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30 Jul 2026
4 examples of common HR compliance problems
Common HR compliance problems include discriminatory hiring practices, poor recordkeeping, worker misclassification, pay and benefits errors, and missing employee training. Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2026
Learn what to include on an HR compliance audit checklist
An HR compliance audit checklist can help HR teams review records, recruiting, pay, benefits, employee relations, workplace safety and handbook policies. Continue Reading
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04 Sep 2019
Economic worry may be impacting HR budgets
HR managers are preparing for the possibility of an economic slowdown. Gartner said they are looking at hiring and reassessing tech contracts as two places to curb spending. Continue Reading
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30 Aug 2019
HR execs and politicians eye student debt relief
HR departments are looking at student debt relief to improve recruitment and retention. One SaaS platform manages the payment side and gives HR flexibility to develop a program. Continue Reading
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29 Aug 2019
The importance of a backup for your HR system administrator
Before you assign an employee as a backup system administrator, make sure they've been trained on the systems they'll be in charge of and have documentation to refer to in a pinch. Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2019
Google Hire demise strands its users
Hire by Google was created two years ago and promoted by Google until it suddenly shelved this week. It will continue operation for another year. Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2019
Temper expectations for recruitment chatbots to mitigate failure
Although chatbots are powered by AI, the human factor is a critical factor in their success. That's because chatbots don't have the same instincts and capabilities that humans do. Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2019
HR technology startups vie for top spot at Unleash conferences
At the U.S. and U.K. Unleash conferences this spring, five startups demonstrated technologies that seek to solve the most pressing challenges HR professionals face. Continue Reading
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21 Aug 2019
CEO commitment to upskilling employees may boost HR tech
Top CEOs are promising to train their employees and make sure they are ready for an automating world. Whether the promise is real or marketing fluff remains to be seen. Continue Reading
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20 Aug 2019
Employee engagement technology not a panacea for HR woes
Employee engagement comes in many shapes and forms, leaving employers to scratch their heads at the best way to motivate their workforce. A good starting point? Better communication. Continue Reading
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19 Aug 2019
Hiring vendor says gender-based AI bias is pervasive
Gender bias in AI algorithms for recruiting and hiring is a big problem, according to the head of Job.com. With a new hire, the company is planning to change that. Continue Reading
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16 Aug 2019
HR must contend with enterprise social network challenges
Enterprise social networks like Slack and Yammer are gaining steam as alternatives to traditional email, but they can raise some concerns for HR managers. Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2019
Workplace environment and productivity link grows, so should HR's role
HR is urged to play a role in facilities management as research underscores the link between workplace conditions such as air quality and employee productivity. Continue Reading
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09 Aug 2019
Google age discrimination lawsuit may force HR changes
Discrimination lawsuits can seek broad changes to HR operations, as was the case for Google. That settlement could be a template for how federal courts respond going forward. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2019
Alternative LinkedIn Recruiter tool boosts response rates
The LinkedIn Recruiter tool improvements to matching engines and InMail have improved response rates, but some HR managers say recruiting challenges require more tools. Continue Reading
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05 Aug 2019
The role of the HR system administrator on an HR team
The HR system administrator plays a unique role in a company, providing support for projects and technology initiatives. They can also create a positive experience for new employees. Continue Reading
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31 Jul 2019
Diversity and inclusion technology isn't perfect, but it's promising
While technology can help companies reduce bias in hiring and talent management, it's not without its flaws. Humans, then, should be careful of trusting AI blindly. Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2019
Pulling back the curtain on how companies train replacements
Democrats are hoping to discourage firms from moving jobs overseas by reporting where employees are located. One lawmaker also wants clarity on how outsourced workers are trained. Continue Reading
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29 Jul 2019
Kanarys launches new diversity and inclusion platform
Kanarys uses company demographics, anonymous employee reviews and industry rankings in an effort to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Continue Reading
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26 Jul 2019
BQE expands Core portfolio, launches new Core HR software
The new Core HR software is the latest module addition to the Core portfolio. Core HR was designed in an effort to reduce the time HR employees spend doing paperwork. Continue Reading
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26 Jul 2019
Trump HR plan may politicize federal workforce
