Video tutorial: Why HR technology needs to go through a revolution rather than evolution

HR technology in the future needs to go through a revolution rather than an evolution if it’s to prove effective, according to David D’Souza, head of engagement at CIPD.

Speaking at the REBA Innovation Day 2017, D’Souza said: “Things are changing – in some ways not as much as you think and in other ways absolutely and completely,” he said.

He said the fact that we are looking at a world where technology allows us to do things that weren’t possible before was an incredibly exciting time but that that HR industry faced challenges on what to do with information.

Greater accessibility is needed, he said. “With all HR technology you should be able to pick it up and shouldn’t need training to use it. What we need is the next revolution of HR tech in every sphere, that is joined up, integrated and effective,” he said.

He suggested delegates take lessons from Google and their 'live the way you work and work the way you live' mantra to keep demanding things that work for employees rather than the industry or the organisation.

This video tutorial was recorded at the REBA Innovation Day 2017, which took place on 23 November, 2017.