AFFORDABLE PEOPLE SYSTEM FOR HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS

New HR portal delivers a single point of access to people information and activities

The HR department in a typical Housing Association has a difficult task to deliver effective employee processes and communication. As more housing associations join forces through mergers and acquisitions, HR is often left having to manage two separate systems. The pressure of a distributed workforce combined with the compliance required by the Audit Commission, places pressure on HR systems and processes.

Qikker Solutions (http://www.qikker.com/) has developed epad, a common HR and Communication channel which is powered by SORCE technology. The web-based software ensures all employees can be reached no matter where they are working. epad also fulfils the requirements of the Audit Commission by providing a complete Audit trail. Workflow capabilities deliver efficiencies within the organisation enabling HR departments to be freed up to concentrate on adding strategic value to their Housing Association.

epad helps reduce cost by maximising and protecting existing HR technology investments. epad integrates with any back office system, so disparate systems can be merged into one portal providing a single point of access to common systems and tools.

Through epad, organisations can empower their employees to take control of every aspect of their day-to-day work activities. This includes staying abreast of initiatives, company announcements or news, seeking advice and collaboration from internal experts, completing an annual appraisal, organising time off, or applying for a new internal position.

ìepad increases the value delivered by HR departments in Housing Associations as it provides a complementary internal communication channel and enhances HR systems without burdening internal IT resources,î says Mark Barlow, managing director of Qikker. ìepad has complete flexibility to address Housing Associationsí differing needs and transforms how HR is delivered throughout the organisation.î