Assess the types of changes and new developments in technology and government regulations that should be considered in long-range planning requirements for updating or replacing a HRIS.
When a company decides to purchase a HRIS system they should always consider the long-range requirements for updating and replacing the system. Technology is always changing so an HRIS system can become outdated in no time. In order for the system to be sufficient and suitable for the company the company will have to keep the system updated. A company will purchase software and use it until it needs to be upgraded, but it’s easier to upgrade the entire system then the software, due to the fact that the new system offers even more than the previous system.
As new technology changes and government regulations are enforce a company should consider this when purchasing an HRIS system. “Before purchasing an HRIS a company long-range planning should look beyond the present and focus on their needs in the future 1, 5, and 10 years from now (Kavanagh, Thite & Johnson, 2012)”. One government regulation a company should consider when purchasing a new HRIS are the changes the government is making towards healthcare. With the Affordable Care Act (ACA) approaching employers will have to keep more detailed and accurate personnel and payroll records what they are currently used to doing (IRS, 2014). HRIS are influential in attaining, tracing and archiving information that is vital to the company and that is required by the government.
Identify three (3) disadvantages (other than time) of using interviews and focus groups for data collection during the analysis phase when determining HRIS needs. Recommend three (3) approaches to overcome the disadvantages.
“Interviews are particularly useful for getting at rich sources of information. When one wishes to develop a deep understanding of a