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31 Jan 2022
Wayfinding tools chart course for hybrid office
Wayfinding tools, which make use of apps, maps, electronic signage and wireless tech, are being targeted by HR for hybrid offices. The capability may include employee tracking. 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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22 Jan 2021
Diversity, equity and inclusion are hot, but tools need vetting
The diversity, equity and inclusion tools market is going mainstream, giving HR buyers more options than ever before. But due diligence is needed. Continue Reading
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21 Jan 2021
Biden revokes Trump's contested DEI training order
President Joe Biden has revoked an executive order from former President Donald Trump that discouraged federal agencies and government contractors from conducting DEI training. Continue Reading
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20 Jan 2021
How HR can help promote a caring culture
HR's role has become increasingly strategic and part of that requires focusing on truly supporting employees. Here's some advice on how to make that a reality. Continue Reading
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19 Jan 2021
CES debates the future of remote work trends
CES usually has a firm grasp on future technology trends, but when it comes to remote work, the road ahead seems unclear. Continue Reading
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14 Jan 2021
Workday adds vaccine management for 45M to its platform
COVID-19 vaccine management is getting the attention of HR vendors. Workday announced its vaccine tool, which integrates with the platform's core HR data. Continue Reading
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14 Jan 2021
Democrats push for AI bias testing
Lawmakers in states and Congress are showing increasing interest in guarding against AI bias. Legislation in California and New York City seeks system audits. Continue Reading
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12 Jan 2021
Digital vaccine certificate looms as HR's next problem
HR departments may want electronic proof of an employee's COVID-19 vaccination, but it's unclear when digital vaccine certificates will be ready. Continue Reading
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07 Jan 2021
Capitol insurrection leads to job loss, search for participants
Employers interested in whether their employees took part in the U.S. Capitol insurrection and stormed the building may want to proceed with caution, legal and HR experts said. Continue Reading
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05 Jan 2021
What technology did HR need because of the pandemic in 2020?
2020 complicated HR teams' ability to help manage employees. Here's a look at three ways technology helped, including strengthening security and using new video platforms. Continue Reading
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29 Dec 2020
2021 HR trends include widening pay gap between men, women
2020 was an eventful year for HR and may act as a trigger for some significant HR trends to play out in the new year, according to Gartner's Brian Kropp. Continue Reading
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23 Dec 2020
DoD eyes blind recruiting-type technology for promotions
The Pentagon may investigate blind recruiting-type technology to remove bias from the promotions process. It wants to improve the diversity in its officer ranks. Continue Reading
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22 Dec 2020
3 critical employee experience technologies for the 'new normal'
Since COVID-19 hit, HR leaders and their teams have pivoted to support the employee experience in new ways. Here's how technology has been critical to that support. Continue Reading
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22 Dec 2020
Top 4 diversity recruiting strategies to achieve true D&I
Increased scrutiny from the public has caused employers to seek innovative diversity and inclusion strategies. Here's how to make sure your diversity recruiting strategies succeed. Continue Reading
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21 Dec 2020
With no federal COVID-19 liability shield, states go it alone
Congress has not enacted a COVID-19 liability shield, leaving states to craft their own policies. But the risk to employers from these lawsuits is still muddy. Continue Reading
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17 Dec 2020
SuccessFactors gets serious about employee time management
COVID-19 has increased demand by employers for flextime management capabilities. That will be a significant feature in the new SAP SuccessFactors employee time management system. Continue Reading
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17 Dec 2020
Southwest: Recruiting chatbots improve productivity
The pandemic didn't stop the evolution of HR tech. MGM launched new sites to help employees, and Southwest Airlines measured the effectiveness of its recruiting chatbots. Continue Reading
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14 Dec 2020
How to handle layoffs with compassion -- or possibly avoid them
Handling layoffs with compassion and sensitivity is critical for the employee experience of those who are leaving and staying. Here's advice on how to do so. Continue Reading
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14 Dec 2020
Pandemic effects on HR tech: Hits, misses and what's next
Pandemic effects on technology of importance to HR are still unfolding. It's not yet known how employers will learn the vaccine status of their workers. Continue Reading
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10 Dec 2020
Employers face daunting COVID-19 vaccination questions
COVID-19 has all but ensured offices will never fully return to normal. Now that vaccinations are here, HR will have to decide who should return to the workplace -- and who shouldn't. Continue Reading
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07 Dec 2020
