Trends like social media, mobility, clouds and analytics are forcing companies to reassess many of their policies. As a result, companies are relying increasingly on their HR departments to both develop policies and procedures and focus on acquiring and training talented workers who can easily use technology.
Deloitte Consulting has prepared a report entitled, “Human Capital Trends 2012: Leap Ahead,” which focuses on how HR departments need to evolve their strategies to help companies incorporate technology. “The confluence of transformative technologies requires HR organizations to step up and help build the capabilities needed to effectively harness their power,” notes Barbara Adachi, national managing director of Deloitte's (News - Alert) Human Capital practice and co-author of the report.
Fewer than 15 percent of executives believe that social media is a fad. Many companies are utilizing their HR portals as social platforms for organizational communication. With social media tools, HR can create platforms for both knowledge sharing and employee support... Read More