How to choose an HR system: The ultimate guide for finance leaders
Finance leaders, how often do you think about your HR and People system? Cast your mind back to pandemic: did you consider how your HR technology performed for your company? Did it help you manage the switch to remote working fluidly? Were your systems flexible and robust enough to manage the changing expectations of your […]

What finance leaders need to know about the changing role of HR
There wasn’t a single role that didn’t have to pivot, adapt, and change during the pandemic – but no one experienced the crisis quite like HR and People teams did. 72% of HR leaders told us in recent research that the crisis helped them demonstrate their value and increased understanding of HR’s role. They helped employees transition to remote working while also helping leaders manage productivity across their remote teams. They adapted quickly to a whole new world of onboarding and offboarding, managing company culture and supporting employee wellbeing. Even so, many HR teams had to handle these new responsibilities on legacy, outdated systems. That’s why almost two-thirds of HR leaders (63%) told us they had experienced limitations with their current HR systems, and that they were ‘not fit for the future.’ The future, in this case, being the one in which 74% of professionals expect remote working to become the norm. Cloud HR is vital for organizations that manage a remote workforce, want to create great employee experience that engage and delight top talent, and need greater workforce visibility to drive business decision-making. We know HR tech is an investment but a worthwhile one for the right system. As a finance leader, it falls upon you to make the best investment decisions for your organization, including technology. However, if you’re looking for a new system, it’s probably been a while since you looked for one last. Technology has changed. Employee and HR needs have changed – and it’s likely yours have too. So, to help you wrap your head around the fast-changing world of HR tech, we’ve put together a few tips. Check out: How to choose an HR system: the ultimate guide. In the meantime, here’s the highlights.Your HR tech task as a finance leader
55% of c-suite executives say finance leaders are heavily involved in the buying process of HR software. As a finance leader, the onus will fall on you to find a solution that provides the most effective system for the lowest cost – but that’s not all. To really feel the full benefit of an HR system, it needs to satisfy your finance team’s growing thirst for information across the whole company, make informed financial decisions and react to changing circumstances as and when they’re happening. Here’s four things to look for in an HR and People system.- Actionable insights
How to choose an HR system: An ultimate guide
What should leaders look for in an HR system? Download the guide and comprehensive checklist today.

- Increased productivity
- HR compliance
- Total cost of ownership
Making the right HR tech decision takes a team
Investing in an HR solution is a huge decision for any business and you and HR, IT and the business leader will likely need to work together to make the right decision. While you’ll need to be savvy about what you need for an HR system to meet your needs from a financial perspective, you’ll want to make sure that this aligns with the needs of the other main stakeholders too – the HR, IT and business leaders – so you find the right tech for your entire organization. We find many HR leaders will drive the process for choosing new HR software – but they can’t get buy-in without finance, the CEO and other business leaders. This is where you come in – make sure you know what you want in a system, and what to look for when evaluating and comparing vendors. Take a look at the full guide to make sure you’re all on the same page. What should Finance leaders look for in an HR system? Download the full guide, including a comprehensive checklist, today: “How to choose an HR system: The ultimate guide.”How to choose an HR system: An ultimate guide
What should leaders look for in an HR system? Download the guide and comprehensive checklist today.
