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ROC ANZ launches into Asia Pacific market

Vicky Burr — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

ROC, the leading global SAP HCM consultancy, today announced that Azenkai, a leading SAP Service Partner in Australia and New Zealand, will become part of the ROC Group, forming a strategic element of ROC’s global business.

Les Hayman, chairman of ROC and ex-CEO of SAP Asia Pacific, championed the deal: “Our partnership with Azenkai and the Asia Pacific initiatives is an exciting move for ROC and for our customers. Asia Pacific is a crucial market for many of our clients and this will give them access to a full complement of SAP services from one, stable, global provider. Azenkai was the right fit for ROC, given its culture, the depth of experience of the executive team and local and regional knowledge”.

This announcement is one of several this year, following ROC’s expansion across South Africa, France and Benelux.

ROC Global CEO, Jerry Chilvers, said, “This exciting deal is a natural progression of our business strategy and reinforces our commitment to become the largest global SAP HCM consultancy by the end of 2008. Azenkai shares both the ROC dedication to HCM and the approach to exceeding customer expectations.”

ROC now operates in all the major geographies around the world, employing over 300 HCM Business Transformation and SAP HCM experts.

ROC appoints Markus Bucher to the board of directors

Olivia Farry — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

ROC, a leading SAP HCM specialist consultancy, announced that Markus Bucher has joined its board of directors, adding to its existing strength of SAP HR experts from across the globe. Markus’ appointment plays a critical role in ROC’s ambitious, long-term development strategy.

Markus is the founder and managing director of SWICON, a member of the ROC Group and has over 30 years of international management experience in multi-national groups all over the world, concentrating on major re-engineering, restructurings and change management.

His responsibilities to the board will include running the African and Middle Eastern divisions, defining and implementing ROC’s Asia Pacific Strategy. Markus will also be key in developing ROC’s Payroll Support Solutions and rolling these out across ROC’s global operations.

Formerly President of the Swiss Business Council in South Africa, Markus started his career with nine years at Bally Worldwide, becoming Chief Financial Officer (United States). He then moved to Holcim (formerly Holderbank) as Executive Director and Chairman of their holding, management and consulting arm. In 2000, Marcus founded SWICON South Africa (Pty) Ltd and remains as their Chairman and Group Managing Director.

Les Hayman, ROC Chairman and SAP AG Ambassador, said, “We are delighted to welcome Markus to ROC, further strengthening our board of SAP HR industry leaders from around the world. Markus will bring a fresh perspective along with first-rate local expertise from the African and Middle Eastern marketplace.”

ROC are Premier Sponsors of HR2008

Olivia Farry — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000

As part of the Premier sponsorship, seven speakers from ROC will feature in the conference line-up, including a keynote address from Les Hayman, Chairman of ROC. ROC will also host an evening reception for delegates on the 6th of November.

Les will deliver a speech entitled “The future of HR — can it survive in your organisation?” The address, given on Wednesday 5th November, will cover numerous important challenges facing the modern HR organisation including: the global war for talent and the importance of tackling business issues through HR. He will also look at the other critical business challenges keeping the world's CEOs awake at night.

Alongside ROC, one of its most valued customers, Hampshire County Council will also speak about its own implementation of SAP Talent Visualisation (powered by Nakisa).

Trevor Stabb, of Hampshire County Council (HCC), will present a case study of the solution at the authority. The presentation will focus on the collection, management and organisation of HR-related data at HCC, the solution that was implemented, and how it was wielded to greatest effect. Trevor will also look at the how the visualisation and customisation of HCC's systems made the implementation even more rewarding.

Damian Williams, UK Managing Director of ROC, expressed his excitement about the event: "This is a really important time for ROC, which has seen very rapid growth over the last 12 months. This event is a great opportunity to share some of our experiences with the HR community, whilst looking at some of our clients' great SAP successes. We are really proud of our close relationship with SAP and being the Premier sponsor of HR 2008 only helps strengthen these ties."

Several ROC consultants are also presenting and hosting sessions at HR2008. Tom Hallewell, Solution Architect, is delivering several conference breakout sessions on Talent Management as well as hosting a discussion forum on E-Recruitment. Richard Honnor, Practice Manager, is presenting 'An introduction to the SAP Workforce Planning and Optimisation solution. Stephen Burr, Solution Architect and Simon Humphreys, Practice Manager, are delivering Talent Visualisation and Talent Management presentations respectively. A member of ROC Nordic, the Norwegian arm of ROC, Jens Ejsing is also hosting a session for delegates, focusing on strategic design and delivery of a global deployment of SAP HCM.

