Three technology trends that are revolutionsing HR
IRIS Software Group
May 16, 2022
Over the last two years, businesses were forced to rapidly adapt their HR processes purely as a means of survival; however, now that we’ve come out the other side of the pandemic, it’s time to look at how HR can move from adapting to transforming.
On a recent webinar, I had the pleasure of discussing this topic with Tom Haak, Director at HR Trend Institute and our very own Stephanie Kelly, Chief People Officer at IRIS Software Group.
We covered what HR trends businesses can look to implement to transform their processes and how technology can fuel that change, three of which I’ve highlighted here.
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Tags: HR, Future of Work, Metaverse
Rethinking policies to address in-work poverty concerns
IRIS Software Group
April 07, 2022
The financial pressure of the last two years has highlighted how precarious people’s financial situations are. According to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), one in eight UK workers are living in poverty.
With inflation rates continuing to rise alongside living costs, the gap between incomes and expenditures is rapidly growing, putting even more people at risk of experiencing in-work poverty.
Yet work should be a reliable route out of poverty for all.
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Tags: Management, HR
What is the Great Return?
IRIS Software Group
April 06, 2022
For the last year, headlines have been dominated by stories covering the current recruitment crisis, labelled The Great Resignation; however, new research shows that 1 in 5 UK employees have either returned to their previous employer or plan to in the near future.
This new employee phenomenon is being branded as boomeranging, with some referring to it as The Great Return.
But what does this sudden change in employee behaviour mean for businesses?
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Tags: Management, HR
Employee retention: how do you keep top talent happy?
IRIS Software Group
February 07, 2022
The Great Resignation is wreaking havoc across the UK, so unsurprisingly, many businesses have had to set their focus on recruiting new talent.
However, recruitment is only one piece of the puzzle to tackle the current talent shortage, with employee retention playing an equally important role.
To ensure your business doesn’t lose as many people as it recruits, we’ve examined employee retention, the current challenges and how you can keep your staff happy.
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Tags: Marketing, HR, Recruiting
How HR is changing in 2022
IRIS Software Group
January 25, 2022
HR professionals have, without a doubt, become business heroes over the last two years, playing invaluable roles in managing the adverse change thrust upon us.
As we begin 2022, the question on everyone’s mind is what will be the changes this year, and how can we tackle them?
To ensure you make the most out of the coming months, I’ve covered the top four ways I believe HR will change and how technology can support you.
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Tags: HR, Management
Winning the talent war: 5 ways to develop your employee value proposition now.
IRIS Software Group
January 10, 2022
The war for talent is raging on, causing a variety of recruitment issues, which are amplified as the UK is currently experiencing the tightest labour market it’s seen in modern times.
Because of the current employment landscape, there are fewer unemployed people per vacancy, more talent poaching and difficulties when procuring/retaining talent.
Given the talent war and current recruitment challenges, we’re seeing HR professionals evolve their employee value proposition (EVP) to ensure they remain an attractive, sought-after employer.
In this article, I explore the reasons why this area is keeping HR pros awake at night and key areas of the EVP that should be considered as part of your overall HR recruitment strategy.
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Tags: Management, HR
HR Recruitment: tackling the driver shortage.
IRIS Software Group
October 20, 2021
Similar to the recent fuel crisis, some of our cherished seasonal foods may not be available for Christmas (I bet out of all things, brussels sprouts will be ok!).
But is this just media hype? No, the shortages are all very real and have stemmed from a lack of drivers in the logistics sector – a recent Road Haulage Association (RHA) survey found that there is currently a shortage of more than 100,000 qualified drivers in the UK.
The logistic sector is in turmoil, and as a result, recruitment needs to be a priority for all HR teams. As it’s currently an incredibly competitive time to recruit, you need to take proactive measures and be more creative when searching for candidates.
In this blog, we’ll examine why there is a driver shortage and showcase what steps HR teams can take to resolve the issue.
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Tags: Management, HR
Should you be using online payslips?
IRIS Software Group
August 19, 2021
Businesses often ask whether they should be offering their employees online payslips.
The short answer: yes!
As the workplace is becoming increasingly digital, we’re seeing a change in employee expectations, with a demand for modern processes increasing rapidly.
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Tags: Management, HR
Why you should integrate HR and Payroll software?
IRIS Software Group
December 31, 1969
I often hear, ‘should my HR and payroll software be integrated?’
Over the last few years, there’s been an enormous increase in businesses adopting technology, but consequently, it’s resulted in an overwhelming amount of disparate systems.
This disconnect needs to change because if HR and payroll aren’t integrated, the subsequent slack procedures will expose businesses to unnecessary risks while also hindering day-to-day processes.
In short, HR and payroll software must integrate, and these are the reasons why:
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Tags: Management, HR, Payroll
HR Trends and the power of technology
IRIS Software Group
May 03, 2022
Technology is clearly one of the most important drivers of digital transformation, in both organisations and in HR. Where initially HR technology was very much focused on efficiency, other goals and factors have started to come into play, with elements such as personalisation and the employee experience becoming more important.
During this webinar we’ll be joined by Tom Haak, one of the leading global HR thought leaders, whose theme for HR trends in 2022 is “From adaptation to transformation”.
Tom, Stephanie, and Caroline will deliberate on current HR trends and what they mean for businesses, as well as discussing some wishes for IRIS and its clients for the technology road map for both the company and their products.
There will be ample time for the audience to participate, with a session dedicated to Q&As being delivered toward the end of the webinar.
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Tags: Innovation, Management, HR
