Challenges
Historically, the education sector has been slow to engage with digital transformation. Stephen Watson, Chief People Officer at Shaw Education Trust recognised the importance of evolving with the times, providing a great education for its students while also ensuring a good employee experience for its workforce.
After attending a People First showcase where he was shown how the system could work, Stephen was blown away. He said, “I could see how it would really work within our organisation and transform our journey.”
Solutions
People First allows employees to manage their own data, reducing administrative burdens. The system is intuitive with Stephen noting it reminds him of the software he uses on a daily basis, such as banking apps. This is great for the Trust, as it means each employee can engage with the platform regardless of tech savviness, and without requiring training.
Key benefits
- The simplicity of People First resembles the same tech employees use at home, making it easier for them to engage in the system without training
- Cloud-based functionality ensures extra data security and certainty
- Reliable, accessible data makes for quicker decision making and reporting to regulatory bodies such as the DfE or Ofsted
- Manual data handling will be phased out, improving accuracy and speed without compromise
