HR software is becoming an indispensable and ever more sophisticated tool for the profession. From the evolution of Software as a Service to clever e-learning tools and mobile technology, Helen Williams asks a wide selection of HR software providers and experts what they think HR will demand from software applications in 2010.
Frank Beechinor, chief executive at HR software provider Vizual says:
“I don’t think enthusiasm for SaaS has stalled – our SaaS clients have increased by 30% in the past year. The common perception is that you can’t offer tailored solutions through a SaaS model, but completely configured solutions are available, and the customer has the choice: we host, you host – you decide.
There has been increased use of workflow tools to allow easier automation of routine tasks. We see this trend continuing in 2010 and beyond. The future will be less about the data and more about what you do with the data.
We anticipate continued blurring of the lines separating HR systems and other business systems. In the past, many HR systems have been static, people data repositories used just by HR. The latest generation of technology allows easier, faster and more powerful integration. For example, when you recruit an employee there is no reason why your HR system cannot initiate an employee on the company network, or deactivate a user account when someone leaves.
There will be increased use of mobile computing, with managers able do everything from their mobile device, from looking at information to authorising requests.
There is also likely to be more consolidation of HR data and processes across borders. The emergence of the latest web-based and SaaS solutions has meant that global business can now have one HR system across the world that is easy to deploy and doesn’t cost the earth.”
Writen by Helen Williams, Personnel Today
23 November 2009
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