5 reasons to start your UKG dimension migration

Since UKG announced that it will be retiring Workforce Central, we’ve talked to a steady stream of WFC customers about their timeline and thoughts on moving to UKG Dimensions (formerly Workforce Dimensions or WFD).

Each client is different in terms of their size and resources and each has different workforce management needs, and yet our advice for all of these clients is simple and consistent: Don’t wait!

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It may seem like you have years before you make a decision about transitioning from WFC, and to be clear, you do have time.

But the best use of that time is to start now, so you can plan and execute a thorough and successful migration to UKG dimensions with plenty of buffer before the end of December 31, 2025 engineering date.

Key benefits of moving to UKG dimensions

If you need more reasoning or inspiration, below are 5 top reasons we think WFC clients should start their planning process as early as possible.

1. The WFC to UKG Dimension migration was a significant project that required the involvement of a large number of internal stakeholders, and months of effort to plan, configure, test, and deploy the new solution. There are post-deployment training and support needs which will also require time and resources. That’s a lot, especially for large enterprise customers with thousands of users. Waiting till the last moment will put undue pressure on the organization.
2. A project of this scale will need to be prioritized as part of your company’s IT roadmap. As many large enterprises plan their major IT projects years in advance, now is the time to ensure resources are dedicated to the project to meet and exceed engineering deadlines.
3. Starting early rather than late provides enough time to fully assess what is working and what is not working in your current configuration of Workforce Central. Of course, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. But if elements of your configuration Are Broken or sub-optimal, you can reconfigure and repair them as part of the migration project. Organizations that delay their migration may miss a golden opportunity to fix inefficient processes and address end-user pain points.
4. As the end-of-engineering deadline draws closer, experienced UKG service partners such as Healthcare IT Leaders (named 2022 UKG Innovator of the Year) will face high demand for proven consulting resources. Selecting a partner early ensures that you will be able to access top advisory talent who can give your project the time and attention it needs to be a success.
5. Last, and perhaps most important, UKG Dimensions offers several advantages over WFC. Migrating well before the engineering date is over will help you realize your return on investment more quickly. UKG administrators and end users alike will benefit from:

• • A more modern and user-friendly interface, accessible on any device
  • More powerful analytics and reporting, including AI-powered operational insights
  • Better integration with other UKG solutions
  • A flexible and scalable, cloud-based architecture

By migrating to UKG Dimension, businesses can improve their workforce efficiency, productivity and compliance, and our experts are here to help you every step of the way. If you have any questions, would like a detailed proposal, or are ready to ‘get started’ on your UKG Dimensions project, contact us today!

If you’re still making a plan internally, check out our UKG Workforce Central to UKG Dimensions migration guide, which includes step-by-step instructions and pro tips for your transition, from project scoping to post-migration support Are.

Brian Myers, Director of UKG Solutions, has spent his entire career helping clients meet their human capital management needs. In his role at Healthcare IT Leaders, he supports our clients from implementation through optimisation, helping them get the most value from their UKG investments.