HR Virtual Systems | November 2011
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Every business needs a stable HR, but proponents of virtual HR believe it doesn’t have to be down the hall. As new business models are implemented with an eye to efficiency, it's important to recognize that everything from sales training to management skills can be accomplished remotely but still face to face, thanks to technology. Outsourcing HR expertise can allow you to focus on your core business, but it can still ensure that policies, procedures, compliance and more are not neglected. Attention to four key points allows you to maximize the effectiveness of virtual HR.
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Cloud computing is neither nebulous nor fluffy, but instead a remarkable and solid method of service delivery. Up-front investment is small since there are no licenses to purchase; infrastructure requirements are minimal since the vendor hosts the application; ROI is easy to calculate and may begin immediately; IT has less responsibility and involvement than with on-site software; and access can be scaled up or down along with the size of the workforce. Learn why cloud computing is not a hazy concept. With apologies to the Rolling Stones, "Hey, you! Get on my cloud!"
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As new business models are implemented with an eye to efficiency, it's important to recognize that everything from sales to management skills training can be accomplished, thanks to technology. From recording audio to fully custom interactive e-learning tools, here is a list of great authoring packages for e-learning.
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The web has a treasure chest of tools--many of them free--that anyone can use to become productive and succeed in conducting business online. You may find these tools useful in managing your business, projects and virtual team.