Grossman, K: HR Technologies

Technology can have huge benefits for HR and the world of work. Whether it's saving time by streamlining processes, boosting profits by enabling analysis of organizational data or improving employee development and performance by allowing staff to access the content they need on different platforms, in different mediums, whenever they need it; the opportunities are huge. However, with more apps, software, programs and platforms being created than ever before, cutting through the hype to evaluate what technologies are really going to make a difference to the business has never been more difficult. HR Technologies is an indispensable solution to this for all HR professionals looking to implement a new technology or replace an existing one to add tangible business value. It explains how to identify what technologies to consider, what questions to ask, how to evaluate them and how to build the business case to secure investment in the technology once it's been chosen.

Covering all the core areas of HR including recruitment, performance management, learning and development (L&D) and reward, HR Technologies allows practitioners to identify opportunities in all parts of the function that could be improved by technology. There is also guidance on reporting and analysis, data security, privacy issues and the ethical considerations when implementing HR technologies. There is also discussion of artificial intelligence (AI), smart technologies and the internet of things and what this means for the future world of work. This book is essential reading for all HR professionals looking to use technology confidently to add value to both employees and the business as a whole.