How HR Can Help Restore Interactive Communication

In this tight job market, HR professionals are grappling with the unending quest for talent―but not just any talent. Quality standards must be met, and they demand candidates with excellent, targeted skills. Among the capabilities hardest to find: interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. HR is the center of gravity for most organizations as managers seek new talent and try to ensure that the existing workforce has the skills needed to carry out the company's mission. In turn, HR managers must communicate the return on investment for the policies they recommend and the training and development effort they seek to fund. That should not be hard to achieve, said Allan H. Church, Ph.D., senior vice president of global talent assessment and development at New York-based PepsiCo. He pointed to recently published benchmark research with 80 top companies, which shows that 52 percent are focused on assessing and developing self-awareness among their employees, while 40 percent are focused on communication/verbal skills. This indicates that at a minimum, these "soft" skills are critical in today's business world and represent capabilities that companies value at all levels. It could very well be that Church, a longtime HR professional, is concerned with the impact the digital age is having on new talent. He, like many other HR managers, wonders if new recruits will communicate with fellow humans as well as they do with gadgets and devices. "The psychologist in me has to ask, 'How will they handle conflict, influence others and manage others when they have learned much of it only through technology-based relationships?' " he said. "That is assuming, of course, that people actually work together in the future." HR managers often take notice when an employee whose workspace is down the hall sends an e-mail message on a vital issue instead of arranging to speak firsthand with someone from HR, a common experience at many firms. Lisa Perez, most recently vice president of talent management at Buffalo Wild Wings and previously vice president of organizational development at Kohl's Corporation, maintains that we are losing the communications skill set because of our obsession with smartphones, texting and e-mail.

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Modern HR Software Solutions Introduce New Features to Enhance Workplace Efficiency in 2024

Factorial | February 05, 2024

With the New Year underway, many businesses are reevaluating their HR software solutions to increase efficiency and effectiveness in the evolving HR management landscape. Gartner data highlights that businesses frequently replace HR software due to system inefficiencies, missing features, and reliability concerns. Key reasons for dissatisfaction include inefficiency (34%), insufficient functionality (29%), and unreliability (13%). In response to these challenges, modern HR software solutions are offering five new features designed to enhance efficiency within its software AI-powered Applicant Tracking System : New AI-powered Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to streamline the traditional CV screening process, a major bottleneck in recruitment. This innovative feature allows hiring managers to assess applications based on various criteria such as company values, job descriptions, CVs, offer letters, and custom questions. The result is a significant reduction in screening time, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation process. Geofencing Precision: Geofencing Precision addresses challenges faced by organizations with multiple locations or flexible policies. By incorporating geofencing capabilities into its time-tracking features, HR software solutions help prevent unauthorized overtime, a key contributor to increased labor costs and decreased workforce productivity. This enhancement allows HR leaders to enforce accurate clock-ins at designated workplaces, thereby reducing labor costs and enhancing employee accountability. Insights V2 Data Analytics. Insights V2 provides organizations with comprehensive data for informed decision-making. Users can now filter company data using multiple parameters, simplifying the process of checking and exporting valuable metrics in real-time. This timely and accurate insight is crucial for strategic decision-making. Time-Saving Documentation: Time-Saving Documentation enables users to pre-fill forms with document templates and fillable PDFs. This streamlined process, combined with personalized data, enhances efficiency for employees verifying information, meeting the growing demand for tools that simplify administrative processes. Seamless Payroll Integration: HR software solutions are seamlessly integrating payroll and benefits administration with HR management processes. This aims to enhance organizational efficiency by reducing manual errors, improving accuracy, and fostering collaboration between HR and finance departments. Recognizing this, Factorial, a leading provider of HR software solutions, is introducing innovative features from AI-powered applicant tracking to payroll integration. Jordi Romero, Co-founder and CEO of Factorial, emphasizes, "These new features reflect our dedication to empowering HR teams globally. By harnessing the power of technology, we aim to transform the way organizations approach human resources, fostering efficiency, collaboration, and success." As businesses strive for greater efficiency and effectiveness in the new year, Factorial is committed to providing support and solutions. About Factorial Founded in 2016, Factorial offers people-centric solutions for HR teams, automating processes so they have more time to dedicate to the people within their organization. With over 75,000 users across 65+ countries, Factorial serves clients such as KFC, Booking.com, and Whisbi. Factorial became Europe's newest Unicorn in 2022 following a Series C investment round.

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