Presented at BLUEPRINT 4D
Session ID: P-050245

Turner's Pipe Fabrication facilities were manually tracking employee attendance in three offline systems. From corrupt spreadsheets to individual employee files which resulted in a cumbersome process that consumed valuable hours of HR clerical time each day. This inefficiency not only hindered the aggregation of historical employee data but also made it nearly impossible to provide timely notifications to foremen and employees regarding attendance issues.

To address these challenges, Turner implemented a custom application within the E1 system that streamlined the tracking of absences, late arrivals, early departures, and other relevant events. This custom application also allowed for automated reports and notifications via ReportsNow, significantly enhancing the efficiency of the attendance management process. By centralizing data and automating notifications, the application reduced the HR clerical workload by an impressive 40%, freeing up time for more strategic HR initiatives.

Additionally, the implementation of this application across all facilities has fostered consistency and improved communication regarding attendance management. With all locations utilizing the same E1 application, Turner has not only improved operational efficiency but also created a more cohesive work environment.
This session is eligible the following CPE credits: NASBA, SHRM

Speaker: Tiffany Schott, Turner Industries Group

Presented at BLUEPRINT 4D
Session ID: P-050263

Learn from Brigham Young University's experience maintaining PeopleSoft Campus Solutions as HR and Finance moved to the Cloud. We implemented a backfill strategy at the start to support PeopleSoft which allowed our internal PeopleSoft team to focus on the new Cloud implementation. We prepared BYU staff to support the changes to the HR and Finance system while a PeopleSoft managed service provider operated PeopleSoft day-to-day. In additional, to keeping Campus Solutions healthy, the managed service provider also retrofitted Campus Solutions to be integrated with HR and Finance in the Cloud. The journey continues in 2025 as we lift and shift PeopleSoft Campus Solutions to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). We deep dive into each of the integrations, retrofit work, and other activities allowing PeopleSoft Campus Solutions to keep running smoothly across campus during the transition and afterwards.

This session is eligible the following CPE credits: NASBA

Speaker: Russ Scadden, Brigham Young University

Presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2025
Session ID: P-050719

AI is everywhere; it is disrupting every business within every industry today. Most customers we speak with are convinced that AI is transformational. However, as businesses, they’re looking for tangible outcomes from AI. They want to enhance customer experiences, improve decision-making, and reduce costs. They’re not only looking to optimize their processes but to transform their business by discovering key patterns and trends to develop new products that will help them to gain a competitive advantage and expand their market share.

The good news: 92% of large companies report ROI on their data and AI investments.

Whether you are hosting on-premises or already operating in the cloud, join us for strategies to gain new insights, drive efficiency, and scale AI/Gen AI across your business to achieve more than ever with your existing Oracle JD Edwards and PeopleSoft applications.
This session is eligible the following CPE credits: NASBA

Presented at BLUEPRINT 4D
Session ID: P-050265

Streamlining and automating business processes is essential for maximizing the value of your PeopleSoft investment. This session explores how to leverage two powerful tools—Event Mapping and Drop Zones—to enhance and automate workflows without extensive customizations. Attendees will learn how Event Mapping can be used to inject logic into delivered processes, enabling tailored automation while maintaining upgradability. The session will also cover how Drop Zones provide flexibility in personalizing pages to meet unique business needs without modifying delivered code. Through real-world use cases and practical demonstrations, participants will gain actionable insights into simplifying process automation and increasing efficiency in their PeopleSoft environment.

Key Takeaways:

1. Event Mapping Essentials:

- Understand the basics of Event Mapping and its role in injecting custom business logic.

- Learn how to use Event Mapping to automate workflows while preserving system integrity.

2. Leveraging Drop Zones:

- Discover how Drop Zones allow for personalized UI changes without impacting delivered functionality.

- Explore creative use cases for Drop Zones to enhance user experience and efficiency.

3. Practical Applications:

- Gain insights from real-world examples of automating business processes using Event Mapping and Drop Zones.

4. Best Practices and Tips:

- Learn strategies for effectively implementing and managing these tools in your PeopleSoft environment.

5. Staying Upgrade-Safe:

- Ensure your customizations and automations remain compatible with future PeopleSoft updates.
This session is eligible the following CPE credits: NASBA

Speaker: Jeff Hilliard, Elire: Inc.

Presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2025
Session ID: P-050718

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing how organizations manage and optimize their workforce by enhancing People Intelligence. By leveraging AI, businesses can go beyond traditional HR analytics and uncover actionable insights to unlock workforce potential and drive meaningful outcomes.
Join this session to hear how Oracle AI embedded within Fusion HCM Analytics enables this transformation across the core areas of Talent, Skills and Sentiment.
This session is eligible the following CPE credits: NASBA, SHRM

Presented at BLUEPRINT 4D
Session ID: P-050252

Spoiler Alert! You are about to learn ten tips for a successful Grow implementation from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. These tips are derived from things we did exceptionally well in our implementation and things we would only share with our closest friends (and you're invited)! Tips will span project planning, business design and decision-making, change management, user adoption, solution evaluation, and more. P.S. The password is "Engaged!"

This session is eligible the following CPE credits: NASBA, SHRM, IIB

Speaker: Tabitha Robinson, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2025
Session ID: P-050728

This presentation addresses the critical challenges enterprise IT leaders face as they navigate the conflicting demands of operational stability and transformative innovation. John, founder of Allari, will unpack the “IT Leadership Paradox,” which forces leaders to make difficult prioritization decisions that impact their ability to deliver consistent performance while driving growth.

The session explores systemic barriers within IT organizations, including resource limitations, recurring inefficiencies, and the reactive cycles that hinder progress.

It also examines the ethical responsibility of vendors in aligning their solutions with the readiness of IT organizations, emphasizing the need for sustainable innovation practices that deliver long-term value rather than short-term fixes.

With actionable insights, the keynote will provide strategies for leveraging metrics like Change Success Rate (CSR) and Throughput of Effective Change (TEC) to build trust, demonstrate IT’s value, and transform operations.

The discussion will highlight the role of “footholds”—incremental adjustments that stabilize operations and create the capacity for innovation—helping IT leaders position their teams as strategic enablers of organizational success in 2025 and beyond.

This session offers a framework for balancing stability and innovation while fostering ethical collaboration between IT leaders and vendors
This session is eligible the following CPE credits: NASBA

Presented at BLUEPRINT 4D
Session ID: P-050267

In-person meeting with your fellow PeopleSoft Payroll for North America SIG members

Speaker: Carmina Vasquez, San Diego Community College District

Presented at BLUEPRINT 4D
Session ID: P-050270

Manual HR processes can be time-consuming and error-prone. This session will showcase how PeopleSoft HCM Fluid Approvals can transform your HR operations by automating workflows for common tasks like leave requests, job changes, and compensation adjustments. Attendees will gain insights into configuring and deploying Fluid Approvals to streamline processes, improve compliance, and enhance employee and manager satisfaction.

This session is eligible the following CPE credits: NASBA, SHRM

Speaker: Jeff Hilliard, Elire: Inc.

Presented at BLUEPRINT 4D
Session ID: P-050960

As the threat and compliance landscapes become increasingly complex, organizations must adopt strategies that extend beyond traditional identity and access governance.

In this session, we’ll explore the journey of Lee County School District towards a more mature security posture. We’ll discuss the importance of automating key processes such as access provisioning, access reviews, and elevated access management for PeopleSoft and other critical systems. Additionally, we’ll examine how these enhancements mitigate risks, provide actionable metrics to demonstrate the effectiveness of your security strategy, and improve end-user satisfaction.

Speaker: Charles Lukes, School District of Lee County