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Denis Barnard

Denis Barnard is acknowledged to be a leading expert in the selection of HR & payroll systems, and other HRIS, both inside and outside the UK. He's been instrumental in leading successful selection and implementation projects in a wide range of sectors, including local government, Higher Education, publishing, music industry and manufacturing. His book “Selecting and implementing HR & payroll software” has been acclaimed by leading HR practitioners.

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Why HR needs to move on

Paper, Excel and outdated systems – they used to be the lifeblood of organisations, with a lot of HR time spent chasing around, as many of their processes are driven by authorisation. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy for organisations to […]

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HR Automation: less admin, more impact!

HR Automation: less admin, more impact! In summary: Automation can have a transformative impact on HR processes because: Automation reduces repetitive and error-prone tasks, enhancing compliance and efficiency across functions like recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning and development, promotions, and […]

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Paper: Why HR needs to move on

Paper – it used to be the lifeblood of organisations, now it’s become more of a nuisance, with a lot of HR time wasted in chasing it around, as many their processes are driven by authorisation. Unfortunately, it’s not always […]

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