HumanManager Advocates People-Centric HR Tech for Productivity

At the Corporate Catalyst Conversation organized by HumanManager Limited, themed “Work Well. Live Well: How Smart HR Systems Create Healthier, More Productive Workplaces,” experts discussed the necessity of prioritizing employees in workplace technology.

Dr. Mariam Gbajumo-Sheriff, a lecturer at the University of Lagos, urged organizations to focus on employee conditions and wellness, questioning whether current metrics genuinely reflect productivity or merely track digital activity. She emphasized the importance of using HR data responsibly to prevent burnout.

Bemigho Awala, Chief Storytelling Officer at Storywoxs54, warned against rigid management tracking that could harm employee engagement. Temitope Obidike, Lead Product Manager at HumanManager, noted the shift in HR software towards strategic workforce optimization, stressing that people should be central to decision-making.

Jerry Adeyeri, Brand & Marketing Lead at HumanManager Limited, concluded that technology alone cannot resolve cultural issues within organizations, highlighting the need for alignment between technology, leadership, and communication to foster sustainable productivity.