GOING MOBILE WHY (AND HOW) TO MOBILIZE YOUR WORKFORCE DATA

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1 GOING MOBILE WHY (AND HOW) TO MOBILIZE YOUR WORKFORCE DATA

2 From booming demand for on-the-go data to the prevalence of an app for everything, there s no arguing that mobile data for business is trending upward. But going mobile with workforce data does more than just keep your organization on-trend. Having mobile visibility means making faster decisions, better talent management and easier strategic planning. Four Reasons You Need a Mobile Solution for Workforce Intelligence Both software industry statistics and workforce trends point to a number of reasons that organizations must mobilize their human capital intelligence. Here are the top four. 1. Your workforce is mobile. With nearly 50 percent of the workforce to be made up of millennials by the year 2020, the decisionmakers in your workforce are connecting via mobile devices now more than ever. And bring your own device trends show no sign of this slowing down -- a 2012 IDG survey showed that 91 percent of business pros with ipads used them for work, with 66 percent of those claiming that the ipad had at least partially replaced their computers. What s more, a study by ABI Research reports that more than 30 billion wireless devices will be connected to the internet by It s all a clear argument that your future executive team will be poised to make mobile decisions. 2. The technology is available. According to a Cisco Internet Business Solutions Group white paper on mobile trends, software providers are increasingly moving to cloud delivery and software-as-a-service (SaaS) models, with solutions falling along a continuum between mobile apps and cloud-based data. The mobile client linked to cloudbased analytic engines and big data repositories potentially enables use of optimization and simulation everywhere and every time. APMdigest Ideally, these mobile solutions will pull data from multiple sources to streamline what users see. In the consumer world, examples include everything from price comparison apps to real estate tools. For your workforce data, however, solutions like OrgPublisher Executive pull human resources data from multiple HRIS tools to help mobile executives visualize your workforce, people and performance. The mobile companion to Peoplefluent s next generation automated org charting tool, OrgPublisher Premier, is built for the ipad and tailored to facilitate mobile decision-making and workforce strategy. 3. Nimble organizations will be better equipped to compete for talent. As the economy bounces back and the best talent becomes more selective about the opportunities available, both internal and external hiring decisions will need to be faster and more efficient. Mobile visibility reduces the need for in-person meetings and paperwork associated with talent mobility decisions and succession planning, enabling your organization to act fast for talent and boost internal retention.

3 OrgPublisher Executive allows mobile users to view people by performance for talent mobility decisions. In addition, the most competitive organizations must identify hiring needs quickly and set workforce strategy accordingly. Doing this requires a clear view of analytics like headcount and workforce cost.

4 Get mobile executive buy-in on headcount and workforce cost with an accurate picture of your organization by employee type. 4. Mobile visibility drives strategic success. At-a-glance access to the makeup of your organization via departmental org charts and drill-down data makes planning sessions with remote executives easier, meaning no more digging for data or cumbersome deciphering of analytics. Organizations with mobile workforce data sharing experience empowered, strategic visibility from access to everything performance metrics to employee directories. OrgPublisher Executive s Talent Book view provides basic visibility and access to the entire organization for strategic planning and more.

5 Mobile Solution Checklist While mobile solutions for sharing workforce intelligence are both attractive and effective, implementing mobile applications can be a daunting undertaking. Before rolling out a solution like OrgPublisher Executive, consider the following questions: Goals and Needs 1. What are your needs? Basic visibility? Strategic planning? 2. What are your existing challenges when it comes to sharing workforce data? 3. What are your goals 3-6 months from implementation? One year later? Users, Actions and Access 4. Who should have access to the application? C-level, managers or everyone? 5. List the roles within your organization that are both likely to use mobile devices/apps and instrumental in workforce planning 6. Will you conduct a pilot program for a mobile solution, or roll the solution out to all users at once? 7. What types of data do you want to share? Will you need to limit some users access? 8. What action(s) do you expect from various after tasks are completed within the mobile app? For example: a. CFO views headcount with workforce costs for a department b. Manager reviews performance ratings for individuals in his department c. A user views the company directory d. A group of C-level stakeholders views the makeup of a poorly performing department Making the Most of this Mobile World For faster, easier access to workforce intelligence and data-driven decision-making, mobile apps are quickly taking hold of the business world. What we once used for social connections and gaming is now the next generation in competing for talent and stepping up workforce planning. The industry is ready. Are you? To take the next step in mobilizing your workforce data, contact Peoplefluent today. About Peoplefluent Peoplefluent is the leading provider of talent management solutions designed to support the entire workforce. We provide the mobile enablement, social collaboration, information visualization and the domain expertise required to empower strategic decision making and Learn more at true employee engagement. Our talent management software enables organizations to unlock each individual s potential by removing the boundaries that limit the performance and productivity of your workforce. With the most comprehensive talent suite in the industry including solutions for talent management, workforce compliance and diversity, contingent workforce management, analytics and workforce planning, Peoplefluent offers a solution to optimize every step of the talent lifecycle. Our solutions have helped over 5,100 organizations in 214 countries and territories successfully achieve their talent aspirations. Today, 80% of the Fortune 100 relies on Peoplefluent solutions as part of their talent management delivery strategy. Irving, Texas 400 East Las Colinas Blvd., Suite 500 Irving, TX USA Toll-free: (888) Tel: Raleigh, North Carolina 434 Fayetteville Street, 9th Floor Raleigh, NC USA Toll-Free: (877) Tel: Waltham, Massachusetts 300 Fifth Avenue Waltham, MA USA Toll-Free: (877) Tel: London, United Kingdom 15 Fetter Lane London EC4A 1BW United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) Current State of Workforce Planning: Tips and Tools