Human resources professionals still depend on paper-based HR initiatives despite an awareness of internet-based tools, research has found. A survey conducted by Qikker*Solutions, a provider of e-HR solutions, found that seven in 10 respondents are still rely on paper, despite an awareness of internet-based talent management tools by three-quarters of HR departments. The same proportion of respondents even budget for e-HR. The survey of 52 senior HR directors and managers found cost to be that greatest hurdle in implementing e-HR, stated by half of respondents. Nearly four in 10 said there were no barriers to implementation, while 26% pointed to a lack of time to research what tools were available. The survey effectively ruled out technology as a barrier to adoption of e-HR, as 87% of respondents said they had a supportive relationship with IT. Mark Barlow, managing director at Qikker Solutions, said: “While 39% state that there is no barrier to implementation, there is...
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