HR is an essential strategic function and a key differentiator for leading companies.
After all, people are the heart of business, and it’s HR’s job to get the right
people in the door and provide ongoing support, so they can be happy, efficient,
and productive.
Surprisingly, though, many HR departments continue to deal in paper – mailing offer
letters, faxing policy updates, printing handbooks – which goes against people’s
preference for simple, fast, and electronic communication.This reliance on paper
sends a message to prospective employees that an organization is behind the times,
which is a disadvantage in a competitive environment where recruiting and retaining
talent gets tougher by the day.