2-eHR+Technology

=eHR Technology =

History of HR Technology__**:**__ //1940's and 1950's//: HR is primarily concerned with payroll activities. //1960's and 1970's//: Increased legislation and basic systems are invented. //1980's and 1990's//: Introduction of the PC and increased awareness and legal regulation. //Today:// HR has strategic value, it is web based, and can be very complicated. Prior to the 1990's there was no need for HR Technology, because there was no widespread use of the Internet. There isn't as much of a need for paperwork, and allows more free time for HR to focus on strategic goals.

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 * __ Types of HR Technology:
 * Self Developed and Systems
 * Simple or Complex
 * Purchased Software
 * Outsourcing

//Workflow:// Employees are directly involved in the process of entering key data electronically. It is governed by the company rules. //Manager Self-Service//: Managers can view changes to their employees' records. //Employee Self-Service//: Employees are more self sufficient and can make their own changes involving personal data. //HRIS Systems/Databases:// This is the heart of all HR functions. It encompasses the primary transaction processor, editor, record-keeper, and functional application systems.
 * __Advantages of HR Technology:__**

__**Most Commonly Planned or Implemented HR Self-Service Applications:**__ ||= //**__Managers__**// || ||=  Personnel Changes || ||=  Salary Actions || ||=  Job Requistions || ||=    ||
 * = **//__Employees__//**
 * = HR Communications
 * = Benefit Services
 * = Personnel Data Updates
 * = Job Postings

Web based HR must be guided by a HR Technology strategy. Without a plan, duplicate data bases may result, along with overlapping of service offerings.
 * __HR Technology Strategies:__**

 Enterprise Mission and Strategy --->HR Plans and Programs --->HR Technology <---IT Strategy

- Move from Islands of technology to a more integrated approach. - [|Click here for "TechWeb" definition and examples of Middleware] - Creates an integration across Applications - Has a common look and feel - Looks like 1 system but in reality is seperate systems
 * __Trends In HR Technology__**
 * Trend 1- Integration of Functional Parts**
 * Trend 2- Middleware**

- One single site for Employees to visit for all HR services
 * Trend 3- HR Portals**

- Allows employees direct access to data - reduces costs while creating employee empowerment
 * Trend 4- Employee Self Service**

- Reduces costs while increasing consistency
 * Trend 5- Managerial Self Service**

- Provide key information - Only relevant information is on the electronic "Scorecards"
 * Trend 6- HR Dashboards**

-Is large scale and can be integrated with only HR or the whole Organization
 * Trend 7- Data Warehousing**

Web 2.0 will open up many doors for HR. Social networking and interactivity will aid HR in eRecruiting, and selection. This can be seen in some interactive web pages such as [|the well known facebook.]
 * __The Future:__**