Talent management
Talent management is a key aspect of a company's operations and HR's responsibilities. Get news, guides and tips on using the right work technology and HR software to manage each area of talent management, including recruiting and onboarding; performance management; succession planning; learning and development; and compensation management.
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Tip
30 Jun 2025
7 benefits, best practices for AI in performance reviews
AI can help save time and bring other advantages to performance reviews, but reviews involve sensitive data, so HR must ensure their company is following best practices. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jun 2025
Job skills in demand for 2025 and beyond
Companies are looking for employees who can navigate AI and offer unique perspectives in 2025, since AI is automating some tasks and placing a premium on human creativity. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jun 2025
6 best practices for using analytics in talent acquisition
Learn the top approaches for using analytics in talent acquisition, including the necessity of ensuring data quality and consistently monitoring hiring KPIs. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jun 2025
6 benefits of succession planning
Succession planning can help companies in various ways, including reducing business disruption and recruitment costs. Learn more about some of the benefits. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Jun 2025
6 of the top performance appraisal types
HR leaders should learn about the top performance appraisal types and decide whether one approach or a combination is most effective for their company. Learn more. Continue Reading
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Definition
17 Jun 2025
What is an applicant tracking system (ATS)?
An applicant tracking system (ATS) is software that manages the recruiting and hiring process, including job postings and job applications. Continue Reading
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Definition
04 Jun 2025
What is performance management software?
Performance management software is a tool that enables human resources (HR) teams to measure and track the performance of employees and to implement appropriate programs or strategies to ensure that employee performance is aligned with the organization's business objectives and goals. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 May 2025
Thwart nation-state threat actors with these CISO tips
Foreign adversaries now infiltrate rival nation resources by using cyberattackers to pose as remote workers. Learn how to protect your organization with tips from this CISO. Continue Reading
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News
29 May 2025
Workday adds seven agents to Illuminate platform
Workday expanded its Illuminate platform, adding new automation features for HR, finance and workforce management. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 May 2025
How to attract tech talent in 2025: 7 essentials
In this time of 'the great churn,' finding and keeping great tech talent sounds merely aspirational. Read on for seven methods that work. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 May 2025
AI upskilling strategies that center workers, not tech
At MIT's Sloan CIO Symposium, experts emphasized that AI upskilling starts with what humans do best, pairing hands-on learning with inclusive, contextualized strategies. Continue Reading
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Definition
12 May 2025
What are SMART goals?
SMART is a best practice framework for setting goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 May 2025
7 tips for writing an RFP for an ATS (with template)
Including information like budget in an RFP is important because it can help vendors decide if their application is a good fit. Learn more about an RFP for an ATS. Continue Reading
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Definition
30 Apr 2025
What is the gig economy?
A gig economy is a free market system in which temporary positions are common and organizations hire independent workers for short-term commitments. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Apr 2025
6 business-driving reasons why diverse teams are smarter
Supporting diversity, equity and inclusion -- or DEI -- isn't just the 'woke' thing to do. Diverse teams are smarter and more innovative. Learn how. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 Apr 2025
What is team collaboration?
Team collaboration is a communication and project management approach that emphasizes teamwork, innovative thinking and equal participation to achieve objectives. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Apr 2025
What is talent management? Definition, basics and strategy
Talent management is a strategic approach organizations use to attract, develop, retain, and optimize employees. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Apr 2025
5 key issues in performance management
Problems with the performance management process can lead to consequences such as discrimination or retaliation claims against a company. HR staff should learn about key issues. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Apr 2025
14 types of diversity in the workplace
Diversity can help improve a company's bottom line, but the term often causes confusion. Learn about the different types and how to use them to build a supportive work environment. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Apr 2025
What are soft skills?
Soft skills are personal attributes that support situational awareness and enhance an individual's ability to get a job done. Continue Reading
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Definition
04 Apr 2025
What is employee experience?
