HR system integration

System integration is a common and difficult challenge for almost every HR system owner. Different brands of HCM software often need to share data, and the HR system must communicate with ERP modules, especially financials. Look here for tips on HR system integration.

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News 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
News 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

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
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
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 25 Jul 2018

Recruiting tech turns to text messaging, resumeless apps

The younger generation likes text messaging and may not be big fans of the resume. Recruiting tech vendors are trying to make their platforms more appealing to these age groups. Continue Reading
News 24 Jul 2018

New WorkJam app aims at preventing nurse burnout

Burned out nurses don't make for healthy hospitals and medical practices. A targeted effort from the makers of the WorkJam app hopes to solve that problem. Continue Reading
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
Feature 20 Jul 2018

Mindfulness technology helps companies bolster worker well-being

In discussing how to bring mindfulness programs into enterprises, vendors explain details on what works for employees, how technology can help and a few cautions. Continue Reading
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
Feature 17 Jul 2018

Health and wellness benefits are exploding; are you keeping up?

A WorldatWork survey shows companies offered a wide variety of health and wellness benefits at an expanded rate last year. Is your company keeping pace? Continue Reading
Feature 12 Jul 2018

Automated recruiting solves Groupon's sourcing talent woes

Building a talent pool through effective sourcing is a major effort by Groupon. It is using a recruiting automation tool to find passive candidates. Continue Reading
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
Tip 27 Jun 2018

Eight human capital management functions every HR department needs

Employee self-service and wellness portals are no longer enough. Now, you need a multipronged strategy that tackles the most urgent talent issues with the right technology. Continue Reading
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
Feature 27 Jun 2018

Three keys to an effective succession planning strategy

Here's what companies and their HR leaders must know about effective succession management, including why it's important and which business and HR functions should be involved. Continue Reading
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
News 25 Jun 2018

Recruiting on LinkedIn adds analytics and pointed questions

LinkedIn is releasing an analytics platform at the end of the third quarter. The platform will allow users to quickly compare themselves to other firms. Continue Reading
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
News 19 Jun 2018

AI can reduce workplace bias, says CEO of leading HR group

AI technology may help HR reduce workplace bias, according to Johnny Taylor, president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, an HR organization that has 300,000 members. Continue Reading
Feature 15 Jun 2018

How to create an effective employee retention plan

The unemployment rate is low, and your workers are likely being courted by other companies. Here's how to create retention strategies that will make your workers want to stay put. Continue Reading
Feature 15 Jun 2018

Recruiting with social media: Tips, tools and challenges

Using social media in your company's recruiting efforts can help you find hidden talent pools and both active and passive candidates. Here's what you need to know. Continue Reading
Feature 12 Jun 2018

AI sentiment analysis system helps gauge employees' feelings

Based on the Xander AI platform, Ultimate Software's Perception system guides Valvoline corporate franchisee in gauging employees' feelings about workplace issues. Continue Reading
Podcast 06 Jun 2018

SuccessFactors' internal employee experience strategy unveiled

SAP's Brigette McInnis-Day says melding HR tech, business processes and senior leadership training are all necessary for a total workforce experience that helps employees feel heard. Continue Reading
Feature 06 Jun 2018

Tech can spot workplace diversity issues, but actions count

The #MeToo movement spurred HR to tackle harassment and boost diversity. Conference speakers said software that calls attention to problems and aids conversations only goes so far. Continue Reading
Podcast 01 Jun 2018

Four strategies for boosting diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Fidelity Investments' head of talent acquisition weighs in on the importance of inclusiveness, how recruiting can be biased and why technology is critical. Continue Reading
Podcast 31 May 2018

Six secrets of competitive recruiting best practices

If you're in the market for great talent, you need a stellar recruiting process. Annie Rihn, VP of recruiting at the Zillow Group, offers an inside look at just that. Continue Reading
News 31 May 2018

News briefs: SAP offers HR tool for visa management

In these news briefs, SAP tackles visa management, Microsoft is using a startup to manage its career site, and a startup has released a blockchain-based HR platform. Continue Reading
Feature 29 May 2018

