By Surender Jeet Raj –

Human resource (HR) department in every organization, big or small, performs the crucial task of hiring, motivating and maintaining the entire workforce. Over and above that, is a pile of data, ranging from recruitment, training, compensation information, employee benefits, performance management records, etc. Collecting, maintaining, storing, and organizing data is not a cakewalk and translates into mammoth paperwork.

The data-rich HR needs to use this information in a scientific way while meeting compliance requirements and ensuring the data is secure and accessible only to the right people.

Data Security: A Top Priority for HR

Data is the biggest asset that any HR has. There is a myriad of documents full of sensitive employee information. Every company’s HR department is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of the information about candidates, employees and clients. Being actively involved in hiring, training, and retaining employees, HR is required to circulate policies-related communications to everyone. Further, their role involves sharing internal information like employees’ data with external vendors like transport companies, mediclaim providers, banks, etc.  Read On: