The Many Faces of e-HR

Here are some of the ways that human resources can benefit through electronic systems:

• Portals can create a single interface for accessing key data.


• Online recruiting can eliminate paperwork and speed the hiring process.


• Employee self-service can automate record-keeping.


• A Web-accessible knowledge base can reduce questions to the HR department or a call center.


• Electronic benefits enrollment lets employees sort through options faster, while reducing paperwork and questions for HR.


• Electronic payroll can cut costs and make data more easily accessible.


• Trading exchanges and e-marketplaces can reduce the cost of products and services.


• E-procurement can eliminate catalogs and manual processes that are expensive and slow.


• Electronic travel and expense reporting can crumple the paper glut and speed reimbursements to both employees and the company.


• Online retirement planning can help employees map out their future, while reducing questions and paperwork for HR.


• Online learning can slash travel costs and make training available anytime, anywhere.


• Competency management can help an organization identify strengths and weaknesses.