An employee does not need to be computer whiz to be able to use the organization's Intranet, however they are generally more accepting of new technology and new applications than those employees who are not comfortable with computers. When introducing any new application or technology into an organization, you may want to adopt a phase-in approach where you start slowly and build on your successes. It may not be wise to hit employees with a radically new HRIS and Intranet that requires extensive training. Implementing the Intranet piece-meal allows for an adequate adjustment period for employees and HR practitioners and allows them to grow in their proficiency as the system itself grows. There are significant cost savings on paper, Environmentally friendly.
Information is timely and can be updated electronically very quickly and easily.
With little training, HR staff can post and make updates to intranet information by accessing the server directly without having to route through Information Systems staff. Data Entry costs for HRIS updates are cut. Distribution of information and service to employees is improved. Responsibility for transactions empowered to employees resulting in fewer errors and faster turn around Information is provided to employees using a common interface. It changes the communications channel from distribution by HR to access by employees.