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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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Podcast
01 Jun 2018
Four strategies for boosting diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Fidelity Investments' head of talent acquisition weighs in on the importance of inclusiveness, how recruiting can be biased and why technology is critical. Continue Reading
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Podcast
31 May 2018
Six secrets of competitive recruiting best practices
If you're in the market for great talent, you need a stellar recruiting process. Annie Rihn, VP of recruiting at the Zillow Group, offers an inside look at just that. Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2018
News briefs: SAP offers HR tool for visa management
In these news briefs, SAP tackles visa management, Microsoft is using a startup to manage its career site, and a startup has released a blockchain-based HR platform. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 May 2018
New Kronos headquarters design mirrors reinvention play
Kronos is trying to redefine itself as a cloud company. The workforce management software vendor's new headquarters is meant to mirror that change. Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2018
Federal HR wants to modernize cybersecurity recruiting, pay
The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security wants to modernize recruitment and management of its cybersecurity workforce. It is asking vendors to explain how DHS can achieve its goals. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 May 2018
Huge potential of video interview software comes with risks
Tech-savvy millennials' advantage over older workers risks ageism, and AI needs work handling emotions and ethnicity. But few doubt video's convenience as a data-rich vetting tool. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 May 2018
How to solve six of the biggest employee retention challenges
Recruiters are enticing workers with new opportunities on an increasingly frequent basis. Give your employees plenty of reasons to stay by addressing the top retention challenges. Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2018
Recruiting online giants turn to new technologies
Technology is driving major changes to the recruiting online market. Monster.com and CareerBuilder.com have deployed new job search technologies to improve job seeker experience. Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2018
Survey: Digital HR strategy turns HR managers into partners
Having a digital HR strategy that makes use of automation, embedded analytics and familiar consumer-like interfaces has made human resources more strategic. Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2018
ADP payments card system aimed at millennials
ADP introduced the new Wisely Pay card system aimed at the contingent, young workforce and workers who may be unbanked, but need functions such as digital mobile wallet. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 May 2018
Why mobile HR apps are key to engaging deskless workers
Creating a positive experience for deskless workers rests partly on making HR-related tasks easier for them. Here's a look at how mobile technology can help. Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2018
Continuous performance management firm, BetterWorks, reboots
BetterWorks Systems has a new CEO and has put a sexual harassment lawsuit in its rearview mirror. The startup has $60 million in funding from some top Silicon Valley VC firms. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 May 2018
Active shooter? Wildfires? HR's role in emergency notification systems
Some HR departments have responsibility for notifying employees in a crisis, whether a natural disaster or man-made. They select, buy and deploy the emergency alert tools. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 May 2018
Five recruiting strategies HR needs in a tight labor market
If you want to hire top talent, you need to get strategic. Here's what organizations and their HR departments can do to win at the game of recruitment. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 May 2018
How AI and machine learning help in upskilling employees
The rapidly changing technology landscape requires companies to change their approach to L&D and deliver more individualized learning. Here's how AI and machine learning may help. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Apr 2018
Workday focuses on GDPR employee data protections
Workday has focused on helping customers comply with the GDPR regulations going into effect in Europe, including providing the ability to purge and access individual employee data. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Apr 2018
Video interview platforms make headway against consumer tech
Some recruiters prefer the familiarity of popular video tools, like FaceTime and Skype, but they may be missing out on the rich candidate profiles and analytics of dedicated systems. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Apr 2018
Workday payroll system covers Minnesota healthcare network
A big physicians group affiliated with the University of Minnesota Medical School opted for a Workday cloud payroll system to handle the complexity of doctors' employment status. Continue Reading
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News
18 Apr 2018
Federal HR seeks corporate simplicity, says its new chief
Federal HR has a new reformer, Jeff Pon, the director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. He wants to modernize federal HR with consumer-friendly tech. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Apr 2018
Workforce data analytics is a struggle, says Ithaca College
Improving workforce data analytics capabilities is a goal for Ithaca College's HR department. But Ithaca College's problem with analytics is similar to many other organizations. Upgrading analytics capability is a long process. Continue Reading
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News
13 Apr 2018
Contingent workers challenge human capital management strategies
HR management strategies are being tested by the increasing use of contingent workers. Managing them as vendors no longer works, but software is emerging to address the need. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Apr 2018
New HR tools probe employee sentiment, feelings
Sentiment analysis is being used to help HR discover what employees really think. It can help assess reactions to benefit changes or mine for problems in the workplace. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Apr 2018
New HR tools and techniques align employee, company goals
Emerging HR tools and techniques look at augmenting the power of purpose in business by aligning employees' sense of purpose with organizational goals. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Apr 2018
Blockchain payroll systems coming to HR tech
Major HR tech vendors are working on blockchain applications for payroll. Startups are already using blockchain for payments. But viable commercial products are a long way off. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Apr 2018
The accidental occupation: HRIS administrator
There is no direct career path for becoming an HRIS professional. People in HR and IT are assigned HR systems responsibilities, which eventually become their full-time occupation. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Apr 2018
Using HR service delivery to improve the employee experience
Improving HR service delivery remains one of the top 10 HR technology trends of 2018. HR experts explain why HR service delivery matters and how companies can capitalize on it. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Apr 2018
Four pillars of a strategic HR framework
As power shifts to candidates, the HR tech landscape explodes and the economy improves, HR professionals are being forced to reinvent their roles. Here's how they should do it. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Apr 2018
Three ways the employee Net Promoter Score is an HR supertool
Employee experience borrows a number of tools from customer experience, and eNPS is one of the most powerful. Here's a look at what it is, why it matters and how to use it. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Apr 2018
Expert talks tech for voluntary benefits for employees
Employees are increasingly choosing voluntary benefits, such as pet insurance, tuition assistance and identity protection. In this Q&A, an expert talks about the new benefits landscape. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Apr 2018
3 reasons why you need a new corporate learning strategy
Employees are getting more and more difficult to retain. That's why learning and development programs are so critical. Here's how to update yours. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Apr 2018
HR in the cloud turned coders into analysts at National Instruments
When National Instruments migrated its HR on-premises systems to the cloud, there was some fear about how it might impact the technical staff. The change was a positive one. Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2018
Ceridian IPO takes HR tech vendor public for $200 million
Ceridian's $200 million IPO is likely to bolster the HCM and WFM vendor's position in the HR tech industry, while giving shareholders a stake in its wellness company. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Mar 2018
Comparing the best HR software and HCM system options
Get the right HCM system for your needs by examining the best HR software tools. The HCM system market is large and vibrant, catering to companies large, small and in between. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2018
HR recruiting software struggles against demographics
As retirements mount, competition for workers is getting intense. HR must act quickly on hiring and improving employee retention, which includes a smooth onboarding experience. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Mar 2018
Wurk delivers tools to help cannabis industry manage business
A growing startup, Wurk, markets an HR software platform for the cannabis industry that handles the complex payroll, compliance and workforce management needs of the business. Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2018
Oracle HCM Cloud gets 'big' upgrade
Oracle is bringing consumerlike approaches to its HCM cloud applications. That includes using virtual assistants and intelligent analysis to improve recruiting processes. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Mar 2018
Jeanne Meister on the future of work and how AI is disrupting HR
In this Q&A, HR analyst Jeanne Meister explains how AI will transform the way companies deal with talent and how HR departments can transform disruption into a competitive edge. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Mar 2018
Blockchain in HR remains in beta, outlook uncertain
Blockchain in HR verification is getting interest from universities, vendors and startups. There are powerful forces driving its adoption but also forces that may work against it. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Mar 2018
How people analytics can improve HR effectiveness
Getting insight into your workforce can reveal everything from training issues to the reasons for turnover or missed corporate goals. Here's what you need to know. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Mar 2018
At Ceridian, role of CIO requires constant learning, adjusting
You might say Warren Perlman, CIO at Ceridian, a global HCM software company, has been preparing for the role of CIO all his life -- ever since he got his first computer at age 6. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Mar 2018
Human resources help desk multiplies HR staff efficiency
Here's how a college used a human resources help desk to better serve its 5,000-plus faculty and staff and enabled HR to focus on strategic tasks. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Mar 2018
