Contact us today!
866-348-2602

Total Tech Care Blog

Total Tech Care has been serving Florida since 2001, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Should Your HR Department Be Worried (About Automation)?

Should Your HR Department Be Worried (About Automation)?

Most companies have some sort of human resources department. Some are bigger than others. Some are more effective than others. Typically, the HR department deals with a lot of the stuff that no one else likes to. Today, software is being created using artificial intelligence that will be able to complete many of these tasks. Let’s take a look at how automation is affecting the modern human resources department. 

Automation Isn’t the First Threat

Human resources cover a lot of ground in any business. In fact, many smaller businesses extend the human resources role past the seven core functions of HR. These are:

  1. Recruitment
  2. Payroll Administration
  3. Benefits Administration
  4. Training and Professional Development
  5. Performance Reviews
  6. Labor Relations
  7. Managing Compliance

Over the past several years, the company human resources department, especially at small and medium-sized businesses, has been encroached upon by outsourcing. Like many other outsourced platforms Human-Resources-as-a-Service (HRaaS) services use technology to fill in the gaps left by not having dedicated HR professionals on staff. For the business, it reduces the cost, while fulfilling virtually the same roles through remote help desk and software. 

The Relationship Between Automation and HR

Technology changes things. Does it make it better? That’s a matter of opinion, but for the business owner, not having the human resources department means that they are on the hook to complete the tasks that the human resources department undertakes; and, there is a mountain of it.

That is, unless they can automate them.

The benefits of automation are the same no matter where it is put to use. It opens the way for staff to focus on being more productive, by leaving behind a lot of menial (yet time-consuming) tasks. Aside from enhancing efficiency and productivity, there are many key benefits to automating HR. They include:

  • Reduced employee turnover through improved employee engagement
  • Reduced storage and printing costs
  • Improved risk management and properly managed compliance
  • Improved document management
  • Enhanced business decision making with comprehensive reports
  • Optimized business growth through efficient onboarding

Today, there are plenty of software-based solutions that can keep any business running effectively, but when you get a look at them, these solutions aren’t really human resources platforms, they are human capital managers. 

What is Human Capital Management?

Human capital management is a platform that encourages businesses to treat their workforce as they would any other asset. Its goal is to get the human resources of the business to work as effectively and efficiently as possible. While human resources do more to deal with the individual needs and motivations of workers, human capital management seeks to look for metrics that can be quantifiable and strategically improved upon. It basically aims to change an organization’s view of their workforce from a commodity to an investment. 

What Strategy Is Best for Your Business?

There are multiple ways that automation can be implemented in the HR/HCM process, but depending on what strategy is used, you could be setting your company up for problems from your actual human resources. Most workers don’t like being treated like numbers on a spreadsheet after all. On the other hand, divorcing business decision-making away from typical workforce considerations that aim to sap overall productivity will benefit your organization’s bottom line. 

HR is always a balancing act. 

If you would like to know how automation could help you keep your organization balanced and productive, reach out to the IT professionals at Total Tech Care today at 866-348-2602.

 

Comments

No comments made yet. Be the first to submit a comment
Already Registered? Login Here
Guest
Thursday, 24 April 2025
If you'd like to register, please fill in the username, password and name fields.

Blog Archive

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

  • First Name *
  • Last Name *

      Free Consultation

      Sign up today for a
      FREE Network Consultation

      How secure is your IT infrastructure?
      Let us evaluate it for free!

      Sign up Now!

