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What even is an HRIS? – and how do you know you need?one?

For one, it's an acronym for Human Resources Information System. But what in Sam Hill is that? It's basically a software that helps you manage your employee information. If you're operating a small business, you do need to know about it and why it's important for your overall operations.

For some businesses, the journey to effective human resource management is often fraught with challenges. Limited resources and expertise can make traditional HR processes cumbersome and inefficient.?In fact, companies spend almost four months deciding on their HRIS . But the more you know, the easier it will be to make the right decision. And the good news? It does not have to break your bank.

What can an HRIS do?

Enough with the terminology. Let’s see now how an HRIS can help small business owners or HR professionals do their job in practice.

Here’s a list of the most popular features of an HRIS:?

1. Onboard new hires
2. Consolidating all Paid Time Off (PTO) requests in one place for easy tracking and approval
3. Automatically updating employee records when they change personal details like address or phone number
4. Generating payroll automatically, including calculating deductions and taxes
5. Scheduling and tracking employee performance reviews and storing the outcomes
6. Providing a portal for employees to access their pay stubs and tax forms.
7. Monitoring employee training progress and certifications.
8. Generating compliance reports for labor laws and regulations.
9. Offering analytics on workforce trends like turnover rates or average time in position.
10. Sending out automatic reminders for important dates like work anniversaries or certification renewals.
11. Facilitating internal job postings and transfers within the organization.
12. Enabling managers to approve expense reports and travel requests.

And this is just for starters. Can you now imagine how helpful an HRIS could be for your organization??

An HRIS can save you a significant amount of time and money, and also help you identify areas that require human intervention.??

Want more? Learn all you need to know about an HRIS.

TUTORIAL OF THE DAY: How to address bias & privacy with AI in HR

Rapid developments in AI are changing many industries, with human resources being no exception. The rise of AI in HR brings promise and complexity, with AI helping HR departments find talent faster and streamline hiring .

However, the possibilities offered by AI aren’t simple and come with challenges – with bias and privacy being standout issues.

AI can mimic human biases as seen in Amazon in the past, sometimes amplifying them, potentially compromising fair hiring practices. At the same time, it handles vast amounts of private data, meaning the line between ethical and efficient use of AI can often blur.

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TEMPLATE OF THE DAY: Your drug & alcohol policy template

With holidays around the corner, is your drug & alcohol policy updated? We've got you covered. This policy sets clear boundaries regarding the consumption and possession of drugs and alcohol in the workplace, while also offering support mechanisms for employees who may be struggling with substance misuse issues.

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Stay tuned for next week's report release for more interesting stats!

Learn about Workable's new features

Missed our recent Workable Next event ? Watch the replay on-demand! Hear directly from Workable's top execs on exciting developments in our software in 2023 and going into 2024.

You'll learn all about our new features, new tools, and more – plus, there's a Q&A at the end of it.

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