Optimizing HR Technology *IN PERSON*
$250 + HST
Next Offering
May 28, 2024
08:30 AM -
12:00 PM (NDT)
Examine the critical role HR technology plays in helping employees and organizations meet their goals and improve processes.
Explore the critical role of technology in modern human resource management. In this session, participants will gain an understating of the various technological tools that HR professionals can use to streamline their operations, and improve processes and the employee experience.
Participants will build a business case for investing in HR technology by examining the steps involved in developing an HR technology roadmap and what to do to successfully implement new technology. With a focus on the Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) - a crucial tool in modern HR management - participants will learn how the HRIS can be used to manage employee data and automate HR processes.
HR technologies help organizations to manage costs, reduce time spent on administrative tasks, and maintain efficient and effective processes.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Understand the role of technology & automation in HR processes.
- Assess the benefits of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and the various integrations available.
- Explore considerations for identifying, implementing, integrating & optimizing HR technology.
This course is part of the Strategic Human Resources Management Program.
Continuing Education Contact Hours: 3.5
Instructor(s)
Laura Cashin
Laura Cashin (she/her) is the owner and Lead Consultant with Blueprint Human Resources. An alumna of the University of Waterloo, Laura has over 17 years of progressive leadership experience in the field of Human Resources. Starting her career with tech giant BlackBerry, Laura experienced both their rapid growth and decline while working in their European, Asian, and North American headquarters. Laura has worked with advertising leaders Group m5 and most recently as an HR Director with the innovative leaders at Provincial Aerospace.
A strategic and creative human resource leader Laura specializes in translating business vision and values into strong HR practices . Her HR operations experience has taken her around the globe supporting companies of all sizes, in various industries, unionized and non-unionized, as well as companies undergoing massive change. Laura has supported employees in a broad range of industries including high -tech, industrial operations, advertising, aviation, education and aerospace.
Laura is also a busy mom of two, a wife, daughter, sister and friend. She is on the Board of Directors of St. John's Homestead Inc., a non-profit organization that aims to address homelessness through the housing and rehousing of vulnerable and at-risk adults across the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.