As HR professionals, we have witnessed a rising demand for employees who possess current computer skills. In most companies, there are few jobs that do not require some computer knowledge. From office support to machine operation, from management to the warehouse, many tasks are now automated.
Companies are willing to commit large financial resources to keep staff up to speed with technology.
The ironic part of the story however, is that many personnel-related operations are still done manually, or with outdated systems. In many cases, I have seen the HR department using the oldest, low-tech computer systems in the company. When asked, most company presidents will say the employees are the company's most valuable asset. Well, if this is true, it may be time to invest in some systems to better help HR professionals support the employee base. There are currently many great software packages available to support personnel and human resource functions.