With the “Great Resignation” has come about as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ability for people to work at home in their pajamas if they so choose, lots of working men and women have opted out of the traditional workforce where being present in an office environment is mandatory. That said, there is said to be a surplus of positions all competing for the world’s top talent.
However, developing effective recruiting strategies even with a strong-inhouse Human Resources (HR) department is proving difficult in 2022. The solution? Some business and financial experts point to digital HR. According to a new report by Forbes, in the ever-evolving digital workplace, no matter what business or field you work in, high technology continues to play a vital function.
“User-friendly automation” is said to be placing more control into the hands of employees. This allows them to better monitor their projects and personal data and gives them more control. HR teams have more time to consider business strategies that can move a company or organization and its all-important employees forward.
Forbes recently asked some of the world’s business Human Resource leaders to share their ideas on what is new and thrilling regarding concepts, innovations, and the latest in HR high-tech. Here are just a few of those important ideas.
New Digital Communication Platforms
Says Jason Averbook from Leapgen, being able to check in rather than checking up on employees and team members via leveraging technology and assisting managers in understanding how to handle data, is one of the most critical things presently happening in the HR digital arena. The consolidation with AI and assuring that managers are fully equipped to care for their workforce in the Great Resignation era is a must-have in 2022 and beyond.
Recruitment Virtual Assistance
Keep Financials’ Kathryn Petralia states that the Great Resignation isn’t over and will continue to affect the HR industry. Whether or not it’s how or where you work, tech is going to play a major role.
As the 2020s progress, machine learning and data science like AI will become crucial in transforming how companies and organizations recruit, interact, and compensate with the workforce. New tech will assist HR leaders with making more informed and, therefore, better-hiring decisions. It will also create more equality in the workforce.
New HR Compliance Software Updates
According to Ayesha Whyte of Dixon Whyte LLC, HR compliance software updates are crucial since employment laws are changing all the time on the local, state, and federal levels. Now that it’s likely the Republican Party will take over Congress; new laws will likely change again. That said, it’s good to see technical solutions resulting in real-time updates and advice to HR people concerned with legal compliance issues.
Newly Engineered Automated Employee HR Data Management
Jennifer Kraszewski of Paycom says that newly engineered employee HR data management technology is placing more “control in employee’s hands.” For instance, the automation of processes is now said to be available that can enable workers to better manage their HR tasks and data since, presently, everything from hiring to retiring can be located on a secure cloud-like database. Everyone in the company is said to benefit from this.
Effective and reliable HR tech will provide employees not only with a user-friendly experience but also a transparent experience. In the end, the HR teams will be afforded more time to place their focus on strategies and new tools that can attract more business.
Management Technology for Remote Work
Shawn Farshchi of Topia states that prior to 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic, there wasn’t a whole lot of need for new technology when it came to managing remote work situations. After all, only a small segment of the working population worked remotely. But today, many employees are not only working from remote locations but have zero intention of returning to an office setting.
Topia’s recent survey revealed that nearly 100 percent of employees point to “work flexibility” as a key factor when faced with looking for a new company. Therefore, remote work technology is absolutely critical for employers to retain talent and remain compliant.
Employee Mobile Apps
Julia Pollak of ZipRecruiter has said that a mobile app exists for just about every HR talent management function, including payroll. It’s now possible to give your workers more flexibility and autonomy when you invest in the most current apps and utilize them effectively throughout the company.
