New Report Finds Companies Achieving Top Performance in Core HR Realize Better Business Results

The Aberdeen Group study identifies Best-in-Class organizations with regard to HR management, and explains how their decision makers leverage core HR data to drive business results; free download available for limited time only.

MINNEAPOLIS & MARKHAM, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ceridian Corporation, in conjunction with Ceridian Canada Ltd., leading providers of managed human resource, employee benefits administration, tax filing, and payroll outsourcing solutions, announced today their sponsorship of the Aberdeen Group’s landmark study defining the key HR management characteristics of top performing companies. The new study examines how leading businesses take the administrative nightmare out of managing payroll, benefits, compliance, scheduling and other core HR functions. In part, Ceridian’s sponsorship means interested users can download the $399 report for free at The Future of Core HR: Building the Business Case for Automation and Integration.

“Ceridian appreciates the opportunity to sponsor the Aberdeen Group’s new study on how the best run companies manage their human resources”

The Aberdeen Group’s new study examines how leading organizations enable their decision-makers to leverage core HR data to drive business results. According to Jayson Saba, research analyst for Human Capital Management and the study’s author, “for leaders and managers knowing where the team stands on headcount, overtime costs, key vacancies, and other factors helps improve agility and alignment with the organization.”

From an HR management perspective, the report also identifies what constitutes ‘Best-in-Class performance,’ including the common HR management characteristics shared by all leading companies. Some of those characteristics include:

• Better compliance with HR laws and regulations
• Reduced cost and alleviated administrative burden on HR personnel through self-service and automation
• Improved ability of business leaders to make better decisions by providing the business with critical HR data

“Ceridian appreciates the opportunity to sponsor the Aberdeen Group’s new study on how the best run companies manage their human resources,” said John F. Hunter, executive vice president and general manager, Ceridian HR/Payroll. “The independent research results provide compelling proof that companies who use integrated HR solutions, including self-service, workforce dashboards and similar tools realize significant improvements in overall productivity and profitability.”

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About Ceridian
Ceridian is a leading global business services company that provides reality-based KnowHow to take the guesswork out of impacting your organization’s bottom line. From human resources and benefits to productivity and payroll services, we help organizations maximize their human, financial and technology resources. As a leader in payroll outsourcing, gift cards and corporate expense management, we're the driving force in payment innovation. In Canada, Ceridian offers a comprehensive range of HR solutions including payroll, recruitment, health and productivity services, learning and development, and time and workforce management. For more information about Ceridian visit www.ceridian.com or call 800-729-7655. In Canada, visit www.ceridian.ca or call 1-877-237-4342.

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