Login
Dresser & Associates
GoToAssist

Free Webinars and Online Training

Sage HRMS HR Actions - Create, Route, Approve and Save Paperless Web-Based Forms

23 May, 2012 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

SignUp

This introduction to Sage HRMS HR Actions® by Delphia Consulting demonstrates how employees, managers, and administrators can easily submit web-based forms for any HR transaction, including performance appraisals. Join us to see how validated forms are routed for approval based upon your business rules and how approved forms update Sage HRMS with the click of a mouse. Web self-service has never been easier!

Other Dates
20 June, 2012 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

The Benefits of Compliance to HR Organizations: Identifying and Adopting Best Practices

24 May, 2012 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

SignUp

Compliance – the very thought of implementing an HR "compliance system" typically strikes terror in the minds of HR managers and IT professionals alike. Attend this live webcast and learn what an HR "best practice" compliance system consists of, its benefits to your HR organization, and how to achieve it cost-effectively.

Other Dates
14 June, 2012 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

Social Media and HR

24 May, 2012 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

SignUp
Socia Media and HR

Social media has taken the business world by storm. Many companies struggle as they try to build successful strategies with social networking tools. When used purposefully, these media can communicate not only products and services, but also business goals, vision, mission, and values. Social networking has great potential in marketing, sales, customer service, and recruitment efforts. Human resource professionals can be catalysts in addressing the social media challenge in their organizations. This webinar will describe common business uses of social media with real life examples. Upon attending, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the business benefits of social networking
  • Leverage social media to increase effectiveness of corporate communication
  • Build a successful social media strategy within their companies
  • Measure social media ROI (Return on Investment).

This webinar is HRCI approved for 1.25 (Strategic) credits.

Other Dates
20 July, 2012 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

Sage HRMS Talent Management--Why Integrated Talent Management Matters

24 May, 2012 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

SignUp

Integrated Talent Management bridges the gap between employee development and performance to enable substantial improvement in organizational capability. Attend this webcast and learn how Sage HRMS Talent Management by Cornerstone OnDemand can help you attract and retain the right talent.

Other Dates
14 June, 2012 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
28 June, 2012 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

*NEW* Creating Champagne Training Programs on a Beer Budget

29 May, 2012 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

SignUp
Creating Champagne Training Programs on a Beer Budget

It is becoming more and more important for HR to have effective training programs for maintaining compliance, boosting employee morale, controlling costs, onboarding, getting new employees up to speed, and enhancing the skills of current employees to keep that competitive edge. Automated systems can be very efficient and cost-effective, but not all people learn the same way. This webcast will provide a blueprint to HR professionals on how to develop successful training programs using a mix of different training ingredients to meet the needs of your business. This webcast has been approved for 1.00 (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute: www.hrci.org

Introduction to Sage HRMS (For Prospective Customers)

30 May, 2012 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

SignUp

Learn how Sage HRMS can make HR more strategic and solve your HR and payroll challenges with integrated solutions including HR, payroll, benefits, training, recruiting, and compliance.

Other Dates
13 June, 2012 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

Sage Abra HRMS Customization

31 May, 2012 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

SignUp

Free- 1 Hour On-Line Seminar (Space is Limited)

Overview: This seminar will allow you, the Abra user, to discover the versatility of Sage Abra HRMS by designing custom screens to fit unique and comprehensive needs. Learn how to create fields to track any information and place it directly at your fingertips.

Sage Abra Secure Query

1 June, 2012 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

SignUp

Free- 1 Hour On-Line Seminar (Space is Limited)

Overview: This seminar will allow you, the Abra user, to explore on-demand reporting features that will allow you to quickly get information you need without spending valuable time on complex reporting.

Do you need to create customized reports but don't feel comfortable with your Crystal Report writing skills? Abra Secure Query is a desktop reporting tool that comes automatically with your Sage Abra HRMS application that enables you to quickly and easily get the information you need.

  • Abra Reporting Tools
  • Group Security
  • Ad Hoc Reporting Security
  • Creating an HR Query
  • Send/Email Queries
  • Exporting Queries
  • Other Product Queries

Employee Recruiting Made Easy With Sage HRMS Cyber Recruiter

5 June, 2012 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

SignUp

Having trouble managing your recruiting effort? Still using paper, Outlook®, and Excel® without a full applicant tracking system? Come learn how you can update and automate your recruiting processes with the use of an integrated, highly configurable software solution.

