The growing dependence on HRIS

Article Abstract:

Personnel Journal conducts a random reader survey to examine the use of computerized information systems by personnel managers. When Personnel Journal conducted its first survey of computer use by personnel departments in 1984, computers were considered an innovation by human resources managers. In 1988, computers are commonplace in personnel departments, and personnel professionals are not only computer literate, but are actively involved in the use, selection, and purchase of computer systems for information management. The survey results show that: 85% of organizations develop software in-house for at least one personnel function, an increasing number of personnel functions are now automated, and most of the companies that have computerized systems plan to expand or upgrade their systems. Of the organizations that still use manual personnel systems, a majority plan to convert to computerized systems.

Usage, Information management, Management information systems

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The $2.1 billion rash of awards

Article Abstract:

A 1988 survey of 614 Personnel Journal subscriber organizations by Globe Research Corp revealed that study respondents spent $2.1 billion in the previous 12 months on programs to recognize employee performance. The study indicates that companies have increased the spending on such programs by 202% compared to two years earlier. The study supports the idea that motivation and praise are important aspects to working because they increase job satisfaction, performance, and productivity. Survey results also showed that responding companies tend to recognize: retirement (47%), length of service (83%), and productivity (22%). Typical awards include: accessory jewelry, merchandise, and watches.

Management, Employee incentives, Employee motivation, Globe Research Corp.

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The boom in benefits

Article Abstract:

Employers have been increasing benefits spending at a higher rate than they have been increasing spending for wages. The most expensive benefit for employers in 1983 was for retirement-Social Security, but in 1988 it is health insurance. Many employers are requiring employees to bear more of the cost of medical insurance. Almost 99% of responding companies in a Personnel Journal survey provide a group health plan, 86% provide a dental plan, 31% offer a vision plan, 56% have a prescription drug plan, 51% provide an employee assistance program, approximately 84% offer death and disability benefits, and 99% have some form of retirement and pension plans.

Employee benefits

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