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Human resource information systems: a strategic contribution to HRM

Ayesha Irum (Indian Institute of Management, Rohtak, India)
Rama Shankar Yadav (Indian Institute of Management, Rohtak, India)

Strategic Direction

ISSN: 0258-0543

Article publication date: 29 August 2019

Issue publication date: 20 September 2019

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Abstract

Purpose

The article presents an overview of the Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and its relevance in the current organizational context. It broadly captures the advantages of HRIS and the significant challenges involved in its implementation and succeeding stages.

Design/methodology/approach

A string of research articles in the domain is reviewed for the briefing.

Findings

HRIS is salient in supplementing various Human Resource (HR) functions ranging from HR planning to performance management. It can act as a catalyst in establishing the significance of HR in strategic decision making. It helps managers to effectively store large amounts of employee data and draw inferences from it to make pro-employee decisions. However, despite being relevant in HR functions, HRIS is often surrounded by concerns like employee privacy breach and misuse of information.

Originality/value

The article showcases the transformation of the Human Resource function to strengthen its strategic position in the organization and sustain HR professionals. Adoption of HRIS helps to convert HR to a data-driven function.

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Citation

Irum, A. and Yadav, R.S. (2019), "Human resource information systems: a strategic contribution to HRM", Strategic Direction, Vol. 35 No. 10, pp. 4-6. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-02-2019-0043

Publisher

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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