The Trump administration wants to merge the Office of Personnel Management with the General Services Administration. Critics warn doing so would have serious consequences. Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2019
Change management strategies for HRMS implementation
Before you roll out a new HRMS, be sure to communicate the changes to employees and provide them with multiple resources to help them learn how to use the new system. Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2019
Eliminating bias in AI is no easy feat, but fixes do exist
As more companies turn to AI to reduce workplace and recruiting bias, it is important to be aware that the data AI tools draw from may have bias baked in. Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2019
Immigrant visa reform poised to complicate hiring plans
Legislators plan to act on a bill that will remove per-country caps for immigrant workers, making it more difficult for companies to hire skilled employees from certain countries. Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2019
Continuous performance management comes with benefits, drawbacks
Many companies are ditching yearly performance reviews in favor of continuous performance management. The new method has its advantages, but comes with drawbacks as well. Continue Reading
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18 Jul 2019
Upskilling employees vs. firing? Amazon bets on retraining
For many jobs, it may be less costly to upskill workers than to fire them and hire people with new skills. Amazon's $700 million plan to upskill its workforce may save it money. Continue Reading
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16 Jul 2019
HR compliance service providers Mammoth HR and ThinkHR merge
ThinkHR and Mammoth HR, which sell HR technology, best practices and HR compliance services through channel partners, have merged. The two firms provide services to 350,000 employers. Continue Reading
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15 Jul 2019
Amazon's fastest growing occupations list raises questions
Amazon's plan to upskill its workforce cites high-growth occupations such as data scientist and what it calls data mapping specialist. But its claims about growth may be off. Continue Reading
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11 Jul 2019
Digital upskilling prepares employees for the future of work
As some industries face growing digital skills shortages, upskilling current employees and promoting a culture of learning will be crucial to keeping up with changes in technology. Continue Reading
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10 Jul 2019
Employee activism challenges HR's employee experience strategy
Employees aren't afraid to challenge their employers on workplace and social issues. That kind of employee activism may challenge HR to rethink its employee experience strategy. Continue Reading
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03 Jul 2019
The biggest 2020 workforce issue may be Medicare for all
Adoption of universal healthcare, or Medicare-for-all-type plans, may make retaining employees and recruiting a lot harder, according to Dan Schawbel, research director at Future Workplace. Continue Reading
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02 Jul 2019
Getting to the payoff of digital transformation in HR
A successful move to a corporate digital environment requires careful planning and a realistic roadmap. HR leaders can pave the way by first getting clear about their vision. Continue Reading
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28 Jun 2019
How companies are using social media for learning and development
Employees aren't just wasting time on social media. Some are learning the career skills that will take them to the next level. Here's why that matters to your organization. Continue Reading
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27 Jun 2019
An HR-IT working group can coordinate HR tech plans for LOBs
With this five-step process, a four-person team of people who know both HR and IT can help ensure that technology meets the needs of every line of business in your company. Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2019
Employers turn to internal candidates to fill open positions
Sometimes an applicant isn't the right fit for a job at the time, but may be a good choice for a different position in the future. Employers should give these candidates a second look. Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2019
GM deploys employee recognition software globally
Employee recognition software is having a moment at General Motors Co. The software helps with budgeting and engagement, and the automaker is deploying it to 160,000 employees globally. Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2019
AI in HR seen as inevitable -- and unstoppable
HR is preparing to embrace AI tools without knowing exactly what they will deliver or change. Attendees at the SHRM conference believe AI will, at least initially, take on routine jobs. Continue Reading
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25 Jun 2019
New SurveyMonkey SMS feature available for enterprise users
The new SurveyMonkey SMS collector enables enterprise plan customers to send out web links to surveys via text message. The vendor claims this will elicit a higher response rate. Continue Reading
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25 Jun 2019
Growth of external workforce brings new tech, new concerns for HR
The growth of the external workforce may be getting ahead of HR's ability to manage it. That raises security issues, including determining whether workers are who they say they are. Continue Reading
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24 Jun 2019
HR execs express anxiety, interest about AI in HR
There are some 22,000 people at the annual SHRM conference in Las Vegas. It's HR's biggest gathering, and it's becoming more of a technology conference, thanks to AI. Continue Reading
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21 Jun 2019
Startup applies AI in hiring to contracting niche
AI is gaining ground in recruiting, hiring and now in contracting. A London-based firm provides some insight about what the future may hold in contracting for niche markets. Continue Reading