      Free Consultation
       

      Tag Cloud

      Security Tip of the Week Technology Best Practices Business Computing Cloud Privacy Hackers Productivity Hosted Solutions Efficiency Software Network Security Business Google Internet Microsoft Email Malware Backup Workplace Tips Innovation User Tips Data Computer Mobile Devices IT Services Hardware Android VoIP Disaster Recovery communications Smartphones Communication Business Continuity IT Support Miscellaneous Smartphone Mobile Device Browser Small Business Network Productivity Collaboration Quick Tips Cybersecurity Users Business Management Managed IT Services Windows Phishing Upgrade Outsourced IT Data Backup Ransomware Windows 10 Server Save Money Data Recovery Cloud Computing Office Windows 10 Passwords Chrome Virtualization Gadgets Saving Money Holiday Social Media Tech Term Microsoft Office Managed IT Services Automation Managed Service Operating System Computers Facebook Artificial Intelligence Cybercrime Hacking Internet of Things BYOD Wi-Fi Mobile Device Management Networking Health IT Support Managed Service Provider Remote Spam Office 365 Covid-19 Telephone Systems Alert Information Information Technology Social Engineering Mobility Router BDR Bandwidth Employer-Employee Relationship Recovery Encryption Data Breach Applications Big Data Remote Monitoring Law Enforcement Mobile Computing App History Application Password Money Human Resources Remote Computing Mobile Office Government Blockchain Private Cloud How To Paperless Office Office Tips Training Managed IT VPN Data Storage Apps Patch Management Two-factor Authentication Google Drive Servers Mouse HaaS Avoiding Downtime Data Security Flexibility Marketing WiFi IT solutions Entertainment Wireless Website Budget Bring Your Own Device Data Management Gmail Work/Life Balance Infrastructure Voice over Internet Protocol Settings Vulnerability Windows 7 Word Education Physical Security Virtual Reality Safety Apple Data Protection Sports HIPAA Social Vendor Management Redundancy Keyboard User Error Meetings Vendor Managed Services Display Risk Management Telephone System Hacker Staff Software as a Service Save Time Machine Learning Remote Work The Internet of Things Employee/Employer Relationship Connectivity Lithium-ion battery USB RMM Cleaning Conferencing Firewall Scam End of Support SaaS IT Management Remote Worker Internet Exlporer Cryptocurrency Botnet IT Plan Procurement Workplace Strategy Network Congestion Net Neutrality PDF eWaste Unsupported Software Help Desk Comparison Proactive IT Printing Charger CES Best Practice Virus YouTube Compliance Computer Care Managed Services Provider Business Technology Content Management Unified Threat Management Black Market Wearable Technology OneNote Retail Current Events Hard Drives Access Control Computer Accessories Telephony Instant Messaging Database Robot Samsung Virtual Assistant Excel Remote Workers Document Management Authentication Solid State Drive Wireless Technology Biometrics Virtual Desktop Value Processor How to Downtime Printer Spam Blocking Bluetooth Electronic Medical Records Hard Drive Data storage Update DDoS Automobile SharePoint Hiring/Firing Google Docs Identity Theft Computing Computing Infrastructure Going Green IT Consultant Customer Service Environment Humor Business Intelligence Fax Server Augmented Reality Battery Fraud Shadow IT Digital Signage Worker Legal Audit Procedure Public Computer Saving Time Consultant Tablet Smart Tech Trending Amazon Regulations dark theme Domains Shopping Politics Transportation Google Search Addiction Analytics Advertising Rootkit IT Infrastructure Recycling Computer Fan AI IaaS FinTech Maintenance Wiring Best Available Bing Practices Notifications Amazon Web Services Workers Social Network WIndows 7 Bloatware Benefits Cache Investment Safe Mode Criminal FENG Employees IBM Employee/Employer Relationships GDPR Tablets Hosted Computing Relocation Online Shopping Flash Windows 365 Entrepreneur Smart Technology ISP Wireless Internet ROI File Sharing Video Games Video Conferencing Software Tips Sales Shortcut Supercomputer Bitcoin Camera Worker Commute Shortcuts Inventory Specifications PowerPoint Evernote Windows Media Player Sync Point of Sale Emails Personal User Experience Cost Management Cryptomining Wire Social Networking Scalability Travel Supply Chain Management Monitoring Batteries Printers Business Owner Millennials Wireless Charging NarrowBand Windows 8.1 Netflix Digitize Managing Stress Two Factor Authentication Smart Office Windows Server 2008 R2 Search Running Cable Root Cause Analysis HBO Customer relationships Knowledge Virtual Private Network Memory Music Cameras iPhone Workforce Cables Skype Email Best Practices IT Assessment Manufacturing Data loss Outlook Computer Tips Leadership Managed IT Service Project Management Troubleshooting Security Cameras Nanotechnology Files Telecommuting Biometric Security Cortana Chromecast Start Menu Virtual CIO OneDrive Peripheral Loyalty Science Digital Signature Screen Mirroring Uninterrupted Power Supply Frequently Asked Questions Digital Security Cameras Using Data Warranty Books Printer Server Colocation 5G HVAC Google Apps Mobile Windows 10s Copiers Cast Quick Tip Customer Relationship Management Analysis Monitor Distributed Denial of Service Tip of the week Ergonomics webinar Administrator Analyitcs Emergency Smartwatch Devices Employer Employee Relationship OLED Enterprise Content Management Professional Services Public Cloud Development Programming PCI DSS Assessment Virtual Machine MSP Accountants Reputation Streaming Media Credit Cards Tech Support Windows Server 2008 2FA Fiber Optics Microchip Content Employee Thought Leadership Cabling Password Management Techology Password Manager Laptop Tools Antivirus Messaging Policy Television Hypervisor Windows 8 Customers Multi-Factor Security Dark mode IT service Trend Micro Search Engine Audiobook Twitter Default App NIST Business Mangement Touchpad SMS

      Top Blog

      The reasoning for this is simple: you want to make sure that operations are proceeding as intended, even if you’re not there. If you completely check out from the workplace every time you leave, you could return from your vacation to a complete and total disaster that may have been prevented with y...
      QR-Code