When attrition surveys are conducted, one of the key concerns or reasons for which employees leave an organization is dissatisfaction related to how personnel management works. When employees view the personnel management system in an organization to be flawed and biased, many get disheartened when transparency does not exist and efforts are not rewarded. These are common but persistent reasons for employees to leave an organization and to find another place of work. With systemized and automated HR systems in place many of such issues can be avoided.
Automation of HR functions
Nowadays, many software systems exist which can help automate the standard functions related to personnel management. For instance, online time and attendance software is one of the standard modules that can be a standalone system or part of a larger system that includes other functions as well. When standard functions of HR are automated it helps to maintain transparency of employee records and a fair view of personnel performance parameters. These systems are also less dependent on manual intervention and allow employees to enter their own details and manage the same themselves, usually with approval from respective managers.
Transparency related to performance
One of the controversial areas related to manpower management is performance appraisal and pay hikes. With an automated system that helps set standards and clear parameters for performance assessment, it helps to manage employee expectations to a large extent. When performance parameters and linkage to hikes and bonuses are clearly established through such a system, there is less chance for employees to feel exploited or being treated unfairly. Nowadays, most HR systems offer different modules including payroll system software and other essential functions integrated together. This helps in smooth flow of personal data like attendance and performance of feedback from managers and peers or supervisors which get translated to performance scores and bonuses or hike percentages. That leads to transparency of one’s performance linked aspects of an organization.
When proper HR processes are present in an organization, it helps to streamline all HR related functions and records. It leaves little room for one to feel grievances related to how HR processes are handled. Also, with a system based approach all daily records are well maintained and performance parameters tracked easily for different functions and roles. Personal biases are removed in such an organization that helps to promote a healthier and a more objective work environment. There are different kinds of HR systems that a business owner can look at, as per the setup and way of working of the organization.
