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Making strides to update antiquated HR technology and processes is a noble feat — one that should be applauded and supported — that many companies are preparing to undertake. The challenges HR managers and employees face when implementing new systems are minimal compared to the profound benefits they stand to reap. We’ve all heard of companies “suffering from growing pains,” which implies this same notion: Power through the changes brought by expansion now, and you’ll see the greatness that’s in store later.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|||||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro Cont.” _builder_version=”4.16″ ul_font_size=”20px” global_colors_info=”{}”]Unfortunately, despite overwhelming recognition that business process improvement is necessary, only 17 percent of companies surveyed in the 2017 Sierra-Cedar HR Systems Survey reported having plans to integrate new HR technology. So if companies acknowledge the need for improvement, why are so few enacting change?
Results from The Aberdeen Group show that 40 percent of companies cite low levels of technology usability as the main culprit of HR inefficiencies, and thus the investment might seem counterproductive. Expecting success from HR technology is useless if employees and managers deem a system too difficult to use. So how can companies overcome the “growing pains” of implementing a new system and increase user success to maximize their HR technology’s potential and their ROI?[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Usability Inefficiencies Stalling Success ” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]
Usability Inefficiencies Stalling Success
For a company to get the best return on its technology investment, that technology must first be usable from the top down — meaning that both managers and employees should be able to utilize the full spectrum of capabilities with ease. Take a flashy car, for example: A top-of-the-line interior and shiny paint to match makes for the appearance of speed and excellence. But a car without a working engine to power it just sits idly in a garage. The same holds true with HR technology — you need the catalyst for usability and success, or it won’t get used.
Unfortunately, HR departments and employees face some universal challenges that stall their progress. For example, having to input the same data in multiple places within a disjointed system is frustrating and can lead to duplicated data riddled with errors. Reliance on technology on which users are inadequately trained can also be a negative factor in HR technology adoption and usability. Likewise, limitations like insufficient mobile accessibility can be a source of usability inefficiency
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Increasing System Usability
The ultimate goal of implementing an HR technology solution is to eliminate existing issues with outdated HR technology and systems to streamline processes. To combat the issues that hinder success and companywide usability, implement these preliminary strategies:
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[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_divider color=”#6cadbb” divider_position=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ height=”0px” animation_style=”zoom” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_divider][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”3. Train Using Your Own Data” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#64c6bf” admin_label=”3. Train using your own data. ” _builder_version=”4.16″ header_level=”h2″ header_font=”museo_sans_300|500||on|||||” header_text_align=”center” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_blurb][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”3. Train using your own data. ” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]During the in-between phase when a company is learning, adapting, and preparing to fully adopt a new HR technology system, it is essential for employees to train using the information pertinent to them. Using and manipulating the actual data that will be managed upon fully incorporating the technology into the day-to-day of the business will ensure adequate training and will support usability. Learning a new software can be challenging, but with the proper support and implementation process, navigating the system becomes exponentially simpler. This guarantees confidence in usability and eliminates the possibility of system abandonment.
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