Internet portal Combines data from

Internet portal Combines data from several sources into a single site; lets user customize data without programming skills.A company’s manager can track labor costs by work group.Shared service centers Consolidate different HR functions into a single location; eliminate redundancy and reduce administrative costs; process all HR transactions at one time.AlliedSignal combined more than 75 functions, including finance and HR, into a shared service center.Cloud computing, such as application service providers (ASPs)Lets companies rent space on a remote computer system and use the system’s software to manage its HR activities, including security and upgrades.KPMG Consulting uses an ASP to host the company’s computerized learning program.Business intelligence Provides insight into business trends and patterns and helps businesses improve decisions.Managers use the system to analyze labor costs and productivity among differentemployee groups.Data mining Uses powerful computers to analyze large amounts of data, such as data about employee traits, pay, and performance.Managers can identify high potential employees throughout a large organization and offer them development opportunities.