TECHNOLOGICAL TRENDS IN HRM

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Rapid changes in technology have affected businesses in more ways, from globalization and organizational adjustments to a workforce looking for remote and mobile job opportunities and human resources has had to adapt swiftly. If HR wants to continue to play a critical role in helping businesses anticipate and manage organizational change, HR must-have technology at its core. (Biro, 2016)

Mobile Technology

Cloud security makes it easy to limit access to information. At the same time, cloud-based mobile platforms allow individuals to access their information more readily than ever before. In MAS Holdings employees uses Office 365 cloud. Currently need to visit or email HR every time you had a question about your benefits or paycheck; instead, if it is able to log on to a portal where all that information was at your fingertips. It could use the same portal to request Leave, Time off, or Attendance corrections etc. Mobile HR apps make it easy for employees to access this kind of information anywhere and anytime. The global organizations like Apple, Google are introducing Wearable Technology which can allow employees to stay connected anytime.  And that makes life easier for HR workers, too. (Biro, 2016)

Social Media

But social networking has more than a conceptual role in HR today, almost a quarter of employers are regularly using sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn to recruit staff. HR industry has to adopt the concept of social networking it has broadened their perspective that technology doesn’t always have to be purchased to have an impact. (Christie, 2016)

Advantages of Technological Changes in HR

For Organization
  • Employees will become the decision makers
  • Eliminate wastes like waiting, unnecessary movements, and save time and cost
  • Can identify the gaps and bridge the gaps
  • Talent management process becomes better
  • Talent practices will play a key role
For HR
  • HR department takes the more strategic role
  • Almost every aspect of the HR will be streamlined
  • Collaboration and new organizational structure will be evolved
  • HR can analyze employee data, and create customized talent offerings   
References



     -  Biro, M. M. (2016). The Impact of Technology on HR and What’s Ahead. Retrieved from www.huffingtonpost.com: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/meghan-m-biro-/the-impact-of-technology-_1_b_9294208.html
- Christie, J. (2016). HR in the future: The impact of technology. Retrieved from www.hrzone.com: https://www.hrzone.com/talent/development/hr-in-the-future-the-impact-of-technology

Comments

  1. Subash WijerathneJuly 5, 2018 at 8:41 PM

    Temporal topic. Better if you had few more references.

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  2. UnknownJuly 5, 2018 at 9:14 PM

    You can find more references in this. Other wise your stuffs are well orgernized.

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