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21 Jun 2019
Evaluate your current HRMS software before buying a new system
Replacing HRMS software can be expensive and time-consuming, but it isn't your only option. Review your current system first to see if -- and how -- it can be salvaged. Continue Reading
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18 Jun 2019
Social learning takes its place in employee retention efforts
Employees are more likely to stay at jobs where they can learn new skills or improve old ones. For companies, that means providing options to do so when appropriate. Continue Reading
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14 Jun 2019
Generation Z workplace may emphasize human contact
Generation Z may demand more human-to-human contact with managers and co-workers. Surveys suggest that text messaging will also top the list. Continue Reading
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12 Jun 2019
Workplace violence drives interest in mass notifications
The Virginia Beach shooting that killed 12 may help motivate employers to deploy mass notification systems as well as programs to identify problem employees. HR plays a role in both. Continue Reading
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10 Jun 2019
ECM platforms centralize HR data, but not without challenges
Managing employee documentation is an important aspect of HR, but some departments may struggle with how to import documents and provide external sources with access. Continue Reading
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07 Jun 2019
Why it is important to buy the right size HRMS software
HRMS software is not one-size-fits-all. Smaller and larger organizations have different budgets and needs that will determine what is realistic without breaking the bank. Continue Reading
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05 Jun 2019
Technological unemployment risk is real, new group warns
Low unemployment levels today won't stop the arrival of robotics and automation. Michael Lotito, a labor law attorney, is heading a new group that wants to address the problem. Continue Reading
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24 May 2019
HR struggles to improve workforce experience
Improving employee experience, productivity and overall employee well-being are top priorities for HR managers, but they are difficult to achieve, according to the 2019 Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends report. Continue Reading
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24 May 2019
HR data issues caused by lack of customization in HR systems
As more HR systems move to the cloud, organizations may be unable to customize certain features to ensure accurate data capture. This can cause reporting errors or poor decision-making. Continue Reading
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22 May 2019
Improved HR security may be why W-2 scams are down
HR's focus on better securing employee data may be working. In its annual data breach investigations report, Verizon found a dramatic decrease in the number of W-2 scam reports. Continue Reading
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21 May 2019
Manage information overload with AI, insight curation tools
With information increasingly spread across several sources, knowledge workers often struggle to find what they need quickly. Tools like Jane.ai and Pandexio can help. Continue Reading
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21 May 2019
PTC headquarters follows open-plan digital workplace strategy
Moving from suburb to booming Boston Seaport District required a huge HR change management effort and interior design that ensures the right ratio of collaborative and private space. Continue Reading
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16 May 2019
Field Nation One aims for better employee management
Field Nation One is a suite of programs aimed at simplifying the management of a blended workforce. There are platforms for recruitment, managing workflow and more. Continue Reading
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15 May 2019
Time to fill a position now at 71 days, Gartner says
Gartner's talent market intelligence service found that 49% of all the job postings are for just 39 roles. Three of those roles are HR-related. Continue Reading
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10 May 2019
University of Alaska to lay off 95% of HR staff, upgrade tech
The University of Alaska's approach to modernizing its HR department began with the elimination of nearly all of its HR positions. It's part of a move to shared services to make IT more efficient. Continue Reading
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09 May 2019
Job scraping a Catch-22 for expanding, muddying candidate pool
Job boards often scrape postings from other sites, enabling access to a wider range of applicants. It can also return false positives for titles that cross over to different industries. Continue Reading
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08 May 2019
U.S. will begin collecting data for pay equity analysis
The Trump administration has failed to block an Obama-era pay reporting rule. Employers of more than 100 workers will have to submit data to U.S. authorities by Sept. 30. Continue Reading
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02 May 2019
10 essential HR tools to supplement an existing HRMS
HR departments may need to supplement their existing HRMS with tools for document management, reporting and analytics, and employee engagement. Continue Reading
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29 Apr 2019
Big firms hire fast, and fire more
Larger firms are more efficient at hiring than smaller firms, according to new data. But they also exceed other firms in the percentage of workers who are involuntarily separated. Continue Reading
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26 Apr 2019
Salesforce pitches Einstein for HR AI use
