What do midmarket businesses want from today's HR software and cloud talent management platforms? Ashley Regenass, CEO of Synergy Group, a managed IT service provider in South Africa, offered up these five requirements for public discussion. Here are his paraphrased thoughts...
Requirement 1: Modern technology platformThis involves a modular design -- to activate or deactivate features as needed -- and cross-platform support out to the mobile world.Requirement 2: IntegrationIn particular, HR systems need to integrate with accounting and ERP systems -- eliminating any potential data silos along the way.Requirement 3: Tighter controlThe platform needs to empower managers with unified HR and financial data, automated workflows and compliance tools that enforce business rules.Requirement 4: Better compliance and visibilityThe platform must provide a global, accurate real-time view of HR budget, workforce costs and performance -- while also complying with key regulations.Requirement 5: Employee engagementHere, the HR platform must offer service delivery -- including self-service options (via the Web or a mobile device).Simple list. But I wonder how many midmarket businesses have organized their priorities before signing on the dotted line for their latest HR system...
Requirement 1: Modern technology platformThis involves a modular design -- to activate or deactivate features as needed -- and cross-platform support out to the mobile world.Requirement 2: IntegrationIn particular, HR systems need to integrate with accounting and ERP systems -- eliminating any potential data silos along the way.Requirement 3: Tighter controlThe platform needs to empower managers with unified HR and financial data, automated workflows and compliance tools that enforce business rules.Requirement 4: Better compliance and visibilityThe platform must provide a global, accurate real-time view of HR budget, workforce costs and performance -- while also complying with key regulations.Requirement 5: Employee engagementHere, the HR platform must offer service delivery -- including self-service options (via the Web or a mobile device).Simple list. But I wonder how many midmarket businesses have organized their priorities before signing on the dotted line for their latest HR system...
