Lessons to be learnt

The ability of HR to play a more strategic role in the business can be enhanced through technology. With new technological innovations, especially HRIS's, HR now has access to real time and accurate (or at least one hopes) data which reflects the business, its operations and also its human capital assets. The potential of HRIS, some authors even argue can be the mechanism and driver of change for HR and the HR function. The evolution of HR can become a reality through HRIS.

With such a strong view of the potential relationship between HR and HRIS, and recognising other debates about SHRM, what lessons can we learn as individuals interested in HR, that can be implemented in the workplace? What specific actions, or assumptions can we change now in order to enhance the reputation and role of HR in our organisations?