Other Dates
19 June, 2012 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Cyber Recruiter

6 June, 2012 - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

SignUp

Are you flooded with applications and resumes for your open positions?

Need a reliable system to help you quickly sort out the resumes best suited for your needs?

Come see how you can automate your recruiting processes with Cyber Recruiter, an in-house or hosted, web-based, paper-less, process-oriented, multi-role recruiting solution.  Cyber Recruiter can link to your company's career website and post openings along with gathering applicant information.  The system will help you through all of the recruiting processes (creating requisitions, approvals, evaluating applicants, routing, interviewing, and offer letters). Cyber Recruiter fully integrates with both Sage Abra HR and Sage Abra ESS.

Learn how software can make recruiting easier, more efficient and help you remain compliant.

Other Dates
18 July, 2012 - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
15 August, 2012 - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

*NEW* Dealing with Off-Duty Conduct and Social Media

7 June, 2012 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

SignUp

He said what on Facebook? Recent trends in the law, including obligations of employers dealing with social media, the NLRA and limitations on employer actions, and harassment claims and social media.

Sage Abra HRMS Tips & Tricks

8 June, 2012 - 11:00 AM - Noon EDT

SignUp

Free- 1 Hour On-Line Seminar (Space is Limited)

Overview: This seminar will provide you, the Abra user, with information on how you can utilize and expand the functions of your Sage Abra HRMS system. The seminar will demonstrate and discuss the following:

  • How to personalize your Abra Desktop
  • How to make your reports run faster
  • Analysis-Query-Reports: which are best
  • How to add Crystal to your Abra Activity Center
  • Toolkit tips
  • Your Questions

Introduction to Sage HRMS (For Prospective Customers)

13 June, 2012 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

SignUp

Learn how Sage HRMS can make HR more strategic and solve your HR and payroll challenges with integrated solutions including HR, payroll, benefits, training, recruiting, and compliance.

Other Dates
30 May, 2012 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

Sage HRMS Talent Management--Why Integrated Talent Management Matters

14 June, 2012 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

SignUp

Integrated Talent Management bridges the gap between employee development and performance to enable substantial improvement in organizational capability. Attend this webcast and learn how Sage HRMS Talent Management by Cornerstone OnDemand can help you attract and retain the right talent.

Other Dates
24 May, 2012 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
28 June, 2012 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

The Benefits of Compliance to HR Organizations: Identifying and Adopting Best Practices

14 June, 2012 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

SignUp

Compliance – the very thought of implementing an HR "compliance system" typically strikes terror in the minds of HR managers and IT professionals alike. Attend this live webcast and learn what an HR "best practice" compliance system consists of, its benefits to your HR organization, and how to achieve it cost-effectively.

Other Dates
24 May, 2012 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Sage Abra HRMS - Go paperless with Sage Abra's online solutions

15 June, 2012 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

SignUp

Attend this webinar and learn how to integrate and automate HR Administration and eliminate paper records and track employee data electronically:

  • Online HR Administration
  • Online Benefit Enrollment
  • Online Pay Stubs
  • Online W2's
  • Total Compensation Statements
  • Business Activity Monitoring

Employee Recruiting Made Easy With Sage HRMS Cyber Recruiter

19 June, 2012 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

SignUp

Having trouble managing your recruiting effort? Still using paper, Outlook®, and Excel® without a full applicant tracking system? Come learn how you can update and automate your recruiting processes with the use of an integrated, highly configurable software solution.

Other Dates
5 June, 2012 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Automate the Performance Appraisal Process and Go Paperless With Sage HRMS

19 June, 2012 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

SignUp

Automate your performance appraisal process while going paperless with Sage HRMS HR Actions® by Delphia Consulting. Managers and employees can collaborate to complete web-based performance review forms that are routed for approval based on your business rules. Attend this live webcast and learn how with section-based scoring, rich formatting, intelligent fields, and one-click updates to Sage HRMS, self-service has never been easier!

Other Dates
28 June, 2012 - 11:00 AM - Noon EDT

Sage HRMS HR Actions - Create, Route, Approve and Save Paperless Web-Based Forms

20 June, 2012 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

SignUp

This introduction to Sage HRMS HR Actions® by Delphia Consulting demonstrates how employees, managers, and administrators can easily submit web-based forms for any HR transaction, including performance appraisals. Join us to see how validated forms are routed for approval based upon your business rules and how approved forms update Sage HRMS with the click of a mouse. Web self-service has never been easier!

