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By Staff Report
May. 8, 1999
The Internet provides immediate answers to HR questions. That’s why research is the number one priority among HR decision makers.
HR Decision Makers Use the Internet Frequently
The new breed of HR decision maker spends a substantial amount of time each day using the Internet. It’s become a routine part of their daily work life.
Time HR Spends on the Internet in an Average Day | Workforce Subscribers and Workforce.com Users |
More than an Hour | 13% |
31-60 Minutes | 21 |
16-30 Minutes | 36 |
15 Minutes or Less | 24 |
None | 7 |
Source: Workforce.com and Workforce “A Day in the Life” Survey, June 1999.
How HR Decision Makers Use the Internet
The new breed of HR decision makers depends upon the Internet for a variety of HR resources and options.
Reasons HR Uses the Internet During Work Hours | Workforce Subscribers and Workforce.com Users |
HR Research | 78% |
HR Legal Tips/Advice | 60 |
Non-HR Sites | 52 |
HR Breaking News | 48 |
Posting Open Jobs | 22 |
Looking for Job Candidates | 22 |
HR Networking (e.g., discussion forums) | 21 |
HR Humor, Surveys, etc | 18 |
Looking for Another Job Myself | 10 |
Source: Workforce.com and Workforce “A Day in the Life” Survey, June 1999.
Research Is the Top Internet Priority of HR Decision Makers
If limited to only one option, HR decision makers would overwhelmingly use the Internet for HR research only.
If Limited to Using the Internet for One Thing, What Would HR Choose? | Workforce Subscribers and Workforce.com Users |
HR Research | 42% |
HR Legal Tips/Advice | 16 |
Non-HR Sites | 16 |
HR Breaking News | 8 |
Posting Open Jobs | 6 |
HR Networking (e.g., discussion forums) | 5 |
Looking for Job Candidates | 4 |
Looking for Another Job Myself | 2 |
HR Humor, Surveys, etc | 1 |
Source: Workforce.com and Workforce “A Day in the Life” Survey, June 1999.
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