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Core HR administration tech is the critical foundation that human resources professionals need to improve recruiting, payroll, benefits and compliance. Explore news, articles and guides on choosing payroll software, using people analytics, safeguarding employee privacy, implementing HR technology and other tasks important to people management.
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30 Oct 2024
4 examples of common HR compliance problems
Some examples of HR compliance problems are discriminatory language during recruitment, documentation problems, issues with compensation and lack of employee training. Continue Reading
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25 Oct 2024
Tech sector layoffs explained: What you need to know
Large tech layoffs continue through 2024 with headlines showing thousands of people losing their jobs. Here is why the economy, interest rates and pandemic hiring are to blame. Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2022
How technology can help identify pay inequity
Various technologies and tools, including job evaluation software and compensation planning applications, may help companies identify pay inequity. Learn how. Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2022
8 workforce management tools to support flexible work hours
A flexible work hours policy can improve employee experience, especially for working mothers. Learn about some tools that can potentially help employers manage this. Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2022
8 tips for an HR software demo
Project leaders must prepare before an HR software demo to maximize the presentation's value for participants. Learn some tips to keep in mind before and after the demo. Continue Reading
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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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21 Jan 2022
US sees hiring bias in unemployment rates
The EEOC says hiring rates for people of color are worrisome. It has started an effort to help employers reduce hiring bias, which includes looking at processes and tech. Continue Reading
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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
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12 Jan 2022
How RPA can improve payroll processes
RPA can help with some of the tasks associated with payroll, including shift payment calculation. Learn how RPA can potentially improve payroll operations. Continue Reading
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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
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04 Jan 2022
How RPA can simplify the onboarding process
Onboarding an employee is always hectic, and RPA can help with required employee paperwork and payroll information. Learn the other benefits RPA can bring to onboarding. Continue Reading
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16 Dec 2021
VR in HR: How human resources can use VR and AR technology
The use of augmented and virtual reality in HR processes is just beginning, but it has great potential in recruiting, onboarding, training and virtual workspaces. Continue Reading
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14 Dec 2021
HRIS vs. HRMS vs. HCM: Key differences and similarities
Learning what the terms HRIS, HRMS and HCM mean -- and how they're different -- is an important step in the software buying process. Here are some ways to tell them apart. Continue Reading
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14 Dec 2021
Cyberattack on Kronos payroll triggers backup plans
Some users of Kronos payroll say they have backup and contingency plans ready to deal with the ransomware attack on the HR system's firm. Continue Reading
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08 Dec 2021
What does robotic process automation mean for HR operations?
HR can use RPA to automate manual processes, standardize common tasks, quickly complete existing tasks and free workers from the mundane to spend more time on complex projects. Continue Reading
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03 Dec 2021
Blockchain HR technology: 5 use cases impacting human resources
Blockchain is a mystery to some in HR and a godsend to others. Either way, it's here and gaining ground. Here's a look at the biggest ways blockchain will change HR. Continue Reading
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03 Dec 2021
Omicron extends uncertainty about return to office
For firms with immediate plans to return to the office early in the new year, the new COVID-19 variant, omicron, may prompt delays and reassessments about the future. Continue Reading
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24 Nov 2021
10 HR analytics tools that can optimize your workforce
HR analytics tools can improve workforce outcomes by reducing attrition, boosting employee satisfaction and helping to plan new hires. Here are 10 popular products to consider. Continue Reading
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23 Nov 2021
How to build an HR software business case
HR leaders who want a new software system must conduct in-depth research on strategic technology needs and use it to build a strong business case. Here are tips on doing just that. Continue Reading
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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
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23 Nov 2021
Overview of SAP SuccessFactors HXM Suite
SAP SuccessFactors HXM is the next iteration of SuccessFactors HCM and is meant to help HR departments manage the entire employee lifecycle. Here's a closer look. Continue Reading
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17 Nov 2021
5 tips for choosing the right HR technology
Choosing the right HR technology and tools for your company requires first understanding one truth: There is no perfect software. But from there, you can decide on what works best. Continue Reading
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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
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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
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29 Oct 2021
7 essentials for better HR software change management
Change management is one of the most difficult aspects of implementing HR software. Here's how to improve your company's change management for your next implementation. Continue Reading
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26 Oct 2021
