FROM: Peter Habib, HR Officer WA
TO: General Manager, Human Resources
SUBJECT: RE: Possible Review of HRMIS
Hi. Just replying to your recent email about the possibility of doing a review of the HRMIS. I think it's a good idea and probably a little overdue.
You also asked how we have been getting on with the HRMIS and whether there have been any problems. I know we only installed the current system 2 years ago, and for the most part it is working fine, but I have been thinking that there are a few things I would like to see introduced.
The current system has the capability to store all relevant data on STAR's workforce and allows the production of basic reports, enabling tracking of events and trends. Its current limitations are that all data is still entered in one central location and data cannot be automatically cross-referenced or manipulated to predict future trends. There is also no facility for employees to view, access or amend information directly themselves - meaning that is all we do with our time!
I would have to point out, however, that since implementing the HRMIS the company has continued to expand, both in size and scale of operations. The new range of awnings has been introduced and the STAR installation service is beginning to take off. The demographic mix of the workforce is also changing significantly with employees seeking greater flexibility in their working arrangements. I also don't need to remind you that STAR's manufacturing facilities have recently moved to 24-hour operations, with 3 shifts per day.
I have been talking to Susan from Marketing and Al from Manufacturing and they reckon that fluctuating economic conditions affecting the building and construction industry are creating inconsistent demand for STAR's products. This means that a portion of the manufacturing workforce needs to be either casual or on temporary contracts in order to accommodate these 'peaks and troughs'.
So with all this in mind, I think it may be time we did a review of the HRMIS. Let me know what I can do to get things moving.
Regards,
Peter Habib
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