H-1B lawsuit against Facebook tackles old problem
The Dept. of Justice's H-1B lawsuit alleges Facebook didn't consider qualified U.S. workers for visa jobs and shines a light on employer job advertising requirements. Continue Reading
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03 Dec 2020
Users make case for internal talent marketplaces
Internal talent marketplace users at Gloat's virtual conference discussed their implementation strategies, as well as some of the issues they faced during deployment. Continue Reading
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02 Dec 2020
12 tips for recruiting and hiring ideal remote employees
The pandemic has made working remotely the new normal in many organizations. Here's how to find and hire the best candidates -- all with a new, more virtual recruiting process. Continue Reading
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25 Nov 2020
Internal talent marketplaces bloom as workforce changes
In this sluggish economy, employers are turning to internal talent marketplaces to connect employees to short-term projects. Continue Reading
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24 Nov 2020
HR can't afford to overlook systemic inequity -- here's why
Katherine Giscombe, organizational psychologist and management consultant, argues that firms need to address systemic inequity problems -- sooner rather than later. Continue Reading
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23 Nov 2020
Understand workplace COVID-19 contact tracing issues, methods
COVID-19 contact tracing for offices, businesses, restaurants and other workplaces is a challenge for employers. Here is a look at different methods and how testing can work. Continue Reading
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23 Nov 2020
7 keys to a successful diversity and inclusion initiative
Today's workforce is calling for a stop to bias and prejudice, and business and HR leaders need to take effective action. Here's a look at diversity initiative best practices. Continue Reading
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20 Nov 2020
Tech firms seeking diversity criticize job referrals
State of Washington tech firms have signed a 'pact' to align workforce diversity with the state's regional diversity. The effort may prompt firms to rely less on job referrals. Continue Reading
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19 Nov 2020
The importance of employee well-being and how technology can help
Technology can serve an important role in promoting employee wellness. Here's a look at why that matters and who should be involved. Continue Reading
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17 Nov 2020
HRIS administration requires close IT-HR collaboration
There's no single ownership strategy for HRIS admin, but there may be some preferences. HR departments with on-premises systems are more likely to keep the tech management duties. Continue Reading
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13 Nov 2020
Diversitypop provides DEI training with a military twist
Military training relies on repeatability and reinforcement to drive home training. That approach is being applied to a new DEI training app. Continue Reading
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12 Nov 2020
IBM's Lisa Seacat DeLuca on being a woman in the tech industry
IBM's master inventor Lisa Seacat DeLuca gives insight into promoting gender diversity. Learn why both official programs and informal outreach are so important. Continue Reading
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12 Nov 2020
As employee stress rises, HR focuses on mental health
Employee stress, thanks to the pandemic, the election and working from home, can hurt productivity and employee health. HR is finding ways to help. Continue Reading
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09 Nov 2020
Biden to confront Trump's H-1B work visa changes
The Trump administration is eliminating the H-1B work visa lottery program. But a Biden administration may get some pushback if it tries to reverse Trump's wage-based distribution system. Continue Reading
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03 Nov 2020
Trump's executive order on DEI training prompts a fight
An executive order by the Trump administration may all but ban diversity, equity and inclusion training. But it's getting a fight in court and opposition from business groups. Continue Reading
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29 Oct 2020
Tech trends in HR, 2020 edition: A shift in direction
The pandemic has hurt HR technology budgets, but it is also accelerating other tech trends in HR, such as making HR services part of everyday productivity platforms. Continue Reading
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28 Oct 2020
Firms dive into data for diversity and inclusion strategies
People analytics managers are seeking out and analyzing HR data that intersects with and impacts the employee work experience. Continue Reading
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26 Oct 2020
Employers scramble to build upskilling, reskilling programs
Robotics, automation and the COVID-19 pandemic have governments and private businesses trying out new ways for rapidly upskilling and reskilling employees and, more broadly, the workforce. Continue Reading
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26 Oct 2020
13 HR software buying mistakes to avoid
The HR system selection process is rife with the potential for mistakes. Learn about some of the most common ones and how the HR software buying team can avoid them. Continue Reading
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22 Oct 2020
Get digital: 6 tips for boosting remote employee experience
Remote work can't be successful without rethinking mobile capabilities and HR processes. Here are six lessons on improving employee experience in the new normal. Continue Reading
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19 Oct 2020
Tensions over politics at work have HR on guard
