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Predictions for Evolution of HR Software

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Jerrod Mcnaulty
Predictions for Evolution of HR Software

HR is without a doubt one of the most important business areas and departments for any company. They are responsible for doing a variety of daily tasks and duties. These include recruiting, maintaining policy, dealing with the concerns of employees and much more.

 

While HR used to be all about the people (and still is to some extent), there are many technologies, tools and software that have made it more efficient than ever. The technology has sped up various processes, and optimized the way HR employees work. As with every type of technology, HR software has evolved greatly in recent years due to innovations in technology.

 

However, this evolution isn’t done yet. The global software market is growing by billions of dollars every year, and thus software in every area (including HR) is expected to evolve even further. With that in mind, this article is going to take a closer look at some predictions for the future and evolution of HR software.

Big Data and Analytics Will be Used More

There is more data today than ever before, and this data can help businesses in a number or ways. It can help make better marketing decisions, learn about your customers and even learn which products or services are performing the best.

 

It can even help their HR teams. Big data, and the analytics that can be derived from it, can have a lot of impact in making the job of HR professionals much easier. It can help you recruit and manage talent, decide which methods of recruiting are the best and improve both training and employee engagement. Because of all these use cases, and many more like them, look for big data and analytics to get more use in the future of HR.

The Blockchain Will Find Its Way into HR

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In both, business funding and finance, blockchain technology has been a hot topic.

Blockchain is a simple, secure, and tamper-proof way to pass information in a verified manner. While it has mainly been seen and known as the technology behind cryptocurrency like Bitcoin, the blockchain has so many more uses as well.

 

This includes being able to assist with HR duties and tasks. Blockchain technology,like cyber security in general - can help HR teams to protect all of the important and sensitive data that they hold. It could also help in the hiring process as all employee data like job history and other records could be verified.

 

Blockchain could also improve the accuracy of data, help create smart contracts for contract workers and have potentially dozens of other benefits. While we might be a few years off from blockchain really taking off in traditional markets and industries, it is almost sure to happen.

Artificial Intelligence and Automation Can Revolutionize the Space

If you have paid attention to the trends and buzzwords in business, you have likely heard about artificial intelligence and automation. They are technologies that can help businesses save money, become more efficient and generally improve their operations. While they both can already be seen in HR, most believe this is just the beginning. 

 

Each have their own unique benefits and use cases for HR. They can make the life of an HR professional so much easier. Even mundane tasks like managing and organizing resumes can be automated thanks to tools like applicant tracking systems (ATS). Click here to learn more about how ATS work, and how they can benefit HR departments in a big way.

 

In conclusion, we hope that this article has been able to help you learn about some of the various predictions out there for the evolution of HR software.

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