ADOPTING A CLOUD HR PLATFORM
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W ith digital transformation at the heart of 70 % of global organisation ’ s strategies , digital technologies in the last five years have been redefining the ways in which companies operate . Now , more and more companies are looking to rapidly deploy digital solutions at scale . As a result of this shift in mindset towards a digitally led culture , talent management and the need for new skills is driving a shift in how HR systems run .
Performing well and maintaining momentum in a digital environment requires a workforce that is adaptable and can change to flexible demands , while the company itself needs the ability to acquire and develop competencies relating to digital skills , technologies , processes and operating models to avoid skill gaps and shortages . As a result , HR leaders must reevaluate their digital strategies to manage this shift in trends . One way to do this is taking advantage of the low cost and flexible capabilities of cloud platforms .
ADOPTING A CLOUD HR PLATFORM
“ From an HR perspective , any changes to existing systems must be carefully considered and skilfully executed ,” states Venky Seshadri , Senior Sales Director and Product Manager at Accenture . While some capabilities will be more critical than others , it is no secret that digital technologies bring new value to organisations when it comes to customer experience , growth , innovation , optimisation ,
AUGUST 2020