Human Resource Software: HRM as an In-house Business Practice
Human resource software induces a sense of real commitment in the office environment because every task is tabulated and every result is monitored for effectiveness. Real-time visibility and control help firms build on this in-house business model and make better decisions. Now, one can be relieved of the need to outsource and bring the system […]
Tips for Retaining your Talent – Part Two
In the previous post, we reviewed three strategies for employee retention – creating employee-centric HR policies, indulging in a little fun now and then at the workplace, and employing smart people so that others get inspired and motivated. We’ll continue the discussion and look at additional strategies in this post. Perks: When someone announces that […]
Reducing Complexity in Recruitment
Often times, recruiters can be clueless and vague when seeking to fill a vacancy in their organization. One could review previous and existing recruitment practices adopted by managers and find that the apple hasn’t fallen far from the tree. Each new recruiter seems to be adopting similar hiring strategies as his predecessor. While the workforce […]
Embedding Aspiration Management as a Regulatory Mechanism rather than a mere Behavioral Theory
Human resource forms the core synthesis of any organization. An expansive growth pattern within firms requires a composite control mechanism to effectively monitor and accommodate change. Human resource management software serves to bring the firm to a definitive structure. The advantages don’t just end there. The software helps do away with rudimentary management techniques and […]
Tips for Retaining your Talent – Part One
Talent retention and talent attrition are serious issues for any organization. After hiring and training resources, employers don’t want to see employees leave, taking their skills and expertise with them. Succession planning becomes an onerous necessity if attrition rates are high. So, what can organizations do to improve retention rates? In this post, we’ll take […]
Improving Employee Accountability – Part One
Accountability is one of the most desirable qualities in an employee. After all, who wouldn’t want employees to take responsibility for their own work and be on the track to achieve individual, team, and organizational goals? While it is incumbent upon the employees to be accountable, there are some steps the organization can take to […]
Platforms and Standalone Applications – A Comparison
A platform is essentially infrastructure that functions as an underlying tool to host different applications and enable their functioning. It serves as a medium for applications to be built and run on. Applications are user-oriented and serve the purpose of fulfilling the end user’s requirements. A standalone application provides rich functionality that aids the client […]
Three things you should know about online HR software
Most organizations have some sort of a Human Resource Management System (HRMS) in place to manage their human resources. These could be either on-premise solutions or on-demand solutions and both have their own advantages and disadvantages. In this post, we’ll be focusing on SaaS solutions and a few things you should know about online HR […]
Improving Employees’ Performance – Part Two
In part two of this series, we will look at more ways to improve employees’ performance. Show them the reward: To those employees who have the skill and experience to perform but are not performing due to a lack of motivation or due to disillusionment, it might be a good idea to show them the […]
Aren’t internal customers as important as external customers? — Part Three
For any firm, internal customers are just as important as external customers. Within the firm, the employees and teams depend on one another to convert their raw material into a product or a service. One function acts as the internal customer of another and business operations suffer if this relationship falls into jeopardy. In the […]