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Tip
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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Tip
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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News
11 Jan 2019
Government shutdown may sink workplace engagement, hike turnover
The impact of the partial government shutdown on federal employees will unfold long after it ends, creating an HR nightmare. Experts say engagement levels, including employee dedication, may plummet and turnover may increase. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Jan 2019
Using AI in HR: Software has smartened up, but have users?
An HR tech expert outlines the questions to ask to ensure that an AI application bases its decisions on rules and data that comply with your organization's goals and policies. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jan 2019
SAP resets workforce vendors in Kronos Workforce Dimensions deal
SAP inks reseller agreement with Kronos, and now offers two third-party workforce management platforms. Analysts say that could be both good and bad for customers. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jan 2019
Successful data-driven products require user-based design
As HR relies more on data, developers should design products around user needs instead of process needs to alleviate the pressure on HR to work smarter and faster. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Jan 2019
8 important questions to ask HRMS vendors during evaluation
Knowing the right questions to ask before choosing an HRMS vendor can ensure that the software is implemented as planned, without incurring any additional costs. Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Jan 2019
Assigning your own project manager to an HRMS implementation
You may want to assign your own independent project manager before deploying an HRMS to ensure the project is successful and aligns with your goals. Here are several reasons why. Continue Reading
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News
04 Jan 2019
Federal shutdown disables E-Verify program, creating HR headache
The free federal program E-Verify is inoperable, thanks to the government shutdown. HR departments that rely on the work eligibility service will have to revert to manual processes. Continue Reading
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News
27 Dec 2018
Google worried lawsuit could disclose recruiting strategy
Google argues for court documents in an age discrimination case to be sealed, claiming they contain sensitive information about its recruiting strategy and hiring practices. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Dec 2018
Old-school recruiting tools help Pittsburgh tech firm
LinkedIn's new emerging jobs report put machine learning skills at the top of the list. If you're a tech firm in Pittsburgh, what's a good way to poach that kind of San Francisco tech talent? A billboard. Continue Reading
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News
21 Dec 2018
Employee engagement and retention top of mind in 2018
If our list of the top 10 most popular HR software stories of 2018 says anything, it's that employee engagement and retention were top of mind for HR leaders this year. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Dec 2018
HR automation tops 2019's six big trends
Software bots and chatbots may see a rapid uptake in adoption thanks to falling prices and improving tech. That's one of six trends HR pros should watch closely in 2019. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Dec 2018
Boomerang employees drive interest in offboarding tools
Boomerang employees, workers who leave a company and later return, are leading HR departments to seek out offboarding tools that do more than automate manual processes. Continue Reading
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News
10 Dec 2018
6 HR vendors make Glassdoor's Best Places to Work
HR tech vendors make tools designed to improve a company's employee experience. So, it makes sense that a handful should appear on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list, right? Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Dec 2018
Ideas to curb bad candidate experience, including a free tool
Your hiring efforts should monitor job applicant resentment, which happens when candidates feel spurned by a company's recruitment process. Here's how to do just that. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Dec 2018
New employee engagement tools replacing annual surveys
Say goodbye to annual employee surveys. New approaches and better technology are coming to places like Mission Health System and upending the employee engagement tools market. Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Dec 2018
HR employee engagement platforms boost workplace productivity
New innovations in HR employee engagement tools available to the C-suite make multiple worker viewpoints and thinking styles possible, resulting in better business decisions. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Dec 2018
Workplace engagement yields employee diversity and inclusion
Vimeo's Charmien Fugelsang uses various survey and analytics methods to measure employee engagement, foster a culture of belonging and root out unconscious bias. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Dec 2018
