2018 is approaching quickly, and it’s time to set professional goals for the upcoming new year. Human resources is a field that has been directly impacted by technology and new advances in various online platforms. Here are some new online tools to help you reach new professional heights in 2018:

Get streamlined

Streamline your search process in 2018 with Google Hire. Not only does Google Hire integrate with Gsuite and your calendar, but it also allows for team collaborations through G-chat, videos, and cross-team visibility. With all of your hiring tools in one place, Google Hire speeds up the recruiting process by keeping all your many thoughts and plans organized.

Find recruiters, at no cost

Recruiters LineUp is an online platform that helps to connect human resource professionals tasked with hiring new talent. How does it work? Simply complete a quick form and you’ll be contacted by the Recruiters LineUp team with a customized list of the right recruiters or headhunters for your search based off of your specific criteria. Perhaps the best part of this new tool? It’s free.

Make time for what really matters

If you’re a human resource professional working in a small to medium company, then BambooHR is something you’ll want to try out in 2018. The company’s philosophy is based on the idea that HR professionals are losing time and valuable energy managing spreadsheets and filing, while the most fulfilling aspects of HR gets neglected. Because your job should be more than just a job, BambooHR has an integrative platform for you to be more efficient in terms of onboarding and paperwork, setting you free to focus your energy on more meaningful and important HR tasks.

Give feedback with an intuitive and versatile tool

Small Improvements (Si) is a platform that allows you to offer performance feedback to help your employees grow and learn, structured performance check-ins and 360s, and keeps you accountable with objectives you’ve set. The platform is extremely versatile and offers a number of useful integrations for no extra cost. Best of all? It’s intuitive and easy to use.

Conquer the back office

Sometimes a name just says it all. JustWorks is an online platform that manages payroll, benefits, HR, and compliance-- all in one place. The back office of a business can be a murky and scary place, but with this great new service, you can easily manage those complexities, giving you the time and energy to focus on other aspects of your work.

The world of human resources is constantly evolving and thankfully, so is the technology that helps HR professionals better manage their tasks and responsibilities. It’s worthwhile to conduct research on new developments that might help you reach new professional levels. With these 5 amazing new platforms, you’ll be sure to enter into 2018 more organized, prepared and effective.