HR data management

Human resource management is a data-heavy endeavor, with the HRMS storing sensitive employee data that must be protected, and HR tools for talent management requiring access to external data. This resource has what you need for effective HR data management.

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News 09 Dec 2021
How an AI startup is trying to fix gender bias in the workplace

Startup Pipeline Equity provides enterprises with an AI platform to help make decisions about hiring, pay, performance, potential and promotion -- free of bias. Continue Reading
Tip 08 Dec 2021
What does robotic process automation mean for HR operations?

HR can use RPA to automate manual processes, standardize common tasks, quickly complete existing tasks and free workers from the mundane to spend more time on complex projects. Continue Reading

Tip 08 Dec 2021

15 must-have HR software features and system requirements

HR software demands expand and grow more complex to meet the needs of recruiting, onboarding, self-service portals, employee benefits, compensation, training and data management. Continue Reading
Tip 03 Dec 2021

Blockchain HR technology: 5 use cases impacting human resources

Blockchain is a mystery to some in HR and a godsend to others. Either way, it's here and gaining ground. Here's a look at the biggest ways blockchain will change HR. Continue Reading
News 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
News 28 May 2021

NASA is changing its approach to people analytics

NASA is implementing a graph database to serve as the foundation of its people analytics. It will give managers and employees insights into skills and training needs. Continue Reading
News 12 Apr 2021

Oracle Cloud HCM introduces low-code/no-code template tools

Oracle Cloud HCM has been upgraded to ease development of HR processes and improve employee experience, the firm said. Continue Reading
Feature 02 Apr 2021

Vaccination data poses data management challenges for firms

If companies are considering the use of vaccination credentials to reopen offices, IT teams should start planning now. Continue Reading
Guest Post 01 Feb 2021

Business and HR leaders face COVID-19 vaccine dilemmas

COVID-19 vaccines open up a Pandora's Box of issues for companies learning how to deal with the return to offices and other workplaces. Here's why technology is critical. Continue Reading
News 27 Jan 2021

ServiceNow, Salesforce deliver vaccine management tech

Salesforce releases Vaccine Cloud, tools that enable tracking and distribution of COVID-19 immunizations. ServiceNow also enters the technology space. Continue Reading
Guest Post 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
Feature 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
Feature 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
Answer 12 Nov 2020

Does Infoporter aid SAP ERP HCM-Employee Central data migration?

Learn how SAP data migration tool Infoporter assists in moving from SAP ERP HCM to SuccessFactors Employee Central and why IT teams might find it helpful. Continue Reading
Tip 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
Answer 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
News 22 Jun 2020

Contact tracing technology is hottest new thing in HR

As people return to work and campus, there's a growing demand for tools that can quickly find coronavirus risks. Continue Reading
Feature 20 May 2020

AI in HR recruitment targets high-demand technology talent

As demand for technology talent persists, even during pandemic times, AI, chatbots and machine learning play an increasingly critical role in hiring choosy candidates. Continue Reading
News 10 Jan 2020

Better HR security could help thwart Iranian cyberattack

HR departments have a broad role to help protect their firms from Iranian cyberattacks. The security efforts include helping with continuous training and rethinking how to protect employee records. Continue Reading
Feature 08 Jan 2020

The impact of technology on HR: The good, bad and daunting

Technology is changing HR in both positive and negative ways, and keeping up with these changes can feel overwhelming. Four leaders share tips for managing the changes. Continue Reading
Tip 11 Oct 2019

Get smarter about HR data security

HR deals with mountains of sensitive employee data and must do a better job of protecting that information. Here's a look at how they can do just that. Continue Reading
Quiz 08 Oct 2019

Do you know how to improve employee experience? Test yourself

Think you know what it takes to create a positive employee experience for your workers? Take this EX quiz to test your savvy and see where you need work. Continue Reading
News 25 Jun 2019

Growth of external workforce brings new tech, new concerns for HR

The growth of the external workforce may be getting ahead of HR's ability to manage it. That raises security issues, including determining whether workers are who they say they are. Continue Reading
Tip 10 Jun 2019

ECM platforms centralize HR data, but not without challenges

Managing employee documentation is an important aspect of HR, but some departments may struggle with how to import documents and provide external sources with access. Continue Reading
Tip 24 May 2019

HR data issues caused by lack of customization in HR systems

As more HR systems move to the cloud, organizations may be unable to customize certain features to ensure accurate data capture. This can cause reporting errors or poor decision-making. Continue Reading
News 22 May 2019

Improved HR security may be why W-2 scams are down

HR's focus on better securing employee data may be working. In its annual data breach investigations report, Verizon found a dramatic decrease in the number of W-2 scam reports. Continue Reading
Feature 21 May 2019

Manage information overload with AI, insight curation tools

With information increasingly spread across several sources, knowledge workers often struggle to find what they need quickly. Tools like Jane.ai and Pandexio can help. Continue Reading
Feature 26 Mar 2019

HR chatbot limitations include immaturity, weak implementation

Chatbots have the potential to lighten the load on HR professionals and employees for routine internal communications. But experts advise that organizations wait for technically mature products and plan carefully to ensure successful deployment. Continue Reading
News 20 Mar 2019

SAP's vision for full SuccessFactors HCM-Qualtrics integration could take years

SuccessFactors HCM customers have access to workplace data that gives them a sense for what's happening, such as an employee exit. The recently acquired Qualtrics tech could help reveal why something is happening, but SAP's vision for a complete integration of the two products will take time. Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tip 24 Jan 2018

One secret to a data-driven HR culture? Change management

Typically, the HR department doesn't have analytics experience, and analytics experts don't have HR experience. That's why change management is critical to HR analytics success. Continue Reading
Feature 12 Jan 2018

People analytics software drives need for HRIS skills

HR managers are revising job skills, looking for people with analytics ability and technical expertise. Can you build a dashboard and parse data in a new, fresh way? You're in demand. Continue Reading