Catch the wave as HR goes online

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The Internet and other commercial online services such as CompuServe, Prodigy and America Online are revolutionalizing the HR function of many organizations. These services allow HR practitioners to access an almost endless stream of information in text and graphics from any database anywhere in the world. They also connect the personnel departmentto career centers, to forums for discussing a wide variety of HR issues, and toother organizations that are marketing their goods and services. Personnel professionals likewise use these services as a new source of recruits since online recruiting cuts administrative costs, saves time and lessens paper work. However,online services also have a downside that must be considered. They can be confusing and costly, and may even require a complete overhaul of the HR department. The use of online services by the HR departments of Cisco Systems, Hydro Quebec and Lotus Development is discussed.

Computer Software, Electric Utilities, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Usage, Case studies, Software, Cover Story, Cisco Systems Inc., CSCO, Lotus Development Corp., Online searching, LOTS, Hydro-Quebec, Internet

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When HRMS goes global: managing the data highway

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Companies operating in several countries need to globalize the human resource management systems (HRMS). There are several compelling reasons for going global, including the need to get an accurate count of the international workforce, to monitor expatriates, to track and analyze employee benefits, to evaluate compensation models, and to streamline payroll. Multinational companies also need to access data on knowledge and abilities, make up-to-date information easily accessible to line managers, and study career planning and succession planning models. Creating a global HRMS, however, is not an easy task. The different laws, cultures, business practices and techological limitations of various countries have to be taken into consideration. Despite these challenges, constructing global personnel management systems is worth the trouble because they can enhance HR processes and improve the HR function's role as a strategic partner.

International aspects, Management information systems

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What Microsoft's Windows 95 means for you

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Microsoft Corp.'s Windows 95 is expected to become a standard operating system in most microcomputers by the end of 1996. The program's advantages include user-friendly graphical interface, effortless multitasking and lesser risks of system crashes. These outweigh a few initial problems, foremost of which is the demand for more powerful microcomputers. Many software companies are already developing software for the Windows 95 environment, a sign that Windows 95 will become the operating system of choice for most computer users.

Prepackaged software, Systems Software Pkgs (Micro), Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, Product information, Microsoft Corp., Operating systems (Software), MSFT, Microsoft Windows 95 (Operating system)

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