5 steps to align HR technology with business needs.
Choosing the right technologies to help optimize your talent strategy is no small task. With so many solutions on
the market, you risk losing more than what you've paid if you don't get it right; your company's ability to compete
is on the line. So how should you prioritize your investments? Follow these five rules to maximize results:
look beyond today's gaps
Many companies arrive at the decision to invest in technology based on a current gap, but that approach
is short-sighted. Reflect on how many technologies have come and gone in your organization; some
solutions that seemed right quickly become outdated. Embrace a long-term view and plan the migration
path forward for any particular solution.
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acquire deep knowledge
Thoroughly understanding how a particular technology or suite of technologies can impact your
organization requires a careful look, but you'll need to make this time investment to get it right. Do your
research and look for testimonials from other users to help validate your choices.
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think outside the silo
You may achieve greater returns on investments by looking beyond the scope of a particular pain point.
The purchase of a technology for one business to address a problem may have the potential to help
another. Opportunities for crossover benefits should always be part of any assessment.
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address it's concerns
CTOs are an important ally and can help facilitate a smooth implementation of your new technology.
Ensure buy-in and address their concerns early in the process when investing in a system or a point
solution. After all, they will be doing a lot of the heavy lifting to make the technology successful.
consult a partner
Many companies already employ knowledgeable consultants when it comes to human capital
technology: their recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) or managed services providers (MSP).
Consult their experts on technologies that interest you. If your company is not currently working
with a partner, you may want to bring one onboard if they offer a technology stack that can benefit
your organization broadly.
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