Talent management systems
Winning the war for talent requires having the right HR technology. From recruiting and applicant tracking to succession planning software, the right talent management system -- and the right strategy for implementing and using it -- is critical. This section offers expert advice for HR leaders and business decision-makers, with case studies and in-depth articles on talent management systems, including how to choose the best software for your organization, how to tackle integration issues, which talent management vendor should be on your shortlist, how to approach the question of cloud vs. on-premises, why HR data analytics is critical and how mobile apps should be part of the HR technology ecosystem.
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04 Feb 2022
9 different HR roles and job titles
HR departments are getting increasingly strategic to better support organizations' visions and goals. Here are the HR roles that can help carry out those strategies. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2022
Top strategies and tools to prevent employee isolation
Feelings of isolation and loneliness are growing as employees continue to work from home. Learn strategies and tools that HR and business leaders can use to help. Continue Reading
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03 Mar 2023
passive candidate
A passive candidate (passive job candidate) is anyone in the workforce who is not actively looking for a job. Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2023
employee vetting
Employee vetting is a screening process conducted by employers for checking the background and verifying the information of a new hire or applicant. Continue Reading
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10 Feb 2023
Hawthorne effect
The Hawthorne effect is the modification of behavior by study participants in response to their knowledge that they are being observed or singled out for special treatment. Continue Reading
By- Diann Daniel, Executive Editor
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04 Feb 2022
9 different HR roles and job titles
HR departments are getting increasingly strategic to better support organizations' visions and goals. Here are the HR roles that can help carry out those strategies. Continue Reading
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22 Dec 2021
Skillsoft to pay $525M for learning platform Codecademy
Codecademy, a software development learning platform with 40 million users worldwide, is being acquired by Skillsoft, a learning platform focused on the corporate market. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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22 Dec 2021
Gig work platforms see uptick in interest due to COVID-19
The gig work model may expand into jobs occupied by full- and part-time workers. It is helping one HR manager in an industry where hiring has become difficult because of COVID-19. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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20 Dec 2021
Employee background check errors harm thousands of workers
Errors in background checks have prevented thousands of potential employees from being hired, and with more data collection, AI and automation, the problem could worsen. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
- Makenzie Holland, Senior News Writer
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17 Dec 2021
The Bigger Truth: Federal age gap and bank continuity failures
ESG senior analyst Steve Duplessie sounds off on the aging federal workforce, Zoom's potential growth and competition, and a better use for Bank of Ireland customers' money. Continue Reading
By- Jamison Cush, Senior Executive Editor
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16 Dec 2021
How RPA can improve your recruiting process
RPA's uses in recruiting include sorting resumes and communicating with candidates. Here's a guide to how RPA can optimize your company's recruiting process. Continue Reading
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08 Dec 2021
Better.com's employee layoff by Zoom gets HR thumbs down
Better.com's mass layoff by Zoom was seen as a big miss by HR professionals, who say the CEO's approach lacked empathy and planning. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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02 Dec 2021
Job seekers under 30 reject federal work, alarming lawmakers
The U.S. government's civilian workforce is mostly older, with many nearing or at retirement. The loss of skills is creating a need to attract young adults to federal work. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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23 Nov 2021
Workday responds to workforce changes with Vndly acquisition
Workday adds extended workforce management capability to its HCM platform with its acquisition of Vndly. Increasing use of contingent labor and competition motivated the buy. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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10 Nov 2021
Decline of women in the workforce is an 'alarming' HR trend
Employers are trying a variety of strategies to reduce employee turnover, but a major problem facing them is bringing women back into the workforce, Gartner says. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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09 Nov 2021
Gartner HR trends: Facial analysis, big vendor market share
Facial recognition tech may play a role in helping managers assess employee reactions to events in the office, according to Gartner. Other HR trends include market consolidation. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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08 Nov 2021
GitLab's head of remote work talks successes and strategy
GitLab Inc.'s workforce is entirely remote. It's Darren Murph's job, as the firm's head of remote, to make sure the firm and employees succeed under its remote model. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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03 Nov 2021
Microsoft Viva gets OKR app, stresses employee privacy
Microsoft Viva gets a new OKR app, but an underlying and ongoing message at the firm's recent Ignite conference was about Viva's employee privacy protections. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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02 Nov 2021
EEOC worries about 'snake oil' products in AI recruiting
The chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says users, not vendors, are responsible for AI recruiting bias. It has launched an effort to investigate AI use. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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18 Oct 2021
'Intelligent workplace' tools, video calls create anxiety
The role of technology and automation in the so-called 'intelligent workplace' was the focus of a lively debate at a conference last week. Video conferencing was cited as a particular problem. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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13 Oct 2021
SuccessFactors expands internal talent marketplace concept
SAP SuccessFactors' new Opportunity Marketplace aims to create a holistic view of employees and connect them with short- and long-term career opportunities and training. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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11 Oct 2021
Employer vaccine mandates set stage for return to office
COVID-19 mandates may be clearing the way to a return to the office, but employees may still have concerns about office air quality and cleaning standards. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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07 Oct 2021
As Ceridian HCM nears the $1B mark, it adds capabilities
Ceridian HCM announced product upgrades this week, including streaming pay, which makes it possible for employees to be paid daily. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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29 Sep 2021