Politics at work may hurt productivity and office harmony. One strategy for defusing a charged atmosphere may be to get employees focused on shared goals. Continue Reading
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16 Oct 2020
Top 9 technical skills required for HR
Today's HR departments are increasingly reliant on a range of technologies. That means human resources professionals must get tech-savvy -- and do so quickly. Continue Reading
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15 Oct 2020
As contingent employee hiring rises, HR gives it focus
The use of contingent employees is increasing, Gartner said, and with it an interest from HR departments for better control over the contingent worker experience. Continue Reading
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15 Oct 2020
8 strategies HR can use to recruit Gen Z
Gen Z is the newest generation entering the workforce. Learn some strategies HR teams and hiring managers can use to recruit the right candidates more quickly. Continue Reading
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13 Oct 2020
Post-pandemic workplace will be roomier and Zoom-ready
The post-pandemic workplace will deliver roomier office spaces with better environmental conditions. They will be designed with sharing in mind for flexible scheduling. Continue Reading
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08 Oct 2020
Trump's H-1B work visa pay hike already in trouble
President Trump proposed raising H-1B wages in 2016 while on the campaign trail but delivered his proposal one month before the 2020 election. Continue Reading
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06 Oct 2020
HR data migration checklist and tips for implementation success
Data migration and conversion are critical aspects of an HR system implementation project. Learn important tips you can use to create success. Continue Reading
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06 Oct 2020
HireVue acquires recruiting chatbot startup AllyO
HireVue, a video interviewing vendor, has acquired AllyO, a startup that makes chatbot technology for use in high-volume hiring. Continue Reading
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02 Oct 2020
Virtual workforce adopted in the Heartland
Signs are emerging that a long-term shift to remote work post-pandemic is gaining traction far from the high-tech centers. They'll save on office space and please employees. Continue Reading
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01 Oct 2020
Why an HR IT interface discussion is critical to implementation
When making the decision to implement an HR IT interface, you must consider cost, development and support. Ensure you're asking the right questions before the planning stage. Continue Reading
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29 Sep 2020
How Trump, Biden see automation and AI
The impact of automation and AI on the U.S. workforce has been a longstanding issue in presidential politics. That may be true again at tonight's presidential debate. Continue Reading
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29 Sep 2020
Oracle HCM Cloud gets on-demand pay, internal talent market
Updates to the Oracle HCM Cloud platform include on-demand pay, internal talent marketplaces, more automation and an expansion of employee experience features. Continue Reading
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25 Sep 2020
Corporate LMS adoption may come down to donuts
Corporate learning management systems can be popular with employees. But adoption requires planning and maybe a little schtick, learning development managers said. Continue Reading
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25 Sep 2020
How to conduct video interviews: 7 tips for employers
Interviewing candidates over video doesn't have to be stressful. Here are seven virtual interviewing tips to help you prepare. Continue Reading
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25 Sep 2020
CHROs at Zoom, Box and Okta talk remote work trends
CHROs at Zoom, Box and Okta believe the rise in remote and flexible work arrangements is here to stay. They also believe location-based recruiting is a thing of the past. Continue Reading
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23 Sep 2020
Managers share corporate pandemic strategies
At last week's ERP conference Inforum 2020, managers talked about their pandemic strategies, lessons learned and how COVID-19 may change the way their firms operate going forward. Continue Reading
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22 Sep 2020
EY 'people experience' strategy taps firm's process skills
The accounting and consulting firm is integrating a mix of shared services, bot-enabled workflows, SuccessFactors HXM and Qualtrics employee engagement for its global workforce. Continue Reading
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16 Sep 2020
Amazon Career Day makes strong pitch with a soft touch
Amazon's virtual career day put the best possible face on the firm in its push to fill 33,000 corporate and tech jobs as well as 100,000 operations jobs. Continue Reading
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16 Sep 2020
Top 10 video interviewing tools for a virtual hiring toolkit
Video interviewing tools are essential in every modern recruiter's toolkit. Learn what 10 of the top tools offer and some of the HR systems they integrate with. Continue Reading
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14 Sep 2020
Don't risk your business internationally with noncompliance
Companies need to ensure they take compliance seriously when expanding internationally. They need to make sure they are compliant in countries by understanding regulations. Continue Reading
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14 Sep 2020
Air Force sets new course on digital skills training
The U.S. Air Force has agreements with multiple learning management vendors to upgrade its technical training. It wants its personnel to use the same tools as the private sector. Continue Reading
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14 Sep 2020
Why is HRIS maintenance so important?
