The*City of Edinburgh Council, has signed a £10 million deal with BT, to install a new e-HR service. The project is set to save the council £12 million by 2016 and will streamline its core HR processes, ranging from recruitment, health and safety and absence management. It is expected to be rolled out by December. The self-service*system will enable staff to update their personal details, book leave and training courses, check policies on items such as maternity leave and complete self-certification for sick leave.** Councillor*Donald Wilson, executive member for the council's IT division,*Smart*City, said: “Investment in ICT helps us drive improved customer services and efficiency. Projects such as e-HR are about giving our staff the best tools for the job. As one of the city’s largest employers with over 17,000 staff in many locations across the city, this system will streamline the way we run our business.” Andrew Unsworth, the council’s head of e-government, said the...
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