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Still building your budget in spreadsheets? For many organisations, the annual budget cycle means weeks of emailing files back and forth, reconciling conflicting versions, and chasing managers for their numbers - only to do it all again at forecast time. MAGIQ Performance was built to change that. It's a modern cloud budgeting, planning, and reporting platform designed specifically for the public sector - giving finance teams one centralised source of truth and giving managers a simple way to contribute their own budget data without the back-and-forth. With integrated modules covering everything from opex and labour budgeting to long-term financial planning and real-time dashboards, teams can run what-if scenarios in minutes, not days - and get reports out in familiar tools like Word and Excel, automatically updated with live data. The result? Faster decisions, less rework, and more time for the analysis that matters. Curious what it could look like for your organisation? Let's talk. 👇 https://lnkd.in/g_gpJw3 #PublicSector #LocalGovernment #FinancialPlanning #Budgeting #MAGIQSoftware #magiq #magiqperformance #reporting #aws Amazon Web Services (AWS) ALGIM ALGIM Australia Springbrook Software Pulse Software Harbour Software RelianSys Jovan John Dimitrieski Nick Parnham George J Stark Alex Jacks Awhina Nelson Mary D Steinmetz Amelia Riwai Tony Tiftis Hamish Murray Nina Thiess Cam Fraei Suzee Sinclair Vincent Bentley

Is your organisation ready for the new reporting year? As annual planning and reporting cycles reset, now is the time to complete your Strategy Solution yearly rollover in Pulse. The rollover process helps ensure the right items are carried forward into the new reporting year, ready for your next reporting cycle. Taking a few minutes to review your setup now helps ensure your teams are ready to report with confidence when the new cycle begins. #PulseSoftware #StrategySolution #CorporatePlanning #PerformanceReporting #LocalGovernment #Reporting #Governance

Is your organisation ready for the next appraisal cycle? As a new performance review period approaches, now is a great time to make sure your performance management setup in the Pulse Performance Module is ready to go. Head to our Knowledge Base for a step by step guide on how to manage this process - https://lnkd.in/dsi26BfN Taking the time to review your setup now helps ensure a smoother experience for managers, employees and administrators once the appraisal cycle opens. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this process in greater detail, please reach out to support@pulsesoftware.com #PerformanceManagement #HRSoftware #EmployeePerformance #PulseSoftware #AppraisalCycle

We’re excited to be working alongside i3Group Payroll Management Services, a trusted Australian payroll services provider supporting organisations with outsourced payroll, cloud payroll, payroll consulting and integration services.   For many organisations, payroll and HR teams are managing highly connected processes - from new starters and position changes through to employee records, compliance, reporting and workforce insights.   By bringing together strong HRIS capability through Pulse Talent and i3Group’s payroll expertise, we can support organisations to reduce double handling, improve data accuracy and create a smoother experience for HR, payroll teams, managers and employees.   We’re looking forward to working with i3Group to help organisations simplify the connection between people, payroll and performance.   #HRIS #Payroll #HRTechnology #PeopleAndCulture #PayrollIntegration #PulseSoftware #i3Group Springbrook Software | MAGIQ Software | RelianSys | Harbour Software

☕ Pulse Software’s Biggest Morning Tea for Cancer Council 🍪 This morning, Pulse Software hosted Australia's Biggest Morning Tea to help raise funds for Cancer Council Australia. Our Sydney HQ office came together to share a tea, some sweets 🍰 and stories to help make a difference for people impacted by cancer. We also received donations from our colleagues in other states and Team RelianSys. So far, we have raised $479, which is truly amazing. If you'd like to support us too, our Tea page is open until Friday COB and you will help fund vital research, prevention programs and support services across Australia. https://lnkd.in/gi49mgTR #BiggestMorningTea #CancerCouncil #AustraliasBiggestMorningTea #Community #TeaTime #MakeADifference #SupportCancerResearch

Learning should not begin and end with onboarding. Employees continue to grow throughout their time with an organisation — through role changes, leadership transitions, compliance requirements, and ongoing professional development. But in many workplaces, learning processes remain fragmented across spreadsheets, disconnected systems, and manual tracking. Our latest article explores how organisations can take a more connected approach by embedding learning into every stage of the employee lifecycle. From onboarding and internal movements to accreditation management and compliance tracking, learning works best when it becomes part of everyday employee experience — not a separate process. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gbwVuivE #HR #LearningAndDevelopment #HRTech #EmployeeExperience #WorkforceDevelopment #PeopleAndCulture

Today, members of our New Zealand team are attending the ALGIM Regional Meeting in Nelson. ALGIM’s regional meetings are designed for local government staff, making it easier to connect, share ideas, and stay ahead of emerging trends in the sector. At the event, Suzee Sinclair and Cam Fraei will demonstrate how our soon-to-be-released Community Engagement App helps councils engage communities more effectively. Lucy Dempster will present an overview of Pulse Software's Governance, Risk and Compliance solution, helping councils align strategy, people, and performance The meeting is a great opportunity for us to demonstrate how our products support local government initiatives in New Zealand while also engaging in meaningful conversations with sector professionals. Events like these remind us how important it is to collaborate and learn together! #magiqsoftware #aws #algim #publicsectorsoftware #councilsoftware #localgovernmentsoftware Springbrook Software Pulse Software Harbour Software RelianSys Tony Tiftis Hamish Murray Nick Parnham Vincent Bentley Nina Thiess Fritz Cardozo George J Stark Jovan John Dimitrieski Alex Jacks Awhina Nelson Mary D Steinmetz Thomas Rajanayagam Mike Manson

Onboarding often gets the attention, but employee experience is shaped just as much by what happens after. Internal moves, promotions, secondments and exits are all key transition points in the employee lifecycle. When these moments are handled inconsistently, they can create confusion for employees and extra administration for HR. With the right structure, organisations can manage staff movements more consistently, maintain compliance, and create a smoother experience for everyone involved. We’ve put together a practical guide on why managing staff movements should be treated as an important part of the employee lifecycle, not just an administrative process. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gdpZtUW3 #HR #PeopleAndCulture #EmployeeExperience #HRTech #WorkforceManagement Springbrook Software | MAGIQ Software | RelianSys | Harbour Software

We’re delighted to welcome BCITO to Pulse Software as a new Pulse Talent customer. Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) plays an important role in supporting New Zealand’s building and construction industry, and we’re proud to partner with their team as they invest in a more modern, connected people experience. We’re looking forward to supporting BCITO on this journey and working together to deliver an intuitive experience for their people. #PulseSoftware #PulseTalent #HRIS #NewZealand #CustomerAnnouncement Springbrook Software | MAGIQ Software | RelianSys | Harbour Software

Many organisations treat probation as a simple administrative milestone — three months pass, a form appears, and a decision is made. But the probation period is actually one of the most important moments in the employee lifecycle. It’s when new hires build confidence, understand expectations, and start contributing to the team. When organisations approach probation as a structured journey — with clear milestones, check-ins, and support — it becomes far more than a pass/fail decision. It becomes a powerful driver of early success. We’ve put together a practical guide on how to turn probation from a compliance step into a structured experience that supports both managers and new employees. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gFpe-iph #HR #PeopleAndCulture #Onboarding #EmployeeExperience #HRTech Springbrook Software | MAGIQ Software | RelianSys | Harbour Software