Human Resource Information Systems: Basics, Applications, and Future Directions
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Chapter 1. A Brief History and Overview of Technology in HR
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As you watch the following video, you will learn how human research management has evolved over time. The focus will be the changing rule of the HRM professional from the time they were referred to as personnel managers to HRM professionals (4:08).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhlU8Bb9eM8
The following video will provide you with a thorough description of HRIS as it is today in the workplace. Obtaining a solid understanding of HRIS as it has evolved to its current state is important to begin this course (6:26).
Chapter 2. Database Concepts and Applications in HRIS
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Watch the following video, and you will get a good understanding of what type and form of data human resource management professionals need to gather about employees (4:13).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdZ8vTGQpio
You will learn about one particular type of HRIS data software that is designed to manage various employee information. This video shows one particular type of database management software while there are many available for HRM departments to consider (1:49).
Chapter 3. Systems Considerations in the Design of an HRIS: Planning for Implementations
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The following video provides a very thorough description of what to expect and prepare for when implementing a human resource information system (7:40).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxoUj6HiNbY
Watch the following video to learn additional information on how the HRIS implementation process should go and items to look for when putting a program in place (3:51).
Chapter 4. The Systems Development Life Cycle and HRIS Needs Analysis
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Watch the following video to see a typical HRIS system life cycle. All systems have a life cycle, and this video provides a good example for HRIS programs (1:50).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBvbQLk8H6w
It takes a great deal of time and planning to develop a proper HRIS system. Watch the following video to learn about the life cycle of an IT development system (14:57).
Chapter 5. System Design and Acquisition
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Watch the following video to see how an organization went about designing and implementing a human resource information system. A great deal of time and energy must be put into the system design step, and the example used in this video emphasizes that fact (41:35).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdLyYtTku0Y
When it comes to designing and implementing an HRIS program, one of the most important decisions is acquiring the proper HRIS software program. Watch the following video to learn some of the most important factors to be mindful of when acquiring the right HRIS software program (5:08).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXhTLEkdNRc
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Read the following article to learn about the fundamental HRIS design factors that should be taken into consideration when an organization and its human resource management department looks to acquire and implement an HRIS program.
The following article outlines four very basic but critical steps in the designing and implementation of a human resource information system. This information provides a sound foundation for how to go about implementing HRIS into an organization.
Chapter 6. Change Management and System Implementation
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Watch the following video to learn what is meant by and involved with change management. Change management is an element of running an organization that must be fully understood and appreciated. This video provides a thorough description of what change management is and why it is so critical to focus on in today’s workplace (9:18).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Jk6clmMycI
When significant changes are taking place within an organization, the human resource management department should be directly involved with the process. Watch the following video, and see some of the most common HRM and HRIS issues that arise when managing a major organizational change (4:14).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C_z8UuCJ-Y
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Read the following article to learn more about change management and how human resource information systems can assist in this important organizational process. This article breaks down a number of HRIS elements and how they relate to the overall change management process.
The following article breaks down five key ways HRIS can assist with change management. It is very important for organizations and their HRM department to know the areas of their internal operations that require change and how HRM and HRIS can help manage those changes and during the process of that change.
Chapter 7. Cost Justifying HRIS Investments
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With any investment within an organization, a cost–benefit analysis should be conducted prior to allocating any financial benefit or time into the process. Watch the following video to learn the basic steps in conducting a cost–benefit analysis (3:11).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt8HNNWIV-c
Employers are constantly seeking ways to lower the expense of running their operation. Watch the following video to learn how human resource management departments can help lower operational costs through a number of means, such as HRIS programs (4:07).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hI0AJ5zY-ts
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Read the following article on the cost benefit of human resource management. A number of HRM factors are covered in this article, including the cost benefit of incorporating a human resource information system into an organization.
http://aspire2arise.com/hr-metrics-and-cost-justification-in-hris/
The following article provides a thorough breakdown of factors to consider when looking at implementing a human resource information system into an organization and the cost incurred in doing so.
Chapter 8. HR Administration and HRIS
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Watch the following video to learn about the five core administrative responsibilities of human resources administration. It is important to gain clear insight into what is involved with this aspect of running an organization (2:31).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ts3P0pBSBD0
The following video provides a very thorough description of human resource information systems, what it involves, and how it is so important to effective management of organizations (19:09).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ts3P0pBSBD0
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There is a great deal that is involved with human resources administration. Read the following article, and see the key breakdown of the various tasks and responsibilities with this professional career position.