Workday users pitch employee retention strategies at event
At a Workday event, business, HR and technology leaders highlighted flexible work, purpose-driven corporate missions and virtual reality as useful hiring and retention strategies. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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23 Sep 2021
Congress could trigger demand for apprenticeship software
In the face of workforce shortages, lawmakers may increase funding for job training, something that could boost apprenticeship software needs. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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20 Sep 2021
Recruiting AI systems under fire for excluding workers
AI recruiting tools focus on hiring efficiency rather than efficacy, according to an Accenture-Harvard Business School study. The U.N. believes AI is fostering human rights abuse. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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10 Sep 2021
Federal vaccine mandate gives HR new work, risks
President Joe Biden's federal vaccine mandate will put new recordkeeping requirements on businesses and may create problems if employees refuse to comply. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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02 Sep 2021
With New Orleans mostly dark, a coworking office lights up
Coworking offices may help remote workers deal with prolonged power outages. They are often located in business districts, which may get power restored before residential areas. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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01 Sep 2021
Catastrophes may shift hiring, remote work policies
As natural disaster numbers increase, remote work policies may be examined for how they keep workers online. But beyond temporary employee relocations, HR may be curbed by options. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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27 Aug 2021
Cash is king in hiring and retaining talent
Sign-on bonuses, tuition help and increases in starting salaries are among the steps employers are taking to hire and retain talent in a competitive market. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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26 Aug 2021
Delta's surcharge a new take on employee vaccination incentives
Businesses are reluctant to impose vaccine mandates, and vaccine incentives are showing limited results. But Delta Air Lines is trying a $200 surcharge on unvaccinated employees. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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18 Aug 2021
HR market sees investment bump from COVID-19
New funding rounds and acquisitions in HR technology are on pace to top 2020's banner year. The HR market activity is being driven, in part, by pandemic-related needs. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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11 Aug 2021
In $5.2B deal, Cornerstone OnDemand goes private
Cornerstone OnDemand has been acquired by Clearlake Capital Group, a move that will give it the financial support, flexibility and room to grow, experts said. Continue Reading
By- Nicole Laskowski, Senior News Director
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09 Aug 2021
Four-day workweek reactions range from warm to cool
The rise of flexible hours, along with remote and hybrid work, is reviving a discussion: Should firms implement a four-day workweek? The answer is anything but simple. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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29 Jul 2021
Badmouthing of federal gov hurts cybersecurity recruiting
Government and businesses are struggling with cybersecurity recruiting because of a skills shortage. The federal government's problem is made worse by bad branding. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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28 Jul 2021
After self-criticism, Workday improves Black representation
Last year, Workday officials acknowledged that its Black employee community was underrepresented. Employee survey data suggests it has since made improvements. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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19 Jul 2021
Automation, job loss fears speed workforce training in Mass.
A new report from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts offers a snapshot of what states are facing post-pandemic: increasing automation and a need for workforce training. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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13 Jul 2021
Worker shortages spur hiring incentives, low layoffs
Layoffs and involuntary terminations have reached a new low, as firms try to retain employees and hire new ones. They're also turning to some unique cash incentives. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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09 Jul 2021
Criminal background check prompts federal lawsuit
Errors in criminal background checks may be common, which could lead to a denied job opportunity. A Connecticut lawsuit details one such case. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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06 Jul 2021
The post-pandemic workplace empowers some, not all
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated investments in automation and has sent turnover soaring, a new reality that benefits some employees but is a disadvantage to others. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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17 Jun 2021
Fed concerns point to challenges for HR and recruiting tech
The Federal Reserve's concerns about the labor market spoke to a major HR problem -- namely, quit rates and retirements. It's unclear how much help recruiting tech can deliver. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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16 Jun 2021
Jobs that can be done anywhere may end up overseas
Corporate embrace of remote work may encourage employers to do more hiring in lower-cost regions, including other countries, according to a U.K. study. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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11 Jun 2021
Companies aim for hybrid office by September
Many firms are setting September as a return-to-the-office month, and a majority of workers will be in a hybrid office environment. Three days a week may be the hybrid standard. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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28 May 2021
An HR lesson from the Amy Cooper lawsuit
Employers face pressure to take action against employees for non-work activities. But, as Amy Cooper's recent lawsuit illustrates, doing so is not without risk. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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25 May 2021
How AI is changing Canada Life's recruiting process
Canada Life Assurance Company's initial adoption of a recruiting AI tool to rank candidates has proved so successful, it's paving the way for deeper investments in the technology. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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21 May 2021
The hybrid workplace may be settling on 3 days in office
As post-pandemic restrictions are lifted, workers are returning to the office under new hybrid workplace schedules. Some companies say 'hybrid' means three days in the office. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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14 May 2021
Tight labor market boosts wages, paves way for automation
Fast-food restaurants aren't the only places hungry for employees. High-skilled professional and business services occupations account for nearly 1.4 million openings. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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07 May 2021
