Web-Based Human Resources

How to Implement and Manage Today's Web-Based HR Initiatives From the Experts at Towers Perrin

Human resources management in the 21st century has been transformed by the Web. Paper-based, "central-office" record keeping systems are rapidly being replaced by powerful, Web-centered information systems and portal technologies, designed to deliver a wide array of self-service personal and professional information to individual users and employees.

For HR professionals who want to take advantage of these dramatic new innovations but don't know where to start or who to ask Web-Based Human Resources is Towers Perrin's comprehensive overview of today's reengineered HR environment. Articles written by Towers Perrin consultants the thought leaders in today's global HR environment feature in-depth coverage of:

The building blocks of Web-Based HR
Proven techniques to designing and implement Web-Based HR
Key trends and technologies that are just over the HR horizon
Web-based technologies are changing the HR department from a function immersed in administration activities to an essential management partner. Web-Based Human Resources demonstrates what a newly designed Web-based HR department looks like, how it functions, and how to implement portal technologies for lower overall costs and higher employee satisfaction.

"The emergence of HR portals and self-service technologies have created a major new opportunity for the HR function. With these solutions, and the reengineering and e-Engineering methodologies that go hand in hand , organizations can at last alter the HR structure and roles to provide more support to the line businesses; reduce HR delivery costs; and develop new and exciting services for their customers. At the same time, HR can give them more personalized plans and programs..."
From the Introduction

Improved support and service combined with reduced costs are the major drivers of the current move to Web-based human resources. Powerful tools for