HR Software: digital HR tools for efficient management and a sustainable organisation

What solutions are there for the great challenges of HR?

RECRUITING

PROBLEM

  1. Jobs are not filled promptly (e.g. IT, BI, Med.)
  2. Lack of quality of applicants
  3. Increasing requirements (data protection, applicants' rights, speed)

IMPACT

  1. Recruiting effort increases (time and costs)
  2. Increasing search and selection effort
  3. High process costs, frustrated employees and applicants (high termination rates)

CAUSE

  1. shortage of skilled workers, talents expect active approach
  2. Insufficient description in call for tender
  3. Long application forms, outdated systems, non-transparent processes

SOLUTION

  1. Lower the hurdle to application, direct approach
  2. Select unsuitable applicants at an early stage
  3. Transparent process and self-service for applicants, HR and departments

HR MANAGEMENT

PROBLEM

  1. High effort for administrative tasks
  2. Increasing absenteeism, often due to mental illness
  3. High fluctuation

IMPACT

  1. Little time for strategic HR tasks
  2. Load for teams increases
  3. Rising expenses for recruiting

CAUSE

  1. Many manual or paper-based processes
  2. Incorrect assignment of tasks, overstrain
  3. discontent , overstrain

SOLUTION

  1. automation, self-service for all users
  2. Include employees, reduce workload
  3. Increase employee loyalty, improve induction

PERFORMANCE

PROBLEM

  1. Effort for target agreement and feedback too high
  2. Feedback without statement or too irregular
  3. Talent management not available or only available to a limited extent

IMPACT

  1. Executives and employees avoid processes
  2. Target not reached or reached late
  3. Talents are not promoted, succession difficult

CAUSE

  1. Process not demand-oriented and too rigid
  2. No standardized, regular process
  3. Concept for talent management missing

SOLUTION

  1. Simple structured feedback & Agreement
  2. regular, solution-oriented assessment
  3. Systematically identify and promote talent

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"The most relevant HR technology" or "Where should I begin? What technologies should I invest in?"

The most relevant HR technology // Hans Petter Stub about "Where should I begin? What technologies should I invest in?"
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“IN” and “OUT” is a question of timing and circumstances

In the advanced states of digitaization you should be brave testing new technologies based on a strategic plan. In earlier states of digitaization you should focus on well established technology

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Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning have strong impact on recruiting activitites

HR Software: A definition

Human Resource Software (HR), also known as Human Capital Management Software (HCM). HR software supports Human Capital Management (HCM) in continuously increasing the value-yielding process of human capital. Completion, storage, updating, administration or even statistical evaluations of personnel data can be intelligently accelerated/simplified by automation and smart data processing.

That's why companies of all sizes and in all industries need HR software.

INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY

  • The software takes over routine and administrative tasks and at the same time provides additional benefits by intelligently linking information. This leaves more time for interpersonal and conceptual issues.

REDUCTION TO A CENTRAL SYSTEM

  • Data is reliably exchanged in software. This means that data never has to be maintained twice, as all data can be linked: e.g. vacation times and important internal deadlines; results of an employee interview and planning of training measures.

AWAY FROM EXCEL WALLPAPERS AND PAPERWORK

  • The possibilities are endless... some examples at this point: view payroll online, simply photograph and upload sick leave with your smartphone, electronic signature, automatically place any kind of appointment in calendars, automatically send documents to authorities, and much more.

INCREASE SERVICE LEVEL AND RELIEF

  • The possibility to provide applications, certificates and much more through self-service for employees increases service levels thanks to fast and uncomplicated availability. At the same time HR is freed from these tasks and relieved immensely.

PROTECT ENVIRONMENT

  • The saving of paper, toner and tine not only saves money in the long run but also does something good for the environment.

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What are the needs?

Answering the following questions helps to define the requirements for HR software.

  • Which groups of people should use the software and what should be considered in each case?
  • Which tasks are particularly time-consuming and/or can be automated? (e.g. repititive, administrative tasks)
  • Which processes are to be mapped by the software and how are processes structured today? (e.g. communication channels, approval processes)
  • Where are there interfaces to other departments or third parties? How can these be integrated into the processes? (e.g. IT, employer branding, suppliers)

Where is HR software used?

A third to a half of the resources are used by human resources departments for administrative tasks. This means that the potential for increasing efficiency is not sufficiently exploited (Kienbaum & DGFP e.V.). Conversely, this also means that there is not enough time left for strategic HR tasks. HR software can correct this imbalance. Repetitive, administrative tasks (data maintenance, vacation planning, preparatory payroll accounting, etc.) are accelerated or eliminated by automation. This creates potential for activities that are also beneficial to the company's success.

 

Is digitization an integral part of HR strategy?

Study on digitisation in the HR sector(Kienbaum & DGFP e.V., 2018)

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Areas of application for HR software

personnel management

applicant management

Talent Management

personnel controlling

time recording

absence planning

Engagement & Satisfaction

Candidate Experience

Training and further education

health management

change projects

skill Management

succession planning

Onboarding

Performance Management

Feedback

staff appraisal

and many more...

Step by step to the new software

Choose the right software

The requirements analysis should of course describe the future functions. However, it also depends on how these functions work together, in combination. To what extent are data cleverly networked and thus generate even more use and increased efficiency? Are there interfaces to third parties (authorities, offices, etc.) that further shorten processes? Can employees manage data themselves and use functions independently? If so, to what extent is this possible? A criteria check leads to a successful selection of HR software.

What characterizes a software?

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Criteria check for the selection of the right HR software

delivery model

Cloud (Software-as-a-Service) or On-Premise solution

pricing model

License fee + maintenance fee or monthly or annual rent

data protection

Compliance with general and internal data protection requirements

Technology

Uniformity of database, architecture and user interface

consultation

Expert advice on decision making, implementation and maintenance

user satisfaction

Regular satisfaction checks and measures if necessary

Delivery model A: Cloud Solution (Software-as-a-Service)

Cloud Software, also known as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), can be compared as a subscription. Payment for using the software is made monthly or annually.

ADVANTAGES

  • By storing the data on external servers of the provider no own computer center is necessary.
  • implementation, maintenance and further developments are also carried out by the provider.
  • The use is location-independent - provided there is an Internet connection.
  • Cost savings for computer center and IT personnel
  • Flexible adjustment of the currently required power according to the current demand

DISADVANTAGES

  • Disclosure of internal company data
  • Diverging data protection guidelines abroad, if applicable. This plays for example with servers in the USA again and again a role.
  • dependence on the provider and its capacities

Delivery model B: On-premise solution

 

ADVANTAGES

  • Independence from stable Internet.
  • Data sovereignty: no transmission of sensitive data to external providers
  • Independence of software vendors with regard to support, reliability and performance

DISADVANTAGES

  • Increased costs
  • Constant additional work for maintenance, repair, updates etc.

Successful implementation of HR software

Especially companies that are still at the beginning of digitizing HR processes or in which digitization is not placed with high priority in the HR strategy can make mistakes.

HR software projects are successful if...

  • ...OPPENCE for changes exists and these are actively induced
  • ...the implemented tools have a high APPLICATION FRIENdliness
  • ...there is a CLARICAL KNOWLEDGE to want to harmonize processes across the board
  • ...only BEST PRACTICES are established
  • ...old processes can be broken up in favor of efficient STANDARDS
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