New Resources Consulting

10/14/2026

Three people. 90+ years of IT experience. 60+ years of PeopleSoft support.

Today we're recognizing the Enterprise Solutions Group team members who keep our clients' PeopleSoft environments running smoothly. Thank you for everything you do behind the scenes.

10/13/2026

When was the last time your team actually restored a system from backup, not just checked that the backup ran?

For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, New Resources Consulting's Chris Hippensteel explains why a backup you've never restored is "a hope with a license agreement," and the simple test every organization should run this month.

https://ow.ly/UWML50ZWnLN

10/12/2026

Four years running.

New Resources Consulting has once again been named to the Milwaukee Business Journal's Corporate Charitable Contributors in Wisconsin list. Thank you to our employees and consultants, whose generosity makes this possible.

10/08/2026

Are we ready for showtime?

Before every PeopleSoft patching weekend, Mike Doyle of New Resources Consulting's Enterprise Solutions Group says teams should ask: "Have we done the preparation we need to be sure of a successful cutover, with minimal impact to our users?"

Learn more: https://ow.ly/AKAG50ZVXNQ

10/07/2026

What happens when you step away from the slides and start talking to the people around you?

At Scrum Day Madison on October 15, New Resources Consulting's VP Christopher Downs, MBA, PMP is leading "Impromptu Networking," a fast-paced, interactive session built on Liberating Structures. When the music stops, you pair up with another attendee and dig into a thought-provoking question together. When it starts again, you find a new partner and a new conversation.

No lectures, no one person with all the answers. Just the collective experience of the Scrum Day community, perspectives you might not hear otherwise, and a few new contacts by the end.

Session: 10:00 AM
Venue: Madison Marriott West

Tickets are still available, and NRC's code NEWRESOURCES saves you 20%.

Get your tickets: https://www.scrumday.org/

Who's going? Let us know in the comments, and come find Chris.

Scrum Day Madison is an interactive Agile conference build around community. The theme for this year's events is AI for Agile teams. Scrum Day Madison is scheduled for October 15, 2026. Get tickets at www.scrumday.org/madison

10/06/2026

PeopleSoft patching is rarely a solo act.

One administrator may run the commands, but getting a security patch safely into Production takes the whole team: security, DBAs, OS admins, functional testers, business owners, and change control.

In the newest edition of "PeopleSoft on the Record," Mike Engel of New Resources Consulting's Enterprise Solutions Group uses a Beatles classic to explain why patching has become a team sport, especially now that Oracle's patch rhythm has gone from quarterly to monthly.

A few lines that stuck with us:
→ "The hardest part of patching often isn't applying the patch. It's getting the entire team through the patching cycle together."

→ "A script can apply WebLogic patches. It cannot decide whether Accounts Payable worked correctly after the change."

→ "If you can create the Middleware DPK on Day 1 but your testing process, approvals, documentation, and people are not ready until Day 10, the technology was never the only constraint."

Mike also covers his smoke-test checklist, what Oracle's new Middleware DPK means starting with the October 2026 CPU cycle, and why practitioners should share lessons learned, without sharing client details.

So we'll ask the question Mike asks in the article: what's one lesson from a patching weekend that you wish someone had told you sooner? Tell us in the comments.

Mike Doyle

09/29/2026

Still catching up on PeopleSoft patches? Here's the full breakdown of how Rapid Patch Response closes that gap — from assessment to same-day turnaround.

09/28/2026

🪃 We love a boomerang!

John Koscielak has returned to New Resources Consulting. With more than 25 years of recruiting experience, John is excited to have the opportunity to help candidates find careers that align with their skills, aspirations, and values.

In John's own words: "I believe every candidate has a unique story. That's why I take the time to understand their background, strengths, and professional goals. By building authentic relationships and providing honest guidance throughout the hiring process, I strive to help candidates navigate important career decisions with confidence.

The most rewarding part of my role is creating successful partnerships where both candidates and organizations can thrive. Seeing individuals grow in their careers while helping companies build strong teams is what makes recruiting so meaningful to me."

Welcome back, John!

09/24/2026

🎉 A huge shoutout to the New Resources Consulting team members celebrating work anniversaries this September! Your dedication, expertise, and commitment to our clients keep NRC moving forward — thank you for all that you do.

09/23/2026

Introducing Rapid Patch Response — New Resources Consulting's answer to PeopleSoft's faster patch cadence.

Assess → Remediate (if needed) → Sustain, with turnaround as fast as same-day, capacity permitting.

Backed by 15+ years of ERP admin experience. Get the full one-pager here: https://ow.ly/ytYH50ZL22p