Article Summary - The question this article addresses is why invest in an HRIS? This is not the most detailed article but it does present a few valid advantages of adding an HR Information System for your organization. If you are just starting your search, you may find it helpful to download our comprehensive HR Buyers Guide which provides a ten step process for selecting HR systems. If you are looking for information pertaining to implementing HR software, I would recommend our article on HRIS Implementation tips.
Advantages of Using Human Resources Software
There are dozens of human resources software packages available today to meet the needs of the small and large HR professional alike. Why invest in a Human Resource Management System?
A detailed and flexible software program can help you manage staff records, navigate personnel information, track payroll data and benefits and even tally vacation accruals. Why mess around with Excel spreadsheets or print documents when you can have everything you need easily compiled and sorted in a decent HR softwareolution? Human Resources software programs also allow the competent HR professional to generate reports on a variety of subjects quickly and easily.
Here is just an example of some of the reports you can generate using a good human resources software program:
• Turn over reports.
• Employee performance evaluations.
• Sick or vacation accruals.
• Employee training.
• Benefits enrollment.
• Employee contact information.
Customizing Your HR Software
Most human resources software programs also come with templates you can use to draft letters of recognition or dismissal and a host of other vital HR documents. You can often create and even customize letters and memos to employees, clients or other business professionals using a comprehensive HRIS program.
The good news is most software programs are tailored to meet an organizations unique needs. So whether you have 40 or 4000 employees you are bound to find something that works for your team! You can also find a software package in most cases without investing a fortune. Most basic HR software programs are easily acquired for a couple hundred dollars.
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Article by Frank Owen |