Future-Proofing Your HR Tech Stack: Key Insights from Lauren Doherty at the Move Round Table
At our latest HR, Talent & Safety Round Table, Lauren Doherty—Head of HR Services at Collins Foods Limited—led a high-impact conversation on how to future-proof your HR tech stack in today’s fast-evolving business landscape.
With HR leaders increasingly expected to drive digital transformation, the session unpacked the real-world strategies and considerations behind choosing, implementing, and scaling the right HR technology solutions. From HRIS planning to AI integration, here’s what stood out.
Start with strategic alignment. Lauren stressed the importance of connecting your HR system strategy to overall business goals. A modern HRIS shouldn’t just serve HR—it should enable workforce growth, operational efficiency, and employee engagement across the organisation.
The right partners make the difference. Implementation doesn’t have to fall entirely on internal teams. Tapping into external HR tech experts can accelerate timelines, reduce risk, and provide much-needed perspective—especially when internal capacity is limited.
AI in HR is no longer optional. The conversation made it clear: AI in HR technology is already reshaping recruitment, onboarding, and workforce analytics. Whether embedded in your ATS or HCM platform, intelligent automation is now a must-have to stay competitive.
Flexibility and integration are the future. Legacy systems and clunky interfaces are no longer viable. Future-ready HR platforms must offer scalable, user-centric, and integrated solutions that evolve with business needs.
Change management starts early. Too often, change management is left to the final stages of rollout. Lauren’s advice? Begin from day one. Engage stakeholders early, communicate clearly, and prepare your people for the shift well in advance of go-live.
Data security and compliance are non-negotiables. With increasing scrutiny on employee data governance, your HR tech stack must prioritise security, compliance, and encryption. HR leaders are now key players in upholding digital trust within the organisation.
Lauren’s session underscored a clear truth: HR digital transformation isn’t about buying tech—it’s about building the right foundations to support growth, adaptability, and long-term value.
If HR technology, digital enablement, and talent strategy are on your agenda, these are the conversations you need to be part of.
Stay tuned for Move’s upcoming events and round tables exploring the future of HR leadership, people analytics, and tech-driven talent management.
