Why hasn’t HR evolved at the same pace as other lines of business? Of course, there are some excellent solutions out there, SAP and Workday, among them, but these are expensive options; do you really a Rolls Royce when a sturdy Toyota Hilux will do?

Both SAP and Workday can claim that their sophisticated technology will unlock insights and optimisation opportunities, and will streamline everything from hiring, onboarding, and, once the employee actually starts working, manage their performance. Both these companies have also gone all in with AI.