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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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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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15 Jun 2022
At SHRM conference, HR prepares for the next crisis
The SHRM conference this week took stock of the economic challenges facing HR managers, as well as some business policies and tech moving up in importance. Continue Reading
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13 Jun 2022
Stipends for remote work emerge as polarizing issue
As remote work becomes a broader norm, there's debate about whether employees should be reimbursed for home office expenses, especially if it's their choice to work from home. Continue Reading
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Podcast
10 Jun 2022
How an HR-IT partnership can serve the greater good
MOD Pizza's Tara Gambill explains how enterprise IT initiatives, including the digital transformation of HR by deploying SAP SuccessFactors HXM, helped drive the chain's rapid growth. Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2022
Companies ready for rocky economic HR tech market
When adopting HR tools from startups, managers protect themselves from economic trouble in the HR tech market with careful analysis before investing. Continue Reading
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07 Jun 2022
How to welcome a new employee virtually and boost retention
How can organizations welcome new employees virtually and make sure they feel valued? HR leaders can use these 10 strategies and share them with managers. Continue Reading
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03 Jun 2022
Elon Musk signals the risk remote work faces
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's decision this week to end remote work at the automaker may be an early indication of what's to come during an economic downturn. Continue Reading
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02 Jun 2022
Tesla purges remote job openings after Elon Musk edict
Elon Musk has emerged as a leading critic of remote work, saying employees who work from home only pretend to work. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Jun 2022
The 4 most common HR data security issues
Common data security issues that HR departments encounter include HR software vulnerabilities and chatbots. Learn about the most common HR data threats and how to prevent them. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 May 2022
Why HR plays an important role in preventing cyber attacks
Human resources information is some of the most sensitive and critical information on company networks. Learn why HR has an important part to play in preventing cyber attacks. Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2022
Remote work gives introverts a voice at meetings
Digital tools are helping quieter employees ask more questions and raise more concerns at meetings, something both Toyota and Google have found in the shift to remote work. Continue Reading
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24 May 2022
Remote work and the politicization of tech locations
Tech's response to abortion restrictions has been to offer health travel benefits. But there's debate about just how it will affect remote work and business location decisions. Continue Reading
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16 May 2022
Microsoft Viva gets OKR, shining a light on a niche HR tech
Microsoft is adding an objective and key result -- or OKR -- application to Viva, its employee experience platform. OKR is designed to improve business alignment. Continue Reading
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13 May 2022
Federal warning on AI hiring bias now comes with teeth
Federal regulators have been warning employers about the risk of AI bias in hiring. The Justice Department is now involved, which means investigations may be next. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 May 2022
performance and accountability reporting (PAR)
Performance and accountability reporting (PAR) is the process of compiling and documenting factors that quantify an organization's achievements, efficiency and adherence to budget, comparing actual results against previously articulated goals. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 May 2022
What types of technologies help with remote onboarding?
Types of technologies like onboarding software and company intranet can help with the onboarding process for a remote employee. Learn the tools HR leaders should acquire. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2022
Visier's collaboration analytics buy is about team dynamics
Collaboration analytics is designed to understand how people and teams work together, a capability Visier is gaining with its recent acquisition of Yva.ai. Continue Reading
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06 May 2022
PwC upgrades employee benefits with two week-long shutdowns
Professional services firm PwC is improving its employee benefits and learning and career development programs. It wants employees to have more control over their careers. Continue Reading
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05 May 2022
Worldwide remote jobs market may globalize hiring
The outlook for worldwide remote job opportunities is creating an opportunity for startup Oyster, which enables overseas hiring. It reached $1 billion valuation in two years. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 May 2022
4 best practices for creating an internal talent marketplace
Internal mobility is one potential solution to companies' current recruiting problems. Learn about internal talent marketplaces and best practices for creating one. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 May 2022
