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Why is digital transformation so high on HR leaders’ ‘to do’ lists?

by | Aug 5, 2021

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Why is digital transformation so high on HR leaders’ ‘to do’ lists?

What is the highest priority for HR leaders in 2021 and beyond? Why can technology be such an area of frustration for employees, from an EX perspective? Why are so many businesses looking to increase the number of HR systems they have in place? We look at this and more in the latest podcast with Applaud, who recently released the whitepaper “The Future of HR: Employee experience fuelled by consumer-grade technology” – link to download the report here –

 

Check out these additional resources:

How can you recruit and retain talent in a world of digital transformation?
The building blocks HR Directors need for digital transformation
LACE Partners and Actual Experience develop strategic partnership to drive digital transformation challenges

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