Other Dates
23 May, 2012 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

KnowledgeSync: The Next Generation of Alerts and Workflow for Sage Abra

21 June, 2012 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

SignUp

Sage KnowledgeSync comes pre-configured with over 40 alert events for Sage Abra; you can customize these as well as add an unlimited number of additional events of your own. No programming expertise is required, and - beyond Sage Abra -- Sage KnowledgeSync integrates with your other business applications, and will even monitor incoming email messages, web form submissions, and events in your operating system.

Crystal Reports - Functions and Formulas

22 June, 2012 - 11:00 AM - Noon EDT (Session Full)

Free - 1 Hour On-Line Seminar (Space is Limited)

Learn more about the functions that are available in Crystal to use when creating formulas and reports. Formula creation will be demonstrated and all attendees will receive a list of Crystal Functions.

Why Are So Many Companies Unknowingly Hiring Criminals Even After Conducting a Background Check?

22 June, 2012 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

SignUp
Creating Champagne Training Programs on a Beer Budget

Do you assume that your pre-employment screening process is thorough enough to protect your organization? The gaps and loopholes in the information available for pre-employment criminal background screening provides savvy criminals a wide open window of opportunity. For example: State Dept of Law Enforcement data only provides "finger-printed offenses" and multiple shoplifting convictions may never show up on the background check (actual example). Learn the details of how to create a thorough screening program while staying within the parameters of the FCRA. This webcast has been approved for 1.00 (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification.

Automate the Performance Appraisal Process and Go Paperless With Sage HRMS

28 June, 2012 - 11:00 AM - Noon EDT

SignUp

Automate your performance appraisal process while going paperless with Sage HRMS HR Actions® by Delphia Consulting. Managers and employees can collaborate to complete web-based performance review forms that are routed for approval based on your business rules. Attend this live webcast and learn how with section-based scoring, rich formatting, intelligent fields, and one-click updates to Sage HRMS, self-service has never been easier!

Other Dates
19 June, 2012 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

Sage HRMS Talent Management--Why Integrated Talent Management Matters

28 June, 2012 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

SignUp

Integrated Talent Management bridges the gap between employee development and performance to enable substantial improvement in organizational capability. Attend this webcast and learn how Sage HRMS Talent Management by Cornerstone OnDemand can help you attract and retain the right talent.

Other Dates
24 May, 2012 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
14 June, 2012 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

The Data-Driven HR Organization: How to Achieve It and How to Benefit From It

28 June, 2012 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

SignUp

In your daily HR activities, have you ever said, "If only we had known…" about such things as excessive overtime, expiring certifications, or employee pay rate changes? If so, you can avoid doing so in the future by becoming a "data driven" HR organization. Attend this live webcast and learn how you can become a data-driven HR organization and provide a higher level of service to your organization.

Getting the most from a Sage support call

13 July, 2012 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

SignUp

Free- 1 Hour On-Line Seminar (Space is Limited)

  1. Simple questions should have simple answers - How to get the right answer the first time
  2. Know your system - Getting around your PC
  3. Know your errors and have the information you need to assist in troubleshooting
  4. Save time by being prepared

Cyber Recruiter

18 July, 2012 - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

SignUp

Are you flooded with applications and resumes for your open positions?

Need a reliable system to help you quickly sort out the resumes best suited for your needs?

Come see how you can automate your recruiting processes with Cyber Recruiter, an in-house or hosted, web-based, paper-less, process-oriented, multi-role recruiting solution.  Cyber Recruiter can link to your company's career website and post openings along with gathering applicant information.  The system will help you through all of the recruiting processes (creating requisitions, approvals, evaluating applicants, routing, interviewing, and offer letters). Cyber Recruiter fully integrates with both Sage Abra HR and Sage Abra ESS.

Learn how software can make recruiting easier, more efficient and help you remain compliant.

