Software-as-a-service and talent management

Posted by Erik Finch in Technology on Tue, 25/08/2009 - 09:15
  • A SaaS approach to talent development enables organisations to focus more closely on their core business
  • For companies with urgent training or talent development needs, SaaS solutions offer much shorter implementation cycles
  • However, there are several important issues that businesses should reflect on before migrating to SaaS
The software-as-a-service (SaaS) delivery model typically involves a vendor developing a web-native software application, and hosting and operating it on behalf of its customers (either independently or through a third party) over the Internet. Customers pay for usage of the software and do not incur expensive ownership costs. SaaS offers much faster time to value than most traditional deployment models. As a result, it is becoming increasingly popular with enterprises looking for an efficient and effective solution for everything from customer relationship management to business intelligence and web analytics. There is now a growing interest in SaaS for learning and talent development. While it will never be the right option for all, the next few years are likely to witness a gradual migration of customers in this sector to a SaaS-based model.

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Hello! And welcome back as we enter 2012, with a busy year ahead of us all. With talk of double-dip recessions, a possible partial or even full break-up of the Eurozone and unemployment rates set to hit nearly 9%, topics such as organisational streamlining, staff resilience and talent management are likely to be on many an HR professional's lips over the next 12 months.
 
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