So how do you know if you’ve outgrown your existing HR software solution? Look for these early signs:
1. The process of onboarding new employees is difficult for both parties
The first sign that you’ve outgrown your current HR software solution is when it becomes difficult to onboard new employees. A multitude of difficulties confront new hires, including the inaccessibility of their resumes being reviewed and the confusion surrounding their leave balances. They also often have trouble learning about available open vacancies and getting assistance with compensation or benefits issues. A well-functioning HR software solution should help you identify and address these issues before they become major problems for your team members.
2. Costly compliance mistakes
You might run into costly mistakes when using your HR software, such as errors in payroll or having difficulty reconciling your records with those of other departments. This could be because of a lack of proper documentation or an outdated software solution.
Compliance with Equity and Skills policies is essential for maintaining a positive and productive work environment. These policies provide guidelines on hiring, compensation, promotions, and workplace diversity. They are designed to ensure that employees receive equal opportunities, regardless of their background or gender. Compliance with these policies ensures that the company is providing a fair and equitable work environment for all employees. It is important to always follow these policies to ensure that the company is providing a platform for success for each individual employee.
3. No self-service tools for employees
Your HR software might not offer any tools for employees to manage their own tasks, such as job requisitions or leave requests. Instead, they must rely on managers or human resources specialists for assistance. This can make it challenging for employees to effectively communicate with each other and resolve issues.
With Sage 300 People Self-Service (insert to data sheet)
Employees can:
- Apply for leave
- Submit and manage claims
- View current and history payslips
- View current and history IRP5/IT3a’s
- Submit training request
- Upload and add qualifications
- Complete performance reviews
- Manage personal details, addresses, bank account details and update emergency contacts
- Manage and add beneficiaries to pension/provident fund
Managers can:
- Submit job requisitions
- Approve transactions
- Manage performance reviews
- Manage surveys
- View team’s leave calendar
- Print reports
Customisable workflows allow multiple approvals of any of the above-mentioned functions in Sage 300 People Self-Service. Managers can receive notifications of necessary approvals by email, SMS or in Web ESS push notification.
4. No data backup or poor data backup
If you have a backup system in place, you’re in good shape. However, if your data backup or data recovery system is lacking any one of these four key features, you may be better off looking for a new solution:
– It must be able to seamlessly integrate with your current system and applications.
– It must provide high-quality storage and redundancy for your data.
– It must be easy to use and maintain.
And lastly, it must provide comprehensive reporting and analytics to help drive business outcomes.
If you can check all four boxes, then you can confidently say that the current HR software solution you have in place is no longer cutting it. Change is inevitable as companies grow and evolve, so why not make sure that the systems they use are up to date and efficient?
HR is one of the most important departments in any company, and it is essential that you have a software solution in place that optimizes performance and ensures compliance. That’s why we recommend Sage 300 People, which provides users with an integrated platform that streamlines HR processes and helps to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
By scheduling a free product demo, you can explore its capabilities and see how it can benefit your company. Schedule a demo: https://bit.ly/3Q1WGkW
