The article lists and discusses elements in the development and implementation of an employee information system, such as planning and design, types of data required, selecting software, and documentation. (MF)

The author explains why administration of human resources data systems will require personnel expertise and management skills in addition to technical database management abilities. He discusses the perfect database, responsibilities held by the human resources data administrator, and what skills this administrator must possess. (CT)

Key issues in planning and designing a human resources management or personnel data system are system planning, system design and development, system implementation, and system evaluation. The author discusses necessary steps in designing a successful system. (MF)