Human Resources Software Packages – Which One Is Right For You?
When your human resources department needs help managing the growing day-to-day tasks, at some point in the growth of your organization it’s likely you’ll face the challenge of selecting a software package that supports those tasks. Basic or comprehensive, you have choices. Many times they’re bundled in prepackaged units and at other times structured to suit your individualized needs. The goal of this article is to give you a very brief overview of some of the packages provided by a few of the industry leaders in human resources software. While the material covered intends to provide an overview of a few choices, we haven’t scratched the surface when it comes to exploring the options truly available to you. You’ll do yourself the greatest service if you review the materials mentioned here, and use that as a jumping-off platform for starting your own research. g.Neil offers “Tools To Manage And Motivate People.” Their software packages cover management solutions for attendance, timesheets and employee record-keeping. Additional offerings include modules for managing conflict resolution, performance reviews, and reporting solutions for documenting repeat offenses. “A pioneer in human resources management systems, Ascentis offers a fully integrated and centralized HR system that promotes connectivity, communication and control throughout an organization.” HROffice is their full-scale system for small to mid-sized organizations. Microsoft Dynamics GP, working with other Microsoft products, “offers a cost-effective solution for managing and integrating finances, e-commerce, supply chain, manufacturing, project accounting, field service, customer relationships, and human resources.” Another impressive solution is the GHG Corporation’s eEMS-Electronic Employee Management Suite. This package, bundled together but also available in stand-alone components designed to “electronically enhance your processes for managing employee time sheets, pay stubs, human resources, personnel recruitment and staffing.” Stromberg Enterprise is a completely scaleable, Web-enabled time and attendance solution used by organizations nationwide to optimize time and labor resources. Designed to quickly configure your company’s human resource policies, the Enterprise system automatically applies custom payroll rules, generates schedule reports, and provides essential labor cost information needed to manage profitability in today’s demanding business environment. Yet another solution is Ultimate Software. “UltiPro's award-winning functionality includes human resources management functionality tightly integrated with the industry’s leading payroll engine, benefits management, talent management, time and attendance, rich reporting and analytical business intelligence tools, plus a Web workforce portal with employee and manager self-service, company communications, benefit enrollment, employee administration, built-in workflow, recruitment and staffing, training management, and more.” Having introduced yourself to the six solutions above, you’ve now seen examples of solutions that are available in today’s highly competitive human resource software market. Whether your organization’s needs are for components or a full package, you prefer online functionality of ‘out-of-the-box’ solutions, or you’re a small or large-sized organization, solutions exist for you. While your task of finding the ideal solution will be challenging, there’s no better time than the information-heavy, marketing-intensive present, to start your search. Best of luck as you proceed. |