The most common HR tech implementation challenges
Perennial project problems include incomplete requirements and employees taking time off close to the go-live. Here are some of the most common HR tech implementation challenges. Continue Reading
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22 Oct 2021
11 ways to create a hybrid workforce strategy that works
An effective hybrid workplace strategy requires a complex mix of ingredients, including clear communication and the right technology. Here's advice on getting it all right. Continue Reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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09 Sep 2021
Workday's Zimit acquisition gives it automated CPQ
Workday invested in Zimit, and later integrated its configure, price and quote software. Now, it's acquiring the company as part of its plan to build enterprise services. Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2021
Why algorithmic auditing can't fully cope with AI bias in hiring
Critics say you can't trust AI yet with diversity and inclusion in hiring -- or the elaborate audits meant to root out AI bias. Hiring software vendors beg to differ. Continue Reading
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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
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29 Jul 2021
U.S. lawmaker seeks national four-day workweek
The four-day workweek could become law under legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Mark Takano. It would require firms to pay overtime to hourly employees working more than 32 hours. Continue Reading
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21 Jul 2021
Paycor IPO launches, CEO explains what's next
Paycor HCM's CEO shares what the IPO means for its customers and plans to use the investment for R&D and sales expansion as it expands in the SMB market. Continue Reading
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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
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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
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30 Jun 2021
A role for AI and humans in the recruiting process
Artificial intelligence tools can help job seekers find the right role and help employers close the skills gap. But AI can't replace human intelligence -- at least, not yet. Continue Reading
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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
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11 Jun 2021
When the HCM sponsor exits mid-project
If the HR software project champion leaves the organization or, for some other reason, leaves the project, the team must act quickly. Learn what steps the team should take. Continue Reading
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10 Jun 2021
The right to disconnect vs. America's always-on culture
European countries are adopting right-to-disconnect laws, protecting workers from employer retaliation. But in the U.S., there appears to be little interest from lawmakers. Continue Reading
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03 Jun 2021
SAP deepens HR integration to improve workforce analytics
An integration between SAP SuccessFactors and the SAP Analytics Cloud could put richer workforce analytics into the hands of HR departments. Continue Reading
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28 May 2021
NASA is changing its approach to people analytics
NASA is implementing a graph database to serve as the foundation of its people analytics. It will give managers and employees insights into skills and training needs. Continue Reading
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27 May 2021
How to offboard HCM project team post-implementation
A successful HCM implementation must include a proactive plan for offboarding temporary members of the project team. Learn what issues you'll need to address. Continue Reading
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27 May 2021
3 ways HR can support women in the workplace
The HR team's support for women has a powerful influence on gender equality and employee experience. Learn how HR can make a positive impact on your workplace culture. Continue Reading
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26 May 2021
How an HR help desk supports an HCM rollout
An HCM implementation requires strategic support and an HR help desk application may help provide that. Learn about features such as enhancement tracking, as well as vendors to research. Continue Reading
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10 May 2021
A data-driven approach to DEI supports real diversity
Improve diversity and inclusion with an in-depth approach to making people of color, women and other marginalized groups feel good about where they work. Learn how data can help. Continue Reading
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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
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28 Apr 2021
EEOC deals with thorny COVID-19 vaccine issues
At a hearing, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission assessed COVID-19's impact on people of color and women, as well as workplace vaccination issues. Continue Reading
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26 Apr 2021
SMB HR market heats up with Paycor IPO, Jobvite acquisitions
The HR SMB market is seeing activity, with Paycor planning to file an IPO and Jobvite acquiring two firms that may help it better compete in this market. Continue Reading
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21 Apr 2021
10 steps to support your HCM system post go-live
To ensure a new system's success, HR leaders need to develop a plan for how they will support their new HCM system post go-live. Here are 10 factors to consider. Continue Reading
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19 Apr 2021
Face mask detection a newcomer to employee surveillance
Face mask detection has emerged as another form of employee surveillance technology, and its adoption may be helped indirectly by the potential of COVID-19 workplace regulations. Continue Reading
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16 Apr 2021
20 diversity and inclusion tools to power your DEI program
Diversity and inclusion tools shouldn't replace strategy, but these tools can help companies in multiple ways, from tracking goals to removing applicant identifiers. Continue Reading
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14 Apr 2021
DEI tools arrive at critical time for HR
