HR TRANSFORMATION Putting ‘human’ back into Human Resources

whitePaper | August 23, 2022

When starting out on the journey of choosing new people technology, a key consideration for many organisations is where to begin with system selection. Deciding between choosing an HR system that is part of a full enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, or opting for a best-of-breed human capital management (HCM) system can be complex – and involves more than considering just the software’s functionality. This paper aims to support buyers by giving practical advice and guidance on the key differences between these types of solutions.

whitePaper | March 13, 2023

Over the past three years, employers have weathered more storms than the past three decades combined. From a global pandemic to employee burnout and mass resignations. through to intense skills shortages and economic decline. It's little wonder that many have turned inwards to focus on what matters most to their employees, as that's arguably the one thing they can control independently of those external variables.

whitePaper | July 6, 2020

In 1997, a groundbreaking McKinsey study exposed workforce vulnerabilities for human resource teams in their book, "The War for Talent," yet almost 20 years later as the human capital field is desperate for a revolution, most organizations are not prepared for battle. The dynamics of talent’s low supply and high demand are playing out across the globe, affecting every industry sector and continent. A recent study from PwC called "Redefining Business Success in a Changing World" found that 72% of CEOs are concerned about the availability of key skills and 48% are planning to increase headcount1.

whitePaper | January 17, 2020

A well-designed global mobility programme should incentivise talent to be mobile while minimising unnecessary costs. Understanding the latest practice in benefits provision is key to ensuring your programme is competitive yet cost-effective. This free report uses information from ECA’s products and surveys to look in detail at the costs of core benefits provided in many mobility policies. It provides insight into best practice and how to assess the total cost to the business of the full assignment remuneration package.

whitePaper | April 18, 2022

Task management has — and will always be — an important part of workforce productivity. How many workers actually get done largely hinges on how organized and effective companies assign and manage tasks for their employees.

whitePaper | December 31, 2019

With nearly 12,000 stores, Walmart is the world’s largest brick-and-mortar retailer and controls one of the biggest distribution networks around the world. Today, however, Walmart is cutting back its investments in traditional retail while shifting its focus to digital technology and online sales channels. Walmart’s transformation from a big-box-focused retail giant to an eCommerce-focused technology platform (which happens to operate brick-and-mortar outlets) is well under way. In Q1 of 2018, Walmart’s U.S. online sales grew by 33%, driven by fresh investments in online grocery and website design.