5 secrets for a successful employee experience framework
The complexities of formulating a good employee experience strategy can be intimidating. Here are five tips to ease the process of establishing a great employee workplace. Continue Reading
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Infographic
03 Dec 2018
Measuring worker performance data requires skillful managers
Emerging HR analytics tools make it easier for managers to collect data on employee experiences and better quantify workforce performance, but the data can lie when misinterpreted. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Dec 2018
Employee engagement in HR shapes performance and payroll tech
Employee engagement is taking new forms, from alternative payment options to community volunteer opportunities. Technology plays a key role in staying ahead of these changes. Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Dec 2018
To improve employee engagement, companies must measure results
Whether it's an electronic prompt for a boss to recognize a worker or frequent surveys to measure employee sentiment, software can help companies measure worker satisfaction. Continue Reading
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News
30 Nov 2018
Drop in Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey responses a lesson for HR
The U.S. government's annual engagement survey of 1.5 million employees reported an increase in the overall engagement measure, but a sharp decline in survey participation. Here's why HR pros should care. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Nov 2018
An expert on the surprising benefits of a whistleblower hotline
New research shows that a whistleblower system can play a critical role in finding problems fast. And the earlier an HR team knows about a problem, the easier it is to fix it. Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Nov 2018
Will Kronos AI improve life for hourly employees? Experts are split
The idea of AI in HR seems ubiquitous today, but mostly for salaried workers. A new Kronos AI platform takes aim at the hourly workforce, but can it help? Here's what three experts said. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Nov 2018
Adoption of HR onboarding software accelerating, says one study
HR onboarding is an area of talent acquisition that is getting a lot of focus. First impressions count, and there's a link between a bad onboarding experience and turnover. Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2018
News briefs: Glint acquisition ties into LinkedIn recruiting
Find out how LinkedIn may use the engagement platform Glint; a fix is developed for the coding problems created by Google for Jobs; and the problems with AI in HR. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Nov 2018
Reporting harassment at work eased by new enterprise chatbot
New tool Spot uses natural language processing -- an AI technology -- to help people file harassment and discrimination complaints, as well as the ability to do it anonymously. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Nov 2018
Employee video training platform enables 24/7 coaching
BetterUp, a startup that is getting investment from Workday, offers a video-based training platform. It has added on-demand coaching, so users can quickly get help. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Nov 2018
What HR leaders must know about blockchain for recruitment
Could blockchain -- with its ability to validate facts and transactions -- promote efficiencies in recruitment and other areas of concern for CHROs and their recruiting teams? Here's a look. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Oct 2018
5 barriers to creating data-driven HR -- and how to overcome them
Savvy HR leaders know that data is the foundation of a killer people strategy. Here's why that's hard -- and how you can make it easier. Continue Reading
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Podcast
26 Oct 2018
Testing the intelligence of AI in HR applications
If an algorithm can't figure out things that it wasn't programmed to do, it's not learning anything and therefore isn't intelligent, says analyst Katherine Jones. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Oct 2018
During offboarding, exit interview best practices can gather data
Exit interviews present a great opportunity for HR professionals to collect data on why departing employees started looking elsewhere, as explained here by an HR consultant. Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2018
At Workday Rising, skills ontology feature for customers unveiled
Workday is creating a universal skills ontology, a feature made available in its most recent platform version update. Users opt in to share data for a 'skills cloud.' Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2018
At its Talent Connect, LinkedIn unveils ATS and broad strategy
LinkedIn has developed an ATS platform and acquired employee engagement vendor, Glint. Its likely goal: Become a full-service talent management provider. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Oct 2018
How Infor Talent Science works for hiring -- at Infor
An AI-powered screening tool can make a difference with hiring and retention. Here's what happened when Infor used its Talent Science tool internally. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Oct 2018
4 ways CHROs and their teams can bust through the HR AI hype
