There are a number of ERP vendors today and each one is moving towards offering cloud ERP, while gradually phasing out older legacy versions. Thankfully, this is one of the changes that must be welcomed. Cloud ERP saves money, reduces the need for infrastructure and also makes software programs available on demand. All that a…
Employee self-service (ESS) is usually offered as a web app and is integrated into an HRMS. It allows employees to manage their own records, update information and do what they can as long as they can do it themselves, on the HRMS interface. This reduces the need for them to speak to HR professionals or…
When a company invests in ERP, it makes a major decision. It not only involves investment in the form of money but also time and other resources. Naturally, one would want to see if the return on investment has been positive. One of the hallmarks of ERP success is to actually track the ROI and…
During water cooler conversations, employees invariably discuss the dreaded HR. HR professionals often become the focal point of any office gossip and that is because of a number of reasons. You probably did not grant leaves to someone but gave away an entire vacation to someone else. You probably appraised someone positively and gave negative…
There is a myth going around that ERP costs millions and is only meant for large companies like Apple, Microsoft and Google. This is absolutely false and even small companies can invest in ERP if they plan carefully. The myth regarding expensive ERP arises from the fact that so little is understood by what ERP…
Leave management systems help HR professionals to allot and approve leaves, track absences and make payments accordingly. It helps the HR department to manage employee absences and is used alongside time tracking devices. All companies, small, big and large, can use leave management systems. A leave management system helps you to manage leave requests and…
If your company is like any other company, you probably have different software programs for different requirements. You may have a basic software program that helps you to do your accounting. Another program may help you to engage in some operational tasks. There are other specific programs that help companies to make invoices, track shipments…
There was a time when employees were required to keep their cellphones in a locker and then enter the work floor. Such a situation today would be unthinkable though we wouldn’t be surprised if some companies are still following draconian methods to suppress social media activity. Companies often worry that when employees are allowed to…