New Kronos headquarters design mirrors reinvention play

Kronos is trying to redefine itself as a cloud company. The workforce management software vendor's new headquarters is meant to mirror that change. Continue Reading
News 24 May 2018

Federal HR wants to modernize cybersecurity recruiting, pay

The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security wants to modernize recruitment and management of its cybersecurity workforce. It is asking vendors to explain how DHS can achieve its goals. Continue Reading
Feature 18 May 2018

Huge potential of video interview software comes with risks

Tech-savvy millennials' advantage over older workers risks ageism, and AI needs work handling emotions and ethnicity. But few doubt video's convenience as a data-rich vetting tool. Continue Reading
Feature 17 May 2018

How to solve six of the biggest employee retention challenges

Recruiters are enticing workers with new opportunities on an increasingly frequent basis. Give your employees plenty of reasons to stay by addressing the top retention challenges. Continue Reading
News 15 May 2018

Recruiting online giants turn to new technologies

Technology is driving major changes to the recruiting online market. Monster.com and CareerBuilder.com have deployed new job search technologies to improve job seeker experience. Continue Reading
News 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
News 15 May 2018

ADP payments card system aimed at millennials

ADP introduced the new Wisely Pay card system aimed at the contingent, young workforce and workers who may be unbanked, but need functions such as digital mobile wallet. Continue Reading
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
News 04 May 2018

Continuous performance management firm, BetterWorks, reboots

BetterWorks Systems has a new CEO and has put a sexual harassment lawsuit in its rearview mirror. The startup has $60 million in funding from some top Silicon Valley VC firms. Continue Reading
Feature 02 May 2018

3 things HR must know about recruiting analytics

As the war for top talent heats up, analytics can help HR departments gain insights across the candidate search and hiring process. Here's what you need to know. Continue Reading
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
Feature 01 May 2018

Five recruiting strategies HR needs in a tight labor market

If you want to hire top talent, you need to get strategic. Here's what organizations and their HR departments can do to win at the game of recruitment. Continue Reading
Feature 01 May 2018

How AI and machine learning help in upskilling employees

The rapidly changing technology landscape requires companies to change their approach to L&D and deliver more individualized learning. Here's how AI and machine learning may help. 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 Apr 2018

Video interview platforms make headway against consumer tech

Some recruiters prefer the familiarity of popular video tools, like FaceTime and Skype, but they may be missing out on the rich candidate profiles and analytics of dedicated systems. Continue Reading
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
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
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
News 13 Apr 2018

Contingent workers challenge human capital management strategies

HR management strategies are being tested by the increasing use of contingent workers. Managing them as vendors no longer works, but software is emerging to address the need. Continue Reading
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
Feature 11 Apr 2018

New HR tools and techniques align employee, company goals

Emerging HR tools and techniques look at augmenting the power of purpose in business by aligning employees' sense of purpose with organizational goals. Continue Reading
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
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
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
Feature 05 Apr 2018

Four pillars of a strategic HR framework

As power shifts to candidates, the HR tech landscape explodes and the economy improves, HR professionals are being forced to reinvent their roles. Here's how they should do it. Continue Reading
Feature 04 Apr 2018

Three ways the employee Net Promoter Score is an HR supertool

Employee experience borrows a number of tools from customer experience, and eNPS is one of the most powerful. Here's a look at what it is, why it matters and how to use it. Continue Reading
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
Feature 03 Apr 2018

3 reasons why you need a new corporate learning strategy

Employees are getting more and more difficult to retain. That's why learning and development programs are so critical. Here's how to update yours. Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
News 05 Mar 2018

Employee assessments drive leadership software from ADP

An entrepreneurial unit within ADP has developed machine learning-powered leadership coaching software that delivers feedback from frank employee assessment of managers. Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
Tip 27 Feb 2018

A definitive list of talent management software features

Go beyond the marketing hype, and dig beneath the surface to identify the not-so-obvious features you need to assemble a talent management suite that can grow with your company. Continue Reading
Feature 23 Feb 2018

Worksite health services providers on the rise

Employers are turning to workplace health vendors to provide on-site healthcare services to workers to reduce healthcare costs and drive engagement and productivity. Continue Reading
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
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
Feature 21 Feb 2018

