Some companies may not see the importance of streamlining their employees’ tasks with technology, seeing that the human element always has the upper hand when it comes to imagination, creativity, and emotional intelligence. The thing is, your people need an automated, data driven infrastructure so they can spend their time focused on driving the business strategy forward, not spinning their wheels with inefficient processes and duplicating their efforts with solutions that aren’t integrated. .

Making the investment in digitizing your talent solutions  will be worth its weight in gold in the long run. Below are just a few of their notable benefits.

1. It Increases Productivity and Profitability

Syncing your HR systems will allow your teams to move away from the transactional work, and focus on the transformational. All teams and managers alike benefit from implementing modern talent software – because you’ll be providing systems that not only boost productivity, communication, and collaboration, but they’re engaging and  help rally your people around a shared vision. There are numerous studies providing clear evidence that all of these things directly and positively impact profitability. 

2. It Upgrades Your HR’s Data Accuracy

Data is the very core of an HR department. Without accurate and timely data, making the right decisions at the right time would be impossible. However, there are times when the data may not be correct, and generally, it’s due to human error.

That’s why integrating and digitizing the work that no longer needs to be done manually, helps instill confidence that  the  data you’re leveraging to help steer workforce related decisions is accurate. Additionally, many states and countries have strict regulations around not only around customer data is handled, but also how employee data is stored and managed. Digital platforms can automate compliance reporting, so there’s a risk mitigation advantage as well.

3. It Promotes Communication and Collaboration

The good thing about modern HR technology in an age of globally dispersed and remote teams, is that we can leverage these tools to keep people connected and engaged.. Employees can communicate around projects, share adorable photos of their pets and families, and feel a strong sense of belonging and community, regardless of the physical distance between them.

It helps ensure there aren’t any silos of information and knowledge sharing – communication challenges always seem to be a frustration that causes mistrust, inefficiency, and misdirection. Modern talent tools are a game changer when it comes to boosting the level of transparency, trust, morale and collaboration throughout organizations.

4. It Alleviates HR’s Manual Tasks

The pressures felt by HR were high before the need to balance workplace safety policies with keeping the doors open, and now we’ve layered on the great resignation. The demand has never been greater to identify opportunities to retain and attract talent. 

Without an automated and integrated solution your team is left in the dark ages.The right integrated solution will be a push to get right, but when you do, you’ll be able to better allocate all those precious resources towards revenue generating initiatives. Investing in digital technology is the best way to future proof your organization, and ensure your team has the capabilities to effectively scale. 

5. Replaces many of your IT Needs

Many HR tools now can actually provision both hardware and software, setup emails as part of the onboarding process, and even has the ability to install device management applications as well as incorporate necessary security settings. 

With all the ransomware attacks, many companies have found it extremely difficult to source cyber liability without the guardrails like multi-factor authentication and creating unnecessary exposure. 

Conclusion

When your People Operations teams are operating at full efficiency, they’re far better positioned to effectively supporting company priorities – those hires you desperately need, retention strategies, engagement initiatives, employee health and wellness, DEIB programs, compensation analysis, training and development programs, succession planning, benefits, safety programs – you get the point. When HR departments are optimized, the workforce runs smoother.

If you are looking for a company that helps with HR digital transformation, you need our expertise at POPS Enabled. We develop efficient processes so you can focus on what’s most important. Contact us today for a free consultation.