According to recent surveys, investment in HR technology appears to be on the agenda for a considerable number of organisations in the coming years, regardless of whether they are a Small to Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) or a large company. While it’s no surprise that businesses are turning to technology to optimise their HR processes; after all, the Human Resource Management landscape has been evolving for some time now; a number of key drivers have emerged which can no longer be ignored. Throughout this post we will explore each driver in more detail whilst also touching upon some of the outstanding features of Ceequel® Employee Management Software, developed by ELF Productivity Limited.
Human Resource Management Software – One Size Definitely Doesn’t Fit All!
An investigation into the HR activities of over 400 large European companies revealed around 45% of HR managers believed that HR technology suppliers did not sufficiently understand the requirements of their organisation thus creating a significant gap between client expectations and the delivered service. Furthermore, over 70% of respondents were willing to increase spending on Human Resource Management software in order to bridge the aforementioned gap. Here at ELF Productivity, we create the code which makes Ceequel® Time and Attendance software one of the most innovative and dynamic solutions available today which enables us to tailor Ceequel® to a customer’s specific requirements.
Optimisation of HR Processes – Not Automation
HR managers were also keen to stress that HR software features such as Time and Attendance, Absence Management and Shop Floor Data Capture are required to streamline the ‘Human’ aspect of Human Resource Management. Better data analytics regarding employee attendance and performance enable managers to make more informed decisions while easier access to employee records, qualifications and appraisal information facilitates internal recruitment strategies. Ceequel® delivers a true holistic solution to an organisation’s Time and Attendance, Access Control and Human Resource Management software requirements, providing our clients with all the necessary tools to cope with contemporary HR processes.
User Experience
Interestingly, 80% of the large firms researched revealed that the improvement of user experience was the key driver for updating their Human Resource Management software. HR managers believed that new systems should offer a sense of flow and be an upgraded version of their existing HR processes. HR staff added that HR software should mirror consumer market technologies as much as possible to enhance familiarity and user confidence. Ceequel® Employee Management Software modules are based on Microsoft SQL Server technology which enables them to complement each other and your existing infrastructure seamlessly. ELF Productivity also offer training services, making our modules even more user friendly. Training for all users of a new Time and Attendance system will be provided, detailing how to create absence management reports and configure shift patterns for example.
The Shift to ‘Workforce Technology’ – Employee Self Service
‘Workforce Technology’ refers to the implementation of systems that allow non-HR employees to take responsibility for the management of their own HR information. This is an increasing trend in the HR technology sector, with the empowering of employees to take control of their own data seen as an effective motivational tool. Millennials in particular, have responded well to the introduction of workforce technology. Findings from a survey researching employees of SME’s also support the growing demand for Employee Self Service modules. 70% of respondents who still used old fashioned methods of submitting holiday requests, stated that they would be very confident using an online platform to carry out such processes and that it would save them considerable time. Ceequel® Employee Self Service is a web based solution allowing employees to access their own records. The accessibility of the platform is also extremely flexible; the module can be deployed on a central kiosk or alternatively, on an employee’s PC whilst also being accessible from a smart phone or tablet.
For more information regarding Ceequel® Employee Management Software, please contact ELF Productivity.