Human Resource Information Systems: Basics, Applications, and Future Directions

Human Resource Information Systems, edited by Richard D. Johnson, Michael J. Kavanagh, and Kevin D. Carlson, is a one-of-a-kind book that provides a thorough introduction to the field of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and shows how organizations today can leverage HRIS to make better people decisions and manage talent more effectively. Unlike other texts that overwhelm students with technical information and jargon, this revised Fifth Edition offers a balanced approach in dealing with HR issues and IT/IS issues by drawing from experts in both areas. Numerous examples, best practices, discussion questions, and case studies make this the most student-friendly and current text on the market.

New to This Edition

A new chapter on HRIS strategy discusses the strategic considerations when adopting HRIS and how an HRIS can support HR and organizational strategy. Updated Industry Briefs where industry leaders briefly discuss the importance of the chapter’s topic and how it plays out in their firm or industry New and expanded coverage of key trends such as HRIS justification strategies, HR technology, big data, and artificial intelligence is included.