Modernize Your Human Resources Department Many employers’ Human Resources departments are in a state of flux. Despite a desire to modernize and a recognition that the industry is changing, many are simply ill equipped to do so. HR is particularly difficult because today’s Human Resources professionals need to wear many hats. They need to be legal compliance experts, skilled communicators, mediators, and change leaders. Absent a whole department, employers can spend as much as 46% of their time on these issues or face worse alternatives like audits and fines. As the business continues to grow and employee issues change, HR will become even more critical to the health of the business. Fear not, there are easy ways your HR department can change with the times to meet growing business needs. Revamp Your Human Resources Department As the business climate continues to change, it can be tempting for Human Resources to remain in the past. After all, it was comfortable doing things the way they’ve always been done. But today’s workforce is changing. Isn’t it time Human Resources has changed too? Try these tips to bring HR current in your industry:
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Ditch the Excel spreadsheets. Gone are the days when Human Resources could track everything with Excel spreadsheets. Sourcing, recruiting and managing talent now requires more complex systems. Modern Human Resources departments turn to workforce management software, applicant tracking systems, or even modern day customer relationship management systems to do it all. Whether HR chooses one or all 3, these systems help to streamline employee relations, recruiting, and career growth. Gain new efficiencies with video interviews. Video interviews are now a standard part of a modern HR department. The reason why is because they offer Human Resources the ability to screen and interview candidates at a faster rate and a lower cost. Whether sourcing overseas or near home, video interviews give employers the flexibility to do more with less. The result is a better candidate experience, reduced time to hire and lower spend per candidate. Onboard electronically. Many employers are still pursuing outdated methods of onboarding. This process, a standard of most employees’ first days on the job, can take all day. Why not turn to online onboarding software to improve the process? That way, an employee can read their literature online, sign documents, and be ready to buckle down on day 1. Employees no longer need to sit through someone reading the employee handbook to them. They can read it themselves and be ready with questions instead. Improve your employer brand. Many human resources departments have not yet caught up with employer branding. Some employers simply don’t have the time to invest in their employer brand. However, in this candidate driven job market, the candidate experience is the number one determinant for whether a candidate will join a company. This means HR needs to improve their employer brand. It can be as easy as redesigning the company’s career page or branding your video interview meeting room. These small steps can produce big gains in the candidate experience. Get social. These days, social media can be a big boost to Human Resources. Social media can offer increased talent pools and a great way to communicate a business’ employer brand.
Using these easy steps, the Human Resources department can modernize and adapt to meet changing employee needs. Find out how much time and money your team can save by implementing these tools today!