Nothing can be termed as a ‘hyperbole’ when one describes the ever-increasing pervasiveness of technology. It won’t be wrong to say that the ongoing technological revolution has redefined the human civilization. When we look at organizational setups, it is now unworkable to survive without the extensive use of technology.
We can write books after books to highlight how technology has impacted businesses, companies, and their operations. But this is not the place to delve into that multifaceted discussion. Here, we are only going to have a brief discussion on how technology has impacted the human resource division in the organizational realm.
1) Big Data Starts Dictating HR Policies
Data has become a valuable commodity in the last decade or so. And if we closely analyze the last couple of years, big data and mining have become some significant technological revelations. The utility of big data has also reached the doorsteps of HR departments. Now, HR divisions of conglomerates and other large organizations use software that intakes big data to make sense of market trends.
HR managers are using this information to understand how they can set up their workforces to keep up with the latest industry phenomena. Moreover, big data is also helping HR individuals to understand how the profile of their potential employee is changing with time and how ongoing industry trends affect it.
2) Social Media Has Become an Effective HR Tool
10-12 years ago, who would have thought that social media applications that were essentially launched to kill time would become effective places to hire professionals? We all know how LinkedIn and Facebook have become the go-to platforms for recruiters to proactively reach out to their prospective employees. These platforms have also become the mediums where employers can have a good beforehand assessment of their potential employees.
Besides using it for recruitment purposes, HR departments are also using social media for better employee engagement. Organizing workplace activities have become quite easy with the use of social media platforms.
3) Smartphones Are Streamlining HR Work and Helping Employees
Smartphone has become a ‘staple’ individual gadget. And the HR industry has already starting to make the most of this new ‘reality’. Companies are now developing mobile-compatible work portals for their employees to function in the most convenient manner.
Similarly, employee benefits programs are being digitized and packaged into interactive mobile applications. All these ongoing developments suggest that smartphones are going to play an integral role in the HR landscape.
Wearable Technology Is on its Way
We have been hearing about the Internet of Things and wearable technology for quite some time now. Industry leaders like Apple, Microsoft and Google have already started using wearable technology to make their operations more seamless and high-yielding.
HR departments can also use wearable technology to ensure employee engagement and accountability. This technological development is still in its nascent phase. So, let’s see how it pans out.
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