Future prospects
With web-based job fairs and the virtual reality hiring process, Rippling has enhanced the process to consolidate data with resume uploads and online on-boarding processes. Employees who utilize this technology feel more confident in their own skills, and future tech like AI is quickly taking over the industry. AI can now be used for consolidation of data and distribution of data quickly and conveniently. In addition, AI is used to predict human behavior, which managers could use to monitor productivity and progress. Rippling currently offers payroll, HR management, IT services, and information consolidation, but is currently working towards implementing AI into their product.
Ever-changing field
In the last decade alone, Rippling and the tools they offer have revolutionized the HR industry, and every year it continues to change. Less than a decade ago, people used to go to the library to find job postings and mail in their paper resumes to companies directly; now it's almost given to electronically upload your resume and cover letter. More and more new technologies, such as Rippling, have been coming out and often technology advances at a faster pace than the rate of adoption. Managers often struggle to adopt new technologies due to how fast they are being released and implemented by other, newer firms.
Divide between face-to-face and in-person
The main hurdle for usage of new technology in this industry is the debate about the efficacy of online practices compared to in-person on-boarding or interviews. Most old-school managers still prefer paper resumes and in-person interviews due to the ability to accurately gauge the personalities and skills of a person compared to computerized tests or text on a Word document. Employees too prefer face-to-face interviews and work as it adequately allows them to express themselves and showcase their personalities.