Though this article was originally intended for an audience in the USA, the relevancy is just as pertinent in any country… especially a fast growing, developing nation… like Brasil!
In my previous article, A Formal Education Equals a Good Manager?, a discussion was brought that good management is not tied to a degree, though it does help.
Many times the “research and analysis” for a new system will be heavily burdened with the obvious – with a flair for the bells and whistles that are believed to assist and help a company with a new system.
Many in computer science and IT are dropping out early as they can start making a geed paycheck rather quickly but in the long run, find themselves lacking enough skills.
From my own 19+ years experiences? It all starts with the lack of proper planning and perspectives from the very beginning. The whole process leading up the RFP is usually not thorough enough as well as not drilled down enough
In the first article, Performing A Needs Assessment on Project Management, we asked questions that focused at the whole process of obtaining and implementing an HRIS system
What are we assuming, and what should we be questioning? Reassessing the management of projects by providing some minor changes and providing possible savings
As with any methodology, it is inevitable there would be a need to strengthen any weaknesses.
Whether you are considering a new system or want to replace your current HR, payroll, timekeeping, benefits management and / or self-service system, stop everything you are doing.
The differences with HRIS, HRMS and HCM are usually the preference of the application provider
