As an effective decision-making tool, the HRIS provides access to a wealth of information needed to make strategic decisions, such as analyzing turnover trends, creating succession plans, and projecting staffing needs.Selecting an HRISAs with any project, the first step in selecting an HRIS is to conduct a needs analysis and identify the following:What information will be converted to the HRIS, and how is it currently maintained?Table 2.2 lists some uses to consider for an HRIS.