Employers are being held accountable for meeting diversity, equity and inclusion goals, especially executives. HR vendors are responding with new tools, including ADP. Continue Reading
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12 Apr 2021
Oracle Cloud HCM introduces low-code/no-code template tools
Oracle Cloud HCM has been upgraded to ease development of HR processes and improve employee experience, the firm said. Continue Reading
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Podcast
19 Mar 2021
Bersin sees HR tech market shifting to 'systems of design'
In this podcast, analyst Josh Bersin explains how HR technology is evolving to favor tools for customizing and improving the post-pandemic employee experience. Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2021
Workforce strategy and planning in times of crisis
HR, IT and facilities managers are focused on reconfiguring workplaces and the technologies that ensure the safety, productivity and privacy of employees returning to the office. Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2021
Kroger rushed to launch on-demand pay, and it's not alone
In the face of the pandemic, The Kroger Co. sped up the rollout of an on-demand pay platform to 400,000-plus employees. These platforms saw sizable growth in 2020. Continue Reading
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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
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15 Mar 2021
10 components of an effective employee well-being strategy
Corporate wellness programs are getting renewed attention and now incorporate emotional, mental and financial health. Find out what the new holistic approach requires. Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2021
Top 5 components of a workplace mental health strategy
Promoting mental health in the workplace requires creating an empathetic and stigma-free culture for employees. Learn five important facets of creating that. Continue Reading
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19 Feb 2021
Biden favors green cards over H-1B work visas
The Biden administration is seeking major changes in work visa programs, proposing an expansion of the cap for employment-based green cards, but not for H-1B work visas. Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2021
AI deployed as employee burnout detection tool
Employee burnout is one of the mental health issues that AI tools are helping HR to identify. The technology can analyze employee activities and communications for potential risk. Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2021
5 important diversity issues in the workplace for 2021
Black Lives Matter threw a spotlight on diversity issues in 2020. In 2021, workplace diversity, equity and inclusion issues are likely to become even more important. Continue Reading
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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
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12 Jan 2021
Digital vaccine certificate looms as HR's next problem
HR departments may want electronic proof of an employee's COVID-19 vaccination, but it's unclear when digital vaccine certificates will be ready. Continue Reading
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05 Jan 2021
What technology did HR need because of the pandemic in 2020?
2020 complicated HR teams' ability to help manage employees. Here's a look at three ways technology helped, including strengthening security and using new video platforms. Continue Reading
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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
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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
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17 Dec 2020
SuccessFactors gets serious about employee time management
COVID-19 has increased demand by employers for flextime management capabilities. That will be a significant feature in the new SAP SuccessFactors employee time management system. Continue Reading
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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
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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
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17 Nov 2020
HRIS administration requires close IT-HR collaboration
There's no single ownership strategy for HRIS admin, but there may be some preferences. HR departments with on-premises systems are more likely to keep the tech management duties. Continue Reading
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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
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29 Oct 2020
Tech trends in HR, 2020 edition: A shift in direction
The pandemic has hurt HR technology budgets, but it is also accelerating other tech trends in HR, such as making HR services part of everyday productivity platforms. Continue Reading
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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
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06 Oct 2020
HR data migration checklist and tips for implementation success
Data migration and conversion are critical aspects of an HR system implementation project. Learn important tips you can use to create success. Continue Reading
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01 Oct 2020
Why an HR IT interface discussion is critical to implementation
When making the decision to implement an HR IT interface, you must consider cost, development and support. Ensure you're asking the right questions before the planning stage. Continue Reading
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29 Sep 2020
How Trump, Biden see automation and AI
The impact of automation and AI on the U.S. workforce has been a longstanding issue in presidential politics. That may be true again at tonight's presidential debate. Continue Reading
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16 Sep 2020
Top 10 video interviewing tools for a virtual hiring toolkit
Video interviewing tools are essential in every modern recruiter's toolkit. Learn what 10 of the top tools offer and some of the HR systems they integrate with. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
14 Sep 2020
Don't risk your business internationally with noncompliance
Companies need to ensure they take compliance seriously when expanding internationally. They need to make sure they are compliant in countries by understanding regulations. Continue Reading
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14 Sep 2020
Why is HRIS maintenance so important?
