Whether you are trying to streamline your benefits enrolment procedures, moving to employee self-service, or simply wanting to keep better records, e-business technologies can help you build a more efficient and competitive business.
The move to e-business technologies to handle human-resource processes can be incremental. For example, benefits can be demonstrated before any more technologies are considered. And small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are becoming technologically prepared for this.
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business reports that two-thirds of SMEs used the Internet in 2000, up significantly from 22 percent in 1997. The most frequent usage is for e-mail, followed by research and browsing. About one-third of SMEs own a Web site, and about one in seven buys or sells products or services online. It is a small step from those capabilities to improving efficiency in the management of people.
This section will give you an understanding of what types of systems and applications are available to assist you with human-resource strategies and functions, and what you should look for in evaluating them.
Objectives
Saving money goes hand-in-hand with improving services to employees.
Costs vs. Benefits
Here's how to determine whether the e-investment is likely to be right for your company.
Technologies
Products and services are available to handle distinct functions, or all of them together.
Employee Records
Online information can empower managers and employees alike.
Employee Portals
It's possible to have a single point of access to all the information, applications and tools your employees need.
Personal Record Keeping
Self-service applications that enable employees to view and update their own HR information.
Finding a Supplier
Here are extensive online sources for finding HR administration products.
