A Brief History of Human Resource Information System

Abstract

Human Resource Information System (HRIS) is the effective utilization of hardware and software for connecting the HRM with Information system. Most important activities of human resource management like Human Resource planning and forecasting can be done efficiently through HRIS. Now a days it is very common system in corporate business field. For a business firm it is required to follow an effective HRM system to achieve the goal and survive in this current competitive business market. Successful business is followed by effective utilization of human resources. HRIS is a part of this. HRIS is an essential tool for strategic planners. This tool determines the future HR needs and availability in the competitive market to fulfill the business needs. Many business firms adopt this tool to create own information system (IS). It helps to improve the communication among the departments in the organization. An effective communication system leads to proper HR management. It will ultimately reduce the expenses and improve productivity of the firms. HR planning play important role in connecting human resources with company’s goal and objectives. The most important part of HR planning is forecasting i.e. determining the future HR needs. Human resource is essential component of any organization. An organization cannot run properly without this resource. For effective utilization of HR through HRM, organization at first required to accurate HR plan. HRIS make this HR planning easy for the organization as it is a systematic way. This tool indicates when and where the changes require through effective communication system. For the better outcomes organization needs to maintain a better understanding between superiors and subordinates. Only a good communication system can maintain this efficient relationship between manager and other employees. Information collection and application can be done effectively through better information analyzing system like HRIS. This tool utilizes the technologies used for information management, to properly accomplish the important HR functions like planning, forecasting, recruitment, selection, training and development. Manager can perform his or her responsibilities through effective communication with subordinates. This report tries to properly analyze the total HRIS tool to find out its best outcomes which is beneficial for any business firm. There are several limitations of this study. In most cases limitations are connected to information accessibility and reliability. This study might be helpful for future HRM practitioners who works hard to find out better management of HR in the organization. Current analysis of HRIS includes HR planning, recruitment and effective communication in the organization. Above mentioned term presents the important functions like job analysis and resource control.