Human resource information systems development and application

An HRIS gives employees a central place to access their benefits without having to contact HR. This helps employees to stay engaged and use their time efficiently.

What are HRIS platforms used for?

HRIS platforms give HR professionals and managers a central place to capture, track and manage employee data. It helps with everything along the employee life cycle from onboarding to dismissal.

How do I implement an HRIS?

Work with your IT department to allow employees to get the right access to the HRIS. Those in HR departments and managers will have more access to data than employees will have. Employees will be able to access their own profiles.

Are HRIS solutions secure?

HRIS solutions are designed to protect the sensitive data that HR records possess. Organizations can help ensure security by requiring data to be accessed only while using a virtual private network (VPN).

Is an HRIS hard to learn?

Navigating the ins and outs of an HRIS will take some time. Training and tutorials can help accelerate the learning curve so that you can utilize all the capabilities of the software solution.

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