17. Conclusion and Perspectives on eHR
In recent years, technology has had a dramatic impact on the field of HR, and as technology evolves it is likely to move the field in some very new directions in the future. Despite the wide spread adoption of eHR practices, there are still a number of questions about whether these new systems enable organizations to achieve their primary HR goals. In addition, the current systems have a number of limitations including the fact that they (a) employ one-way communication systems, (b) are impersonal, (c) passive, and (d) may preclude individuals with low computer skills from gaining access to jobs. Furthermore, some analysts have argued that technology
has resulted in a form of "outsourcing" for HR.