Employee experience is a worker's perception of the organization they work for during their tenure. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Mar 2025
5 challenges of AI in recruitment
AI can potentially save time during the recruitment process, but the tech also brings challenges. Learn what HR leaders should be aware of before incorporating AI into recruiting. Continue Reading
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Definition
24 Mar 2025
What are performance appraisals? A how-to guide for managers
A performance appraisal is the structured practice of regularly reviewing an employee's job performance. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Mar 2025
Top 16 technical skills for HR professionals
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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News
14 Mar 2025
AI in the workplace: Businesses brace for new rules
States are tightening rules on AI in the workplace, while the federal government pushes for deregulation, setting up a battle over hiring and bias laws. Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Mar 2025
Marketers, stand down if your company cancels DEI programs
Boycott or buycott, marketers need to sit this one out. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Mar 2025
The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of AI and DEI
AI tools can further bias and discrimination, but such tools also have the potential to support fairness and inclusivity. Which side will prevail? Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2025
Trump's DEI policy crackdown meets corporate resistance
President Donald Trump has delivered a blistering attack against DEI policies. But data shows diversity helps businesses succeed, not flounder. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Mar 2025
What is emotional intelligence (EI)?
Emotional intelligence (EI) is the area of cognitive ability that facilitates interpersonal behavior. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Feb 2025
ATS vs. CRM: What's the difference?
While ATSes and CRMs are both part of the recruiting process, each system focuses on different parts of the candidate journey. Learn more about the differences between the two. Continue Reading
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News
26 Feb 2025
Study: Workers will trade 25% of pay for remote, hybrid jobs
Tech workers would take a pay cut for hybrid or remote jobs, but employers aren't lowering wages, suggesting that high demand isn't driving pay down. Continue Reading
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Definition
25 Feb 2025
What is LinkedIn and how does it work?
LinkedIn is a social networking site designed specifically for the business community. Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2025
Trump actions could undermine EEOC AI bias efforts
The Trump administration has removed EEOC AI bias guidance. Experts say states and courts might take the lead in regulating AI hiring practices. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Feb 2025
17 common QA interview questions and answers
Use these typical QA interview questions -- broken into basic, intermediate and advanced -- to progress from the screening interview to the final stages and land the job. Continue Reading
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News
07 Feb 2025
Cybersecurity workforce bill faces Trump's cuts, freezes
Trump's hiring freezes raise concerns as Republicans push to expand the cybersecurity workforce with candidates who've earned two-year degrees, aiming to fill critical job gaps. Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2025
Workday layoffs nearly offset last year's hiring
Workday cut 1,750 jobs to shift focus to AI growth. The HR software vendor calls it a strategic move, as vendors ramp up AI-related competition. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Feb 2025
The importance of diversity in tech teams
Diversity is key to driving organizational success, yet DEI initiatives have become a controversial topic. Learn how diversity in tech teams can help companies in a myriad of ways. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2025
Federal employee exodus threatens operational stability
If federal employees resign in large numbers, U.S. government operations could face disruptions, affecting essential services, public programs and national stability. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 Jan 2025
What is continuous learning, and what are its benefits?
