HR Information Systems Articles

Harness technology to transform your HR function

Published in the Rochester Business Journal
July 20, 2007
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Advances in technology continue to strengthen the HR department, moving the focus away from manual processes and massive spreadsheets and toward using HR tools to drive a business’ success. But choosing the right technology and leveraging it effectively require a well-thought-out effort.

How do organizations, particularly small to mid-sized ones, assess and justify the investment in an automated HR management system (HRMS)? And, once a company has decided on an HRMS, how can it be implemented effectively so that the hoped-for return on investment will be achieved?

Transforming an HR department through self-service technology

Published in the Rochester Business Journal
July 21, 2006
© HR Works, Inc.

To thrive in today’s competitive climate, organizations must focus on managing human capital. Few can continue to devote substantial resources to labor-intensive manual HR systems that contribute nothing to the performance of their people.

As HR information systems such as employee and manager self-service software programs become more popular and affordable, even for small and medium-size companies, proactive human resource professionals are taking on farther-reaching, strategic roles in their companies.

HR Works, Inc., located at 246 Willow Brook Office Park in Fairport (Rochester), New York, is a human resource management outsourcing and consulting firm serving more than 700 clients. HR Works provides benefits administration outsourcing; full-time, part-time and interim on-site HR managers; HR audits; legally reviewed employee handbooks and supervisor manuals; affirmative action programs; compensation programs; training of managers and HR professionals; and HRIS and self-service technology.

From now on, we’ll call HR Works first with our HR management outsourcing needs.