HR plays to win with gamification for learning

At some companies, corporate education has become a tool for engagement and employee experience. See how gamification is putting the 'fun' in learning fundamentals. Continue Reading
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
News 19 Feb 2018

Limeade releases new employee engagement software

HR tech news roundup: Employee engagement software vendor Limeade expands platform and releases inclusion module for large enterprises seeking more diverse workforces. Continue Reading
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
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
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
Feature 06 Feb 2018

Ceridian workforce management system works for retail

David's Bridal takes advantage of Ceridian's focus on retail, adopting Ceridian's workforce management software to handle complex scheduling of work shifts and integrate with payroll. Continue Reading
Feature 02 Feb 2018

Seven creative strategies for reducing employee stress

Americans are stressed, and job anxieties are a major cause. Here's what some employers are doing to make sure their employees are happy -- and not looking for their next gig. Continue Reading
Feature 02 Feb 2018

Secrets of winning at your employee experience strategy

Marketing software company HubSpot has landed on numerous best places to work lists, but press about its workplace hasn't been all rosy. CPO Katie Burke shares thoughts on both. Continue Reading
Feature 01 Feb 2018

What is HCM software, and what are the HR software benefits?

Human resources software, or human capital management software, handles everything from benefits administration and applicant tracking to retaining and rewarding star employees. Continue Reading
Tip 31 Jan 2018

Tips for automating the performance management process

Whether you have a talent management suite or are doing it in documents and email, you can build a people-friendly, efficient process if you know where to put your priorities. Continue Reading
News 30 Jan 2018

SAP offers extra help on HR cloud migrations

SAP is trying to help on-premises HCM users make a case for moving to the cloud, as well as ease initial integration steps. But it may be hard for some European HR users to move.. Continue Reading
Feature 30 Jan 2018

HubSpot CPO shares HR technology strategy wisdom

For marketing software company HubSpot, HR technology decisions are led by strategy and employee experience, not by shiny object syndrome. Here's a look. Continue Reading
Feature 26 Jan 2018

Employee benefits software works for healthcare provider

An online benefits management platform from Benefitfocus enables a developmental health and home care provider to cover field employees with individually tailored insurance plans. Continue Reading
News 25 Jan 2018

Onboarding software a weak link, according to HCI-Kronos survey

Onboarding software is a pillar of talent management systems, but many firms are neglecting the technology. First impressions count, and bad onboarding may drive a new hire away. 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
News 16 Jan 2018

SAP defends S/4HANA HCM upgrade amid questions

SAP, which has some 14,000 on-premises HCM customers, is extending on-premises support five years to 2030. But HCM users will have to migrate to its HANA in-memory platform for support. Continue Reading
News 15 Jan 2018

News briefs: Mobile recruiting interfaces still painful

The pace of HR's mobile app implementation is very slow. Upgrading HR's tech is not the biggest priority in the business. An alternative may be a recruiting site with ATS features. 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
Feature 11 Jan 2018

Online benefits enrollment system frees broker from paper

A San Diego insurance broker uses a cloud benefits enrollment system to move his employer clients to online enrollment and onboarding, resulting in convenience and time savings. Continue Reading
Feature 11 Jan 2018

The four hottest HR technology trends for 2018

HR technology is growing at breakneck speed as companies look for better ways to attract and understand talent, as well as boost the employee experience. Here's a look. Continue Reading
Feature 09 Jan 2018

Seven corporate wellness trends for 2018 -- and beyond

If you think a corporate wellness program begins and ends with giving employees a Fitbit, it's time to do some homework on the next-generation of health promotion programs. Continue Reading
Tip 10 Nov 2017

The top nine HR skills your HCM administrator needs

The HR systems administrator will serve an important role in helping the HR team become more strategic. Here's a look at nine skill areas that person will need to have. Continue Reading
Feature 10 Oct 2017

The nine best ways to boost workplace mindfulness success

A corporate mindfulness program can help your employees become more productive and can support your wellness efforts. Here's a look at how to get it right. Continue Reading