[b][Kuala Lumpur, 19/12/2017][/b] - Global business news authority Forbes has continued to report about the technological advances in the human resource industry. In 2015, an article in their online news portal emphasised the role of technology in making transparency more accessible within a company.

In 2016, the human resource industry be focused on employee experience and engagement. Forbes also added that annual performance reviews focused be on younger members of the workforce who like to pinpoint their strengths and weaknesses.

However, the year 2018 will mark a shift to the members of the human resource industry themselves with innovations that will make their work easier and allow more productivity.

[b]Automation for Productivity[/b]

Various software companies have been providing HR tools to accelerate HR tasks, making them easier and time-efficient. Tasks like payroll, record keeping, and training are all shifting to automation.

According to Entrepreneur, automation has put the "human" back in human resources by freeing up more time so human resource staff can spend more time on more crucial and demanding things like strategising and recruitment.

[b]Optimised Human Support[/b]

Unit4, a leading provider of enterprise software applications, offers extensive HR tools that optimise the productivity of human resource staff.

"We understand frustrations over cumbersome tasks that take away valuable time from the more important aspects of your business [...] Our solutions enable your organisation's human resource office to take advantage of new digital capabilities but make the process as seamless an experience as possible," says Unit4.

Among these digital solutions are Unit4 Business World, which provides comprehensive support for a company's hire-to-retire cycle and payroll processes, and Unit4 Prosoft HRMS, which focuses on employee management, appraisal, leaves, attendance and other similar tasks.

[b]About Unit4[/b]

Unit4 is a leading provider of enterprise software solutions with operations and distributions all over the world. They extend their services to different industries including public services, real estate and education. Apart from their HR solutions, they also offer sector-specific solutions that fit their client’s industry.

To learn more about Unit4 Business World and Unit4 HRMS, visit http://www.unit4.com/ap/applications/hr.