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Role of Technology in Human Resource Management

The document discusses how technology has transformed human resource management. It has enabled smarter recruitment, better performance management, improved diversity and inclusion efforts, and allowed HR to become more strategic. Technologies like AI, automation, cloud computing and mobile apps have streamlined processes and freed up HR time to focus on more strategic work.

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Role of Technology in Human Resource Management

The document discusses how technology has transformed human resource management. It has enabled smarter recruitment, better performance management, improved diversity and inclusion efforts, and allowed HR to become more strategic. Technologies like AI, automation, cloud computing and mobile apps have streamlined processes and freed up HR time to focus on more strategic work.

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Role of Technology in Human Resource

Management
Technology has driven transformation in the business world many times over. In the 21 st century,

the explosion of computing devices and the pervasiveness of Internet has increased that impact

of technology exponentially. Now no business can even think of functioning without the use of

computer technology. This impact is seen in nearly all areas of business, including human

resources, where technology continues to have a significant impact on HR practices.

Whether it is recruitment, communication with different stakeholders, performance

measurement, or data security, technology is transforming each and every area of HR function as

we knew it. As companies continue to adopt cloud computing and automation, time is being

used more effectively than before. The increase in the use of automation tools and cloud

solutions is freeing up human resources from doing mundane tasks and shifting their role to

strategy building and execution. The use of technology in easing time-consuming tasks such as

tracking employee attendance, work performance and patterns now allows HRs to focus on

increasing engagement with employees, productivity and aligning the human side of the

organization with business goals.

Also Read: The top HR Tech Trends in 2020

How technology has changed human


resource management

• Smart recruitment is one of the changes in HR due to technology


• Better performance management is technology influence on human resource
• Better diversity and inclusion is a change due to technology in HR
• HR has become more strategic due to HR Technology
• Better Communication and Collaboration is an impact of technology in HR
Smart Recruitment is one of the changes in HR
due to Technology
Recruiting new hires is a time-consuming and costly process, but now owing to AI and

automation it’s getting much simpler and faster to find skilled people who are a great fit for your

company. From automated resume screening technologies to chatbot interviewers, flurry tech

solutions for recruiting have revolutionized the recruitment process. In certain areas AI is even

starting to outperform humans such as evaluating hard skills. The use of AI then frees up

recruiters to focus more on conducting soft-skill and culture-fit evaluation in a more

comprehensive manner.

Better performance management is technology


influence on human resource
Performance management has always been a time consuming and tedious HR function. Using

excel sheets and legacy systems HR professionals have driven the process, monitored

performance, and facilitated regular employee reviews. But this has also changed due to the

latest technology. Now the process is more streamlined and a number of unnecessary steps

have been eliminated in favor of productivity. However, the biggest revolution is the ushering of

data-driven performance management.

Companies can use people analytics to get a better picture of salary gaps and any other
discrepancies in the workforce demographics to promote a healthy inclusive work culture. More
HR software are taking note of this requirement and thereby including solutions for the same.

HR has become more strategic due to HR


Technology
Technology has definitely shortened the time that they spent on administrative tasks, giving

them the leverage to focus on strategic issues that require more hands-on attention. Before
cloud became a commonplace term in HR and mobile apps took over the world, HR was a place

replete with piles of papers, and HR professionals had to undergo a constant struggle to keep up

with compliance, unending reports and data entry.

Better Communication and Collaboration is an


impact of technology in HR
Digital communication tools have greatly enhanced employee experience and made it easier for

HRs to communicate any important message or information to their workforce. Broadcasting

tools, newsfeed, social intranets, and career site are the new ways of instantly passing on

information without disrupting the day to day work of employees and without cluttering their

email inbox.

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