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Improvement is a non ending necessity for any business to survive in this competitive industry. It is well known that bringing right technological change in business cuts the cost of production specially when the human labor costs too high and are replaceable with technology. In various surveys, it has been found that HR spends most of the time in transactional jobs such as data entry and minor mathematical calculations. These tasks can be automated by bots and this human resource can be provided proper certifications and they can be utilized for better tasks. There was a survey done in an organization. They implemented technology which improved the onboarding time of people from 120 minutes to 3 minutes. And the man power can be used for more important tasks such as decision making.

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As the time passes by, it becomes a boring schedule to do the same task over and over again. Everyone wishes for some promotions in his career. There are some people who wish to move from complete IT and coding schedule to some IT management routine. So here are some tips for moving in that direction. 

Keep a check on the company visions and missions. Talk with your managers regarding how the company is performing and what are its future perspectives. Begin with leading your own team. Give your contribution in both technical and managerial rolls .Consult others on how they use the technology to achieve the same business task. Try picking up some managerial skills. All this small efforts will guide you in the path towards an IT Manager.

HR is no longer limited to performance appraisals, resolving the feuds and ensuring the payments are received on time, rather now, the role of HR has become way more diversified and complex. According to the author, following are the views expressed by the HR experts on providing the best Human Capital Management: 1) Instead of focusing on the best performers and new recruitments, every employee's talent should be encouraged towards betterment. 2) Keeping in mind the personality of an employee while interacting with him. 3) Identifying and choosing the right technology for the management of employee data. 4) When it comes to communication, it should be straightforward without letting the morale of employees down. 5) Being updated with the changing environment and trends. Read more at http://www.drakehub.com/knowledge-hub/2017/6/hr-evolves-into-human-capital-management/

Earlier, whenever an employee was hired, a lot of paperwork generated which required hours of works by managers. They had to file them, record them and place them securely. And whenever a need arises to have a look at that document, one will find herself in the midst of piles of document, searching for it. But now processes have changed. But now, whenever an employee is hired an email is sent to the person providing her a link where she can upload her documents which is equivalent to the paperwork done before. This saves time, space and is prone to fewer errors. This system is recoverable in case a document is lost. Cloud has made HR's life significantly easier. Read the complete article here: http://www.computerworld.com/article/3049420/cloud-computing/how-the-cloud-is-transforming-hr.html

Workspace innovation can be a change in the organization physical or mental which can boost employee's productivity, efficiency and creativity. It's not a new idea, but many companies don't follow it. But startups have been able to successfully implement this. With a proper HR team who have the right mindset and creativity, customization of the workspace can be achieved economically. Three simple changes that firms can try are: Let your employees pick their job titles; Create a play /activity/relaxation room; Switch to adjustable furniture from traditional one. Read the full article here: https://www.td.org/Publications/Blogs/Human-Capital-Blog/2016/02/3-Easy-Ways-to-Innovate-Your-Workspace

Workspace innovation can be a change in the organization physical or mental which can boost employee's productivity, efficiency and creativity. It's not a new idea, but many companies don't follow it. But startups have been able to successfully implement this. With a proper HR team who have the right mindset and creativity, customization of the workspace can be achieved economically. Three simple changes that firms can try are: Let your employees pick their job titles; Create a play /activity/relaxation room; Switch to adjustable furniture from traditional one. Read the full article here: https://www.td.org/Publications/Blogs/Human-Capital-Blog/2016/02/3-Easy-Ways-to-Innovate-Your-Workspace

Earlier, the function of human resources is associated with the person who handled employee paperwork and personnel files. But today, the role of HR has become a much more important and dynamic. Some companies even refer to HR's activities as human capital management (HCM) to reflect the strategic and leadership-oriented nature of the department. It was also found that HR experts shared their insights for companies who are looking to provide the best Human Capital management for their workforce. Few things that HCM takes care of: -1) Look beyond recruiting and onboarding. 2) Learn the best way to manage each employee. 3) Invest in the right technology. 4) Take a positive, but transparent approach to communication. 5) Continue to change with the times. To read more about HCM, follow the article by Nicole Fallon(Assistant Editor at Business News Daily) at: http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/8145-human-capital-management.html

There is a positive correlation among investment in employees and output generated. This phenomenon has been defined as the Return on Employee Investment and it has been a challenge for organizations. It has been found that employee investment leads to business growth, revenue generation and has significant effect on long term growth. There is no hard and fast rule to measure the return on investment but it does bring back positive changes within an organization. This investment can be treated by the employees as a motivation factor, a "benefit on efforts". This can help to retain talents in an organization. Experts believe that though it is possible to find a measure for ROI, HR is not always the right choice to quantify it. To know more, please follow: http://info.shine.com/article/spending-on-employees-can-maximise-your-roi/8849.html

RiseSmart, an enterprise career management solutions that drive employee engagement, won the 2014 Leadership 500 Excellence Awards program. The 2014 Leadership 500 Excellence Award is given by Leadership Excellence, a publication in partnership with HR.com, to recognize the top 500 leadership organizations and also their strategies and solutions. This year award recipients were selected based on both an application and nomination process as well as voting.

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