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Core HR administration tech is the critical foundation that human resources professionals need to improve recruiting, payroll, benefits and compliance. Explore news, articles and guides on choosing payroll software, using people analytics, safeguarding employee privacy, implementing HR technology and other tasks important to people management.
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Tip
29 Oct 2025
6 strategic LMS use cases driving workforce transformation
Investing in learning management systems can benefit organizations in several ways, reducing risk as well as employee turnover. Learn more about LMS use cases. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Oct 2025
The AI skills gap is getting worse: Why and what to do
Many employees lack necessary AI skills. Here’s why that matters and how companies can get started with the needed training, while leaving some choices to individual teams. Continue Reading
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News
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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Tip
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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News
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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News
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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Tip
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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News
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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News
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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Feature
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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Feature
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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News
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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Tip
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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Feature
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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Feature
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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Tip
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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News
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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Tip
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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Feature
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
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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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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
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
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
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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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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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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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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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
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
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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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
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
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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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
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
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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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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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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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
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
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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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
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
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
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
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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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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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
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