Continuous learning is the ongoing expansion of knowledge and skill sets. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2025
Trump's buyout might increase H-1B visa delays at USCIS
The Trump administration's overhaul of government jobs and operations will affect H-1B processing for employers. Slowdowns and extra paperwork seem likely. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2025
Trump DEI ban puts HR software, training in limbo
Trump's ban on DEI programs is forcing federal agencies and HR vendors to reevaluate diversity tools and training, with potential legal challenges ahead. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jan 2025
TikTok ban is a hiccup for social recruiters, not a disaster
A TikTok ban in the U.S. won't crush recruiting efforts. While the platform has reach, employers still prefer LinkedIn, Instagram and niche tools to find top talent. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jan 2025
Trump nominates AI in HR advocate to Department of Labor
A proponent of AI's use in HR, Keith Sonderling has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for the No. 2 position in the Department of Labor. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Jan 2025
18 top learning management systems for 2025
LMSes have a reputation for being stodgy, but they're still a must-have. Today's best learning management systems have the content creation and social tools for modern workforces. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Jan 2025
10 top talent management software systems in 2025
Learn about some of the best talent management products, the advantages and disadvantages of each system, along with important considerations for implementing the software. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Jan 2025
12 top HR software and tool options to consider in 2025
To help you whittle down your HR software shortlist, learn the pros and cons of some top vendors and tools, and get buying tips to ensure your purchase is a success. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Jan 2025
16 top applicant tracking systems for 2025
Applicant tracking systems provide the automation to help companies succeed in the ever-competitive hiring market. Learn about the features of 16 ATSes that are worth considering. Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Jan 2025
Trump's H-1B dilemma: Musk vs. MAGA
Few government programs have affected U.S. IT workers as deeply as H-1B. As Trump takes office, his administration must weigh worker concerns against Elon Musk's agenda. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Jan 2025
Top AI recruiting tools and software of 2025
AI continues to spread to every corner of recruiting and talent acquisition. Here's the latest on AI tools from GenAI to smart chatbots and agents, plus details on 13 products. Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2024
Trump's stance on E-Verify checks shifting over time
Employers remain cautious about how immigration policies will change under Trump, given his waffling over E-Verify checks and the potential for a DACA repeal. Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2024
Biden secures H-1B rule changes before Trump takes over
Biden is instituting a series of H-1B regulatory changes that might not please Trump, a longtime critic of the visa program. Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2024
Trump's restructuring plan risks federal brain drain
Trump's plan to restructure the U.S. government with layoffs, office relocations and RTO mandates could potentially drive skilled workers to quit. Continue Reading
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13 Dec 2024
2025 tech job market statistics and outlook
The tech sector faced layoffs, rapid AI growth and skill gaps. What's next for 2025? Explore key trends, predictions and stats shaping the future of the tech job market. Continue Reading
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12 Dec 2024
10 top learning experience platforms to use in 2025
The benefits of learning experience platforms are numerous, especially in an age of remote and hybrid work. Here are some of the top LXPs and features to consider right now. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Dec 2024
Prepare your business for natural disasters with this checklist
Protect your business and employees from a natural disaster with this preparedness checklist. Plan ahead with safety protocols, emergency supplies, and training to minimize risks. Continue Reading
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News
05 Dec 2024
Ping fatigue sparks push for right-to-disconnect laws
The fight for right-to-disconnect laws is heating up as workers push back against after-hours pings. The U.S. lags, but global momentum is at full-speed. Continue Reading
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03 Dec 2024
Apple's BYOD practices draw fire in lawsuit
Apple's BYOD policies spark a fiery lawsuit, accusing the tech giant of turning employee personal devices into 'prison yards' that blur work-life boundaries and breach privacy. Continue Reading
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27 Nov 2024
DEI backlash grows as Congress, Walmart scale back efforts
The next Congress is almost certain to approve legislation banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Some businesses, such as Walmart, are also pulling back on DEI. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Nov 2024
How to create an IT succession plan for key tech roles
IT departments should view succession planning as an ongoing component of their strategy rather than an afterthought. Our free template can help you maximize success. Continue Reading
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25 Nov 2024
Researchers: AI could polarize jobs, reshape future of work