Determining HRM software system requirements and features
Take a look at your company, both where it is and where it's headed. Your present and future HR needs should determine your HCM system and inform the HR software RFP process. Continue Reading
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Podcast
07 Mar 2018
GDPR employee data rules to affect U.S. HR tech vendors
In this podcast, an HR tech expert discusses how GDPR rules governing employee and personal data for the European Union require all companies doing business in the EU to comply. Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2018
Employee assessments drive leadership software from ADP
An entrepreneurial unit within ADP has developed machine learning-powered leadership coaching software that delivers feedback from frank employee assessment of managers. Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2018
Bank offers HR applications, Facebook expands recruiting service
Demand for HR applications is driving new offerings. Facebook is expanding its recruiting services, and a large Midwestern bank offers a full-service HR suite. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Mar 2018
Experts explore best practices for HR data analytics
People analytics won't help much without the right metrics and a keen understanding of how they relate to employee engagement, customer satisfaction and overall performance. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Mar 2018
How to choose the best HR software for your company
Human resource management tools vary greatly, serving companies of all shapes and sizes. The best HR software for any company is very specific to the company's needs and potential. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Mar 2018
HR help desk reborn as employee experience, analytics tool
The concept is two decades old, but experts say a new generation is leading the demand for employee-centric mobility and ease of use, which are helping HR run smarter. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Feb 2018
A definitive list of talent management software features
Go beyond the marketing hype, and dig beneath the surface to identify the not-so-obvious features you need to assemble a talent management suite that can grow with your company. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Feb 2018
Worksite health services providers on the rise
Employers are turning to workplace health vendors to provide on-site healthcare services to workers to reduce healthcare costs and drive engagement and productivity. Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2018
Federal HR applications need a makeover, Trump administration says
U.S. government HR systems are heavily customized and out-of-date. They can't share data effectively, crimping the use of people analytics tools. Trump wants to change that. Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 Feb 2018
Your competitors are amassing armies of recruiting chatbots
AI is the new digital divide. Bots screen résumés in a fraction of the time, and emotion analytics weeds out corporate killjoys. So why rely on humans to make hiring decisions? Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Feb 2018
HR plays to win with gamification for learning
At some companies, corporate education has become a tool for engagement and employee experience. See how gamification is putting the 'fun' in learning fundamentals. Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2018
HR recruiting tools get VC funding, as tech wages rise
The HR recruiting tools market shows no shortage of investor interest. In two months, three platforms have launched. Rising tech wages point to increasing competition for talent. Continue Reading
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News
19 Feb 2018
Limeade releases new employee engagement software
HR tech news roundup: Employee engagement software vendor Limeade expands platform and releases inclusion module for large enterprises seeking more diverse workforces. Continue Reading
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News
14 Feb 2018
HR is failing to use people analytics tools, new report says
Human resource departments fail to use people analytics tools effectively, a new global study concludes. The findings were called a 'stunning regression' defying expectations. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Feb 2018
Does your company need new human resource management tools?
Finding the best human resource management tools starts with identifying your company's present and future needs, before exploring HR software features and benefits. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Feb 2018
The importance of a digital employee experience strategy
Carol Rozwell, an analyst on Gartner's digital workplace team, discusses employee experience strategy, the bigger role ahead for IT and the need to redesign workspaces. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Feb 2018
Ceridian workforce management system works for retail
David's Bridal takes advantage of Ceridian's focus on retail, adopting Ceridian's workforce management software to handle complex scheduling of work shifts and integrate with payroll. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Feb 2018
Seven creative strategies for reducing employee stress
Americans are stressed, and job anxieties are a major cause. Here's what some employers are doing to make sure their employees are happy -- and not looking for their next gig. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Feb 2018
Secrets of winning at your employee experience strategy
Marketing software company HubSpot has landed on numerous best places to work lists, but press about its workplace hasn't been all rosy. CPO Katie Burke shares thoughts on both. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Feb 2018
What is HCM software, and what are the HR software benefits?