Other Dates
6 June, 2012 - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
15 August, 2012 - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Social Media and HR

20 July, 2012 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

SignUp
Socia Media and HR

Social media has taken the business world by storm. Many companies struggle as they try to build successful strategies with social networking tools. When used purposefully, these media can communicate not only products and services, but also business goals, vision, mission, and values. Social networking has great potential in marketing, sales, customer service, and recruitment efforts. Human resource professionals can be catalysts in addressing the social media challenge in their organizations. This webinar will describe common business uses of social media with real life examples. Upon attending, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the business benefits of social networking
  • Leverage social media to increase effectiveness of corporate communication
  • Build a successful social media strategy within their companies
  • Measure social media ROI (Return on Investment).

This webinar is HRCI approved for 1.25 (Strategic) credits.

Other Dates
24 May, 2012 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

Sage Abra Train

26 July, 2012 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

SignUp

Free- 1 Hour On-Line Seminar (Space is Limited)

Overview: This seminar will provide the Abra user with an overview of features, code table setup, setting training requirements, managing classes, reporting and a question and answer session at the end.

Features Include:

  • Create requirements
  • Track Courses
  • Certificates and programs
  • Document training content for quality compliance
  • Analyze training cost
  • Link to Abra HR skills data

Crystal Reports - Creating a letter in Crystal Report Writer

27 July, 2012 - 11:00 AM - Noon EDT

SignUp

Free- 1 Hour On-Line Seminar (Space is Limited)

This free online session will enable you to learn more about Abra HRMS/Crystal Report Writer. How to create a letter from start to finish will be demonstrated and all attendees will receive a copy of the completed letter.

Archiving Data - Why & How?

2 August, 2012 - 11:00 AM - Noon EDT

SignUp

Free- 1 Hour On-Line Seminar (Space is Limited)

Overview: Learn how archiving data will help improve the performance of your Abra software. The session will also include archiving options to consider.

*NEW* Legal Issues & Quickie Union Elections

2 August, 2012 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

SignUp

Familiarize yourself on the legal changes that have been going on with regard to unions, quickie elections, the stacking of the NLRB and other changing topics.

Cyber Recruiter

15 August, 2012 - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

SignUp

Are you flooded with applications and resumes for your open positions?

Need a reliable system to help you quickly sort out the resumes best suited for your needs?

Come see how you can automate your recruiting processes with Cyber Recruiter, an in-house or hosted, web-based, paper-less, process-oriented, multi-role recruiting solution.  Cyber Recruiter can link to your company's career website and post openings along with gathering applicant information.  The system will help you through all of the recruiting processes (creating requisitions, approvals, evaluating applicants, routing, interviewing, and offer letters). Cyber Recruiter fully integrates with both Sage Abra HR and Sage Abra ESS.

Learn how software can make recruiting easier, more efficient and help you remain compliant.

Other Dates
6 June, 2012 - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
18 July, 2012 - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Creating Benefit Statements from Abra: The Hidden Paycheck

31 August, 2012 - 11:00 AM - Noon EDT

SignUp

Free - 1 Hour On-Line Seminar (Space is Limited)

One of the keys to Employee Satisfaction is an understanding of the total compensation they receive from you. In this session we will explore how you can use your existing ABRA modules to create effective and eye-catching Benefit Statements. Using Crystal Reports as our development tool, we will look at several examples of Benefits / Total Compensation Statements including:

  • Personalizing the statements using ABRA data
  • Effective Use of graphs including pie, bar and dashboards
  • Importing descriptions and other text-based data into a Benefit Statement
  • Use Payroll data to show employer matches (and what if Payroll is outsourced?)
  • Using Attendance to show the value of time taken and PTO accrued
  • Include Training reimbursements and other Train data
  • Combining ABRA and non-ABRA data: Tips and Tricks
  • Printing Options

*NEW* Legal Update

27 September, 2012 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

SignUp

Be up-to-date with the ever-changing world of employment law. A comprehensive legal update including FMLA, ADA, Title VII and the NLRA.

*NEW* EEO: Preventing Sexual and Other Forms of Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation

15 November, 2012 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST

SignUp

Who's joking now? Harassment in the workplace is still a hot ticket item. Managers need to know what they can and cannot overlook.