Top 5 uses for VR in learning and development
Learning and development programs can potentially benefit from the addition of virtual reality, though drawbacks do exist. Learn about VR's potential use cases and its risks. Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2022
Starlink coverage can make remote work very remote
The internet coverage from Starlink satellites can enable remote work just about anywhere, but user experience is not perfect and some cite dropouts during video calls. Continue Reading
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26 Apr 2022
'Trust but verify' may boost employee productivity monitoring
For some firms, employee productivity monitoring tools are part of a trust-but-verify approach to the adoption of remote work, four-day workweeks and flexible hours. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Apr 2022
6 potential uses for VR during onboarding
VR can potentially help improve the onboarding process for employees. Learn some ways HR departments can use the technology when a new employee joins the company. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Apr 2022
VR in recruiting, hiring: Current adoption, future potential
Virtual reality has the potential to help employers with aspects of hiring and recruiting like skills evaluations. Learn how the technology could improve the candidate experience. Continue Reading
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News
15 Apr 2022
New Oracle HR tools move employee experience to forefront
Oracle's new employee experience platform includes features that are designed to encourage employees and managers to keep talking and stay engaged. Continue Reading
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13 Apr 2022
Paychex's new time clock uses two touchless biometrics
Time clock systems may be moving away from finger or palm prints to touchless systems. Paychex released a biometric time clock with two touchless systems, iris and face scans. Continue Reading
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11 Apr 2022
Amazon unexpectedly renews employee monitoring debate
Amazon is reportedly considering an employee monitoring tool that would block certain words, such as 'robots.' It may never happen, the company said, but it has spurred debate. Continue Reading
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08 Apr 2022
H-1B, green card work visa bill advances after testy debate
A new work visa reform is heading to the U.S. House floor, following a key committee vote Wednesday. The bill phases out per-country caps on green cards. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Apr 2022
How to create effective and inclusive job ads: 4 tips
Learn how to create inclusive job ads, including examining your language to make sure you're not turning away women or people of color, and why doing so is important. Continue Reading
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05 Apr 2022
Surge hiring, HR tech highlighted in 2023 federal budget
The White House's proposed federal budget for 2023 seeks to create an enterprise-wide HR system, as well as improve its ability to recruit for an expanding federal workforce. Continue Reading
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01 Apr 2022
New study reveals how AI will change future workplaces
AI adoption may be bad news for middle managers, says a new study. Future workplaces will hire people with technical skills and give junior workers more power. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Mar 2022
7 tips to boost employee referrals
Employee referrals can be a huge boon to companies currently struggling to recruit new workers. Learn some tips on how to boost them and how tech can help. Continue Reading
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28 Mar 2022
Oracle Cloud HCM upgrade may get HR engaged in security
New AI-related security capabilities in Oracle HCM Cloud may help HR and IT managers spot anomalies based on behavior, time, frequency, location, role and responsibility. Continue Reading
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25 Mar 2022
Hybrid work takes bite out of return to office
Despite the current reality of the hybrid work model, office building owners might have to invest in amenities such as gyms and bike storage to entice workers back to the office. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Mar 2022
chief human resources officer (CHRO)
Chief human resources officer (CHRO) is a top-level management executive in charge of an organization's employees. Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2022
Employment background checks shift to continuous
Conducting employment background checks on existing employees and contractors is a growing trend. But the practice raises ethical questions for HR departments. Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2022
Vodafone upgrades recruiting tech to attract and impress
Vodafone, the U.K.'s telcommunications giant, has upgraded its recruiting tech with automation that will analyze resumes and CVs and then recommend jobs. Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2022
GM revamps talent acquisition strategy with new tech
General Motors' talent acquisition strategy includes new tools to improve recruiter efficiency, including chatbots, automated scheduling and candidate grading systems. Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2022
Demand for neurodivergent talent rising
For neurodivergent hires to be successful, companies should prepare their offices and provide training, said Anthony Pacilio, vice president of neurodiverse solutions at CAI. Continue Reading
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03 Mar 2022
Job applications a top HR business cybersecurity risk
Russia's attack on Ukraine has raised the risk of a business cybersecurity attack, and HR may be particularly vulnerable. But there are steps HR can take to protect its company. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Feb 2022
How technology can help identify pay inequity
Various technologies and tools, including job evaluation software and compensation planning applications, may help companies identify pay inequity. Learn how. Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2022
8 workforce management tools to support flexible work hours
A flexible work hours policy can improve employee experience, especially for working mothers. Learn about some tools that can potentially help employers manage this. Continue Reading
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25 Feb 2022
In-house AI boot camp pays off for Levi Strauss
Levi Strauss' AI boot camp isn't easy to get into. Some 450 employees have applied to one of the 100 slots so far. It's an intensive program, but the firm likes the results. Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2022
HR manager experiences a Ukrainian startup's metaverse
Party.Space's metaverse offers an alternative to Zoom meetings. Its development team is in Ukraine, and its CEO has flown from the U.S. to be there as tensions escalate. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Feb 2022
Review your COVID-19 enterprise collaboration tools strategy
Now that COVID-19 is a new normal and not just a short-term disruption, companies must revisit the collaboration tool investments they made at the start of the pandemic. Learn how. Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2022
Employers need to adopt skills-based hiring, US officials say
Gina Raimondo, the U.S. Department of Commerce secretary, is urging HR managers to adopt skills-based training and reduce their reliance on college degrees. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Feb 2022
8 tips for an HR software demo
Project leaders must prepare before an HR software demo to maximize the presentation's value for participants. Learn some tips to keep in mind before and after the demo. Continue Reading
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16 Feb 2022
HR tech spending jumps as workloads increase
HR tech spending is rising, thanks to the 'Great Resignation,' and a need to invest in automation technologies such as chatbots and RPA to handle increasing workloads. Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2022
What ethics hotline data says about employee discontent
Until COVID-19, use of ethics hotlines was on the rise over the last decade. But that may have more to do with changes in workplace practices than an increase in ethical breaches. Continue Reading
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08 Feb 2022
Gamification in learning platform tested at Mayo Clinic
The Mayo Clinic is piloting a gamification in learning platform. Unlike other forms of learning, the healthcare organization believes the platform facilitates two-way communication and team effectiveness. Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2022
Office workplace relationships weakened by COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the office workplace permanently, according to Gartner. Employee relationships are weaker, turnover is higher, and automation may accelerate. Continue Reading
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26 Jan 2022
New York City pay transparency law will change job postings
Employers in New York City will soon be required to include wage ranges in job postings. It may apply to firms that are hiring remote workers in the city. Continue Reading
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21 Jan 2022
US sees hiring bias in unemployment rates
The EEOC says hiring rates for people of color are worrisome. It has started an effort to help employers reduce hiring bias, which includes looking at processes and tech. Continue Reading
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20 Jan 2022
Tesla, PepsiCo workers bring lawsuit over UKG payroll outage
Lawsuits over the ransomware attack that hurt UKG payroll and timekeeping systems are being filed. Workers are claiming inaccurate pay during the outage. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Jan 2022
Should you redesign your office during COVID-19?
Contemporary office spaces must protect workers but also enable collaboration. Learn how to redesign your office so it brings workers together and keeps them safe. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jan 2022
How RPA can improve payroll processes
RPA can help with some of the tasks associated with payroll, including shift payment calculation. Learn how RPA can potentially improve payroll operations. Continue Reading
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10 Jan 2022
Users hit by Kronos payroll ransomware await recovery
HR users of Kronos payroll and timekeeping systems are moving to recovery from the ransomware attack. A complete restoration time frame will vary by user. Continue Reading
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04 Jan 2022
How RPA can simplify the onboarding process
Onboarding an employee is always hectic, and RPA can help with required employee paperwork and payroll information. Learn the other benefits RPA can bring to onboarding. Continue Reading
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22 Dec 2021
Skillsoft to pay $525M for learning platform Codecademy
Codecademy, a software development learning platform with 40 million users worldwide, is being acquired by Skillsoft, a learning platform focused on the corporate market. Continue Reading
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22 Dec 2021
Gig work platforms see uptick in interest due to COVID-19
The gig work model may expand into jobs occupied by full- and part-time workers. It is helping one HR manager in an industry where hiring has become difficult because of COVID-19. Continue Reading
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20 Dec 2021
Employee background check errors harm thousands of workers
Errors in background checks have prevented thousands of potential employees from being hired, and with more data collection, AI and automation, the problem could worsen. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Dec 2021
How RPA can improve your recruiting process
RPA's uses in recruiting include sorting resumes and communicating with candidates. Here's a guide to how RPA can optimize your company's recruiting process. Continue Reading
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14 Dec 2021
Cyberattack on Kronos payroll triggers backup plans
Some users of Kronos payroll say they have backup and contingency plans ready to deal with the ransomware attack on the HR system's firm. Continue Reading
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08 Dec 2021
Better.com's employee layoff by Zoom gets HR thumbs down
Better.com's mass layoff by Zoom was seen as a big miss by HR professionals, who say the CEO's approach lacked empathy and planning. Continue Reading
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03 Dec 2021
Omicron extends uncertainty about return to office
For firms with immediate plans to return to the office early in the new year, the new COVID-19 variant, omicron, may prompt delays and reassessments about the future. Continue Reading
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02 Dec 2021
Job seekers under 30 reject federal work, alarming lawmakers
The U.S. government's civilian workforce is mostly older, with many nearing or at retirement. The loss of skills is creating a need to attract young adults to federal work. Continue Reading
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30 Nov 2021
5 workforce management tools for the new normal
Workforce management tools can help supervisors lead a hybrid workforce and ease the transition to a new company normal. Learn about some of the most important. Continue Reading
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23 Nov 2021
Workday responds to workforce changes with Vndly acquisition
Workday adds extended workforce management capability to its HCM platform with its acquisition of Vndly. Increasing use of contingent labor and competition motivated the buy. Continue Reading
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23 Nov 2021
Overview of SAP SuccessFactors HXM Suite
SAP SuccessFactors HXM is the next iteration of SuccessFactors HCM and is meant to help HR departments manage the entire employee lifecycle. Here's a closer look. Continue Reading
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17 Nov 2021
5 tips for choosing the right HR technology
Choosing the right HR technology and tools for your company requires first understanding one truth: There is no perfect software. But from there, you can decide on what works best. Continue Reading
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11 Nov 2021
A guide to scheduling software
As employees continue to work remotely full- or part-time, scheduling software could help smooth the transition to a hybrid office. Learn more with this guide to the software. Continue Reading
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10 Nov 2021
Decline of women in the workforce is an 'alarming' HR trend
Employers are trying a variety of strategies to reduce employee turnover, but a major problem facing them is bringing women back into the workforce, Gartner says. Continue Reading
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09 Nov 2021
Gartner HR trends: Facial analysis, big vendor market share
Facial recognition tech may play a role in helping managers assess employee reactions to events in the office, according to Gartner. Other HR trends include market consolidation. Continue Reading
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08 Nov 2021
GitLab's head of remote work talks successes and strategy
GitLab Inc.'s workforce is entirely remote. It's Darren Murph's job, as the firm's head of remote, to make sure the firm and employees succeed under its remote model. Continue Reading
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03 Nov 2021
Microsoft Viva gets OKR app, stresses employee privacy
Microsoft Viva gets a new OKR app, but an underlying and ongoing message at the firm's recent Ignite conference was about Viva's employee privacy protections. Continue Reading
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02 Nov 2021
EEOC worries about 'snake oil' products in AI recruiting
The chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says users, not vendors, are responsible for AI recruiting bias. It has launched an effort to investigate AI use. Continue Reading
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29 Oct 2021
Biden wants permanent work visas, not more H-1Bs
President Joe Biden's administration has eased H-1B work visa processing, but it is not seeking a cap increase. Instead, it's aiming to grant more green cards. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Oct 2021
The most common HR tech implementation challenges
Perennial project problems include incomplete requirements and employees taking time off close to the go-live. Here are some of the most common HR tech implementation challenges. Continue Reading
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22 Oct 2021
11 ways to create a hybrid workforce strategy that works
An effective hybrid workplace strategy requires a complex mix of ingredients, including clear communication and the right technology. Here's advice on getting it all right. Continue Reading
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21 Oct 2021
Demand for tech skills to skyrocket by 2030, US official warns
Chike Aguh, chief innovation officer at the U.S. Dept. of Labor, urged employers to make mobile job applications a priority. He also sees tech skills as the nation's top need. Continue Reading
