The ERMLive team cant get into their offices due to the Quake that hit this weekend the entire centre of the city has been shut down and our offices are in the centre of the area worst hit , for emergency contact Andy Mcleod on 021 605042, and we will be attempting to ensure there is no disruption to clients etc.
We will update you as we have information to hand
We are pleased to announce another new team member will be joining us on Monday the 19th. Warren Choisy joins the Christchurch team of developers. Educated in France with more degrees than a thermometer Warren has worked in Wales, France, Canada and the rather exotic Netherlands Antilles. We will be putting Warrens extensive experience within the e-recruiting and payroll industries with clients such as Air France, Peugeot to good use. Luckily for Warren the developers have also added another team member to their office - a shiney Delonghi Nespresso – vive la cafe
CEO of ERMLive Donald Hastie announced this week that a selected group of foundation clients will be invited to see the next generation of product to be released by the ERMLive development team. “We have had great support from some of our foundation clients as we strive towards delivering a great product” said Donald, ” so in mid August we will be exposing some of the hard work our team have been focused on which will provide the connection between great functionality as well as form” he remarked . This sneak preview is part of ERMLives strategy to ensure trusted clients are fully abreast of how the business is evolving and provides customers with an opportunity to have some input in the future direction of our new products.
Luckily for the growing team at ERMLive the office right next door has become available and the Development team have already taken over this premium space. Although the full length windows provide a fantastic view of the comings and goings of High Street the natural light does create some issues for our tech team due to their nocturnal habits. ERMLive is eagerly waiting on the new development in the historic building next door which is undergoing transformation by the the team at KPI Rothchild. Our current building is a fantastic example of their vision to retain character and present a sophisticated working environment in the city so we look forward to the potential of larger floor plates for our growing team
ERMLive has appointed Sandra Webb as its new Service Manager based in Christchurch. Sandra has been working with the ERMLive product for the last two years based in Wellington and brings a fantastic skill set to the team as we build on our capability to provide service excellence to our customers. This appointment is part of ERMLives strategy to expand our own delivery capability while continuing to build our partner networks
ERMLive is excited to be working closely with The Digital Group to expand its sales and delivery capability in the Pacific Region.
The Digital Group provides a global talent pool of professionals providing technology and management consulting services and solutions, with offices in US, India, Fiji and Australia. TDG’s Services & Solutions delivery capability are anchored in an integrated set of core competencies that span, people, processes and technology coupled with practice competencies in System Administration, Web Software Engineering, Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Integration, Corporate Compliance and Legacy Migration. They provide a cost-optimized global delivery model with onsite, near-site and off-shore capabilities.TDG is a Microsoft Gold Partner.
ERMLive will be working actively with TDG to explore new opportunities in the Pacific and other regions and leverage off our mutual capabilities.
ERMLive is now working in close association with Wellington based company TalentPoint . TalentPoint provides RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing), innovative talent databases and niche job board functionality that provides its clients with proactive talent sourcing solutions.
Working in close collaboration, TalentPoint and ERMLive now have the capability to provide New Zealand and Australian businesses with total talent technology solutions – from sourcing right through to exit and communication with alumni. The two businesses provide best of breed solutions that are highly complementary and this exciting relationship presents employers with a unique opportunity to apply totally integrated solutions for the acquisition and ongoing management of their talent .
Tony Cutting, Director of TalentPoint and Andrew Mcleod, Head of Sales & Operations at ERMLive welcome the opportunity to discuss this exciting development in the HR/Talent sector with you.
Our Wellington team has expanded in May with the adddition of three senior delivery managers. Linda Sollitt, Diane Harvie and Glynis Powell. All three have been working with the ERMLive software for the past 2 years and we are delighted that they are now part of our direct team, bringing their extensive experience and skills. This expansion in capacity is part of our strategy to ensure we can provide expert support to both our partners and clients as they implement our HRIS software. Of course we have now also been reminded that we didnt welcome Troy Tarrant and Richard Pascoe two senior developers that have recently joined the team at our Christchurch Head Office – Troy & Richard are playing a vital role in product development and are ensuring our local cafe remains in business by having coffee delivered every 15 minutes.
HRIS/ Payroll – Client Support Specialist – Wanted
Thats right we are after a talented individual to join the rapidly expanding team based in Christchurch take a look at the full details on seek and if it sounds like you then we look forward to seeing your application. Come and join an innovative friendly team culture in a business that is growing rapidly and providing real opportunities for career/personal growth
Press release, 25-Sep-09, ERMLive, Christchurch, New Zealand: ERMLive was last night recognised at the Champion Canterbury Awards for the dramatic success of its HRIS software and an astute business model designed for sustainable growth. The Champion Product Manufacturer – Small Business Award category is the first award win for ERMLive and a tremendous honour in light of the record number of high quality entrants to these prestigious awards.
Founded by entrepreneur Donald Hastie in 2006, ERMLive™ is a unique software framework for employee relationship management, including recruitment, health and safety, and human resources and payroll. Unlike competing solutions, ERMLive is an advanced HRIS solution designed to integrate with familiar Microsoft tools Outlook, Office and CRM. This not only provides the functionality, flexibility and ease of use that customers want, but it also leverages Microsoft’s global partner network.
Nine months ago Hastie estimated that sales would climb to $15m by 2011, and judging by the success to date it appears his crystal ball predictions may not be far off the mark.
He says, “ERMLive was first implemented in April 2008 and in only 14 months has secured over NZ$6m of business winning against the world’s largest providers in New Zealand and Australia. We have done so with a small dedicated team of designers working alongside Microsoft New Zealand and their largest partners.”
Hastie attributes this success to a number of factors: efficient and environmentally sustainable delivery of software, support and training via the Internet; leveraging Microsoft global partner network; delivering KPI reporting to managers; and providing transparency by enabling management and partners access to ERMLive’s management systems and knowledge base.
“Perhaps the most significant achievement for us is the speed with which we can enable a diverse and global distribution channel,” says Hastie. “By not deviating from the development standards set by Microsoft, our partners don’t need to develop new competencies to provide ERMLive to their clients, as they can leverage the investments they have made in Microsoft certifications. This has proved extremely beneficial for our partners.”
Experience has enabled Hastie to shape a robust and rapid-growth business model. For ERMLive, operating from a Canterbury base with access to high quality skills is also providing a strong competitive advantage.
“Drawing on many years of experience in the HR and IT sectors, including the founding of a global payroll company, we have been able to implement the best learning from that experience and ensure that the keys to success were in place in the structure of the company from day one.
“Keeping the business lean and agile, being able to respond quickly and easily to customer needs and most importantly, choosing not to completely reinvent the wheel when deciding on the architecture and distribution of our products, has been crucial to our success to date, and we believe will be key to our success on a global scale,” says Hastie.