For organizations that invest in an HRIS program, it is very important that management fully understands everything that is involved with HRIS. There are many facets of HRM that HRIS can assist with. Read the following article to gain insight on the various elements and benefits of incorporating this program into an organization.
https://www.thebalance.com/human-resources-information-system-hris-1918140
Chapter 9. Talent Management
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Watch the following video to learn the core basics of what is meant by and involved with talent management. Very important for human resource management professionals to identify the talent and skills among their employees and manage it properly over time (2:36).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltjDJAF2yrQ
The following video provides a solid and comprehensive description of what is involved with talent management. Talent management practices may differ from position to position, industry to industry, but this video provides a solid review of the basics of talent management (4:20).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7MYMVTQ_rg
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Read the following article on talent management to learn the key top 10 trends with this important aspect of human resource management.
https://hrtrendinstitute.com/2015/05/13/10-talent-management-trends-for-2016/
In order to fully understand what is involved with talent management, human resource management professionals need to consider some of the hurdles—some of the issues that may arise when designing and implementing a talent management program within their organization. Read the following article to gain insight into what to look for and consider when it comes to talent management.
Chapter 10. Recruitment and Selection in an Internet Context
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Watch the following video to learn what managers should know about how best to use the Internet to hire employees. This video provides a solid summary of the key benefits of online recruitment (1:40).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxMuw_r_xGk
There are some downsides to using the internet for recruiting purposes. Although the benefits tend to outweigh the downsides, it is still important to be mindful of the downsides. Watch the following video to review what some of the most common issues to watch for when hiring through the Internet are (3:08).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvsqqxYwhaw
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Like any process there are going to be advantages and disadvantages to it. Employee recruitment through the use of the Internet also has its advantages and disadvantages. Read the following article to get a thorough listing of both.
http://www.careeraddict.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-online-recruitment
Read the following article to get a thorough review of Internet recruitment. The use of the Internet to recruit employment candidates is becoming more and more common, and this article provides a thorough assessment of how it works and how it is beneficial to HRM professionals and their employers.
http://career.iresearchnet.com/career-development/internet-recruitment/
Chapter 11. Training and Development: Issues and HRIS Applications
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Employee training and development is an essential responsibility of any human resource management department. Watch the following video to learn about the essential aspects of an employee training and development program (6:29).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLm-UaRAwtE
When it comes to employee training, there should be an element of career and professional development. Watch the following video to see how employee development includes career and professional development (5:29).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciSAmN7hQgk
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Read the following article to see how HRIS programs can assist HRM departments in organizing and keeping track of employee training and development progress.
https://www.comparehris.com/hr-software-keeps-track-of-training/
The following article provides a great deal of information on how HRIS applications can be made for employee training and development. Review this article to get a solid summary of employee training and how HRIS can assist in that critical aspect of human resource management.
https://www.managementstudyguide.com/training-and-development-and-hris-applications.htm
Chapter 12. Performance Management, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, and HRIS
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The following video provides the foundation of what is meant by employee compensation. There are a number of factors and issues that go into designing an employee compensation package and system for an organization, and this video covers them well (8:34).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Z2pwJ8TSy0
Compensation management is not easy to do and requires a great deal of time, energy, and focus by the HRM department. Watch the following video to gain a solid insight to what all is involved with compensation management, for which HRIS programs must assist in maintaining (3:16).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQlJCAbl_nE&t=36s
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The following article provides details and specifics related to how HRIS programs can benefit employees and their compensation programs. The provision and maintenance of HRM compensation and benefits information is beneficial to employees, and this article outlines how that occurs.
https://www.hrispayrollsoftware.com/hris-and-compensation-transparency/
When it comes to employee compensation, payroll, and the overall system within an organization, it is essential that HRIS integrates this program and information properly and efficiently. Read the following article on how employee pay and compensation should be integrated in HRIS.
