GEC NEWS WIREKronos Predicts Top Trends in Workforce Management for 2014 in the Middle East
As IT spending in the Middle East is set to increase by more than seven percent in 2014, Kronos Incorporated shares predictions about top trends and issues that will impact the field of workforce management.
Top Workforce Management Trends for 2014
Making Data Small – Big data and analytics have been buzzwords for several years but the real value lies not in big data – which most organizations are swimming in – but in the ability to make data small and actionable. Tools and technologies that enable organizations to do this will remain a hot topic in the coming year.
To Cloud or Not to Cloud? – Touted as the “next big thing” for several years now, the focus on cloud computing will shift this year. As more organizations in the Middle East look to move their HR systems to the cloud, practical advice on how to do so successfully will be needed. In addition, more will be written about why some organizations are choosing not to move to the cloud and the value of vendors that offer both options.
The Workplace Goes Social – Social media has revolutionized the way people communicate in their personal lives but its impact has yet to be truly leveraged in the workplace in the Middle East. Social tools can drive manager and employee collaboration and knowledge acceleration to allow organizations to more effectively achieve business success.
Mobile Workforce Management –With the Middle East expected to have one of the fastest-growing smartphone penetration than any other region in the world, it is critical for organizations to leverage this trend to boost productivity.
Smart Talent Acquisition – As the economy continues to recover in the Middle East, organizations will come under increased pressure to acquire talent from a limited pool of candidates.
