As we near the end of this year, it’s time to watch out for emerging HR trends in 2020. According to Forrester, more than 47% of interviewed executives believe that by 2020, technology will have an impact on more than half of their sales as well as the future workplace trends. Organizations will focus on […]
Selecting a suitable HR software vendor can be a challenging and overwhelming task. While making the right choice of the HR solution, keep functionality, usability, operational effectiveness and return on investment in mind. Besides time and cost saving, ensure that you pick a software that aligns with your objectives and adds significant value to your […]
In the past, HR department has focused mainly on automation of processes and integrated solutions. With the changing dynamics at workplace, the emphasis is now more on improving Employee Experience (EX) and keeping the workforce motivated and satisfied. Higher productivity, better workforce engagement and empowerment of employees with overall improved EX have taken a strong […]
I was at the recently concluded HR Tech Conference in Las Vegas and with 100s of HR Tech vendors, all the leading consultants and senior HR practitioners, it was quite an event. On speaking with a number of vendors and viewing product demos, I was pleasantly overwhelmed with the features and depth and breadth of […]
A company is no stronger than the people who work for it. It’s as simple as that. As a result, to make sure your business succeeds, you need to do everything you can to both attract and retain the top talent. In today’s candidate-driven market, top talent is in high demand. Employers are competing for […]
Let’s start with the universally accepted principle that configurability, like the rest of the “abilities” relative to HCM systems — usability, scalability and inter-operability — are the hardest aspects of a product offering to dramatically improve. These platform attributes (vs. features) consequently should be front and center when evaluating prospective HR technology, because if high […]
2018 has seen a shift in HR’s focus area. The emphasis is on “Employee Experience” now. It is about the experience an employee gets at work. A recent study has found that 83% of HR leaders cite “employee experience” as an important factor for organizational success. By offering a valuable workplace experience that meets professional […]
Naysayers are the first to point out the disadvantages of HRM software: how it is costly, how using it does not have any discernible benefits, and many other uninformed complaints which are rooted in hearsay rather than in fact. But using a Human Resources Management software is slowly coming into vogue. More and more organizations […]
A one-size-fits-all HR software is designed and developed to meet the basic needs of any business. However, organizations require unique solutions to cater to specific problems and needs of their people and business. Thus, there is a growing requirement for cloud based customized HR software that can be personalized and map to the existing processes […]
This case study is about a leading U.S. based IT company with more than 2,500 employees. The company offers a wide range of technology solutions, including Mobile Services, IoT & Analytics, Digital Strategy, Brand and Marketing, Cloud & Managed Services, and more. THE CHALLENGE The client recorded employee work hours through timesheet and used Empxtrack […]
This article outlines a structured process for ‘Leadership Development’ through ‘e-Learning’. It defines an approach to build leaders to manage your company’s business. Producing Leaders of the desired specifications is now within your reach, if you read, understand & implement this approach. Who is a Leader? The definition may change marginally from ‘Military’ to ‘Political’ […]
Do you believe Artificial Intelligence is the future game-changer? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not the FUTURE, it is ALREADY HERE. According to Wikipedia, “Artificial intelligence (AI, also machine intelligence, MI) is intelligence demonstrated by machines, in contrast to the natural intelligence (NI) displayed by humans and other animals”. In a post by Josh Bersin, Founder […]
Employee Retention has become a concern for organizations across the globe. Employee turnover adversely affects a company’s performance and growth. According to the Centre for American Progress, employee turnover costs roughly 20% of an employee’s salary to replace that individual. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics states that people quit jobs in search of better […]
The #MeToo movement has shone a light on the prevalence of sexual harassment in modern life. While only a few companies have a Weinstein or a Cosby, unfortunately, too many companies in the past let minor harassment go ignored. That, fortunately, is coming to an end. We are moving past stereotypes and victim-blaming and becoming […]
This post contains a case study about a Media House located in Mumbai, India, with more than 500 employees. The company is an industry-leader in radio spot monitoring providing Sales, Marketing and Advertising Research tools to broadcasters, ad agencies, advertisers and industry analysts. Their patented broadcast monitoring technology reviews top-rated advertising media in major markets. […]
“Time is Money.” You must have heard this popular saying before. It clearly indicates that the real cost of poor time management is more than a billion dollars. It leads to performance issues and affects overall business productivity. What is the solution to this problem? Is there a way to motivate people to change their […]
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of a Calendar? Important dates, tasks, meetings, holidays, or merely a thought of being efficient and organized. Well, each one of us may think of a unique answer, but at the end of the day – we all aim to become productive, […]
Gen Z – The True Digital Natives Who Use Technology as Their Superpower Technology Savvy. Spontaneous. Emotionally Intelligent. Digital Natives. Practical. All these terms define Generation Z, or iGen, and their behaviour. In a Forbes post, Gen Z has been referred as Post-Millennial generation categorizing people born from the mid-1990s to early 2000s, comprising of […]
Who wouldn’t love being able to work remotely from home? Isn’t this an attractive job perk? With the rise of digital independence, the working landscape has changed dramatically. Employees are demanding better work-life balance, and most employers have adapted and offered occasional work-from-home days to meet employee needs. Work-from-Home – The concept is extremely meaningful […]
HR departments are often tied up with day to day processes like recruitment, training, performance management etc, that there’s no dedicated time left to see the welfare of the employees. And it’s a fact that no matter how efficient your business is, if employees aren’t happy with your work culture then all your efforts may […]
