Rapid changes in technology have affected businesses in more ways, from globalization and organizational adjustments to a workforce looking for remote and mobile job opportunities and human resources has had to adapt swiftly. If HR wants to continue to play a critical role in helping businesses anticipate and manage organizational change, HR must have technology at its core. (Biro, 2016)

Mobile Technology

Cloud security makes it easy to limit access to information. At the same time, cloud-based mobile platforms allow individuals to access their information more readily than ever before. In MAS Holdings employees uses Office 365 cloud. Currently need to visit or email HR every time you had a question about your benefits or paycheck; instead, if it is able to log on to a portal where all that information was at your fingertips. It could be use the same portal to request Leave, Time off, or Attendance corrections etc. Mobile HR apps make it easy for employees to access this kind of information anywhere and anytime. The global organizations like Apple, Google are introducing Wearable Technology which can be allow employees to stay connected anytime. And that makes life easier for HR workers, too. (Biro, 2016)

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Wearable devices - adopted by; post.jagren.com

Social Media

But social networking has more than a conceptual role in HR today, almost a quarter of employers are regularly using sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn to recruit staff. HR industry have to adopted the concept of social networking it has broadened their perspective that technology doesn’t always have to be purchased to have an impact.(Christie, 2016)

Talent Management Systems (TMS)

Talent management system is an integrated software suite that addresses the recruitment; performance management; learning and development; and compensation management. In MAS Holdings they practicing the Talent2O talent management system.

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Here some examples for globally recognized talent management systems.

BambooHR

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Oracle

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iCIMS Talent Platform

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Advantages of Technological Changes in HR

For Organization

· Employees will become the decision makers

· Eliminate wastes like waiting, unnecessary movements, and save time and cost

· Can identify the gaps and bridge the gaps

· Talent management process becomes better

· Talent practices will play a key role

For HR

· HR department takes more strategic role

· Almost every aspect of the HR will be streamlined

· Collaboration and new organization structure will be evolved

· HR can analyze employee data, and create customized talent offerings

References

Biro, M. M. (2016). The Impact of Technology on HR and What’s Ahead. Retrieved from www.huffingtonpost.com: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/meghan-m-biro-/the-impact-of-technology-_1_b_9294208.html

Christie, J. (2016). HR in the future: The impact of technology. Retrieved from www.hrzone.com: https://www.hrzone.com/talent/development/hr-in-the-future-the-impact-of-technology