The Future of HR Through Technology

By Ashley O’Malley, HR Director, CloudSphere

 

Traditional roles within a Human Resources (HR) department used to require a lot of administrative tasks and manual work. Not only were HR team members responsible for recruitment and retention efforts within a company, but they were also expected to perform functions like payroll, benefits administration, and record-keeping.  

In recent years, however, HR has begun a transformative journey fueled by the integration of technology. A monumental shift has been taking place, which is moving HR from performing more menial tasks to a largely strategic role that can have a greater impact on an organization’s success than ever before. 

The Current State of HR 

At this point in time, the role of HR is being redefined by the business world’s focus on technology and emphasis on strategic decision-making. Spearheading this change are advanced technologies like:

• Artificial intelligence (AI) 
• Machine learning 
• Automation 
• Analytics

How Tech Is Transforming HR 

As these technologies become pervasive within organizations worldwide, HR will have the opportunity to leverage them more and more. Team members within a Human Resources department can reference these tools to make informed, big-picture decisions, faster and more efficiently. From recruitment to retention, analytics, AI and automation are revolutionizing HR processes. 

People Analytics and the Employee Journey 

HR departments now have access to big data about the people they hire, which can be used to make informed decisions about recruitment and retention. These decisions encompass talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employee engagement. 

Predictive people analytics also aid HR in forecasting turnover rates and identifying skill gaps. With this information, those in HR can better support employees with performance management benefits, derived from data-driven insights and personalized development plans. 

Automated Recruitment Processes 

AI is revolutionizing HR recruitment through automation and smart analysis. This has led to many hiring processes being streamlined using AI-powered tools. 

HR can use applicant tracking systems to efficiently sift through resumes for the best-fit candidates. Candidate profiles and historical data are analyzed to optimize selections for HR review. This has led to improved matching of potential hires to job specifications for higher recruitment success rates. 

During the hiring process, AI-driven chatbots also enhance candidate engagement by offering instant responses.  

Once potential hires accept a position within a company, predictive analytics play a pivotal role in employee engagement. It helps HR identify patterns that affect job satisfaction and provide tailored HR interventions to increase employee retention. 

Learning and Development, Employee Autonomy, and AI 

The shift towards personalized learning paths is replacing generic training approaches. This has been made possible by artificial intelligence. 

AI evaluates individual learning preferences and enables tailored skill development. In turn, this has allowed employees to continuously work on upskilling their abilities. This personalized training model then supports overall career growth and retention within organizations.  

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) have also played a part in revolutionizing employee training and onboarding. This type of technology has the ability to enhance employee engagement, contributing to improved job satisfaction. In addition, HR self-service portals have also empowered employees to manage their information and requests on their own. 

Ethical Considerations for Future Success 

AI and technology’s transformative power has unquestionably revolutionized HR, its functions and its processes. With the rise of these digitized tools, it’s important to consider ethics and the “human touch” within HR practices. This includes any concerns that may arise from data privacy, as well as the general use of AI.  

Striking a balance between tech and humanity is crucial. The aim is to maintain technological efficiency while upholding ethical responsibilities. 

Achieving equilibrium between technological advancement and human-centric values is the key to building thriving workplaces. The irreplaceable human touch of empathy and emotional intelligence remains central in HR practices. Never forget the human part of human resources!

 

How CloudSphere Can Help You on Your Journey 

CloudSphere makes digital transformations easy by offering automation and clarity of IT estates. Throughout the cloud journey, we empower our partners and customers to Discover, Plan, Migrate, Optimize, Modernize, and Secure entire cloud environments with automated features that save businesses time, money and disruptions.  

By embracing the cloud for HR systems, organizations can unlock a plethora of benefits that enhance accessibility, scalability, cost-efficiency, security, collaboration, analytics, compliance, and continuous improvement. It’s a transformative leap towards modernizing HR practices, driving efficiency, and empowering HR professionals to deliver strategic value to their organizations.

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About Ashley O’Malley 

As a seasoned employee success professional with over a decade of experience, Ashley derives her energy and passion from making employees successful.  

Her role at CloudSphere provides comprehensive, high-quality, customer-focused HR support across a broad range of human resources’ activities, delivering on the HR and Business Strategy of CloudSphere. The role is highly commercial and operational and Ashley is responsible for the team member base across US, UK, Ireland, France, and India.  

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