Human resources software, or human capital management software, handles everything from benefits administration and applicant tracking to retaining and rewarding star employees. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2018
Tips for automating the performance management process
Whether you have a talent management suite or are doing it in documents and email, you can build a people-friendly, efficient process if you know where to put your priorities. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2018
SAP offers extra help on HR cloud migrations
SAP is trying to help on-premises HCM users make a case for moving to the cloud, as well as ease initial integration steps. But it may be hard for some European HR users to move.. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jan 2018
HubSpot CPO shares HR technology strategy wisdom
For marketing software company HubSpot, HR technology decisions are led by strategy and employee experience, not by shiny object syndrome. Here's a look. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jan 2018
Employee benefits software works for healthcare provider
An online benefits management platform from Benefitfocus enables a developmental health and home care provider to cover field employees with individually tailored insurance plans. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2018
Onboarding software a weak link, according to HCI-Kronos survey
Onboarding software is a pillar of talent management systems, but many firms are neglecting the technology. First impressions count, and bad onboarding may drive a new hire away. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jan 2018
One secret to a data-driven HR culture? Change management
Typically, the HR department doesn't have analytics experience, and analytics experts don't have HR experience. That's why change management is critical to HR analytics success. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jan 2018
SAP defends S/4HANA HCM upgrade amid questions
SAP, which has some 14,000 on-premises HCM customers, is extending on-premises support five years to 2030. But HCM users will have to migrate to its HANA in-memory platform for support. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jan 2018
News briefs: Mobile recruiting interfaces still painful
The pace of HR's mobile app implementation is very slow. Upgrading HR's tech is not the biggest priority in the business. An alternative may be a recruiting site with ATS features. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jan 2018
People analytics software drives need for HRIS skills
HR managers are revising job skills, looking for people with analytics ability and technical expertise. Can you build a dashboard and parse data in a new, fresh way? You're in demand. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Jan 2018
Online benefits enrollment system frees broker from paper
A San Diego insurance broker uses a cloud benefits enrollment system to move his employer clients to online enrollment and onboarding, resulting in convenience and time savings. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Jan 2018
The four hottest HR technology trends for 2018
HR technology is growing at breakneck speed as companies look for better ways to attract and understand talent, as well as boost the employee experience. Here's a look. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Nov 2017
The top nine HR skills your HCM administrator needs
The HR systems administrator will serve an important role in helping the HR team become more strategic. Here's a look at nine skill areas that person will need to have. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Oct 2017
The nine best ways to boost workplace mindfulness success
A corporate mindfulness program can help your employees become more productive and can support your wellness efforts. Here's a look at how to get it right. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Apr 2017
Documenting processes is crucial step in deploying enterprise software
An HR technology consultant outlines the steps needed to get a strong grasp on how your organization does things -- and how new software might make them run more efficiently. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Aug 2016
General Electric performance review software eliminates ratings
General Electric is replacing ratings of workers with a new performance development application that emphasizes coaching and continuous touch points between employees and managers. Continue Reading
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News
27 Aug 2015
Kronos shift scheduling software a grind for Starbucks worker
On-call scheduling software gets criticized in workers' rights debate, but top employment lawyer says the software helps manage costs. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Jun 2015
Workday HCM | HR tools product overview
Workday HCM has a wide breadth of functions aimed at unifying human resource capabilities into a single, easy-to-use system. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 May 2015
HR tools overview: IBM Kenexa Talent Acquisition Suite
IBM Kenexa Talent Acquisition Suite focuses on the talent management needs of an organization. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Nov 2014
Bringing HR and finance together
HR and finance information has traditionally been siloed, but organizations are finding that to be competitive, they have to break down the long-standing barriers between the two departments. Continue Reading