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18 Oct 2021
'Intelligent workplace' tools, video calls create anxiety
The role of technology and automation in the so-called 'intelligent workplace' was the focus of a lively debate at a conference last week. Video conferencing was cited as a particular problem. Continue Reading
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13 Oct 2021
SuccessFactors expands internal talent marketplace concept
SAP SuccessFactors' new Opportunity Marketplace aims to create a holistic view of employees and connect them with short- and long-term career opportunities and training. Continue Reading
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11 Oct 2021
Employer vaccine mandates set stage for return to office
COVID-19 mandates may be clearing the way to a return to the office, but employees may still have concerns about office air quality and cleaning standards. Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2021
As Ceridian HCM nears the $1B mark, it adds capabilities
Ceridian HCM announced product upgrades this week, including streaming pay, which makes it possible for employees to be paid daily. Continue Reading
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29 Sep 2021
Workday users pitch employee retention strategies at event
At a Workday event, business, HR and technology leaders highlighted flexible work, purpose-driven corporate missions and virtual reality as useful hiring and retention strategies. Continue Reading
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27 Sep 2021
NY raises alarms over job turnover following vaccine mandate
New York's enforcement of a vaccine mandate in healthcare offers an early indication of the job turnover that may come in other industries. Continue Reading
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23 Sep 2021
Congress could trigger demand for apprenticeship software
In the face of workforce shortages, lawmakers may increase funding for job training, something that could boost apprenticeship software needs. Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2021
Recruiting AI systems under fire for excluding workers
AI recruiting tools focus on hiring efficiency rather than efficacy, according to an Accenture-Harvard Business School study. The U.N. believes AI is fostering human rights abuse. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Sep 2021
How can HR support the hybrid workforce?
HR has a crucial role to play in supporting the hybrid workforce. Learn how HR can help organizational leaders ensure success. Continue Reading
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15 Sep 2021
SHRM calls out biased hiring practices at conference
With employee resignations at a record high, HR is facing a reckoning over how it hires and retains employees, said Johnny Taylor, president and CEO of SHRM. Continue Reading
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10 Sep 2021
Federal vaccine mandate gives HR new work, risks
President Joe Biden's federal vaccine mandate will put new recordkeeping requirements on businesses and may create problems if employees refuse to comply. Continue Reading
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09 Sep 2021
Workday's Zimit acquisition gives it automated CPQ
Workday invested in Zimit, and later integrated its configure, price and quote software. Now, it's acquiring the company as part of its plan to build enterprise services. Continue Reading
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02 Sep 2021
With New Orleans mostly dark, a coworking office lights up
Coworking offices may help remote workers deal with prolonged power outages. They are often located in business districts, which may get power restored before residential areas. Continue Reading
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01 Sep 2021
Catastrophes may shift hiring, remote work policies
As natural disaster numbers increase, remote work policies may be examined for how they keep workers online. But beyond temporary employee relocations, HR may be curbed by options. Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2021
Cash is king in hiring and retaining talent
Sign-on bonuses, tuition help and increases in starting salaries are among the steps employers are taking to hire and retain talent in a competitive market. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Aug 2021
Why algorithmic auditing can't fully cope with AI bias in hiring
Critics say you can't trust AI yet with diversity and inclusion in hiring -- or the elaborate audits meant to root out AI bias. Hiring software vendors beg to differ. Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2021
Delta's surcharge a new take on employee vaccination incentives
Businesses are reluctant to impose vaccine mandates, and vaccine incentives are showing limited results. But Delta Air Lines is trying a $200 surcharge on unvaccinated employees. Continue Reading
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25 Aug 2021
HR can help support employees' mental health, well-being
Employees are more worried and stressed than ever before. Here's a look at how business and HR leaders can get serious about mental health and well-being in the workplace. Continue Reading
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23 Aug 2021
New pay equity laws require proof of fair pay
Pay equity laws that require firms to collect and report data are making inroads in the U.S. One HR tech vendor is preparing to provide companies with tools that will help. Continue Reading
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18 Aug 2021
HR market sees investment bump from COVID-19
New funding rounds and acquisitions in HR technology are on pace to top 2020's banner year. The HR market activity is being driven, in part, by pandemic-related needs. Continue Reading