Doing More with Less: How Technology Innovation Is Improving People Management

Product User CommunityTechnology Innovation

August 16, 2024

David Lee

Project-based businesses face a unique set of challenges in Human Capital Management (HCM) that require innovative solutions to remain competitive and efficient. As the work landscape evolves, these organizations must adapt to a variety of HCM issues, ranging from workforce management to skills development challenges.

According to findings from both the Deltek Clarity Architecture and Engineering Industry Study as well as the Deltek Clarity Government Contracting Industry Study, project-based businesses are focused on improving career development and promotion programs, strategic workforce planning, and employee resource planning. Additionally, firms are focused on "doing more" with less from a resource perspective and as such, need to turn to technology to and support them in maximizing opportunities for productivity and efficiency.

This desire to do more with less should come as little surprise, particularly when considering that finding and retaining qualified staff is a top challenge faced by both A&E and GovCon firms today. Given this, efficient and effective HR practices can clearly help businesses manage their workforce more successfully and reduce the costs associated with Human Capital Management.

To help overcome many of these challenges, project-based businesses are leveraging innovative technology to enhance their workforce management, skills development, communication, compliance and performance enablement efforts. The integration of advanced HR tools not only improves efficiency, but also fosters a dynamic and engaged workforce, positioning businesses for sustained success in an ever-evolving market.

Additionally, with advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, businesses can now streamline recruitment, optimize workforce planning and boost employee engagement. As a result, embracing these technological advancements empowers organizations to focus on their strategic growth, ensuring they remain agile and competitive.

Enhancing Efficiency & Productivity for HR Teams

AI is having a huge impact on Human Capital Management in a variety of ways. In fact, according to Statista, the AI market is expected to be worth $1 trillion in the U.S. alone by 2028.

Many HCM software providers, including Deltek, are incorporating generative AI capabilities into their solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity for their users. We recently introduced Deltek Dela™, our AI-powered intelligent business companion, into Deltek's Talent Management solution as a way to help HR teams save significant time by automating repetitive and time-consuming tasks.

Talent Acquisition

From a workforce management perspective, ensuring the right talent is available for projects at the appropriate time is a complex task. With new AI functionality in the acquisition module, recruiters will be more effective than ever by quickly generating letter templates and job descriptions. This can streamline the creation of job descriptions by analyzing large amounts of data to identify key skills, qualifications and responsibilities for various roles. It can help ensure that job descriptions are comprehensive, accurate and free of bias by crafting inclusive language.

Quickly generate job-specific content with AI-powered job descriptions

Performance Management

Providing employee feedback is essential to growth and can incrementally improve project performance for project-based businesses. Talent Management's latest AI-enabled features can help enhance performance appraisal comments by refining appraiser feedback and reducing bias. This ensures businesses that their appraisals are fair and accurate and ultimately supporting managers in offering more personalized and constructive feedback.

Workforce Planning

In addition, effective skills management via a skills repository can significantly aid firms in navigating HCM challenges by providing a structured and comprehensive view of the skills available within the organization. By maintaining an up-to-date repository of employee skills, firms can easily identify gaps in their workforce. This helps in planning training and development programs to address these gaps, ensuring the organization has the necessary capabilities to meet its strategic goals and successfully staff projects.

Employees can also use the skills repository to understand what skills are valued and required for advancement within the company. This can guide their personal development plans and align their career aspirations with the organization's needs. Finally, by providing a clear picture of the skills within the organization, a skills repository aids in strategic workforce planning. It helps in forecasting future skill requirements and preparing for upcoming projects or market changes. A skills repository provides the necessary information to make informed decisions about resource allocation and project assignments.

Identify opportunities for employee advancement with a skills gap analysis

The Future of HCM

As Deltek continues to advance its Talent Management solutions, we remain deeply committed to innovation, focusing on creating industry-specific tools that empower project-based businesses to stay competitive in an evolving market. Our dedication to enhancing features and capabilities ensures that our customers can efficiently manage their workforce, while maximizing productivity and minimizing costs.

By continuously refining our solutions, we aim to provide the flexibility and support needed to navigate the complexities of Human Capital Management in a project-driven environment. Whether you're addressing current workforce challenges or planning for future growth, Deltek's innovative tools are designed to help you meet your goals and maintain a strong, dynamic workforce.

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David Lee