Chapter 13. HRIS and International HRM
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Watch the following video to gain insight into international human resource management, specifically as it relates to expatriates. The video is a clear and simple way of describing what is meant by expatriates and other aspects of international HRM (2:17).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-HZINQ_I9E
The following video provides a solid summary of key elements and aspects of international HRM practices and issues. This video graphic outlines the many factors that any organization having global operations must be mindful of in regards to their HRM practices (3:34).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6yRfBRgzu0
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Read the following article to gain insight to the many challenges that relate to international human resource management. These are some of the more common concerns and issues that are raised when organizations have operations in foreign markets as they seek to integrate HRM practices.
http://futurehrtrends.eiu.com/report-2014/challenges-human-resource-management/
The following article provides a lot of information and details related to human resource management for international organizations. There are many issues and factors to be mindful of when it comes to international HRM matters, and this article addressed many of them.
Chapter 14. HR Metrics and Workforce Analytics
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The concept of workforce analytics is increasingly important in human resource management. What is workforce analytics? Watch the following video to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of workforce analytics (9:19).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KT0O0yY-sAo
HRM metrics enable information on employees’ performance and abilities to be measured properly so that proper decisions can be made by the organization. Metrics are used for a variety of reasons. Watch the following video to gain a deeper understanding of HRM metrics (2:46).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgBmB7qV55I
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There are a number of HRM reasons and needs for having metrics put into place. Read the following article to learn about 14 of the most common HRM reasons and needs for metrics.
https://www.analyticsinhr.com/blog/14-hr-metrics-examples/
Read the following article to gain insight into the most common HRM workforce metrics that are used by organizations. There a many different factors and reasons for using metrics, and this article provides a good summary of the most common reasons.
http://smallbusiness.chron.com/examples-hr-metrics-10873.html
Chapter 15. HRIS Privacy and Security
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The privacy and security of employee information is a major concern and responsibility of any HRM professional. Watch the following video to learn how HRIS can properly protect individual worker information (3:11).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bkobskp8q0
Data and information must be kept private and secure. It is essential for organizations to make sure that their internal information is secure so that individual employee information is not used by anyone who is not cleared to review and use it. Watch the following video to gain good insight as to why it is so important to maintain security of data (3:40).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqpMy7CzpDM&t=7s
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There are a number of issues related to the maintenance of privacy and protection of employee information and data. Read the following article to gain a solid understanding of how this is done and why it is so vital for organizations to maintain.
http://www.hrpayrollsystems.net/keeping-information-secure-throughout-hris-implementation/
The use of mobile applications has enabled more information to be accessed and obtained in a constant and immediate manner. Read the following article, and learn more about HRIS apps and how they must be designed to maintain privacy and protection of employee data.
http://www.hrmssolutions.com/resources/blog/hr-data-security-and-mobile-hris/
Chapter 16. HRIS and Social Media
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Social media has become a core element of society as to how individuals communicate, interact, and engage one another. HRM can not ignore social media but engage it. Watch the following video to learn how HRM must adjust to, accept, and adapt to social media (8:46).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCXGd22AUgs
The following video provides tools and tips for professionals in the workplace and how to use social media for their professional growth. HRM departments use and access social media sites, and this video provides key suggestions for how use social media properly to assist in individuals obtaining jobs and careers by using social media (12:22).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Mg7y7rXl1c
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There are a number of changes that social media has made to the human resource management aspect of organizations. Read the following article, and you will learn about some of the key roles that social media has been playing in HRM.
Read this article about social media and how it is impacting human resource management. Social media can not be ignored by HRM professionals, as it is becoming a core element of how individuals communicate and interact, which is evolving in organizations and how individuals seek positions and careers.
http://www.humanresourcesmba.net/faq/social-media-affect-human-resources-professional/
Chapter 17. The Future of HRIS: Emerging Trends in HRM and IT
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Watch the following video to learn about 10 of the top future trends in human resource management. It is important to understand these trends and adjust HRM policies, practices, and HRIS to manage these changes (4:59).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdXffr0UYG4
The following video presents some clear future trends related to HRIS. There needs to be a combination of understanding trends in HRM but also how HRIS programs can manage those trends and assist an organization in planning and developing its HRIS system (5:34).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdjFjUS4GtU
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Read the following article to gain insight to the top-ten future trends in human resource management. HRIS systems need to adapt to these trends in order to assist organizations in how to manage them.
HRIS programs need to adapt and adjust to HRM trends, and the following article provides key HRIS trends to watch for moving forward.