Efficiency, automation, and consistency
FREE02 – People Professional Technologies
This CIPD Level 0 learning video, part of the FREE02 – People Professional Technologies unit, explores how organisations adopt people technologies to drive efficiency, automation, and consistency across their HR functions. The video addresses assessment criteria AC 1.2 by explaining the key business drivers behind technology adoption, including streamlined administrative processes, enhanced compliance frameworks, and improved operational consistency. You'll discover how automation reduces manual labour burdens whilst maintaining standardised HR practices, alongside exploring broader benefits such as self-service capabilities, data-driven decision-making, and scalability. By watching this video, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of why modern organisations invest in people technologies and the tangible improvements they deliver to HR operations and employee experience.
Assessment Criteria 1.2
Explain why organisations adopt people technologies.
Indicative Content
To include: efficiency and automation; consistency and compliance; improved employee experience/self-service; better decision-making through data; scalability; cost control; reducing admin burden; improved reporting and auditability.
What You'll Learn
Video covering: Efficiency, automation, and consistency
About FREE02 – People Professional Technologies
To develop learners’ understanding of key technologies used in people practice, how to select and use them responsibly, and how they can improve people insights, efficiency and employee experience.
More FREE02 Videos
Introduction to People Professional Technologies and Digital HR
AC 1.1 – Explain what is meant by people professional technologies and digital HR.
Technology Supporting Development, Performance, and Wellbeing
AC 1.3 – Discuss how technology can support the employee lifecycle.
Championing user experience, fairness, and continuous improvement
AC 2.2 – Discuss the people professional’s role in implementation and change adoption.
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