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The HR Tech Consolidation Report
Global HR
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Many organizations underestimate the complexity and cost hidden in their HR tech stack.
The HR Tech Consolidation Report, commissioned by Deel and conducted by Forrester Consulting, reveals the true cost of fragmented HR systems and the strategic opportunity that consolidation unlocks. Based on research from 152 global HR decision-makers, this report quantifies the impact of disconnected tools on productivity, compliance, and talent strategy. Discover how organizations are eliminating manual work, automating compliance, and reclaiming capacity.
Key takeaways
Organizations manage the worker lifecycle across 4+ disconnected tools per function, with HR teams spending 18 hours per week on manual tasks instead of strategic work.
Fragmentation directly undermines hiring velocity, talent retention, and compliance readiness, with 70% of HR leaders saying disconnected systems negatively impact their ability to compete for talent.
Consolidation unlocks immediate operational gains: 68% of leaders expect to shift focus to hiring strategy and culture, while eliminating onboarding delays, reducing compliance risks, and enabling scalable global expansion.
Who will benefit from this report
This report is designed for HR leaders, talent leaders, and operations executives managing global workforces. It's essential reading if you're evaluating HR tech consolidation, building a business case for system integration, addressing implementation challenges, or communicating workforce priorities to executive stakeholders and IT leadership.
What's included
The cost of fragmentation: Data on productivity loss, strategic capacity impact, hiring delays, and compliance risks across global organizations
The consolidation opportunity: Benefits framework, ROI calculations, and where consolidation creates the most value
How Deel helps: Overview of consolidated HR platform capabilities and measurable impact across key HR functions