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Justifying and Selecting New HR Technology

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Last Updated: 09/17/2021

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For the third year in a row, investing in technology is the top spending priority* for HR leaders, and it’s easy to see why: it streamlines tasks for busy HR professionals so they can focus on strategy, and can empower employees to engage with all the benefits an organization has to offer, through the use of self-service tools. However, adopting HR technology — or switching to a new HR technology provider — can sometimes be a “tough sell” to decision makers outside of your HR office.


Whether you’re working with a new budget, or have realized mid-year that you need a better solution, one thing is for sure: you may need to build a strong business case to justify purchasing new HR technology.


Download Justifying and Selecting New HR Technology to learn how to build a business case for investing in HR technology, and to ensure your investment delivers value for both your employees and your company.

*The 2021 Paychex Pulse of HR Survey was conducted via an online survey May 11-June 3, 2021 among 1,000 HR decision-makers at U.S. companies with 20 to 500 employees.

* This content is for educational purposes only, is not intended to provide specific legal advice, and should not be used as a substitute for the legal advice of a qualified attorney or other professional. The information may not reflect the most current legal developments, may be changed without notice and is not guaranteed to be complete, correct, or up-to-date.

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