An Assessment of the Effects of Technology on Human Resource Management

Currently, the world has become a universal village. There are various improved forms of technological advancements, communication, and computer applications that have brought the horizons closer and altered the functioning of organizations worldwide. The traditional business functions can nowadays be performed at greater speeds which are, in fact, more accurate through the use of computers.

The impact of technology on the various business practices can be observed from the various business operations, and these business functions include the human resource practices. Currently, the human resource management function in the organization does not only deal with the recruitment and hiring of potential employees in the organization but many other different functions. Together with technology, Human resource management in the organization has become almost indispensable.

Currently, the face of human resource management can be viewed as being portal rather than the typical person. Virtually all businesses or organizations now offer universal access to human resource management through web-based applications and technology. This has immensely influenced the manner in which human resource management is conducted in groups. The adoption of technology in the different organizations may be due to the need to cut costs, improve the services that are offered or expand the activities of the organization. The purpose of conduction this study is to ascertain the impact of using technology in human resource management. The subject of using technology in the different human resource functions cannot be understated. This is due to the fact that various organizations are adopting the use of technology in their operations. Furthermore, it is vital to comprehend the advantages and disadvantages of using technology in the different human resource functions. The applications of technology in the human resource functions is essent