From the course: Human Resources: Understanding HR Systems Features and Benefits
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The technology behind the system
From the course: Human Resources: Understanding HR Systems Features and Benefits
The technology behind the system
- There are many benefits and many risks that come with using technology. To protect ourselves, we want to know as much as we can about the platform hosting the HRIS. Most HRIS programs today are running in the cloud, and there's a few who still run desktop applications. Those companies who run desktop apps often perceive their systems to be closed and therefore more secure. One of the problems associated with using desktop systems can be the delay in upgrading to new versions and the eventual phasing out of that software by the HRIS providers. Your IT manager will want to make sure any HRIS offering has robust firewalls, backup, and other security measures. Given the level of identity theft and cyber breaches, this is super important because of all the personal data contained in HRIS programs, including social security numbers, financial, and health records. Your IT department should also make sure all security protocols are followed during the implementation phase and that passwords…
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