The future of HR is here - 5 digital transformation trends to look out for in 2022
The future of HR is here - 5 digital transformation trends to look out for in 2022
HR Technology has evolved to be a catalyst in the global digital transformation of human resources. Experts predict that HR technology will continue to grow despite the global economic downturn. As HR departments seek better ways to increase recruitment using automation, everyone's future is secure when HR technology does its job well. Let's explore some of the top digital transformation trends to look out for in 2022.
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1. People analytics to data literacy
In recent years, people analytics improved. HR teams could leverage recruitment, hiring, retention, motivation, and development data. In 2022, the need for people analytics will continue to grow. Businesses need a framework to understand the data and implement its findings into the organization.
2. Talent acquisition and retention
Talent acquisition has surpassed talent management in popularity, particularly in competitive markets such as Technology. Some popular talent management and acquisition technologies include:
- Applicant tracking system (ATS) used to post job openings, screen resumes, and generate interview requests for potential candidates. Other features may include automated resume ranking, pre-screening questions and response tracking, and multilingual capabilities.
- Candidate relationship management: allows recruiters to maintain a pool of passive candidates that can be brought in for consideration on short notice.
- Employee referral software: allows HR to collect recommendations from current employees about potential and current candidates.
3. Digitized HR processes
AI (artificial intelligence): According to Gartner, approximately 30 percent of organizations intend to use an AI tool as part of their HR technology complement, up from 17 percent last year. Hyper Automation: as AI becomes more advanced, the breadth of tasks that can be automated will increase. For example, AI chatbots can greatly enhance employee experience by providing workers with the information and data they need.
4. Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is an important driver for growth and employees and has been shown to improve employee engagement, drive productivity and attract talent. DEI is also expanding to HR leaders who need to add this to enhance their modern work culture.
“In 2022, we’ll see more people-focused platforms building tech that is inclusive by default, empowering employees to define themselves in the virtual workplace, instead of being defined by presumptions about gender, pronouns, and legal names,” - Danielle Brown, chief people officer - Gusto.
AI tools that measure workforce diversity across various KPIs are also set to grow in popularity, and AI can eliminate descriptors from job candidates’ profiles, allowing companies to avoid unconscious bias in the hiring process.
5. HR management software
From hiring, employee onboarding, and scheduling to compliance and benefits, HR systems can run like clockwork with the right technology. Automation is making the HR workflows easier:
reducing the possible bottlenecks in the workflows, increasing efficiency, and improving employee experience simultaneously. Popular HR management software programs include Monday.com, Quickbooks, Paycor, and Gusto.
Innovation in HR technology
The bottom line is, the digital revolution in HR is here to stay. HR leaders are looking on with wonder as the world around them becomes more digital, and it's about time. By collaborating with vendors and listening to employees to find solutions that work for all parties involved, your HR department will be ready to meet today's digital transformation trends head-on and give your company that boost in the right direction.
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