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Trust and Security: Valid Concerns The aggressive pursuit of market dominance in HR tech raises important questions about trust, security and ethical practices. These concerns are particularly acute given the sensitive nature of the data handled by these platforms. Trust is crucial for maintaining a productive work environment, and employees need to feel their data is being handled responsibly. HR technology companies process vast amounts of sensitive employee data, including personal identification information, salary details, banking information and performance metrics. This makes them attractive targets for cybercriminals and raises the stakes for robust security measures. Recent industry standards have emphasized zero- trust architectures, end-to-end encryption and regular security audits as baseline requirements rather than premium features. This protection goes beyond just security. It also hovers over how workforce data is being used. How companies collect, analyze, use and store employee data is such an important part of this conversation. There are considerations around privacy,
consent and bias that have to be managed, and there is a need for absolute reassurance that the HR tech solution a company invests in has prioritized these considerations. The questions around transparency, compliance, consent and visibility must be answered by an HR tech and SaaS workforce management solution. In fact, they are fast becoming a competitive differentiator. While innovation will always be an attractive edge for any investment into an HR platform, the true value lies in how it approaches ethics, honesty, compliance and transparency. Yes, as the world moves ever faster into 2025, the HR tech market is not slowing down. From the well-established players to the new and interesting up-and- comers, companies are bringing brilliance to HR. The challenge of choosing the right solution comes down to its technology and its commitment to ethics and people – after all, the latter sit at the heart of HR and the business.
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