HR Tech Update: How HR can use technology to engage and boost productivity of remote teams
Remote teams and hybrid working environments are becoming increasingly prevalent in businesses, and for good reason. During the pandemic, many organisations experienced boosted productivity, while employees who were able to work from home (or from a remote location) experienced increased satisfaction due to a more balanced work-life lifestyle. This trend has continued through into 2024, […]
HR Tech Update: Using HR analytics software for optimised workforce planning
HR analytics are a crucial part of the profession. Strategically gathering, studying, and using analytic data is how HR stays on top of workforce planning. Of course, using the right strategy to turn raw data into actionable plans is just as important as using the right software. Let’s dive into the types of HR analytics, […]
HR Tech Update: Expanding HR’s capacity to provide 24/7 support with tech tools
Many companies that are growing are tapping into a more diverse talent pool by recruiting employees on a global scale. With the workforce spread out across multiple countries, and even time zones, HR’s ability to provide instant communication and resources to staff (or to job seekers who have the potential to become staff) may become […]
HR Tech Update: Using travel and expense management tech to support employees In the field
Many industries require their employees to be ‘in the field’ – on business trips, projects, or in-person client meetings. These include travelling nurses, sales representatives, event planners and many more. While travel can unlock amazing opportunities for the company, it can also create complexities in tracking business-related expenses, employee productivity (especially when factoring in uncommon […]
HR Tech Update: HR can enjoy unhindered days with automation tools
One of the most common general challenges that HR experiences is being bogged down with heavy administrative tasks – tedious daily responsibilities that hinder their productivity. These repetitive tasks don’t just take up valuable time out of HR professionals’ days; they are also demotivating, taking up valuable mental energy and draining people for the rest […]
The First Word: Four HR trends coming up on the horizon
We all know there’s no such thing as business as usual. The dynamics of commerce mean the only constant is change. And even after the seismic shifts we all felt during the pandemic, the post-Covid working environment looks set to continue to evolve at pace. For business leaders wanting to move toward growth with clarity […]
HR Tech Update: How HR and IT can work together to manage cybersecurity risks
Technology is prevalent in every corner of an organisation, and is especially important to HR – considering the department is responsible for gathering and managing sensitive and private information for the entire workforce. This encompasses both the information about employee identities, as well as people analytics and organisational data. These many streams of data make […]
HR Tech Update: Can technology provide a solution to the manpower shortage in hospitality?
The hotel industry, along with restaurants and other hospitality sectors, is experiencing a crunch in manpower. There is a shortage of trained and experienced individuals who are able to be physically present and working. A major cause of this is the aftershocks the industry as a whole is still feeling due to the Covid-19 pandemic, […]
The First Word: Retaining the humans in human resources
The growth of artificial intelligence (AI), the Covid-19 pandemic, and the accelerating trend towards globalisation have combined to usher in an epochal shift in working practices, arguably the most significant since the industrial revolution. The traditional office model, where employees collaborate in close proximity, has given way to more atomised workforces, with individuals operating in […]
HR Tech Update: Smoothly initiating new recruits into the workplace with onboarding software
One of the HR’s key responsibilities lies in onboarding – integrating new hires into the workplace and ensuring they understand their key responsibilities and any relevant work processes, and that they connect with their colleagues and mesh with the work culture of the organisation. This process is crucial in providing new employees with everything they […]
