Employee and employer self-service is one of the most significant changes to human resources (HR).
HR experts make this claim based on the fact that solutions are available that empower employees with the ability to initiate, control and manage a number of HR processes themselves. At the same time employers have at their disposal technology that offers an immediate, birds-eye view of the organisation in order to track the progress of the HR component in business.
The evolution of HR in business has been largely characterised by the automation of processes, reduction in carbon footprints, functionality across single platforms, data reduction and a strong move towards web-based applications.
“Now, technology has advanced and innovation arrived at a point where employees themselves can go online and apply for leave, check and confirm information pertaining to sick leave, salaries, benefits and more,” says Teryl Schroenn, CEO of Accsys.
In the past issues like data extraction, reporting functionality and information exchange was performed using traditional systems and little or no tie in with mobility. This meant that most workflow enabled processes took time and resulted in high volumes of data.
Seasoned service providers focused on the development, integration and support of solutions within the HR space believe mobility and cloud integration are the most visible changes to the HR landscape.
Schroenn highlights the value of the company’s PeopleWare MOBI as an example of how mobility has helped to advance ESS specifically and HR in general.
The PeopleWare MOBI app can be used from any location globally to authorise leave requests, sign-off overtime payments and approve training, amongst other functions.
Key features include being able to view payslips for the current tax year, view complete leave history, apply for leave and use GPS technology to clock into areas/ sites where traditional solutions are not practical.
“It is now possible to authorise any ESS request from a smart mobile device,” Schroenn adds.
The development of ESS has changed the face of HR and empowered both employers and employees on a new level.
Leadership at Accsys say thanks to ESS and this development, decision makers are afforded more time to concentrate on strategy, partnerships and implementation.
“This means management can focus more on the nuts and bolts of the business, which is of substantial value in today’s market,” Schroenn adds.
