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Alastair Brown

Alastair Brown

Chief Technology Officer

About Alastair Brown

Alastair is the Chief Technology Officer at BrightHR. With over 35 years of experience in Information Technology, he has transformed numerous businesses through his expertise in technology and process innovation. The driving force behind BrightHR's technological advancements, Alastair is dedicated to driving business growth and managing technological needs. He focuses on how you can take your business to exceptional heights through cutting-edge technology from AI to cyber security and sustainable growth strategies.

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Published Articles

AI at BrightHR

At BrightHR, our commitment to delivering a best-in-class HR, health & safety and payroll product with trusted expert advice that streamlines people management, saves small business owners time and money, and designed to help you grow your business is at the heart of everything we do. Now, we’re enhancing our product and feature set to help you...

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What is HR technology?

The realms of Human Resources (HR) and technology are becoming increasingly intertwined as businesses and organizations across the globe now leverage technological advancements to streamline HR processes, enhance employee engagement, and drive overall efficiency. HR Technology, encompassing a diverse array of software and tools, has revolutionized...

BrightHR's absence management system displayed on an iphone held by hands.

The benefits of leave management systems

Managing employee leave can be a complex process for businesses. From ensuring productivity to nurturing a positive company culture, there’s no shortage of demands on your time as an employer. One tool that can make your life a whole lot easier is a well-implemented leave management system. Offering you a streamlined way to track, approve, and...

Debunking common myths of HR systems

In recent years, there has been a trend regarding Canadian organizations implementing advanced HR systems to improve productivity and streamline their people management. However, with the stream of positives comes a list of HR system myths that may be clouding your decision process. Despite the growing understanding surrounding HR systems and...

The importance of secure file sharing for modern businesses

Filing cabinets and mountains of paperwork might be things of the past, but the need to keep confidential company documents safe is undoubtedly more important than ever. For all its incredible benefits, our dependence on digital comes with its fair share of cybersecurity threats, so business owners everywhere are tasked with finding storage...

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Harnessing the power of HR data and analytics from HR software

There’s no doubting the difficulties of keeping up with your responsibilities as a business owner in today’s frantic business landscape. From competitor analyses to employee appraisals, there’s a lot to stay on top of to stay relevant, no matter your industry. One thing that the modern organization can’t do without in such an environment is...