FEBRUARY 2021HR TECH OUTLOOK8Horse and Wagon in the World of Electric Self Driving VehiclesPatrice Graves, Executive Vice President Human Resources, AECOM [NYSE:ACM] ByWhat does new Human Resources technology offer? Workforce analytics, just-in-time answers to routine inquiries, improved efficiency and productivity, on-demand reports, real-time access to information and employee data, and streamlined approvals. I could go on and on touting the benefits of new and innovative HR systems. These buzzwords and phrases entice and capture the imaginations of leaders who dream of having a strategic edge over their competitors. Progressive companies should want their HR teams to evolve into more strategic and forward-leaning business professionals versus those who simply ask employees to complete forms, process transactions and answer routine questions. We must leverage technology to evolve HR. Why pay salary and fringe, etc when most of the work can all be done by an easy-to-access system at your fingertips- available on your phone, laptop or desktop? No longer will we rely on the errors and inconsistencies of spreadsheets, and the emailing of files for review and approval. Farewell HR departments of the past with abundant resources available
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