HRIS Utilisation for Talent Management in Local Municipalities: Challenges and Influencing Factors
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https://doi.org/10.51137/wrp.ijarbm.409Keywords:
Adoption of Technology, Human Resource Information System, Organisational Culture, Technological Infrastructure, Training and Development, Talent Acquisition Organisational Support, Use of TechnologyAbstract
In today's Human Resource Management (HRM), the use of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) plays a crucial role in enhancing Talent Management (TM). This ongoing study explores the factors influencing HRIS utilisation for TM in local municipalities in Limpopo, South Africa. Many municipalities face persistent challenges, including resistance to change and slow technology adoption, which hinder the transition from manual to digital HR systems, leading to inefficiencies in Talent Acquisition (TA). Adopting a positivist research philosophy, this study employs a correlational non-experimental cross-sectional research design with a quantitative approach for data collection and analysis. The study focuses on top-level management personnel, including HR managers, Training and Development officers, Heads of Departments, and Employee Relations officers from local municipalities in the Vhembe and Mopani districts. The findings will contribute to understanding the key enablers and barriers to HRIS adoption, offering insights for improving digital transformation in HRM within local government institutions.
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