Chapter 3

Leveraging HR Technology

IN THIS CHAPTER

Bullet Navigating the world of HR technology

Bullet Explaining the different types

Bullet Sourcing HR technology — what you need to know

Bullet Looking at the technology skills you need

The world of HR technology is booming, as leaders navigate the management of a remote workforce, identify solutions to match the pace of the environment, and solve business problems. In addition, integrating technology into HR operations helps to organize talent processes and ensure efficient delivery. HR leaders wear a lot of hats and are traditionally overworked and under-resourced, so technology eases the burden of administrative activities, captures key data, and boosts efficiency.

HR technology is an umbrella term for all of the technology that HR and business leaders use to strengthen the people processes within an organization and ultimately support business goals. The field of HR technology is evolving every day as work becomes increasingly technology enabled.

HR processes are an integral part of the business. As a result, a wide variety of technology tools and software ...

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