Employee self-service is a key element – and indeed one of the biggest benefits – of an HR software system. It spells the end of constant calls from employees wanting to know how much annual leave they have left and what they need to do if they’re off sick – not to mention the mind-numbing […]
Managing a global workforce isn’t easy. In a business with geographically dispersed staff, HR practitioners have to cope with the challenges of managing people consistently against a backdrop of different languages, different currencies and different working patterns – not to mention employment law that varies widely from country to country. So why is it that […]
If ever we were seeking an example of why companies need an automated system to manage holiday entitlements, we need look no further than the current Ryanair debacle. According to a BBC News report, a backlog of staff leave is behind the airline’s decision to cancel up to 50 flights a day for the next […]
There is a huge percentage of adults who are already using self-service functionality in their regular life: online shopping, social media, ordering dinner, booking flights, etc. So, why not bring these same concepts into their work life? Self-service can be valuable for everyone in the organisation. It allows HR to focus on more than just […]
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 easy for smaller organisations to dispense with it, but today’s affordable Cloud-based HR systems can […]
You’re charged with finding someone to fill an open position in the company. Where do you start? Likely, you’ll be using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and/or job boards to help you spread the news—but they won’t do all the work for you! Here are some tips to get you started on writing a successful […]
Denis Barnard, an expert in HR & Payroll software selection, helps us narrow down which factors can help you win budget approval for your new HR system. One of the perennial problems presenting to HR professionals is that of getting approval for new software. Whether you have a current system or are looking to secure […]
Have you transformed your business with the innovative use of HR technology? If so, don’t hide your light under a bushel – put yourself forward for some well-deserved recognition by entering this year’s Personnel Today Awards. The ‘Excellence in HR through Technology’ category (sponsored by Cezanne HR) aims to recognise organisations that are bringing about […]
HR have long recognised the value of effective team work but identifying the elements that knit disparate people together to form an effective unit has often proved elusive. A landmark study by Partners in Leadership suggests that the key issue is accountability, but that the business world is in the midst of an accountability crisis, which is hampering its ability to raise performance and drive through change. The multi-country Workplace Accountability Study survey […]
You could hardly blame HR people for being a little bit nervous about the march of the robots. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its likely impact on the world of work has barely been out of the headlines in recent months. Research from Oxford University predicts that 30% of jobs could be automated by as early […]
