HRIS survival tactics

Article Abstract:

When companies cut costs and operations, the human resources information system (HRIS) and the staff which runs it should be the last to face reductions. The HRIS's ability to generate data and information is essential in creating a plan for downsizing. The data is needed to determine cost-benefit effects. Until the total number of terminated employees is known, it will not be possible to determine the proportionate number of employees needed to provide HRIS services. The HRIS system can help to determine the methods that should be used to obtain cost-effective reductions such as early retirement plans, percentage cuts in all departments, or plant closings. HRIS can also generate the data to help designate benefits, create cost-control measures, and maintain equal employment opportunity requirements.

Management, Job security, Layoffs, Downsizing (Management), Information storage and retrieval systems

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Emphasize the human in HRIS

Article Abstract:

Human resources information systems (HRISs) are often very expensive to implement, and many firms look for ways to increase the results from the systems. One way to increase the functionality of HRISs is to treat the systems as employees because employees are the source of most of the data in the systems. Using employee input as a catalyst, the HRISs could be used for a variety of functions such as: providing accurate, fast responses in crises; helping during major life changes such as births or marriages; and informing employees about others with common interests. For HRISs to be effective employee tools, however, employees should have easy access to their personal data and the information should be correct and and up-to-date.

Telecommunications systems, Workers

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Piecemeal planning hinders HRIS performance

Article Abstract:

Many organizations with human resources information systems (HRIS) which have been in place for 10 years or more may need to reorganize and revitalize the HRIS to help solve problems caused by years of piecemeal changes to the system. It is vital to the success of any HRIS redevelopment that the personnel department remain in control of the project, since the purpose of HRIS is to meet personnel department needs. The first step in restructuring HRIS is to perform a needs analysis. Interviews with users will also help clarify problems and possible enhancements.

Planning, Human resource management, Information management, Management information systems

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