AI is driving an economic transformation that might be one of the biggest ever seen, a new National Academies study warns. Continue Reading
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News
22 Nov 2024
Trump's federal cuts could undo diversity gains
Trump's plan to slash federal jobs could threaten the government's efforts to build a diverse workforce. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Nov 2024
7 talent acquisition strategies for better hiring in 2025
Learn strategies for recruiting in a still-challenging market, including shifting to skills-based hiring, promoting company initiatives and establishing an employer brand. Continue Reading
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20 Nov 2024
7 critical talent acquisition and recruitment trends in 2025
Ongoing remote work challenges, the rapid rise of generative AI and steps toward skills-based hiring are among the trends recruiters and talent acquisition teams will face in 2025. Continue Reading
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News
13 Nov 2024
Apple Vision Pro's deluxe price hinders enterprise adoption
The VR/AR market is becoming crystal clear: Companies don't want to spend thousands on headsets, as Microsoft and Apple have discovered. Continue Reading
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13 Nov 2024
Managing a multigenerational workforce: Tips from an expert
A recruiting expert with 26 years of experience provides advice on how organizations can keep a multigenerational workforce engaged without compromising the company mission. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2024
Experts brace for tougher H-1B crackdown in Trump's new term
Getting an H-1B visa in President-elect Donald Trump's second term might be difficult, but advisors such as Elon Musk could help tap the anti-immigration brakes. Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2024
Gartner: AI isn't replacing HR workers
It turns out AI needs humans -- especially in HR, where complex systems might thwart CEOs who want to replace humans with tech. Continue Reading
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01 Nov 2024
As AI expands in HR, user caution grows
Users don't want their next AI in HR deployment to be career ending, so they are rolling out new features with caution. Continue Reading
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News
30 Oct 2024
GM's automated recruiting goal: From 60 days to 60 minutes
General Motors is using an AI-enabled chatbot to handle tedious work in vetting candidates for recruiters. A big assist comes from automated scheduling. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Oct 2024
Diversity in leadership: Forge your own success
Eugina Jordan is a CMO in tech who wrote a leadership book for underrepresented professionals who want to become corporate leaders. Here, she answers four questions about the book. Continue Reading
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News
29 Oct 2024
Gartner: AI, generational divide hurt work collaboration
Work collaboration is on the decline due to a variety of issues, from remote work to AI chatbots, that reduce reliance on peers and managers, Gartner says. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Oct 2024
5 best practices for HR data compliance
HR data compliance requires sharing data rules, carrying out audits, involving IT and legal, encouraging secure data sharing and removing terminated employees' system access. Continue Reading
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News
10 Oct 2024
Hurricane Milton makes a case for remote work
Hurricane Militon and other powerful storms are a test of business resilience. One way to ensure continuing operations is to have the systems in place to support remote work. Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2024
Dockworkers' fight a warning about the future of work
Dockworkers are fighting for the future of work, fearing automation will take their jobs. Even those who stay employed worry that the tech will strip their work of its worth. Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2024
Ex-EEOC commissioner: AI in HR could cut bias in hiring
Keith Sonderling, a former U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission member, argues at the HR Technology Conference that properly implemented AI can reduce bias in hiring. Continue Reading
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26 Sep 2024
AI helps to spark skills vs. seniority debate at HR Tech
Skills emerged as a major topic for debate at the HR Tech Conference this week, where discussions focused on the effects of this AI-enabled change in hiring. Continue Reading
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25 Sep 2024
At HR Tech, experts consider future of human judgment
The role of AI versus human judgment is being debated at this week's HR Tech Conference. HR managers see a dividing line, even if they are unsure about where it is. Continue Reading
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News
20 Sep 2024
Amazon's return-to-office order bucks job flexibility trend
Despite Amazon's return-to-office order, remote and hybrid work significantly helps recruitment and retention -- and remain popular options in tech. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Sep 2024
13 Black leaders in technology
Black tech employees are small in number, but there are a number -- past and present -- to celebrate. Continue Reading
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News
18 Sep 2024
Workday update takes AI in HR in new directions
Workday says it is advancing AI in HR with a series of platform upgrades that handle complex problems and build answers that capture the context around the data. Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2024
Oracle upgrades skills management as U.S. workforce shifts
