Guidehouse, a leading global consulting firm, has been chosen by Kern County, CA to implement Workday solutions aimed at modernizing the county’s enterprise resource planning system. This collaboration is set to revolutionize workforce management and streamline business operations.
- Scope of the Project:
- Workday Implementation Services: The project includes deploying Workday Financial Management, Workday Human Capital Management, Workday Prism Analytics, and Workday Help. These tools will help Kern County reduce manual processes and align with Workday’s leading practices.
- Goals: The initiative aims to meet organizational goals by improving efficiency and modernizing the county’s operations.
- Expert Insight:
- Guidehouse’s Role: Collin Lopes, partner at Guidehouse, expresses enthusiasm about the project, highlighting the synergy between Workday’s technology and Guidehouse’s expertise in unlocking talent potential and leveraging cutting-edge technology.
- Previous Work: This project adds to Guidehouse’s portfolio of Workday implementations for public agencies, including recent projects in Oakland County, MI; Spokane, WA; and Arvada, CO.
- Challenges and Solutions:
- Legacy Systems: Kern County’s existing systems are described as disparate and outdated, leading to operational silos. Katelyn Zenger, fiscal and policy analyst at Kern County, notes that the Workday implementation will unify the county’s departments.
- Benefits of Workday: Guidehouse’s expertise in public sector challenges and its use of the Workday deployment methodology will facilitate a smooth transition and address operational inefficiencies.
- Guidehouse’s Expertise:
- Consulting Firm Profile: As a top 10 consulting firm in the US, Guidehouse has a robust track record of serving both commercial clients and public sector organizations. Their experience includes managing complex transformations, driving innovation, and improving operations.
Guidehouse’s partnership with Kern County marks a significant step towards modernizing the county’s ERP systems with Workday. By integrating advanced Workday solutions, Guidehouse aims to enhance operational efficiency, streamline workforce management, and support Kern County’s broader transformation goals.