able to understand several key factors that you need to take into consideration when embarking on a Workday Financials journey using the Launch methodology. During the conversation we covered:What to do after you’ve signed/before you start your Workday implementation During Implementation – The lessons learned and a breakdown of key parts of the deployment Tips for Cutover and then post-go-live What happens after go-live? What team is needed? How to optimise the platform - Phase X and beyond!Take some time, have a listen and let us know your thoughts! Check out more of the Focus Cloud Group Podcasts and chats on your favourite media players! Youtube, Spotify, Apple, Google!

Hello and welcome to the latest episode of the Focus 24/7 Podcast. In this installment, our host Simon Hill digs into the people side of Workday User adoption and engagement with special guest Anis Ahmed, Workday® Financials & HCM Consultant – Specialising in Change, Training & Adoption.An expert in user adoption, Anis says that many businesses place too much focus on the technical side of Workday®, overlooking its impact on employees. According to Anis, failure to engage the workforce can lead to long-term issues, such as a disillusioned team, and a platform that’s unfit for purpose. In this episode, Anis also touches on the importance of company culture, and shares practical tips for a people-led Workday® integration.

Welcome to episode 3 of Focus 24/7!I recently sat down with Senior Business Transformation Executive, Jim Flowers.Jim is the Vice President of Consulting Services at Navigator Management Partners – so he knows a thing or two about business transformation. During our conversation, we explored where it's best to focus your business transformation efforts, how to best implement the process, and much more!

Welcome to our new Focus 24/7 Podcast The Power of more than one.Joel Kirkland MBIoR is taking the reins for Focus 24/7 this podcast, talking all things Workday with a very special guest.Andrew Robertson, Technologist at Alfa Financial Software, talks us through the changes and challenges for internal roles during an implementation. Alfa, Workday went from a finance and HR tool to a company-wide platform.As a Technologist at Alfa Financial Software, Andrew is very familiar with Workday, and the challenges of introducing it to a new workforce. It’s a must-listen for any businesses thinking about making the switch to Workday in 2021.

Welcome back to our new Focus 24/7 PodcastBuilding a global workday team.Joel Kirkland MBIoR is taking the reins for Focus 24/7 this podcast, talking all things Workday with a very special guest.According to Muhammad Samir, Director - Workday Center of Excellence at The Weir Group PLC, you should start by ironing out how Workday will fit in with your existing business processes.Getting those end-to-end processes socialised and signed off early on will help with your future configuration plans, he says.It’s a must-listen for any businesses thinking about making the switch to Workday in 2021.

COVID-19 and Workday® from a partner perspective with Matt Lawrence and Thomas Schroeder.Thomas joined the Workday® ecosystem in 2011 and was in the first class of Partner Consultants that got certified in Workday® Financials. He carries several Product Lead designations from Workday® around product expertise and has played a variety of direct delivery, project management, deployment strategy and practice leadership roles in Alight Solution’s Workday® practice. Thomas is currently the VP and Global Practice Leader (which includes management responsibility) for Alight Solution’s global Workday® Financials consulting practice.Matt has been in the Workday® ecosystem since 2010 when he co-founded the first Workday® Boutique partner outside the US – Kloud. He has held a number of roles in that time including EM on some early European deployments, practice leader of one of the largest Workday® practices in Europe and currently is the VP for Commercial and Sales for Alight across Europe.

Focus 24/7 webinar #5 - "Preparing for success" - tips on what customers need to think about to ensure their Workday® project is a success with Rob Jordan and Todd Murray.Rob and Todd are co-founders of Snowgoose, a boutique delivery services team focusing on Workday® implementations. They focus on client advisory and delivery services for Project Planning & Governance, Data and Testing, and they specialise in harmonising work streams and minimising the potential for deviation from plans.Rob has been part of the Workday® ecosystem for 6+ years, and during this time has led on multiple global roll-outs of Workday covering more than 200 countries and half a million employees. All his projects have been delivered on time and to budget with no failures in live environments - an excellent track record that he protects keenly. Todd has 20+ years of Global IT delivery experience in North/South America, EMEA, and the Asia Pacific regions. His expertise includes global technology delivery and large programs in the Public and Private sectors covering the Global Pharmaceutical Industry, Global Banking, United Nations, and Environmental/NGO. 

Focus 24/7 webinar #4 - "Life after Live" - what Workday® customers should be thinking about after going live with Andre Bajaria.Andre has been part of the Workday® ecosystem for a total of six years, during which he has worked on both partner, and the end-user side. He has worked on seven Workday® projects in this time. Before joining the Workday® ecosystem, Andre worked in consulting for a number of years.

Focus 24/7 webinar #3 - 'HCM vs. Financials' - the 3 things you need to consider with Gert Van Veen.Gert has been a part of the Workday® ecosystem for six years, working in both France and the Netherlands. He has experience of working on 10 different Workday® projects, ranging from Workday® Customer, Workday® implementation Partner, and Vendor side perspectives. I'm very excited about the valuable insights Gert will bring to this webinar.

Focus 24/7 webinar #2 - 'Integrating Workday® back into reality' with Cian Egan.Cian brings a wealth of experience to the discussion. He is an evangelist of Cloud integration who believes this technology can continue to support HR and other back office processes as well as operational efficiencies.Cian is a seasoned Veteran of Workday® technical implementations. He has worked on 16+ Workday related projects across the globe from sales through to Hypercare. The majority of his project experience comes from his time at a leading Global consultancy, where he was the chief integration architect for EMEA in the Workday® practice as well as signal technical design approver for all Workday® projects released under $10M.

Focus 24/7 webinar #1 - COVID-19 and the impact on Workday® projects with Chris Healey.Chris is a Workday® SME and has been part of the Workday® ecosystem since 2011. He has over 15+ years of diversified experience and has worked on over 50 projects globally in a variety of different roles, with brands such as Michelin, Inalfa Roof Systems, Kering, and with consultancies including Capgemini, and IBM. Chris is certified in Recruiting, Reporting, Learning, HCM, and Project Management. 

Sit back and prepare to be captivated by Derek Redmond, a British sprinting legend whose story of triumph and perseverance is nothing short of extraordinary. Our riveting conversation travels from Derek's early days at school, to the pulse-racing tracks of international stadiums where he shattered records and defied expectations. His journey, marked by both athletic prowess and indomitable spirit, brings to life the essence of what it means to have an Olympian mindset amidst the fiercest of challenges.In a series of heartfelt and often humorous exchanges, Derek reminisces about the competitive zeal that transformed him from an average club runner to a global icon in the world of athletics. The episode is flecked with moments of levity, as we talk about racing Premier League footballers and the domestic rivalry of taking out the bins—proving that the competitive flame burns bright long after the stadium lights dim. Yet, it's the profound lessons of commitment, parental guidance, and the relentless pursuit of goals that pierce through, offering insights as applicable to the boardroom as they are to the track.As we wrap up our time with Derek, it's clear that his story transcends the bounds of sports. The themes of dedication, self-belief, and the power of overcoming adversity resonate with an intensity that inspires. Whether you're vying for Olympic gold, navigating the hurdles of business, or facing personal challenges, Derek's experiences, interwoven with tales of other high achievers, serve as a masterclass in harnessing your potential and believing in the impossible. Join us for a conversation that echoes in the chambers of everyday life, lighting a fire within to chase your own version of success.Check out more of the Focus Cloud Group Podcasts and chats on your favourite media players! Youtube, Spotify, Apple, Google!