ROC Announces 10th Anniversary Celebrations

Olivia Farry — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

ROC, a leading global SAP HCM specialist, has announced plans for its 10th anniversary with a day of celebration for all its employees around the world. The event, comprising speeches, team building and other motivational activities, will take place at The Grand Hotel in Brighton on the 2nd of October.

The celebration will be an opportunity for all staff to take stock of their achievements over the last ten years and contribute to, ROC’s strategic future. The event will be punctuated with speeches from ROC Chairman Les Hayman and SAP Ambasador, ROC Global CEO Jerry Chilvers and a motivational speaker. Staff will also participate in team building exercises, a gala dinner and a staff ball to end the event.

Jerry Chilvers, ROC Global CEO, commented, “ROC’s recent growth has been like a whirlwind, so it’s been a really exciting time for the company, especially over the last few years. Our staff numbers have grown from 40 to over 150 in under a year so we thought our 10th birthday would be a great opportunity to stop for a moment and consider the future of ROC as the global business it has become.

As HR professionals, we know how important it is to keep employees invested in the present and future of the company and that’s what this event is about. We couldn’t have got where we are today without them and we need their help to keep pushing ROC forward and to make it the success it deserves to be.”

The announcement marks an important milestone for ROC which has seen rapid growth to become one of the worlds leading SAP HCM specialists. ROC is now a truly global company with bases in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australasia and North America.

ROC’s growth has continued this year, with a joint venture with Benelux-based Quintysis, creating ROC France to serve the French and Swiss markets. ROC has also partnered with South Africa-based SAP HCM consultancy, SWICON in order to penetrate the sub-Saharan Africa market.

Prior to these announcements, ROC welcomed Les Hayman to the team as Chairman. Les was previously the Vice President for SAP in the EMEA and south-Asia regions and still works as an ambassador to SAP. The addition of Les to the team has provided ROC with extensive strategic knowledge and experience of the HR world, whilst strengthening its already firm relationship with SAP.

SWICON to Spearhead ROC Africa

Olivia Farry — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

London: leading SAP HCM specialist ROC, has today announced that South Africa-based SAP HCM consultancy, SWICON has joined forces with ROC Group to lead ROC’s African business initiative. The objective of the two companies is to jointly penetrate the sub-Saharan Africa market.

The African venture means that SWICON will trade as “SWICON, Member of the ROC Group” and at a later stage, will be fully integrated into the ROC fold. This announcement follows hot on the heels of the news of ROC France and an initiative where ROC has partnered with Quintisys in Benelux.

The African drive and partnership with SWICON is another significant step towards ROC’s business objective of becoming the largest global SAP HCM consultancy by the end of 2008. The partnership will prove hugely beneficial to ROC and SWICON’s clients and partners, as it enables both companies to provide a fuller complement of SAP services and expands the workforce, making the combined organisation a larger and more stable entity. It also underpins both companies’ commitment to SAP HCM technology.

Les Hayman, chairman of ROC and ex CEO of SAP EMEA championed the deal: “This partnership with SWICON and the African initiative is a hugely exciting move for ROC. Africa is a crucially important market for many of our clients and in order to position ourselves as a truly global partner, it is imperative to establish a presence there. In terms of a partner for this region, SWICON was the right fit for ROC, given its culture, the depth of experience of the executive team and local knowledge”.

Markus Bucher, managing director of SWICON and board member of ROC commented: “SWICON is delighted to be partnering with ROC Group in Africa. Being part of a global organisation brings significant benefits to our people, partners and clients. Together, we look forward to getting significant traction in the sub-Saharan African market. It is also important to note that this deal will in now way affect SWICON’s status as a level 1 B-BBEE (broad-based black economic empowerment) contributor.”

ROC Partners with Quintisys to Establish ROC France

Olivia Farry — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000

London: leading SAP HCM specialist ROC, has today announced a joint venture (JV) with Benelux-based SAP HR consultancy Quintisys to establish a business for the French and Swiss markets. The jointly owned company will be known as ROC France.

ROC France will incorporate an operation that has already been established in Paris by Quintisys. The combined force of the JV will aim to penetrate the French and Swiss markets to help organisations in the region implement the full range of SAP’s HCM suite. ROC France is a major step towards ROC’s business objective of becoming the largest global SAP HCM specialist by the end of 2008.

