HR in the Service Industry [Infographic]

These days, there is no reason hiring should be hard, especially for the service industry.

Using hiring techniques from 20, 10 or even 5 years ago just won’t cut it in today’s fast-paced, interconnected world. There is simply no reason to ignore some of the powerful tools to make recruitment, training and scheduling easy and convenient.

Cloud computing, HRM software and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) lead the charge in HR technology, with Taleo, Workday, Ovation and others on the front lines of the battle.

Who can argue with something that can make your employees better qualified, well-trained and more productive? Human resources—the heart of hiring and employee relations—have more resources than ever to be even more effective in its duties, often at prices that fit the budget of any business, no matter the size.

This set of infographics from PeopleMatter.com exemplifies the best practices for human resources in the service industry—from hiring, training, scheduling and employee recognition. They take HR from the “Jack and Jill” age into the 21^st Century.

Infographic after the jump…

Published by @philammann

Phil Ammann is a veteran journalist, editor, and writer with more than three decades of experience covering news and public affairs across print and digital platforms. Based in the Tampa Bay area, he serves as Editor and Vice President of Operations for FloridaPolitics.com and Extensive Enterprises Media, where he oversees editorial content and strategic initiatives. He’s also proud to share life with his much better half, @margaretj13. View more posts