US ER management firm takes HR into the Cloud
Schumacher Group’s CIO explains the decision to decentralise administration and leverage on demand HR services. The term ‘Cloud Computing’ may sound like a definition of using a laptop PC on a aeroplane, but it’s fast becoming one of the key IT trends. Essentially the use of IT applications and services over the internet, rather than […]
We have the technology – aligning HR with business goals
Increase your bottom line, align your company around your strategic goals, raise the efficiency of your employees, achieve outstanding measurable business results all while your employees enjoy the experience…sound like Nirvana? Well, that’s the basic promise of Cloud Computing. Add to that the potential of Business Execution (BizX) software. We all agree that business applications […]
Putting HR on Cloud 9
HR people really count, no matter what other bits of the organisation might think. So declared Jay Larson, SuccessFactors senior vice president, Enterprise, on day one of the Cloud business execution software vendor’s European user conference in Barcelona. Larson was a last minute substitute for the missing SuccessFactors CEO Lars Dalgaard whose last minute absence […]
Pick out a printer
HR can be a paper-intensive activity, so HRZone members might be interested in finding out which are the best printers and scanners for the job in the Business Buyer’s Guide to Printers. Produced in association with other online communities run by our parent company Sift Media, the downloadable guide comes in four editions and draws […]
Jobpartners: ActiveRecruiter v8 “inspired by customers”
User feedback provides the basis for the eighth version of the talent management software. Jon Wilcox speaks with Jobpartners’ Richard Doherty about the update. Talent management software provider Jobpartners has unveiled ActiveRecruiter v8, now available to its existing customer base. The latest revision of the product features a number of improvements such as the […]
SuccessFactors unveils new business execution software
SaaS-based HR vendor unveils BizX software suite, part of a strategy to help customers attain excellence in execution. Jon Wilcox reports. Software-as-a-service (SaaS) vendor SuccessFactors has unveiled a new strategy to help improve business execution, described by the company as "the biggest problem in business today". The Business Execution Software (BizX) strategy is made up […]
HR solutions for small and dispersed populations
In a globalised environment, how do organisations with small employee numbers and a wide geographical distribution make the case for HR technology investment or outsourcing? Rachel Anderson advises. The demands of a multi-national environment mean organisations often have sophisticated local HR requirements but with a small number of employees in each location, which often […]
The paperless office: To fear or not to fear?
Technology correspondent Jon Wilcox takes a look at the ‘Holy Grail’ for offices and asks whether it will ever be realistically attained. The subject of the paperless office concept is almost as perennial as conversations about the weather. For the past 40 years since it was dreamt up, the notion of a paper-free […]
Information overload: Mind mapping software
Suffering from information overload? Chris Harman explains how mind mapping software can help individuals and organisations to work smarter and manage projects more efficiently. The phrase ‘participatory culture’ has been defined as a ‘new way of life that lets people create and circulate self-made content such as video, audio, text, and images’. The culture has been […]
Managing absence: The critical role of technology
As the full scale of the absence problem becomes apparent in the UK, more and more organisations are looking to technology to help them tackle it cost-effectively, says Chris Berry. What happens when your employees are sick? Are they expected to call their line manager who should then record and monitor the absence? Do they […]
Software-as-a-service and talent management
Erik Finch questions whether software-as-a-service is the right choice for learning and talent development and examines the factors that employers should consider before adopting it. The software-as-a-service (SaaS) delivery model typically involves a vendor developing a web-native software application, and hosting and operating it on behalf of its customers (either independently or through […]
A new era of collaboration technology
Hilary Backwell discusses the rise in collaboration technology, including social media, which in turn demands a new approach to web security. To be successful, today’s business needs to strike a balance between cost-efficiencies, keeping a productive workforce motivated and ensuring that they are mindful of corporate and legislative compliance. However, the way that organisations […]
Why HR should upgrade their recruitment systems
Alan Whitford outlines the benefits of implementing a recruitment management system that can help your recruitment process run smoothly and be more effective. The evolution of technologies which support HR and, more specifically, recruitment has now reached the point where it should be more difficult to justify not having a purpose-built, professionally-developed and supported system […]
Online payslips: A step too far?
Online financial transactions are on the increase in all areas of the economy, yet electronically-delivered payslips still raise issues for employers and employees alike. Are they a natural evolution for organisations, or a technology too far, asks Tim Richards. Presenting pay electronically can open up a wealth of possibilities for a company to demonstrate […]
Planet of the apps: Touching the void
Technology correspondent Jon Wilcox examines the touch screen technology of the BlackBerry Storm and highlights some of its best apps. Research in Motion’s (RIM) attempts to take on the iPhone in the touch market emerged at the end of 2008 with the BlackBerry Storm. A year on, and with details of a ‘Storm 2’ already […]
Is talent management in a slump?
In contrast to claims that recession and staff cutbacks would stimulate interest in talent management, the software companies supplying programs to support these activities are having a tough year. John Stokdyk investigates. US-based talent software analyst Josh Bersin first called attention to the talent management software slump in a May blog posting. He concluded that […]
The rise of talent management systems
Josh Bersin outlines how HR professionals can keep up with the rapid growth of talent management software and ensure you find the best fit for your organisation. One of the fastest-growing segments of HR is talent management systems. These new integrated platforms automate and improve processes for applicant tracking, goal setting and performance management, career and […]
Is your HR department pulling its weight?
In the toughest trading conditions in a generation, HR needs to add value and be able to prove it. Making the most of HRIS can be key, says Denis Barnard. We all know what good HR practice should mean – higher retention, productivity and business performance. The problem is, with costs coming […]
HR nominees revealed for Software Satisfaction Awards
Jon Wilcox looks at the contenders for this year’s Software Satisfaction Awards; will Octopus get its tentacles around another award? The nominations for the Sift Media Software Satisfaction Awards 2009 have been unveiled, revealing the HR software solutions looking to pick up a coveted award at this year’s ceremony. Taking place at the Royal Courts of […]
Time to bite the self-service bullet?
Cat Rickard outlines the types of benefits associated with introducing HR self-service systems and some considerations to take into account before deciding to implement it. Many organisations invest heavily in HR IT systems but, when it comes to rolling out full employee and manager self-service, decide this is a bridge too far. Issues associated with line […]
