Strategy

Is your HR system equipped to support the company’s strategic objectives?

Many HR departments find that their systems cannot keep up with the company’s strategic ambitions. A modern HR system is not just an administrative tool but a key enabler for attracting talent, developing competencies, and supporting the business’s goals. Gain insight into how you can transform HR from a back-office function into a strategic partner.

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According to an international Gartner survey of more than 1,400 HR leaders across over 60 countries, 55% say that their current HR systems do not meet the requirements needed to support the company’s strategic objectives. In addition, 51% state that they are unable to measure the value of the work HR delivers.

For many years, HR systems have been viewed as classic “back-office” solutions—necessary to manage contracts, vacation, payroll, and employee data. But today it is clear that a modern HR system must be far more than just a digital archive.

A well-functioning HR system can directly support your strategy by:

Attracting the best talent:

You can create a seamless candidate and onboarding experience that makes a strong first impression. At the same time, you can automate the recruitment process and ensure quick responses to applicants’ inquiries.

Ensuring the right competencies for the future:

Through competency mapping, digital learning platforms, and AI-driven development suggestions, you can identify skill gaps and match employees with targeted development opportunities.

Making the organization more adaptable:

Workforce analytics and predictive models enable you to plan staffing and competencies proactively allowing you to quickly adjust to new markets, technologies, or customer needs.

Strengthening culture and engagement:

Pulse surveys, engagement tools, and feedback platforms provide real-time insight into employee well-being and engagement—and a solid foundation for taking targeted action.

Positioning HR as an active business partner:

With advanced reporting and dashboards, you can link HR data to your KPIs—for example, the relationship between engagement and customer satisfaction, or the impact of leadership training on performance. This makes it possible to act proactively rather than reactively—and strengthens HR’s role in strategic decision-making at the top management level.

A modern HR system builds a bridge between people and business. When used correctly, HR becomes a key player in executing the company’s strategy.

At HNCO, we have many years of experience advising on the selection and implementation of HR systems. On our knowledge platform, Insight247, you can read more about the most widely used HR systems in Denmark. You can also find useful guidance for purchasing a new HR system here: 8 good tips for buying a new HR system.