Performance Management Software is seeing a renaissance of sorts as organizations globally are looking to take advantage of the potential productivity gains that can be made with this type of HR technology deployment. Unfortunately, performance management applications alone cannot guarantee these benefits and few companies truly understand how those gains can be made.
From the first uses of social media to amplify recruiting efforts to efforts to wrangle the ever-elusive topic of effective performance management, social HR is positioned as the future of the workforce—replete with collaboration and engaged employees. Yet, for all the promises that HCM social software offers, efficacy questions still loom large. Namely, do the benefits of Social HCM actually measure up to the hype?
The efficiency and effectiveness of the Benefits Administration function is in question, and many companies and HR executives are turning to Benefits Administration Software solutions to bring management, automation and compliance to this core HR function. Here's our list of the top 5 "must-haves" for any such benefits software offering.
As more organizations move to integrate more capabilities into their HRIS, Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software is increasingly becoming a part of the core HR software information systems portfolio—and driving operational-level recruitment processes and functions to new heights. This guide is set up to help organizations determine what non-negotiable requirements their ATS must have.
Forward thinking HR pros recognize that succession management will deliver a competitive edge with a global talent shortage on the horizon. We review research from Korn/Ferry and Manpower which cites succession management benefits and risks and examine low cost SaaS succession management solutions in conjunction with a proven 5 step succession management strategic approach.
With the benefits of low acquisition costs and the utmost extensibility, open source has made major advances in the HR software industry. Here we identify the top 5 open-source Learning Management Software solutions along with our list of the positives and negatives. Read more ....
Workday is a clear leader in HRMS Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). With its growing revenue base, coveted technology, and global reach, this young company is poised to become a top HR software competitor. In this Workday HRMS review we examine strengths, weaknesses, capabilities, and whether this industry leader is a fit for your organization.
Oracle's penchant for following rather than leading when it comes to software innovation has been a detriment in the past. However, the company's latest software offering, Oracle Fusion HCM, may well be a turn in the right direction and possibly a game-changer for the HR software industry. Here we examine this HCM software in depth, and look to answer whether the product lives up to the hype.
SAP has a sizeable global footprint, a robust on-premise HR solution, and is still striving for innovation after 40+ years in the business. Our review of SAP's ERP HCM software asks and answers questions such as what are the relative strengths and weaknesses, who are the primary competitors and is this on-premise HCM software solution still on top or in decline?
Following the acquisition by Infor, many thought that Lawson's days of innovative HCM software solutions were over. Yet, Infor has proven to be an ally; injecting new life into Lawson HCM and bolstering a battle-tested solution. What our HCM review seeks to find out though, is what this new older solution really has in terms of strengths, weaknesses, and competitive advantage.
Ultimate Software has achieved one of the most successful transitions from traditional "on-premise" HR and payroll software to Software-as-a-Service and cloud HR, payroll and talent management solutions. Here we examine Ultimate's UltiPro Enterprise product to see if the solution hits your organization's "sweet spot", and to dive deeper into the software's strengths, weaknesses, and viability.
Human Resource Special Reports
Two Special Reports Offering HRMS Software Selection Insight
SaaS HRMS: A Risk/Reward Analysis
Top 7 Strategies To Boost Employee Engagement
With insights drawn from Deloitte, Gartner, Forrester, Constellation Research, Grant Thornton, and more, this paper analyzes the risks and rewards of opting for the Software-as-a-Service HR delivery model Read the SaaS HRMS Review and Analysis »
This report examines how 7 specific software solutions can drive employee engagement and successful efforts to increase productivity, improve performance, lower turnover costs and win more battles for the best available talent. Read 7 Software Strategies for Booting Engagement »