HR leaders are nearly 40% more likely to be viewed as strategic if they are responsible for the HR tech budget.
Allocating the HR tech budget effectively requires human resource expertise.
HR tech spending plans remain steady year over year with 41% of companies planning to increase their HR tech budgets.
Having HR at the helm of the tech budget, investments align with strategic people goals.
The top spending areas for 2025 are likely to include improvements to global payroll, HRMS replacement, learning, and benefits.
Control over HR tech budget affects how resources are allocated and who has the final say in technology decisions.
HR professionals who manage the budget are better positioned to advocate for technologies supporting strategic initiatives.
HR and IT collaboration is necessary for implementing and maintaining HR systems efficiently.
HR portals, employee and manager self-service tools, content and document management, employee help desks, case management, and survey and engagement platforms play a strategic role in 2025.
HRSD applications manage an organization’s most sensitive employee information and significantly influence how employees and managers interact with HR.