Has HR Outgrown Spreadsheets?

Yes it has! Even though many still SME and mid-range organisations use spreadsheets, automated HR management systems now offer a viable cost effective alternative to process and analyse data. Read on as we discuss why HR has outgrown spreadsheets and should be embracing the move to automated systems.

Save Time for Your Staff

One of the most noticeable changes when switching from spreadsheets to a HRIS is how much time it saves the business. The amount of manual input time is considerable reduced, meaning staff are free to focus on other tasks.

Reduce Human Error

Spreadsheets require a lot of data inputting often from various sources; which increases the risk of human error. This can lead to a whole host of problems and inconsistencies further down the line. HR technology systems reduce this risk making for accurate and consistent reporting.

Protect Your HR Data

Protecting the personal data of employees should be a top priority for any business. If a spreadsheet that contains such information can be accessed by any employee then the security is simply not good enough. HR management systems make it much easier to control who has access to certain data significantly, decreasing the risk of security breaches.

Link Your Systems Together

From performance management to payroll, there are lots of different process and systems within HR and the business that need to work together seamlessly, a task which can be very difficult when relying on spreadsheets. Automated systems help to streamline data meaning that greater consistency can be achieved and each component is easier to manage.

Ease of Access

An automated human resources management system makes it easier and cheaper for employees and managers to access the information they need. With everything they need available to hand, more time can be spend on important projects, rather than searching for the relevant spreadsheet to complete a task.

Analyse Your HR Data

The data produced by HR management systems is much cleaner than the data produced by spreadsheets and so ensures errors are reduced when it comes to analysis. This means you can produce reports and make business decisions much more effectively than your competitors who may still be using spreadsheets as an HR system.

Tugela People are leading providers of HRIS services to growing and mid-range organisations across the globe. Our HRIS expertise could help your company get on the right track to better people management, making for a much more productive business all round. Whether you are looking to upgrade a manual system or replace an existing vendor we can help. Our HRIS system technical skills and HR process knowledge add value to the implementation process. To find out more call +44(0)208 144 5213