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November 24 2021 - Human Resources (HR) practitioners have always had a duty of personal care to their clients but in today’s modern technological world, the task of looking after the onboarding and ongoing management of employees and their worries or grievances can be made considerably easier by integrating software into your operations.
Today’s software has come a very long way in a very short time and, thanks to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), modern HR applications can automate many of the more time-consuming and repetitive tasks that used to be a sinkhole on both time and resources.
If you’re sitting on the fence trying to work out whether or not to implement apps into your HR operations, below are a few convincing reasons why software should be front and center of your services.
HR software drives greater efficiency
In today’s fast-moving, cut-throat commercial landscape it’s more important than ever for firms to be able to predict possible upsurges or downturns in demand - and, in turn, take a proactive approach to resources.
Keeping a close handle on employee qualifications, experience, time off and availability is essential for a company to be able to cope with all potential outcomes. In the not-so-distant past, these details were commonly handled in paper-based systems, filled with seemingly disparate details that were impossible to link to get any kind of cohesive picture.
Using HR software allows you to marry these essential details into one, easy-to-read and understand overview showing exactly who is available when and allowing HR teams to allocate tasks to the most suitable employees.
Moreover, HR software can also automate many of the more time-consuming tasks that are often a constant drain on your HR team’s time - for example, TriNet's managed payroll system can automate the task of paying staff wages.
Improved accessibility
Even if you already use spreadsheets for your HR details, there is a tendency for data to get lost in a quagmire of different files - again, almost impossible to link up to get a better overhead view. HR software places all this information into a single repository, accessible by your entire team from anywhere they can find an internet connection - which, given pretty much everyone has a smartphone these days, means almost anywhere.
Interdepartmental communication
Having all your files and employee records in one centralized database can ease communication between departments and your HR team making for a more streamlined service.
Reduced risk
Because employee records are processed, stored, and centralized in real-time, there is considerably less risk of the typical staff complaints like denying being sent a critical email or not receiving training. During legal actions, it’s very common for staff to make claims of misinformation or inadequate training - however, with HR software, these types of complaints can be nullified by checking individual employee records.
Better overhead analytics
With all employee details, training records, skill sets, and capabilities held in a centralized database, it’s possible to get a better analytical view of exactly how individual employees in a company are performing - plus identify potential or existing weak points or possible causes for concern. This type of analytics simply isn’t possible with paper-based records or separate spreadsheets.
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