In our high-paced world where every day a new technology is launched, there is almost no industry that is not experiencing a constant tech evolution. Human Resources is no exception. The field has been through a fierce digital revolution over the past years where many big and small corporations replaced manual work structures with a faster and more efficient digital format – and for good.

This digitalization of HR benefitted businesses in a multitude of ways. The most notable advantage that companies enjoy after implementing a digital HR system is resource realignment to more productive task with automation of laborious tasks (Like taxation and Payroll calculation to name few). This ensures more stability, accuracy, and at the top of it all, a better employee experience, overall.

To elaborate it in a more refined way, automation of HR means efficient system and controls with increased data driven decision making. This results in better utilization of workforce and this paves way to work for better employee engagement and driving a better culture of the organization with less resource investment in hiring new workforce. It also increases productivity due to a better work team with the right talent

Besides this, the digitalization of HR also helps in meeting local regulatory requirements more systematically. Those who belong to the field of HR management know well how challenging it can be to complying the local taxation and employment laws with a manual work system, mainly because of the complex mechanism for regulatory compliance. Additionally, companies who fail to implement the local taxation laws may end up facing legal actions including high monetary penalties.

Moving forward with our discussion, let’s explore how the digitalization of human resources impacts the organizations’ environments, specifically in the local dynamics. But first, let us walk you through the local history of digitalization of HR, briefly.

History of Digitalization along with a Technology Heritage Road Map

It all began in the 1990s with giant MNCs in Pakistan adopting digital HR systems to improve their organization in a number of ways. During this period, these MNCs were installing desktop applications that supported minimum HR functions including collecting and storing employee data. Still, the available technology was good enough to replace manual works, manage payroll, facilitating organization to comply with local regulatory environment with automatic calculation of taxation and other basics, efficiently

Around a decade later, the popularity of HR automation in Pakistan reached a point where local renowned corporations started considering the transformation of their HR structures. At this stage, local companies from various sectors including banking and finance, food manufacturing, and other background came forward to embrace automation. This was because they had the realization of how it will improve their organization over the years and help them strategize their company policies more effectively.

What advantages Early Adopters and Large Organizations have now?

The industries that adopted HR automation systems during the period of 1990s or early 2000s are now far ahead in terms of company progress. The major fruitions that they enjoy now is the ability to implement data-driven workplace strategies. Data-driven strategies ensure rewarding decision-making based on reliable information collected through digital HR portals over certain durations.

Unlike the past where digitalization was considered good only because it made it possible to handle payrolls digitally, HR automation is playing a vast role to promote the development of organizations in the present times. The system is a prerequisite for maintaining a healthy work environment while also paves way for installing the suitable approach that the company requires about different factors including employee retention, talent acquisition, hiring procedures, systematic rewards for good performers, lay-off decisions, and more.

In other words, the role of HR has expanded to be a strategic partner rather than just an operational one. This became possible with help of digitalization. With the number of contributions that can be yield from a digital HR system in the current times, we can safely assume that most companies want to transform their HR configuration to benefit the company.

How Sofcom act as a Catalyst to Digitalization

Talking about the attributes of a suitable HR partner, the best option that the organizations can choose is Sofcom - Harmony. Team Harmony has all that takes to be the right catalyst to help a smooth transformation from any type of HR structure to the latest accessible level of digitalization for corporate HR sections. The company is constantly working on bringing the advanced tech-based HR automation and in-depth HR functionality application that can be operated via smart devices. This have allowed managers to access the system more conveniently round the clock.

Another major benefit that companies get to have while working Sofcom is that the team is well-versed in the local regulatory checks. This takes off a huge burden from the internal HR teams and builds trust in the mind of Harmony users of the analytical computation done by the system which ensures regulatory compliance. For instance; Harmony has a smart and comprehensive employee related fund management application which facilitates HR and Finance managers with controlled record keeping of funds.

Equipped with a team of experienced minds, the Harmony team works to ensure success for client’s valuable investments in digitalization.

With more than 25+ years of implementing HR application, Sofcom has learned smart methods and tools for rapid project implementation. Harmony – HCM application is designed in such a way that it is flexible enough to accommodate multiple organizational policies.

Endorsed by Mr. Muhammad Abdul Waheed – Head of Information Systems at Haleeb Foods Limited:

'We are the client of Harmony for 15 years and I am associated with Harmony for 5 years. The product Harmony has no match and I have taken feedback from other clients who are using the product. We believe that the product is user friendly and covers all the areas related to HR and Finance.’

Conclusion:

Conclusively, digitalization of HR brings about better usage of work force, smooths organizational processes and enhances employee experience which results in increased productivity and better decision-making. The HR role has been extended to critically think on strategic part rather than just on operational side. Sofcom has played a key role in digitalization journey of HR in Pakistan with its flagship
HR application – Harmony. Harmony is a comprehensive Human Capital Management platform that fits any organization's need, gives it control and helps it excel. The application provides meaningful dashboard analytics for HR managers to have a bird's eye view of their HR operations. This all along with a fast and reliable service makes a complete package for corporations from diverse backgrounds.