The AI washing of technology is real, and it's confusing tech buying teams across companies, including those looking for AI in HR. Here's how to get past that hype. Continue Reading
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News
10 Oct 2018
Workday Rising previews AI tech that draws from customer data sets
Workday is developing algorithms to automate certain tasks, such as anomaly detection. This technology was previewed at Workday Rising, with the tech planned to arrive in 2019. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Oct 2018
L'Oréal boosts candidate experience with recruitment chatbots
L'Oréal deployed chatbots to help its 145 recruiters process some 2 million applications annually. It also put to rest concerns that automation might replace recruiters. Continue Reading
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Infographic
03 Oct 2018
Company wellness programs are broken, here's a potential fix
Is an employee wellness program that works actually possible? Yes, if companies start to look at the whole person and focus on specific diseases, according to a new survey. Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2018
Users at Workday Rising learn of HR modeling plans
The Adaptive Insights acquisition gives Workday the ability to combine HR and financial data into one model. The integration may require outside assistance now, but will improve in time. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Oct 2018
Foot Locker improves its candidate experience and hiring
Foot Locker has upgraded its talent management systems to improve its candidate experience, automate some functions and sharpen its hiring process with data. Continue Reading
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Podcast
28 Sep 2018
What HR must know about team collaboration best practices
Step away from Slack -- at least sometimes. That's the message from researchers who say always-on workers may not be helping companies innovate and compete. Continue Reading
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News
26 Sep 2018
Inforum 2018: Focus on human potential and the power of AI, HCM
At Inforum 2018, the company announced new vertical products, while emphasizing the need to rethink HCM and talent analytics in today's tight labor market. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Sep 2018
Tasting a flavor of cloud-based HR software in the future
Through a quick-paced intro to six new products, our editor takes a glimpse into the future of cloud software for HR. New talent management features seem the most promising. Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2018
SaaS HCM tilts power to business side of HR-IT partnership
HR leaders joined Deloitte consultants in describing a shift in responsibilities, ownership and technical challenges of SAP SuccessFactors and Ultimate Software deployments. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Sep 2018
How ADP's Executive and Manager Insights tool might disrupt HR
ADP's Executive and Manager Insights mobile app feature is delivering workforce analytics into the hands of both HR and other business leaders, and creating a more strategic business. Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2018
At HR Technology Conference, Walmart says virtual reality works
Virtual reality may be on the cusp of mainstream adoption for HR. It provides an engaging learning experience for employees, according to one early adopter: Walmart. Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2018
AI, data analytics, recruiting tech among HR priorities, leaders say
Leaders from Johnson & Johnson, The Walt Disney Co. and other giants weighed in at HR Tech 2018 on top priorities, such as tech to improve candidate and employee experience. Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2018
New Sierra-Cedar HR Systems Survey uncovers lack of tech adoption data
At the HR Technology Conference, Sierra-Cedar's survey investigated why tracking HR software adoption is important and how HRIS professionals play a role in ensuring data privacy. Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2018
Amazon, Intel, NBCUniversal spill buying secrets at HR Tech 2018
HR leaders at the 2018 HR Technology Conference & Expo advise listening to vendor pitches without falling prey to shiny-object syndrome. Here are the nuances of what that means. Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2018
New tech trends in HR: Josh Bersin predicts employee experience 'war'
Employee experience, AI and team productivity took the spotlight as blooming trends in HR, as outlined by analyst Josh Bersin to a packed house at the 2018 HR Technology Conference & Expo. Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2018
HR chatbots from Google, IBM to be in the spotlight at HR Tech 2018
The growing use of AI-related technologies in HR may increase reliance on big tech vendors. But that isn't keeping the smaller vendors from developing their own tools. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Sep 2018
Group taps health benefits platform to personalize choices
To boost benefits offerings, the Healthcare Transformation Alliance chose the Welltok platform. All 47 member companies will now share data on claims, health outcomes and more. Continue Reading
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News
06 Sep 2018
How HR can help with a digital divide in the U.S.
