Danger! Keep out of HR spreadsheets

DANGER! Keep Out of HR Spreadsheets


The world is full of risk-takers. We see them on TV jumping off cliffs and free-falling out of airplanes.


They take the road less traveled—way less traveled—and thrill in going beyond the boundaries. The feeling of exhilaration is worth the risk to them.


But do you know what isn’t worthwhile?Taking unnecessary risks.


Rock climbing without a harness isn’t a good idea.Neither is skiing out of bounds when avalanche danger is high.


And continuing to use HR spreadsheets to manage employee data is reckless.


For a long time, using spreadsheets for HR data worked well enough. But now that there are more secure and efficient ways of managing employee data, why would anyone keep putting their company’s data at risk—and risking the future of an entire company?


Did you know that ninety percent of stolen business records are from HR!


You’re probably thinking: “Yeah, maybe that happens to some other company—not mine.”


Ten percent of companies admitted they have experienced a significant data breach related to spreadsheets.


Think about how your employee data is stored. Are you keeping it on spreadsheets?


Have you ever put one of those spreadsheets with personal information—like social security numbers or Driver’s License numbers and even all that fun HIPAA data—on your desktop?


Most small and medium-sized businesses do not have their information safeguarded with encryption or other data-loss prevention technologies.


Fifty percent of identity theft happens because employee records weren’t properly stored. Can you imagine having to deal with that problem?


Not only that, you are also likely looking at a lawsuit!


88 percent of spreadsheets have errors. Spreadsheets with inaccuracies hurt your company. If you supply bad data that triggers bad choices, HR looks bad.


Thank goodness you’re not making projections based on the information in your spreadsheets, right? After all, “With each error costing between $10K and 100K per month, one expert estimates corporate America loses in excess of $10B through the misuse and abuse of spreadsheets.”


And we haven’t even discussed the inefficiencies! Spreadsheets suck hours out of your day, and it’s making you look inefficient.


But it’s not your fault—we blame spreadsheets and so should you.


Do you really think the risk is worth it? Would your boss? No way!


The good news is that there is an easier and safer way to do HR. You’ve probably noticed how many people in HR are making the switch. It’s ready for you and your employee data.


HR software stores your data in the cloud with layer after layer of encryption and security measures, protecting employee data, your company and you.


Data is stored in state-of-the-art data centers that use biometric authentication, key card access controls and constant video surveillance. Oh, and in-the-cloud HR software backs up nightly and always keeps your data available!


The risks are higher today than ever before. Now is the time for you to trust traveling a better road that keeps your employee data safe. And with all that protection and efficiency, you, your boss and your whole company will rest easy knowing that your data is protected and always accurate. And it will save you loads of time!


Others like you in HR are realizing now is the time. Why not try out HR software? BambooHR offers a free trial so you can explore on your own. I dare you to try it.

https://www.bamboohr.com/signup.php


It’s okay to live a little. If you’ve always wanted to skydive, do it. Just make sure you’ve got all your safety gear in place and ready to use. Just in case.

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Danger! Keep out of HR spreadsheets

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