Total Care Resources

  • Dresser Total Care
  • Free Webinars and Online Training
  • Month by Month Training Calendar
  • Dresser & Associates Customer Portal
  • Tips & Tricks
  • User Group Conferences
  • Alliance for Workforce Management
  • HR Management Blog
  • Connect with us on Social Media
  • Newsletters
  • HR Best Practices and Whitepapers
  • Knowledge Center
  • Customer Success Tools
  • HR Selection Tools
  • Partners and Alliances
    • HR & Legal Hotline (free to Abra users)
    • Computer Forms (Checks and Forms)
    • HR Assessment
    • Take Advantage of Tax Credits
    • Sage HRMS Payroll Tax Forms and eFiling
    • Purchasing Power (premier employee purchase program)
    • Background Screening Services
    • Worker's Comp Billing
  •  
  • Overview
    • Hey Dresser, Make my job easier!
    • I want a solution to...
    • Assessing Your Needs
    • What's New
    • Sage HRMS Overview
    • Why Sage Abra HRMS?
    • Comparison
    • What is an HRIS?
    • HRIS Checklist
  •  
  •  
  • Software & Services
    • Sage Products
      • Sage Abra Overview
      • Take a Tour
      • Sage HRMS
      • Payroll
      • Employee Self Service
      • Multi Lingual ESS
      • HR Actions
      • KnowledgeSync
      • Benefits Enrollment
      • Benefits Messenger
      • OrgPlus
      • Train
      • Crystal Dashboard
      • Sage Tax Filing Services
      • Sage Add-Ons and Utilities
    • Other Products
      • Talent Management by Cornerstone On-Demand
      • Talent Management
      • Learning Management
      • Performance Management
      • Cornerstone Product Demos and Flash Videos
      • Cornerstone Success Stories
      • Cornerstone Video Success Stories
      • Cornerstone Whitepapers and Features Sheets
      • Cyber Recruiter & Cyber Train
      • Accounting Integration Software
      • Timberline Integration
      • Deployment Options
      • Products Briefs and Feature Sheets
  •  
  •  
  • Support & Training
    • Dresser Support
    • Support Programs
    • Sage Customer Portal
    • Sage Employer Resources
    • Contact Support
    • HRMS - More Than Just an Administrative Tool
    • ROEI: Return on Employee Investment
    • Free Webinars and Online Training
    • Month by Month Training Calendar
  •  
  •  
  • Total Care
    • Total Care Program Resources
      • Free Webinars and Online Training
      • Month by Month Training Calendar
      • Dresser & Associates Customer Portal
      • Tips & Tricks
      • User Group Conferences
      • Alliance for Workforce Management
      • HR Management Blog
      • Connect with us on Social Media
      • Newsletters
      • HR Best Practices and Whitepapers
      • Knowledge Center
      • HR Selection Tools
    • Partners and Alliances
      • HR & Legal Hotline (free to Abra users)
      • Computer Forms (Checks and Forms)
      • HR Assessment
      • Take Advantage of Tax Credits
      • Sage HRMS Payroll Tax Forms and eFiling
      • Purchasing Power (premier employee purchase program)
      • Background Screening Services
      • Worker's Comp Billing
  •  
  •  
  • Special Offers
    • Dresser & Associates Total Care Program
    • Conduct an HR Assessment
    • E-Verify
    • Health Plan Information on 2012 W-2's
    • Pennsylvania ACT 32
    • Sage ERP Promotional Offer
    • Cost of a Bad Hire
    • The Power of Partnership
    • Lower Payroll Processing Costs
    • Sage Timberline Payroll Integration
    • Multi-Lingual Employee Self Service Tools
    • 2011 Year End Closing with Abra Payroll
  •  
  •  
  • Company
    • Contact Us
    • What Makes Dresser Different?
    • Client Testimonials
    • Press Releases
    • Associations
    • Awards & Recognition
  •  

Effective Design, Implementation & Support to meet your HRMS needs

  • HR Software
  • Demo Center
  • Support & Training
  • HRIS Selection Tools
  • Knowledge Center
  • Resources
  • News & Events
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Site Map
  • Legal
Sage Chairman's Club Sage Authorized Partner

Dresser & Associates is a leading provider of HR Software & Payroll Solutions to New England, the Mid Atlantic, South East and Gulf Coast.

243 U.S. Route 1, Scarborough, Maine 04074 | Toll Free: 866-885-7212 | rtsisa@sdseoecio.foecasnmr

Regional Offices: Maine | Pennsylvania | Georgia | Florida

© Copyright 2012 Dresser & Associates, Inc.