It's time to put the 'human' back in human resources, said Hollywood Casino's vice president of HR, Robin Schooling, who explains why employees without tech access need extra help. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Sep 2018
9 technical challenges of cloud-based HR systems
Many companies are considering cloud HR software systems for their many benefits, but it's important for IT and HR to consider the technical challenges as well. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Sep 2018
SaaS HR a seedbed for innovations in AI, people analytics
The leading edge of 'intelligent' HR technology resides in SaaS, fueled by the cloud's computing power and storage. But getting machines to predict human behavior is challenging. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Sep 2018
Ceridian eyes voice and predictive technology for HR
David Ossip, chairman and CEO of Ceridian, talks about future technology for HR, including voice and predictive analytics. The good news? More work done with fewer clicks. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Aug 2018
As the price of software robots drops, HR's interest rises
Software robots can deliver ROI by reducing head count. But they can also improve job satisfaction by taking over dull, tedious tasks. HR and finance are growing users. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Aug 2018
How Citi's wellness challenge led to employee engagement
It was tough to keep Citi's 200,000 employees across 95 countries engaged and connected. Here's how the company used a wellness challenge as a place to begin. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Aug 2018
Recruiting technology may be hurting veteran employment
Recruiting technology could be contributing to a higher unemployment rate for young veterans. A startup run by a former sub commander is attempting to change this. Continue Reading
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Guide
27 Aug 2018
It's a millennial workforce -- here's what HR pros need to know
Millennials want lots of training, quick answers and problems to solve that matter. With the right HR approach, these traits can be to everyone's benefit. Here's why. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Aug 2018
Three truths about integrated HR systems IT and HR should know
CIOs and their IT teams are often tasked with integrating HR systems, such as incorporating talent management with core HR. Here's advice on making that a successful endeavor. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Aug 2018
Gartner analyst sees limit to tech's ability to fix hiring bias
The best approach to fixing hiring bias is through an analysis of actual hiring data, a Gartner analyst advises. New technologies have clear limits and won't solve the problem. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Aug 2018
Employee turnover prediction takes aim at rising quit rate
The economy is encouraging employees to look for new jobs, and the quit rates are rising. HR has a variety of tools and methods for detecting turnover risk. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Aug 2018
5 keys to ensuring your new SaaS HR system excels
Running HR in the public cloud brings data, integration and change management issues. Here are tips on overcoming the biggest hurdles of deploying a SaaS HR system. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Aug 2018
Four secrets of a successful flexible work arrangement policy
The future of work is flexible, and if your company wants to retain its employees, HR must understand how to make this work for employees -- and the company. Here's how. Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2018
News roundup: Manage employee resource groups and more
A new tool from Espresa could help improve employee engagement. Reach remote workers with a new version of StaffConnect. And Fitbit looks at health coaching. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Aug 2018
Cloud-based HR systems seen as essential to HR agility
IT cost and time savings remain the underpinning, but experts say the desire to be free of old constraints and the ability to adopt modern HR practices drive many new purchases. Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2018
Recruiting platforms see large VC investments
VC dollars continue to flow to recruiting platforms, all of which approach the hiring problem in different ways. Their methods illustrate the difficulty of finding candidates. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Aug 2018
Four continuous performance management best practices
In today's world, using traditional annual reviews to manage performance is as effective as relying on print newspapers to get breaking news. Here's how to make a shift to ongoing feedback. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Aug 2018
IDC lays out road to redemption for human resource analytics
A majority of organizations in an initial survey are only in the early stages of HR analytics mastery. IDC analyst Kyle Lagunas names some major roadblocks and says what HR must do. Continue Reading
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News
03 Aug 2018
HR automation, simplification mean less staff and savings
HR departments that adopt best practices in technology and management will spend less than their peers, according to The Hackett Group, a management consulting firm. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Aug 2018
Nine strategies to increase employee engagement and retention
Keeping your workers happy enough that they don't look elsewhere is critical considering today's economy. Here are nine tips to help ensure your success. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jul 2018
Post go-live: The true test of a software vendor
Many things change when the implementation team hands off post go-live support. Here's what to watch out for and six things the best vendors do to ensure a smooth transition. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jul 2018