Employees revolt after CEO's op-ed about hybrid workplaces
In an essay, Catherine Merrill, CEO of Washingtonian Media Inc., argued against hybrid workplaces, drawing a strong reaction from employees and HR analysts. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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05 May 2021
Warren Buffett urged to take DEI strategy leadership role
Berkshire Hathaway is being urged to take an industry leadership role by publishing its diversity, equity and inclusion strategy and data. So far, it has declined to do so. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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30 Apr 2021
Federal telework may be poised to take off
The post-pandemic future of federal telework will be up to President Biden's administration, but employee interest in it is high and job satisfaction is up. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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30 Apr 2021
Guide to digital badges for the workplace
Digital badges are becoming more common in the workplace. Here's how they can help HR during the hiring process and why some industry leaders have doubts. Continue Reading
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23 Apr 2021
Rejecting hybrid work will cost employers, survey finds
Employees may rush to the exits post-pandemic, and many will want a hybrid work option. If employers want people back in the office full-time, they have to pay them more. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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23 Apr 2021
Ricoh's HR chief considers the future and the hybrid workplace
Donna Venable, executive vice president of HR at Ricoh U.S., is considering how the pandemic is reshaping the idea of a hybrid workplace, and how it affects recruiting. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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09 Apr 2021
Hybrid workplace may give employers hiring edge
The post-pandemic office is leaning strongly in the direction of hybrid workplaces. Job candidates view working from home as a key consideration when searching for a new position. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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30 Mar 2021
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations get cool reception
Mandated COVID-19 vaccinations may be unpopular with many U.S. employers, including the federal government. A primary concern is the potential for liability. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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26 Mar 2021
Biden's $3T rebuilding plan may boost reskilling, upskilling
President Biden's plan to spend trillions on building the nation's infrastructure is likely to include funds for job reskilling and upskilling partnerships. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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25 Mar 2021
Equal pay for women could take 9 years
It may take women nine years to achieve equal pay with men, but the momentum is happening slightly faster for younger women, according to a new study. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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23 Mar 2021
Microsoft: Workers want hybrid work, not digital exhaustion
A hybrid work environment is the future at Microsoft and for most companies. In a recent survey, the vendor found that employees want some in-person activities to return. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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18 Mar 2021
Ford Motor Co. adopts hybrid workplace to boost productivity
Ford Motor Co. believes a hybrid workplace will improve productivity as well as employee retention and well-being. On Wednesday, it unveiled a plan to support a remote work model. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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17 Mar 2021
IDC: The future workplace is hybrid
Automation tools for tracking assets and people, as well as speeding up HR processes, such as onboarding, will be needed to manage the post-pandemic hybrid workplace. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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12 Mar 2021
Job market, salaries soar for computer science graduates
The number of computer science graduates in the U.S. is rising every year, as are starting salaries, signaling a strong demand for talent. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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05 Mar 2021
Schneider Electric shifts to hybrid workplace
The hybrid workplace model is being embraced by Schneider Electric, which is moving to coworking offices for its employees. The firm sees it as an adaptable, if challenging, option. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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04 Mar 2021
Employee poaching risk increases with remote work hiring
Remote work opportunities may give rise to employee poaching, putting added pressure on HR departments. As geography starts to matter less, employee experience may matter more. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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02 Mar 2021
Lawsuit challenges Amazon's treatment of Black employees
Amazon is facing a lawsuit from a corporate employee who details inappropriate behavior of co-workers and broad allegations about the firm's treatment of Black employees. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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26 Feb 2021
Wages a sticking point for remote work best practices
In the shift to remote work, wages could become a major point of contention for workers after COVID-19. A move to lower-cost regions could also mean lower pay. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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18 Feb 2021
McKinsey: Post-pandemic workplace will see major changes
In the post-pandemic workplace, businesses are likely to focus more on skills than job titles while also accelerating their adoption of automation and digital technologies. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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12 Feb 2021
Salesforce's remote work hiring strategy raises questions
Salesforce says its remote work hiring, or work-from-anywhere, model will improve its diversity and hiring goals. Hiring in inexpensive areas may be critical, according to experts. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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09 Feb 2021
Employee activism gives life to tech union organizing
A rise in tech union organizing is linked to the rise in employee activism, according to experts. They also believe the climate for union activity is changing. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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29 Jan 2021
New COVID-19 HR tools: AI office design, vaccine management
Major IT vendors are rolling out products designed for the post-pandemic office environment, including systems for managing in-house vaccination clinics. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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28 Jan 2021
Workday acquires Peakon for $700 million
Workday is acquiring employee feedback software vendor Peakon. Experts described the timing as a proverbial shot across SAP's bow. Continue Reading
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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20 Jan 2021
How can SAP Work Zone for HR help enable a digital workplace?
Part of SAP SuccessFactors HXM, Work Zone for HR is a digital workspace meant to boost employee experience. Learn more about its features and functions. 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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large
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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
By- Patrick Thibodeau, Editor at Large