Digitisation

How It Will Transform Hr Into a Key Strategic Partner in an Organisation

- Varun Reddy

The Human Resources function in organisations has been undergoing tremendous change in recent years. From being largely paper pushers trying to manage the operational needs of colleagues much of the HR function of large and mid-sized organisations have been automated. Functions such as Leave Management, Document Management, Help Desks, Performance Management, Talent Management etc. have gone online and dramatically improved the efficiency of the HR function.

Evolution of technology has brought HR to the cusp of the next generation of change. Social Media, Mobility, Cloud and Big data bring a whole dimension of possibilities that can make the HR function a partner in the growth of the organisation. The digital technology, that is flooding our every moment, offers possibilities that enable the Human Resources department to bring strategic value to the business.

Talent Management

Recruitment will undergo a sea change. Social and Mobile are the easiest ways of reaching candidates and employers. Many companies are already using LinkedIn for strategic recruitments. Not only does listening on Social Media give you information about the candidates you are recruiting, the candidates can also gather information about the corporate. Job seekers will visit Twitter and Glassdoor to understand the corporate from the viewpoint of its employees. Increasingly the brand of the corporate will be used to attract exceptional talent on Social Media. HR will become increasingly responsible for corporate brand building on the Web front.