For HR software implementation, ponder training document options
With an HR software rollout in mind, review the pros and cons of an organization using its own training documentation, a vendor's material or a combination of both approaches. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jul 2018
ComplyRight data breach affects 662,000, gets lawsuit
ComplyRight, an HR and tax services firm, was hit with a data breach that affected 662,000 people. It has also prompted a lawsuit by a person whose data was breached. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jul 2018
Recruiting tech turns to text messaging, resumeless apps
The younger generation likes text messaging and may not be big fans of the resume. Recruiting tech vendors are trying to make their platforms more appealing to these age groups. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2018
New WorkJam app aims at preventing nurse burnout
Burned out nurses don't make for healthy hospitals and medical practices. A targeted effort from the makers of the WorkJam app hopes to solve that problem. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jul 2018
LinkedIn Talent Insights aimed at workforce planning
Eric Owski, head of product for Talent Insights at LinkedIn, explains the difference between Talent Insights and LinkedIn Recruiter. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Jul 2018
Mindfulness technology helps companies bolster worker well-being
In discussing how to bring mindfulness programs into enterprises, vendors explain details on what works for employees, how technology can help and a few cautions. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2018
Cost, doubt about tech hold back AI for HR investment
AI technology will improve the productivity of HR departments by eliminating many routine and transactional processes. But what will happen to the HR employees? Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jul 2018
Health and wellness benefits are exploding; are you keeping up?
A WorldatWork survey shows companies offered a wide variety of health and wellness benefits at an expanded rate last year. Is your company keeping pace? Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jul 2018
Automated recruiting solves Groupon's sourcing talent woes
Building a talent pool through effective sourcing is a major effort by Groupon. It is using a recruiting automation tool to find passive candidates. Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2018
New HR tools for hourly workers, employee retention announced
This week's news roundup includes an HR tool designed just for hourly workers, a new offering from Limeade to help with talent retention and a new cloud-based benefits platform. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jun 2018
Eight human capital management functions every HR department needs
Employee self-service and wellness portals are no longer enough. Now, you need a multipronged strategy that tackles the most urgent talent issues with the right technology. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jun 2018
Need a post-merger talent management strategy? Try Jam
Can 14 hospitals function as one happy unit? It's early days, but Jefferson Health CHRO Jeffrey Stevens is betting on his unconventional approach to talent management. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jun 2018
Three keys to an effective succession planning strategy
Here's what companies and their HR leaders must know about effective succession management, including why it's important and which business and HR functions should be involved. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jun 2018
Succession planning best practices you need today
Michael McGowan, who leads the leadership and talent practice at BPI group, a talent management consultancy, shares important advice on how to get succession management right. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2018
Recruiting on LinkedIn adds analytics and pointed questions
LinkedIn is releasing an analytics platform at the end of the third quarter. The platform will allow users to quickly compare themselves to other firms. Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2018
News roundup: TriNet software targets professional services
New specialized products include TriNet software for professional services, QuickBooks payroll for contractors and a comprehensive benefits platform from Benefitfocus. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2018
AI can reduce workplace bias, says CEO of leading HR group
AI technology may help HR reduce workplace bias, according to Johnny Taylor, president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, an HR organization that has 300,000 members. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jun 2018
How to create an effective employee retention plan
The unemployment rate is low, and your workers are likely being courted by other companies. Here's how to create retention strategies that will make your workers want to stay put. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jun 2018
Recruiting with social media: Tips, tools and challenges
Using social media in your company's recruiting efforts can help you find hidden talent pools and both active and passive candidates. Here's what you need to know. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jun 2018
AI sentiment analysis system helps gauge employees' feelings
Based on the Xander AI platform, Ultimate Software's Perception system guides Valvoline corporate franchisee in gauging employees' feelings about workplace issues. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Jun 2018
Tech can spot workplace diversity issues, but actions count
The #MeToo movement spurred HR to tackle harassment and boost diversity. Conference speakers said software that calls attention to problems and aids conversations only goes so far. Continue Reading
