As part of our marketing activities, we regularly analyze popular articles in the human resources specialist media
“HR Pro”
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We found that during the three months from October to December 2017, there was a high concentration of accesses to articles related to RPA (Robotic Process Automation).
This time, I would like to explore topics in the field of human resources related services that are likely to be a starting point for problem-solving in the future, using trend information as seen by “HR professionals” as a hint.
What is “RPA”, which is the latest hot topic in the human resources industry?
When we analyzed the articles on “HR Pro” that were particularly accessed in the three months from October to December 2017, we found that they contained the keyword “RPA.”
■Example of popular “HR Pro” news articles (October to December 2017)
- “What is a company’s HR strategy based on talent management using RPA?”
- Softbank enters the RPA business. Efficiency and productivity improvements in white-collar work are accelerating (Part 1)
- The impact of RPA on human resources and labor operations ~ When “digital labor” plays an active role in the human resources department ~
In the article
“What is a company’s HR strategy through talent management using RPA?”
Nobuyuki Ohsumi, President and Representative Director of RPA Technologies Co., Ltd., explains “RPA” as follows.
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RPA is an abbreviation for Robotic Process Automation, and it uses a system called Digital Labor to perform office tasks that have traditionally been performed by white-collar workers.
This technology started appearing about 10 years ago, but the RPA Association was established in the United States in 2015, and it has become generally recognized in Japan since 2016.
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According to the RPA Association, a general incorporated association that conducts RPA popularization and awareness activities, since last year, there has been a significant increase in the number of companies considering introducing RPA in Japan and a remarkable improvement in the level of utilization of precedent cases.
Against this background, on July 27, 2017, the association held “RPA SUMMIT 2017” at Toranomon Hills, Tokyo, where experts and business leaders in the RPA and enterprise AI fields gathered.
The latest information was introduced, including the possibilities of using RPA and case studies of precedent cases.
The report is also being published on our media, ”
HR Technology PRO
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The potential of “RPA” to bring about dramatic innovation in improving productivity
~The latest information on research and practice that will change the way management is done “RPA SUMMIT 2017” event report~ (Part 1)
Will “HR technology” have a big impact on human resources operations?
“HR technology” has become a term that has been attracting a lot of attention. “RPA” is also one of the “HR technology” related information.
Mr. Takahide Shinkai is a researcher at Keio University Graduate School of Business Administration.
[Technology HR Person Startup Course] This is explained in the 1st course: Introduction to HR Technology
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Broadly speaking, “HR technology” information can be divided into two types: one is talking about “techniques” that can be used in HR work, and the other is talking about “methods.”
The first thing you can do to clear your head is to look at the information while paying attention to which story it is.
There are four technologies related to HR: sensor technology, big data analysis, AI, and RPA.
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According to a survey by our research organization, HR Research Institute,
Do you think the evolution of HR technology using AI, big data, etc. will have a major impact on HR operations?
In response to the question, the corporate human resources manager/person in charge
44% of the total answered “I think so.”
42% said “I can’t say either way”
It has become clear that there are quite a few people who feel a sense of crisis.
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Is the “no human resources theory” true? What does next-generation HR look like? ~Understanding the results of the personnel survey [Part 2]~
Also, speaking of “HR technology”, there is “HR Technology Conference & Exposition”, one of the world’s largest HR tech events.
In 2018, it will be held in Las Vegas, USA from September 11th to 14th.
ProFuture is the only company in Japan that has partnered with LRP Publications, the sponsor of this event, to offer “special discounts” to HR Pro members.
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[Exclusively for HR Pro Members] The world’s largest HR Tech event “HR Technology Conference & Exposition” is available at a special discount!
Solving human resource issues is essential for “work style reform”
In this way, over the past few years, the issues that need to be addressed in the field of human resources have ceased to be an extension of the past, and surrounding companies that provide human resources services have changed their approach to business, giving the impression that opportunities have expanded.
Solving problems in this category is essential for the “work style reform” that is actively reported on every day, and has an impact on management itself.
On Tuesday, December 12, 2017, in cooperation with the Nihon Keizai Shimbun Cross Media Sales Department, we held a forum for managers and senior executives with the theme of “What is management that promotes work style reform?” was held.
At the beginning of the lecture by our representative Terasawa, he explains the current state of work style reform as follows.
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In September 2017, Prime Minister Abe announced in his policy statement that he would proceed with a productivity revolution and human resources development revolution, which could be called Chapter 2 of work style reform.
Regarding the productivity revolution, the government has designated the three years until fiscal 2020 as a “productivity revolution intensive investment period,” and has announced its intention to strongly encourage companies, including small and medium-sized businesses, to invest in equipment and human resources. In order to realize a “productivity revolution,” the government plans to proceed with bold tax, budget, and regulatory reforms.
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“To promote work style reform that is suitable for your company” – From a survey on the current situation of employee work styles in Japanese companies (2017)
~ Utilizing human resources”Management reform forum lecture record
summary
◆Looking at the “HR Pro” articles that were accessed particularly in the three months from October to December 2017, it was found that the keyword “RPA” was included.
◆44% of HR managers feel a sense of crisis, saying that the evolution of HR technology will have a major impact on HR operations.
◆In the past few years, the issues that need to be addressed in the field of human resources are no longer just extensions of the past. Solving problems in this category is essential for “work style reform,” which is actively reported on daily.