Transforming Hris at Novartis

Transforming HR AT Novartis: The HRIS

1. Challenges Faced by Novartis HR Organization in Implementation of the HRIS: -

1. The HRIS effort represented a major change in the fundamental role and responsibilities of the HR function within Novartis.

2. The impact of the new system on the relationships of HR professionals with their business partners

3. Technical challenges for system implementation such as web enabling of critical processes

2. Reasons for System Failure: -

1. Problems arise when system is designed with features to add value to business but not relevant to HR

2. Threats from Data Protection and Privacy Issues

3. Cultural differences in communication between Global branches as a result of misinterpretation that arise due to lack of commitment in implementation of HR strategy

3. Major Obstacles and How to Overcome them: -

1. Resistance by Line managers in actual implementation of this system

2. Failure to standardize the complex new HR system which increased the difficulties with subsequent implementation.

3. Risk of overselling