technology
issues or restrictions, nothing happens. If the funding cannot oc-cur,
planting the seed of the need may help future efforts.
WORKING WITH WHAT AN ORGANIZATION HAS
Some companies feel dissatisfied with software that may only be
a few years old. Regardless of budget, certain improvements can
take place. By working with the current software provider and the
internal team, an organization may find surprising opportunities.
A few steps to get the process going:
Gather information from the internal team and find out exactly
what they feel is missing or could improve in the current software
See if technical support can help with these issues. The provid-er
knows the system best, and asking cannot hurt.
Find out if the software can tailor to the team’s needs and seek
instruction on how to do this
Discover costs associated with upgrades and updates and decide
if the cost justifies the benefits
SLOW AND STEADY CAN WIN THIS RACE
Overall, new software might not fit in the budget immediately,
so it’s important to understand what the team actually needs and
where current systems can improve or get tweaked. With the cur-rent
rate at which HR technologies advance, the sense of urgency
to keep up certainly puts pressure on organizations. Since repeat-ed
updating can get costly and frequently training a team about
WHEN IT COMES TO HR
TECHNOLOGY, A BUDGET
MAY OR MAY NOT WORK
BUT IF MANAGEMENT
REMAINS UNAWARE OF
ISSUES OR RESTRICTIONS,
new systems may slow down production and efficiency, learning
when to change or when to work with the current system remains
key. Choose timing and technology wisely by using current sys-tems
optimally and making informed decisions. The HR tech
arms race remains a contest to find what works best for each in-dividual
organization – not a battle to the upgraded finish line. ■
Raj Sheth is the co-founder of Recruiterbox, an online recruitment
software and applicant tracking system designed especially for grow-ing
companies.
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