Hi, please help me understand how Excel is used in HR functions. As I am new to HR, I don't know the specific usage of Excel in HR functions. I understand that we use Excel for maintaining data and for creating MIS reports, but I would appreciate a deeper explanation on its use and how to utilize features such as drawing borders and formatting in Excel.

Thank you,
Akshita

From India, Chandigarh

Hi Akshita, Attaching a document that would help you. Hope it helps :) Regards, ~Raghav V
From India, Kochi
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Hi Akshita,

Without Excel, it would be very difficult to survive in HR. A lot of your day-to-day activities would include trackers, which are Excel sheets. Some of the things that you should be thorough with to maintain data in Excel:

1. Formatting - Very important to manage data sheet neatly. Creates a good impression!
2. Formulas you need to be thorough with:
- SUM Function
- COUNT Function
- DATE AND TIME FUNCTIONS
- Logical Statements like IF and OR
- VLOOKUP
3. Data Sorting
4. Data Validation

Cheers,
Mallet

From India, Hyderabad

Always welcome Ms. Niveditha. Please make use of the "Downloads Search" in the top of the page for any queries. Regards, ~Raghav V
From India, Kochi

Hi Mr. Raghav,

I am Riyaz from Karnataka, Hubli, pursuing MBA (HR) final semester from IGNOU. I really liked your article on Excel for HR functions and found it to be very informative. Thanks a lot, Mr. Raghav.

Regards,
Riyaz

From India, Bangalore

Hi Akshita,

Excel is a powerful tool mostly used for the database. Looking at the HR functions like recruitment, training & development, performance management, compensation & benefits management, payroll management, etc., we need to maintain and analyze data everywhere. How Excel will help depends on the role you are currently handling.

You can maintain a database in Excel, which will help you do your day-to-day work more comfortably, easily, accurately, and time-saving. How will Excel help in HR functions?

Recruitment:
- Recruitment schedule & status
- Offer & appointment letters
- Confirmation letter
- Extension of probation period
- CTC calculation/comparison

Like this, in each HR function, you can maintain the data in Excel. If you need any help in Excel, please feel free to contact at nileshs73@gmail.com.

Regards,
Nilesh



Hi Attached are documents on excel shortcuts........ Cheers :D Mansi
From India, Delhi
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Hi Akshita,

I am a corporate trainer in MS Excel. If you want to learn from scratch, please visit this website www.exceltips.com. I hope it will meet your needs.

Regards,
Gururaj

From India

Hey hi, This is Sindhu. Jus a month back i joined this group. very helpful postings by Raghav, thanx a lot. It helped me a lot in my reports. Regards, Sindhu
From India, Bangalore

Normally, in every department, Management Information System (MIS) is very important for creating MIS reports. Excel is the most helpful tool for finding salary rates and generating payroll. We can also compare statements and prepare summary reports using pivot tables and V-Lookup options. Therefore, being well-versed with Excel enables us to prepare MIS faster, leaving a good impression.

Raghunath Deepala.

From India, Visakhapatnam

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