More than half of UK human resources managers need more effective IT systems to support their work, according to a study by Taleco Research.

The study, The Gap Between IT and Strategy in the UK, found that 25% of HR managers feel that strategic HR function are not supported by their IT systems. Only 33% reported confidence in their current IT systems’ ability.

The study found that payroll and employee administration (68%) and evaluation and management reporting (53%) are adequately supported by IT.

However it found performance management (28%), leadership development and planning (25%) and workforce planning (25%) are not well supported by IT.