HR Information Systems
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HR Information Systems
For any firm, the strategic direction involves the actions that it implements in order to attain its goals and objectives. The direction is comprised of actions, frameworks, and plans that have been applied for the sole purpose of attaining the company’s vision. In this respect, the strategic direction assumed by a firm automatically connects to its human resource (HR) planning activities, which focus on the long-term demands of an organizational entity instead of its present needs and requirements. Consequently, HR planning constitutes actions directed at aligning its resources with the organization’s strategic plan. For example, an organization – while considering its strategy – may share the respective notion with the departments to observe any implications. HR provides management with personnel expenses connected to an applied initiative that is founded on surplus recruitment or compensation.
As an advantage, online recruitment allows organizations to engage efficiently in the management of costs experienced in utilizing employment agencies. Rather than pay exorbitant fees to external recruitment agencies, organizations can use the particular measure to connect with potential applicants and job candidates directly. Another advantage involves access to considerable populaces of job applicants because the process is not limited by geographical restrictions. However, online recruitment may prove disadvantageous by affecting the firm with logistical challenges. Since the approach allows candidates from across the globe to post their applications, the organization will be forced to engage in interviews that may necessitate a person-to-person meeting with the best possible applicants. Another challenge may involve the issues arising from the implemented technology. A massive influx of applications and resumes may slow down the system and limit it from functioning effectively. In this respect, the firm will be unable to experience the benefits of online recruitment.