Did you know that 81% of businesses are now operating a multi-cloud strategy? Cloud-based infrastructure and technology are hugely popular trends, offering enterprises a vast range of benefits. Instead of being left behind, a multi-cloud strategy should be embraced across enterprises, providing a globally accessible environment. HR is no exception.
New advancements in technology are allowing HR professionals to recruit smarter and manage people better. But, how can these technologies help HR future-proof security?
Incorporating Mobile Devices
Mobile phones are quickly changing the face of the enterprise, becoming capable of so much more than even just a few years ago! Workplace apps are thriving in popularity, increasing remote working opportunities and improving efficiency and collaboration across departments and between companies.
HR is no different, utilizing technology and mobile devices to recruit and onboard personnel, and take care of payroll. Additionally, HR utilizes workplace apps to allow HR professionals to have full control from any location.
Cloud-Based Access Control
Cloud-based access control systems provide increased security for your office. A smart lock is installed on the door and then employees will receive access through their mobile phone, or through their biometric thumbprint. HR tools will be integrated into this cloud-based access control system, assigning credentials to each employee.
If an employee has been provided with appropriate credentials, they will gain access to the office. If the employee has not been provided with the correct credentials, they will not be granted access to the building. Access controls, in addition to other software, must be integrated with HR tools, protecting user data.
Integrating HR Tools
To successfully integrate HR tools and software into new technology, collaboration with IT personnel is paramount. Key communication between HR and IT enables successful integration whilst considering the needs and concerns of both departments. Users may use the same unique identifier across all systems for ease of use.
Integrating HR tools with access control, for example, ensures that credentials can be granted, denied, or adjusted when necessary. Amendments can be made immediately, with realtime accuracy.
Further HR Benefits
As well as user information and granting user credentials, further HR systems can be integrated into a single platform. HR can complete automated wellness attestation tasks, and allow desk booking through the access control platform.
HR can also utilize and integrate occupancy management into their access control platform. The system can help them to track who enters the building and when, as well as improving building management.
A complete building access control solution provides a simple yet efficient system for HR and the company as a whole.
Improving Security
Cloud-based access control helps to ensure HR security, providing security of data and user information. Multifactor authentication and utilizing biometrics, for example, ensures greater security for the user as well as the office.
Only employees with full credentials and the correct biometrics would be able to enter the building.
Credentials can be managed remotely, instead of HR being required to log into the database in person. Credentials can be granted, or removed, as and when required, improving security measures.
Users can have their access removed easily and quickly if they are no longer an employee. Similarly, new employees can be onboarded straight away.
Hardware Technology
With cloud-based technology and software offering HR so many great benefits, it can be easy to forget about great hardware! Video hardware and intercoms are improving the role of a HR professional succinctly, allowing video interviews and meetings instantly.
This can be completed remotely, saving costs and improving efficiency for the HR employee.
Touchless door readers are another piece of perfect hardware that is improving security for business!
Working alongside the cloud-based access control system, a touchless door reader is installed on the required door. The employee will have contactless access on their mobile phone, pre-loaded with credentials to gain access. This is secure for the building and for employees, taking into account different work styles and patterns.
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