Oracle has upgraded its skills management platform, making it industry-specific where needed and giving management and employees more control over their skills needs. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Sep 2024
4 use cases for AI in performance management
Using AI in performance management can help save time but can also result in feedback that's not the right fit for the employee, among other drawbacks. Learn more. Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2024
U.S. finds women persistently underrepresented in tech
Women make up less than a quarter of high-skill tech workers, according to a new U.S. report. The reasons for this low number, which hasn't changed much since 2005, are unclear. Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2024
Lawmakers take aim at employee monitoring software
AI-enabled employee monitoring software's role in measuring performance is raising concerns that it might help automate hiring, firing and promotion decisions. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Sep 2024
5 advantages of a good employee retention rate
The effort to keep employees happy, motivated and committed to the company has major payoffs. Learn what these efforts are and why they matter. Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2024
U.S. losing STEM war due to immigration policy, global fight
As global competition for STEM students intensifies, other nations are improving foreign talent recruitment. A new report faults U.S. immigration policy for this outcome. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Aug 2024
5 top talent retention strategies
Talent retention can be challenging, but strategies like employee development and flexible work arrangements can keep employees from seeking other opportunities. Learn more. Continue Reading
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News
21 Aug 2024
FTC noncompete ban blocked: What businesses should know
Businesses nationwide will be able to forego the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's Sept. 4 deadline for compliance with the noncompete ban. Continue Reading
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News
21 Aug 2024
Over 50% of job decline from high-tech employment sectors
Job occupations that lead in high-tech employment take the largest hit in the U.S. government's revision of employment data. Continue Reading
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News
21 Aug 2024
STEM education challenged by rapid technological shifts
As technology changes with increasing speed, so is the evolution of STEM education. Workforce demands are shifting toward interdisciplinary skills and lifelong learning. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Aug 2024
7 essential strategies for upskilling managers
Some people may be born with innate managerial capabilities, but most people need training. Learn more about HR's role in upskilling managers and the value of the training. Continue Reading
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News
16 Aug 2024
AI breaks ageism barriers for older entrepreneurs
AI and demographics are transforming entrepreneurship, according to VC Katerina Stroponiati, whose new firm focuses on funding startup founders ages 50 and older. Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2024
For workers, AI's chief impact might be distress
Early evidence suggests AI is reducing the need for some workers, such as those in customer service, and concern about AI's impact is evident in an ongoing survey. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Aug 2024
What is DEI? Diversity, equity and inclusion explained
Diversity, equity and inclusion is a term used to describe policies and programs that promote the representation and participation of different groups of individuals. Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Aug 2024
Kamala Harris is repeating Hillary Clinton's H-1B mistake
Kamala Harris, backed by Silicon Valley VCs, might overlook H-1B concerns like Hillary Clinton did in 2016, which could affect her presidential bid, especially in key swing states. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Aug 2024
Gen Z career advice: What I learned from my first office job
Generation Z is stepping into the job market with innovative ideas and a diverse skill set. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jul 2024
Workday, Salesforce to integrate data with AI by year's end
Workday, the first SaaS provider in the Salesforce Zero Copy Partner Network, will integrate data with Salesforce, allowing AI-driven queries across HR, financial and CRM platforms. Continue Reading
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Video
30 Jul 2024
An explanation of green-collar jobs
Green-collar jobs merge environmental sustainability with diverse skills from white- and blue-collar sectors. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Jul 2024
Core competencies: What they are and how they lead to success
For any organization, its core competencies refer to the capabilities, knowledge, skills and resources that constitute its 'defining strengths.' Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2024
U.S. continuous security clearance vetting hits IT disaster
U.S. continuous security clearances system faces severe delays and budget overruns. The now $1.7B project is years behind schedule, affecting millions of federal workers. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Jul 2024
Top tips to improve employee experience in uncertain times
Companies are contending with a turbulent economy and low employee morale. Discover summit highlights from 3 expert speakers and tips to better meet the needs of your workforce. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2024
Judge allows AI lawsuit against Workday to proceed
A court partially allows a lawsuit against Workday to advance, raising questions about AI's role in hiring. The case may set precedent for applying discrimination laws to AI tools. Continue Reading