HR leaders should never overlook HRIS maintenance. Here are some reasons that maintenance can help ensure the best return on investment. Continue Reading
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10 Sep 2020
The human resources career path: From HR assistant to CHRO
HR's role has slowly gained more recognition as a strategic business partner. Learn about the typical HR career path and why technology is more important to the career than ever before. Continue Reading
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03 Sep 2020
To improve veteran hiring, U.S. turns to AI platform
The U.S. is nearing a final decision on a job matching platform to improve the odds that military veterans, who are leaving the service, will find the right civilian occupation. Continue Reading
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02 Sep 2020
Balancing safety and privacy with social distancing technology
As companies look to employ technology to help office workers maintain social distance, we need to look at whether this could result in a loss of privacy as these tools become the norm. Continue Reading
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01 Sep 2020
7 top-notch tools for increased employee engagement
Cloud apps can help keep employees engaged by soliciting feedback and making it easier to collaborate effectively as a valued member of a team. Here are seven worth considering. Continue Reading
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01 Sep 2020
Many paths on quest to build an employee experience platform
Roots in case management and help desks give vendors like ServiceNow a leg up. HCM vendors have workflows and bots that provide similar functions. Each side needs the other. Continue Reading
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01 Sep 2020
6 ways to use technology to improve employee experience
Technology is only one component of the employee experience, but savvy deployment makes a difference. Here are some promising tools, and tips for fitting them into an EX strategy. Continue Reading
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31 Aug 2020
Tech industry diversity and inclusion begins with rooting out BS
Being black, a woman and bisexual gives long-time diversity and inclusion consultant Risha Grant a clear perspective on issues many high-tech companies have in creating racial harmony. Continue Reading
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31 Aug 2020
The 7 most impactful employee experience apps
HRIS platforms and online surveys are obvious vehicles for improving employee experience and engagement, but don't overlook collaboration, help desks and other tools of daily life. Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2020
Kronos-Ultimate get new name; Workday gets a co-CEO
The newly merged Kronos and Ultimate Software will be called UKG or Ultimate Kronos Group. Its big competitor, Workday, had an announcement of its own this week, a co-CEO. Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2020
Trump, Biden H-1B work visa positions take shape
The way President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden talk about H-1B work visas is strikingly different -- and so are the Silicon Valley donors supporting their candidacies. Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2020
6 ways HR can ensure cybersecurity for remote workers
HR can partner with IT and other departments to boost security awareness for remote workers and help prevent vicious cyber attacks. Here are six ways to accomplish that. Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2020
11 actions that will improve employee experience
As an HR leader, improving the employee experience is a critical focus area, but where should you start? Here are 11 action steps you'll need to take. Continue Reading
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24 Aug 2020
Aaron Au looks back on SuccessFactors, looks ahead at Gloat
Aaron Au co-founded SuccessFactors, which helped bring about HR's shift to cloud-based platforms. Here's how Au, now chief strategy officer at Gloat, changed the face of HR software. Continue Reading
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21 Aug 2020
How to motivate remote employees: 5 keys to success
Motivating a remote team is not the same as motivating workers in person. Here's a look at how managers should adapt and the tools they can use to do so. Continue Reading
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20 Aug 2020
Sen. Kamala Harris concerned about AI's use in HR
If U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris becomes vice president, she may use her new position to seek action over the use of AI in HR, especially around facial analysis technologies. Continue Reading
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18 Aug 2020
Back-to-work planning gets help from IBM and startups
Back-to-work planning is prompting deeper integration of data in HCM systems, something IBM and Workday are doing jointly. It's also prompting new uses for people counting systems. Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2020
ServiceNow adds Uber to its pandemic planning tool set
ServiceNow has added an Uber module to its 'Safe Workplace suite,' a pandemic planning tool set. The idea is to help employees return to the office. Continue Reading
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13 Aug 2020
Pivot to remote performance management: 10 tips
The switch from traditional performance management to remote performance management isn't going to be easy. Here are 10 tips on how to make the transition smoother for employees. Continue Reading
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13 Aug 2020
Digital employee experience a new focus of HR-IT partnership