In addition to the French initiative, ROC and Quintisys have signed a cooperation agreement denoting their partnership, where Quintisys leads projects conducted in the Benelux region and ROC is the prominent brand for projects in other international locations. The partnership will prove hugely beneficial to ROC and Quintisys clients and partners, as it allows the companies to deepen their specialisation in SAP HCM, provide a broader spectrum of services and have a larger workforce to resource collaborative projects.

Les Hayman, chairman of ROC and ex CEO of SAP EMEA commented: “ROC France is a hugely positive move for ROC in its bid to become the largest global SAP HCM specialist. ROC France underlines our commitment to SAP. Partnering with Quintisys has given ROC a springboard into the French market – having on the ground teams, with the local knowledge, language and culture is imperative in making this a success. The two companies are very closely aligned in terms of approach – entrepreneurial, creative and above all passionate about HCM".

David Goodman, founding director of Quintisys enthused: “This cooperation agreement is a great boost to Quintisys. We look forward to the benefits that global capacity will bring to our people, clients and partners. Together, ROC and Quintisys have made a commitment to further develop the French, Swiss and Benelux markets and the combined force is sure to make the enterprise a successful one".

ROC launches SAP HCM Internship

Olivia Farry — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000

ROC is pleased to launch its SAP HCM Internship, providing opportunities for candidates with an HR background and experience working in a SAP HCM project team. By joining ROC's SAP HCM Internship you can:

Become a SAP HCM consulting expert
Join a world class specialist SAP HCM consultancy
Train up in the latest SAP HCM technology
Learn how to configure SAP HCM modules
Experience the SAP HCM project lifecycle
Be mentored by one of the world's most experienced SAP HCM consultants

At the end of the program you will be given the opportunity to specialise in a SAP HCM module. If you are an enthusiastic hard worker who is keen to take your career to the next stage then contact us at careers@roc-group.com.

ROC provides enhanced SAP HCM demonstration capability

Olivia Farry — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000

ROC has recently fully integrated its demonstration capabilities such that existing and potential customers can now view the full suite of SAP’s Human Capital Management (HCM) functionality on a single environment. Not only that, but this capability is also portable which allows ROC to bring all this functionality to life at your premises.

The demonstration scenarios follow a candidate through their application to the company via e Recruitment, their subsequent induction as an employee, and then follow them through the first year within the organisation including on-line appraisal reviews and performance based remuneration. Key Performance Indicators are reported to managers using SAP’s Business Warehouse.

The functionality is made available to users predominantly via SAP’s Self Service applications – Manager Self Service, Employee Self Service and the newly introduced HR Administrator Self Service delivered through an Internet Explorer Portal.

If your organisation is considering the implementation of an integrated HCM software application, then email us at enquiries@roc-group.com or telephone +44 (0)1932 268512.

Public Sector Qualifications Body Christmas Payroll delivered safely by ROC

Olivia Farry — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000

A National Public Sector Body responsible for the development, accreditation, assessment and certification of qualifications can look forward to a festive Christmas thanks to ROC. The customer had confidence in ROC to deliver the project safely and on time at a very sensitive time of the year for employee’s pay packets.

ROC awarded ISO 9001 Quality Certification

Olivia Farry — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000

ROC Systems Consulting Ltd has recently been awarded the ISO 9001:2000 certificate for quality assurance. This international certification lets ROC clients know that the Company is dedicated to delivering service that meets their expectations and has the management structures in place to ensure that a high quality of service is continually maintained.

The successful award of the certificate is the result of both an external audit of ROC’s quality management systems and the immediate implementation of its results. The importance that ROC places on the delivery of quality services can be seen by its choosing to submit itself to ISO 9001:2000 auditing.

ROC is now able to use the ISO 9001:2000 logo on all stationery, websites and indeed any promotional matter. The logo indicates to clients and prospective clients that ROC is committed to the continual improvement of its services for the benefit of its customers.

However, the ISO 9001:2000 certification is more than just a one-off award. It is dependent on ROC’s quality management systems being reviewed every quarter as well as being externally audited on a twice yearly basis. The review and audit process is an essential element of the certification which ensures that ROC continually looks to improve its service.

Peter Appleton, Business Development Director of ISO Quality Services Ltd, the company that carried out the certification process says “I am delighted to have been involved with ROC Systems Consulting during the implementation of the ISO 9001 Certification. I have been able to advise the company on how it can best structure its systems to deliver quality services. This ultimately benefits the customer as well as the business itself.”

Jerry Chilvers, Managing Director of ROC Systems Consulting Ltd says, “We are committed to offering a quality service from the start and we have already built in systems to maintain a high standard of customer service. All the team at ROC have worked really hard to achieve this certification which is an indication of how important quality is to us as a company.”