Scalability, cost control, and reducing administrative burden
FREE02 – People Professional Technologies
This CIPD Level 0 video, part of the FREE02 – People Professional Technologies unit, explores why organisations adopt people technologies by examining three critical benefits: scalability, cost control, and reducing administrative burden. Aligned with assessment criteria AC 1.2, the video explains how technology enables HR functions to expand efficiently without proportional increases in staffing costs, whilst automating repetitive tasks that drain resources. By implementing people technologies, organisations can streamline operations, improve consistency, and free HR professionals to focus on strategic initiatives. Viewers will gain a clear understanding of the business drivers behind technology adoption and how these solutions directly support organisational efficiency and compliance objectives.
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: Scalability, cost control, and reducing administrative burden
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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