Salesforce is trying to gain HR's interest in the prediction services added to its Einstein platform. The vendor says it's not trying to become an AI systems provider, but it sees opportunity in HR. Continue Reading
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26 Apr 2019
Pre-employment assessment tools enter the smartphone age
AI and sentiment analysis are meant to make new mobile apps better at matching candidates with your organization. But experts say to tread carefully. Continue Reading
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19 Apr 2019
Diversity in hiring a key to eradicating AI bias
HR is turning to AI systems to help rank and sort job candidates. But the systems like these are mostly designed by men, who may unknowingly encode their own biases. Continue Reading
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19 Apr 2019
Technology can aid diversity and inclusion in HCM, with caveats
Vendors are increasingly building AI applications to be bias-free to address concerns around diversity and inclusion. The technology may help raise awareness of inequities that go beyond discrimination. Continue Reading
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18 Apr 2019
As baby boomers exit, AR and VR tools help to capture their expertise
Demand for virtual and augmented reality tools is soaring, and the need to capture expertise from retiring baby boomers may be why. Continue Reading
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12 Apr 2019
HR budgets remain flat in the face of growing expectations
HR departments are facing increased expectations on a flat budget. To advance, they need to reallocate HR budgets to support digital initiatives, The Hackett Group reported. Continue Reading
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11 Apr 2019
Conversational technology in HR can improve productivity
Voice technology is finding a place in multiple industries from banking to healthcare. HR can also benefit from using the technology to handle common employee requests. Continue Reading
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08 Apr 2019
As quit rate soars, employee flight risk gets attention
Economic growth is encouraging employees to look for other jobs. The quit rate is the highest it's been in 15 years. HR is now trying to identify employee flight risks. Continue Reading
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08 Apr 2019
HR must reevaluate the vetting process to find new talent
Traditional methods of vetting job candidates are no longer enough to find new talent. Companies should consider unconventional skills and experience to find the right fit. Continue Reading
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08 Apr 2019
Data breach legislation proposes jail time for CIO, HR execs
Sen. Elizabeth Warren takes a swing at corporate negligence in new legislation that may create jail risk for the C-suite. The bill is unlikely to advance, however. Continue Reading
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02 Apr 2019
4 powerful AI for HR examples that show promise, minefields
HR is already using AI to streamline the hiring process and save money on talent retention efforts. Here's what CHROs, recruiters and hiring managers should know. Continue Reading
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01 Apr 2019
Talent acquisition trends adapt to the cloud-enabled workforce
As the workforce evolves, companies are experimenting with new models to find and engage talent while leveraging the cloud and the app economy. Continue Reading
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29 Mar 2019
7 steps to improve the onboarding process for new hires
While recruiting and onboarding are two separate processes, combining them can create a better experience for new hires. Technology such as AI and machine learning can also help. Continue Reading
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28 Mar 2019
4 steps companies can take to improve the hiring process
Organizations should review their current hiring process and update it to reflect changes in technology and the TA team, as well as goals for how the process should work. Continue Reading
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27 Mar 2019
HR SaaS adoption is slower than expected
HR departments continue to rely on hosted or on-premises platforms for management systems. It may not be by choice. Many want to move to HR SaaS, but doing so isn't easy. Continue Reading
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26 Mar 2019
HR chatbot limitations include immaturity, weak implementation
Chatbots have the potential to lighten the load on HR professionals and employees for routine internal communications. But experts advise that organizations wait for technically mature products and plan carefully to ensure successful deployment. Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2019
AI improves the HR hiring process for recruiters, candidates
Companies can benefit from using AI in the hiring process to target applicants that an ATS might overlook or to direct candidates to other positions they may qualify for. Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2019
11 hiring process best practices to improve recruitment
While there isn't one right way to approach the hiring process, certain best practices -- from using software to training everyone involved with recruitment -- can make it easier. Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2019
Users at Qualtrics X4 Summit share a common philosophy on role of HR
Two Qualtrics customers talk about how they've successfully measured employee experience, and how doing so has effectively changed how the business operates. Continue Reading
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07 Mar 2019
At Qualtrics X4 Summit, Obama stresses need for facts
Former President Barack Obama discusses his approach to problem analysis and forming a team at the Qualtrics X4 Summit. Continue Reading
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06 Mar 2019
As offshore outsourcing grows, HR tries to measure impact
Offshore outsourcing can be a traumatic event for employees -- both for those who lose their jobs and for those who survive. It's HR's job to figure out the real impact it's having on employees -- a task that may benefit from new technology. Continue Reading
