Piles of paperwork, employee grievances, events, attendance monitoring are a few things that come to mind when we talk about HR. It is a no-brainer that HR professionals have a lot on their plate, and sometimes the work can be overwhelming.

In recent years, there has been a lot of buzz around HR technology that is helping HR professionals reduce their administrative burden. Some of the HR technologies that are making the HR function more efficient include the Human resource management system (HRMS), payroll management system, recruitment and onboarding software, employee engagement tools, to name a few.

But do you know that besides these robust technologies, there are many other applications that can help you become more efficient in your job role? These apps are easy to use and make HR functions more efficient.

Here are the top 10 apps every HR should know about:

1. Slack

Communication is the key, we all have heard this phrase a million times, and we couldn't agree less to it. Clear, unhindered, frequent communication can help deliver tasks and make the workplace a great place to work. Slack is an internal communication channel that allows team members to share important announcements, communicate with each other, share posts and videos, and other informative resources.

2. Zoom

As soon as organizations started working from home, Zoom became one of the most valuable tools for HR professionals. From organizing team events or town hall meetings to conduct weekly get-togethers or organizing webinars, Zoom has emerged as a great platform for video conferencing. This tool allows you to schedule meetings, give presentations, and virtually connect with your team members.

3. Linkedin

You must be wondering - Why Linkedin? Yes, Linkedin is a social networking site, but it can be really beneficial to HR professionals. Linkedin is a platform that onboards millions of users from all around the world. You can expand your professional circle by networking with industry professionals, share recruitment opportunities and build your talent pool using this platform.

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