Generational change forced companies to repave the on-ramps to the digital workplace and improve the employee experience. COVID-19 changed the emphasis, but the goals are the same. Continue Reading
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07 Aug 2020
4 ways HR and IT can collaborate on employee experience
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing new issues for workers across industries. Here's how HR and IT can collaborate on creating a better employee experience. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2020
Digital adoption platforms can improve employee experience
DAPs guide employees through new systems and offer tips on workflow best practices. Turnover and onboarding challenges drove demand for DAPs before COVID-19 raised the urgency. Continue Reading
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31 Jul 2020
The HR software buying team: Roles, responsibilities, tips
Choosing the right HR software requires teamwork and forethought. Here's a look at which people to include in the evaluation and selection process and what their roles should be. Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2020
Congress explores pros, cons of remote work trends
Remote work trends in the private sector are getting fresh attention from U.S. lawmakers. Two hearings last week looked at aspects of this shift to flexible and full-time remote work. Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2020
How to measure employee experience and satisfaction
Employee surveys are a must-have, but you can find employee experience metrics in all sorts of places -- some right under your nose. Here are the best places to look. Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2020
How to design an employee journey map (with template)
This handy guide shows you how to build your own employee journey map, which is more important than ever as the coronavirus disrupts workforces across the globe. Continue Reading
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29 Jul 2020
ADP starts reopening offices, stays firm on HCM plans
In an earnings call, ADP CEO said the company will manage the COVID-19 pandemic just like it has previous crises. It will take the long view and maintain its HCM investment. Continue Reading
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27 Jul 2020
What's next for SuccessFactors HR after Qualtrics IPO?
After it acquired Qualtrics, SAP said the experience management software company would be core to its SuccessFactors HR strategy. Then SAP decided to spin it out in an IPO. Continue Reading
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27 Jul 2020
Layoffs narrow gender pay gap, but equity battle continues
The gender pay equity gap improved a little in the second quarter, but the results stem from recent layoffs, especially among women in hospitality and retail industries. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2020
Microsoft powers up return-to-work apps
COVID-19-related return-to-work apps are getting the attention of Microsoft, which has released the app built on its Power Platform to help manage people and facilities. Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2020
Boost workplace health and safety against COVID-19
In a post-pandemic world, a return-to-office strategy is not complete without detailed attention to workplace safety. Here are some HR software tools that may help. Continue Reading
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21 Jul 2020
SAP creates contingent employees market as COVID-19 response
SAP Fieldglass has created a marketplace for finding contingent employees. It was created in response to COVID-19, and will operate through the end of the year. Continue Reading
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20 Jul 2020
Full-time remote work trend has its doubters
A new Gartner survey projects that about half of all office workers will continue to work remotely full-time once the pandemic ends. Not everyone agrees with the forecast. Continue Reading
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16 Jul 2020
SAP, HR vendors turn inward, work to increase Black employees
HR vendors are paying attention to the Black Lives Matter protests roiling a nation. They are looking at their own demographics and reevaluating their internal practices. Continue Reading
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10 Jul 2020
18 HR cost reduction ideas for the 2020 COVID-19 recession
The COVID-19 recession demands creativity to stay competitive. Here's a look at 18 HR cost reduction ideas -- including freezing HR tech projects -- that have the potential to help. Continue Reading
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10 Jul 2020
HR technology, analytics may help companies through COVID-19
HR technology can play a large role in helping companies navigate through COVID-19, set workforce strategy, and reevaluate HR programs and internal communications. Continue Reading
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10 Jul 2020
Investors, lawmakers say HR data should be public
Large investors argue that HR data on diversity and even engagement is critical to understanding the risks that public firms face. They want the data standardized and published. Continue Reading
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09 Jul 2020
7 top learning experience platforms for employee development
The benefits of learning experience platforms are many, especially in a COVID-19 world. Here are some top learning experience platforms to consider right now. Continue Reading
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07 Jul 2020
How can HR protect employee data privacy during COVID-19?
Collecting health-related employee data in your HR system -- even during the COVID-19 pandemic -- isn't a simple issue, due to the many regulations that protect employees. Continue Reading
