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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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23 Apr 2018
Workday focuses on GDPR employee data protections
Workday has focused on helping customers comply with the GDPR regulations going into effect in Europe, including providing the ability to purge and access individual employee data. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 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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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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Tip
24 Jan 2018
One secret to a data-driven HR culture? Change management
Typically, the HR department doesn't have analytics experience, and analytics experts don't have HR experience. That's why change management is critical to HR analytics success. Continue Reading
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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