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05 Mar 2019
HR chatbots move beyond the simple to more complex engagements
With the right combination of good data structure and disparate data source integration, chatbots may well become a go-to guy for employees while spelling relief for HR staff. Continue Reading
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05 Mar 2019
6 key steps to take to build an employee onboarding plan
Companies can benefit from using an application that automates onboarding by not only streamlining the process, but by also ensuring that employees are set up for success. Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2019
For some HR teams, mobile recruiting offers a real edge
Mobile recruiting techniques and approaches can vary widely. But, for two users, the practice is making a difference. Continue Reading
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25 Feb 2019
Employee onboarding automation boosts retention, recruiting
Software that automates the onboarding process has benefits that go far beyond labor savings in HR. It can be vital to a positive employee experience that impacts the bottom line. Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2019
Antibias diversity tools grow, spinning off a new market
Antibias software is a rapidly growing HR market, according to a new report that offers what may be the first comprehensive look. Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2019
AI in recruiting may be above HR's head
Video job interviews are powerful tools. HireVue's AI algorithm can watch a candidate without losing focus and notice things a hiring manager may not see. Continue Reading
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19 Feb 2019
Cybersecurity education: How HR can plan for the inevitable
Cybersecurity is a major concern for any organization, but employees continue to be a top threat. HR can help mitigate insider risks by providing regular training and reminders. Continue Reading
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13 Feb 2019
LinkedIn's recruiting platform billed as 'Intelligent Hiring Experience'
LinkedIn's use of AI requires the sharing of data. It is one reason why the company is combining its talent tools into one system, called the Intelligent Hiring Experience. Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2019
HR chatbots take on recruitment, benefits tasks
HR chatbots are taking on straightforward administrative tasks in recruitment and benefits. And that could be a good thing for HR managers. Continue Reading
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11 Feb 2019
Despite demand, few job ads cite flexible work options
Flexible work options are desirable, but not advertised. Hired has acquired Py, a platform used by employers to assess a candidate's technical skill level in hiring. The HR outsourcing market is set to grow. Continue Reading
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08 Feb 2019
Ultimate Software acquisition won't be immune to turnover, culture clash
Ultimate Software's employees own stock that's now worth $331 a share, thanks to a private equity sale. Will this money prompt some to leave? Continue Reading
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06 Feb 2019
Trump's H-1B work visa plan cuts employers' costs, not criticism
President Trump, a critic of the H-1B visa program, has implemented a rule change that will reduce the visa filing cost for employers. But it may also make visa holders more expensive. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2019
Culture Amp buys Zugata to tie peer feedback with engagement
Culture Amp, an employee engagement platform, has acquired Zugata, an individual development peer-to-peer platform. An initial benefit for customers may be deeper analytics. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2019
Tracking contingent workforce comes with benefits, challenges
Contingent workers are becoming integral for many companies, but they come with unique benefits and challenges that can be mitigated by categorizing and tracking them in an HRMS. Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2019
Survey names flexible work policy as top talent trend
Employers who offer flexible work policies are likely to increase their pool of candidates, according to a new survey by LinkedIn. Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2019
Attackers seek gold in HR data security breaches
Attacks on HR systems are a growing trend that HR managers need to confront. In this Q&A, a security expert provides advice on where they can get started. Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2019
Social media for recruitment faces a human glitch
Using LinkedIn social media connections to fill jobs may be harder than expected. A study that examined employee referral software found trouble with participation rates. Continue Reading
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25 Jan 2019
Understanding the role of the intelligent enterprise in HR
The intelligent enterprise can streamline HR processes and enable better decision-making with data. It can also aid in recruiting and improving the employee experience. Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2019
NYU HR analytics degree aims to produce quants
NYU is launching a graduate degree program to produce HR quants. The program includes analytical skills, coupled with an understanding of HR tech and human behavior in the workplace. Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2019
5 common examples of employee feedback for HRMS projects
Ongoing employee feedback can provide your organization with insight into HRMS features that are not working correctly and new features that should be implemented. Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2019
Phishing attacks are top employee data breach threat for HR
HR and finance department employees are targets for more sophisticated phishing attacks. These departments collect and store valuable data that attackers want. Continue Reading