Buying HR Tech in the Age of AI

The definitive guide to successful HR technology selection

A comprehensive guide for large organisations buying HR technology and implementation services in today's AI-driven landscape.

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Why This Book Matters

In the age of AI, HR technology has never been more powerful or more complex. With a growing number of vendors offering cutting-edge solutions, choosing the right one has become increasingly difficult. The potential rewards are great, but so are the risks.

A poor decision in HR tech can result in costly implementations, operational disruptions, and missed opportunities that could impact your organisation for years.

"How hard can buying some software and implementation services be?"

Much easier with the right guide! Drawing on 30+ years of industry experience, this book introduces the SelectionWise approach: a comprehensive methodology guiding large organisations through the critical early stage (Phase 0) of HR tech procurement.

What You'll Learn

Whether you're an HR leader, IT professional, procurement specialist, or executive in a large organisation, this book offers essential insights to help you:

  • ✓ Align your project with the organisation's overall strategy
  • ✓ Bring stakeholders together and set realistic expectations
  • ✓ Make informed software choices without analysis paralysis
  • ✓ Select the right implementation partner
  • ✓ Negotiate optimal commercial deals with vendors
  • ✓ Avoid common and costly early mistakes
  • ✓ Increase the likelihood of project success
  • ✓ Navigate AI-enhanced HR technology evaluation

What Industry Leaders Say

"A clear, practical, and actionable handbook to navigating the labyrinth of HR technology procurement. In an era where AI is reshaping the landscape, Hatton provides a precise and methodical approach to help you avoid costly missteps and focus on solving the right problems from the start."
— Greg Orme, Speaker and Author of Business Book of The Year: The Human Edge
"James is a leading expert in cloud HR technology and for anyone embarking on selecting a new HR system and implementation partner, this is a must-read that will save you time, money, and help avoid unnecessary mistakes."
— Simon Lanham, Vice President of Human Resources International, Tenerity

About the Book

What made you write this book?

Having been on the 'inside' for many years – watching consultants and software sales teams strategise around target accounts and how to close deals and then seeing the customers struggle to implement or get the value they expected from a new technology purchase, it struck me that whilst many organisations feel like they know what they are doing when buying HR software, few really do.

The phrase 'buy with your heart then justify with your head' seems as prevalent in the HR technology buying world as it is in car or home buying. Talented sales teams are winning over clients, often not through the strength of their products but through building relationships, great marketing and clever selling.

Despite the prevalence of SaaS in the HR technology market, selection approaches haven't changed very much in the last 30 years. That's why I decided to write this book. It's very detailed and certainly not a bedtime read. Think of it more as a user manual to guide buying teams through some of the tricks and traps.

Why 'In the Age of AI'?

The book covers both how to evaluate HR technology that includes AI, as well as how to use AI to accelerate the selection process. With AI becoming a significant part of most HR applications as well as a vital tool in the way businesses operate - including running data-intensive processes such as RFP processes - it only seemed right that I should include AI.

How can I get the book?

The book is available via Amazon, both as a Kindle ebook and paperback. It's available on Amazon UK, Amazon USA, and most other country Amazon sites. For bulk hard-copy orders, please email me directly at info@SelectionWise.com.

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Available in Kindle ebook and paperback formats from Amazon worldwide.

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For bulk orders, contact: info@selectionwise.com

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