Digitisation | 97% of HR leaders think tech will benefit the function

The effect of technology on the HR industry is undeniable; amongst other significant talking points, automation was a key buzzword at all HR conferences in 2019, with concerns being aired about its influence on the workforce and the potential for a less human-led HR function.

Whilst this area of technological progress may be causing some concern, other technologies have formed a major part of the HR roadmap; 90% of HR professionals stated last year that digital transformation and the integration of HR tech was their top priority for 2019, according to data compiled by Onrec.

With this in mind, it's unsurprising that a new study from Iuis Laboris has found that a massive 97% of HR professionals believe that tech will make a significant difference to the future of HR.

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The study, titled ‘The Word 2020: Forces for Change’, contacted 425 professionals from 25 countries to analyse the rising demand for flexible working, talent shortage, the effect of innovative technologies and other forces inflicting change on the way we work.