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Fremont, CA: The HR department handles several critical functions involving extensive data processing, such as recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and managing employee data. Before the emergence of cloud-based solutions, managers handled these responsibilities using offline methods or internal platforms. They relied on a combination of various applications, many of which were custom-developed, to execute HR business processes. Building and maintaining these IT systems proved expensive and required a significant IT workforce. Cloud-based solutions have brought numerous advantages to HR departments, including reduced maintenance costs and a lower need for IT staff.
Enhance the Recruiting Function:
The HR department has two main functions: recruitment and onboarding. Recruitment involves a lot of data, such as processing resumes, scheduling interviews, collecting feedback, and making job offers. Some of these processes, like resume processing, have been automated for a while, but others still rely on manual work. Because of this, HR managers often deal with errors and mix-ups.
Cloud-based software can help businesses avoid these issues. This type of software runs in the cloud, enabling users to approach it from anywhere and using any device. Using a cloud-based HR solution, businesses can track applicants from when they submit their resumes to when they get hired. This includes screening, scheduling interviews, and making job offers.
Improve Employee Satisfaction and Business Efficiency:
Cloud HR solutions automate data-heavy processes such as timesheets, leave applications, appraisals, and updating employee data. This eliminates paperwork, reduces errors, and boosts efficiency and employee satisfaction.
Cloud automation can minimize attrition and offer cost savings. While cloud software maintenance can be expensive, the net ROI can be significant. Compliance requirements can be easily met by installing cloud software and generating reports with a single click for timesheet and employee self-attestation compliance.
Enhance the Image and Identity of Your Organization:
Businesses today face a constant "war" for talent on multiple fronts. To stand out in the marketplace, it is important to gain any advantage possible. Businesses can differentiate themselves in several ways by implementing a cloud-based HR solution. Firstly, this signals to investors, customers, vendors, analysts, media, and the public that they are serious about investing in their vision for future growth. Secondly, it strongly indicates their desire and ability to be at the forefront of the market. As a result, their brand and reputation are clearly strengthening.
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