Dentsu Research's HCM Solution POSITIVE Adopted by Veolia Japan For HR System

Dentsu Research's HCM Solution POSITIVE Adopted by Veolia Japan

Dentsu Research, headquartered in Tokyo, has announced that its integrated HCM solution, POSITIVE, will serve as the next core HR system for Veolia Japan. This pioneering decision marks a significant step towards enhancing HR operations for Veolia’s group of companies in Japan, which consists of around 9,500 employees across 20 entities. The system is expected to start its operations by May 2028.

Background

Veolia Japan is the Japanese arm of the global environmental solutions giant Veolia, headquartered in France. The company specializes in water, waste management, and energy management services, leveraging its global expertise and a locally-oriented service structure to tackle environmental challenges alongside municipalities and businesses. As the group looks to evolve and grow, it has identified several essential themes: optimizing limited resources, providing diverse career development opportunities for employees, and streamlining HR operations.

In pursuit of these goals, Veolia Japan has decided to completely overhaul its HR-related systems. This involved a thorough evaluation of multiple domestic packages and vendors based on functionality, flexibility, and proven experience. Ultimately, Dentsu's POSITIVE solution was selected for its ability to meet Veolia's complex requirements while demonstrating both sufficient functionality and the capacity for customization, thus showcasing Dentsu’s strong project execution capabilities.

Key Points of POSITIVE Adoption

1. High Technical and Proposal Capabilities of Dentsu Research
Dentsu Research brings extensive experience from implementing its solutions in over 3,000 major companies, demonstrating a deep understanding of HR operations. Their ability to accommodate Veolia Japan's complex approval processes and unique business specifications through customizability was a decisive factor in the decision to adopt POSITIVE.

2. Integration and Optimization of HR Operations
The POSITIVE solution consolidates various HR functions—including personnel management, payroll, attendance management, employee web services, and mobile functionalities—into a single system. By moving away from a dispersed system environment and capitalizing on a wide array of standard features, the solution facilitates operational improvements and efficiency while remaining adaptable to future changes in policy.

3. Phased Implementation for Cost-Efficiency
With 9,500 employees spread across 20 group companies, the deployment will not occur simultaneously but rather in three distinct phases. This approach will begin with two primary companies, followed by a gradual rollout to the remaining 18. Such a strategy optimizes implementation costs and reduces the workload for each company's representatives, ensuring a safe and orderly transition to the new system.

Future Perspectives

Dentsu Research is committed to supporting the digital transformation (DX) of society and businesses. While continuously enhancing the functionalities of the POSITIVE solution, the company aims to act as a long-term partner, offering valuable solutions that contribute to clients' business growth and expansion in the HR domain.

References

- More on POSITIVE can be found at Dentsu.

The POSITIVE solution enables advanced group personnel management, supporting strategic human capital management at both global and group levels. It covers comprehensive features essential for core HR systems, making it highly valued among companies of all sizes.

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