MODERN TECH-SAVY CULTURE & THE CHANGES IN THE HRM

 



Existing rapid changes in technology have affected businesses in many more ways in organizational adjustments to a workforce looking for remote and mobile job opportunities and human resources has had to adapt swiftly. If HR wants to continue to play a critical role in helping businesses and manage organizational change, HR must-have to adopt to the current technological aspects. (Biro, 2016)


Mobile Technology

Digitalized HR apps on mobile platforms, allow individuals to access their information more readily than ever before. In NTB Plc employees ae being given access to a digitalized HR platform. Previously the employees need to visit or email HR every time you had a question about your benefits or paycheck; instead, if it is able to log on to a portal where all that information was at your fingertips. It could use the same portal to request Leave, Time off, or Attendance corrections etc. Mobile HR apps make it easy for employees to access this kind of information anywhere and anytime.

The global organizations like Apple, Google are introducing Wearable Technology which can allow employees to stay connected anytime.  And that makes life easier for HR workers, too. (Biro, 2016)


Social Media

But social networking has more than a conceptual role in HR today, almost a quarter of employers are regularly using sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn to recruit staff. HR industry has to adopt the concept of social networking it has broadened their perspective that technology doesn’t always have to be purchased to have an impact. (Christie, 2016)

 

Advantages of Technological Changes in HR

HR department takes the more strategic role

Almost every aspect of the HR will be streamlined

Collaboration and new organizational structure will be evolved

HR can analyze employee data, and create customized talent offerings   

 

As previously stated, at N.T.B Plc where I currently employed is actively & effectively utilizing the Digital HR platforms where the employees can make inquiries, mark attendances, apply leave, request multiple pay slips, confirmation letters etc at their fingertips. This has made the process much easier for both HR & employees to intervene with HR related matter whilst continuing with day to day activities.


References

        Biro, M. M. (2016). The Impact of Technology on HR and What’s Ahead. Retrieved from www.huffingtonpost.com: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/meghan-m-biro-/the-impact-of-technology-_1_b_9294208.html

Christie, J. (2016). HR in the future: The impact of technology. Retrieved from www.hrzone.com: https://www.hrzone.com/talent/development/hr-in-the-future-the-impact-of-technology


Comments

  1. Shiyam December 11, 2020 at 12:32 PM

    Adding to your article, Artificial Intelligence also making revolution in the HR functions now days.

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  2. Lakshan GanegodaDecember 12, 2020 at 1:45 PM

    It is important to adopt with technology in delivering HR supportive functions but we should not let it replace the emotional part of the function.

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