SHRN international conference speech on technology and HRIS

SHRN international conference speech on technology and HRIS Name: Institution: Date: Automation of HR tasks and technological innovation continue to improve HRIS in the workplace, globalization has been a driving force in the adoption of these technologies. The adoption of HRIS lets HR specialists to focus more on strategic decision making (Yasemin et al, 2012). In spite of increase in the efficiency of organizations, the use of HRIS and other technologies have also been accompanied with challenges in the HR departments as organizations try to keep up with the rapidly changing technology. Does the implementation of HRIS change the role of HR and requisite skills? HR personnel need technical skills on how to maintain the information system especially in smaller organizations which have small budgets. However, the HR function in larger organizations requires decision making on complex matters, but the HRIS cannot perform these tasks as this mainly deals with routine functions. Besides having leadership skills, hiring HR personnel also needs to look into their level of technology understanding functional and internet skills (SHRM, 2002). Does use of HRIS affect relations between HR personnel and employees? The reliance of HRIS may in most cases reduce th...