HR leaders should never overlook HRIS maintenance. Here are some reasons that maintenance can help ensure the best return on investment. Continue Reading
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10 Sep 2020
The human resources career path: From HR assistant to CHRO
HR's role has slowly gained more recognition as a strategic business partner. Learn about the typical HR career path and why technology is more important to the career than ever before. Continue Reading
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03 Sep 2020
To improve veteran hiring, U.S. turns to AI platform
The U.S. is nearing a final decision on a job matching platform to improve the odds that military veterans, who are leaving the service, will find the right civilian occupation. Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2020
Kronos-Ultimate get new name; Workday gets a co-CEO
The newly merged Kronos and Ultimate Software will be called UKG or Ultimate Kronos Group. Its big competitor, Workday, had an announcement of its own this week, a co-CEO. Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2020
11 actions that will improve employee experience
As an HR leader, improving the employee experience is a critical focus area, but where should you start? Here are 11 action steps you'll need to take. Continue Reading
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24 Aug 2020
Aaron Au looks back on SuccessFactors, looks ahead at Gloat
Aaron Au co-founded SuccessFactors, which helped bring about HR's shift to cloud-based platforms. Here's how Au, now chief strategy officer at Gloat, changed the face of HR software. Continue Reading
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20 Aug 2020
Sen. Kamala Harris concerned about AI's use in HR
If U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris becomes vice president, she may use her new position to seek action over the use of AI in HR, especially around facial analysis technologies. Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2020
ServiceNow adds Uber to its pandemic planning tool set
ServiceNow has added an Uber module to its 'Safe Workplace suite,' a pandemic planning tool set. The idea is to help employees return to the office. Continue Reading
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29 Jul 2020
ADP starts reopening offices, stays firm on HCM plans
In an earnings call, ADP CEO said the company will manage the COVID-19 pandemic just like it has previous crises. It will take the long view and maintain its HCM investment. Continue Reading
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27 Jul 2020
What's next for SuccessFactors HR after Qualtrics IPO?
After it acquired Qualtrics, SAP said the experience management software company would be core to its SuccessFactors HR strategy. Then SAP decided to spin it out in an IPO. Continue Reading
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27 Jul 2020
Layoffs narrow gender pay gap, but equity battle continues
The gender pay equity gap improved a little in the second quarter, but the results stem from recent layoffs, especially among women in hospitality and retail industries. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2020
Microsoft powers up return-to-work apps
COVID-19-related return-to-work apps are getting the attention of Microsoft, which has released the app built on its Power Platform to help manage people and facilities. Continue Reading
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10 Jul 2020
HR technology, analytics may help companies through COVID-19
HR technology can play a large role in helping companies navigate through COVID-19, set workforce strategy, and reevaluate HR programs and internal communications. Continue Reading
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10 Jul 2020
Investors, lawmakers say HR data should be public
Large investors argue that HR data on diversity and even engagement is critical to understanding the risks that public firms face. They want the data standardized and published. Continue Reading
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07 Jul 2020
How can HR protect employee data privacy during COVID-19?
Collecting health-related employee data in your HR system -- even during the COVID-19 pandemic -- isn't a simple issue, due to the many regulations that protect employees. Continue Reading
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30 Jun 2020
5 tips for better HR software selection
Finding the right software isn't just a one-stop shop. You'll need to follow the right strategy before determining the HR software that is best for your company. Continue Reading
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22 Jun 2020
Contact tracing technology is hottest new thing in HR
As people return to work and campus, there's a growing demand for tools that can quickly find coronavirus risks. Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2020
Protests raise profile of implicit bias training
Implicit bias training has been around for years, but the Black Lives Matter movement and nationwide protests are giving it new attention. Continue Reading
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19 May 2020
Compass Coffee's post-pandemic plan starts with bulk hiring
The owners of Compass Coffee believe that most HR functions can be automated and there's no need for an HR staff. It's now looking at bulk hiring to speed up its reopening. Continue Reading
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15 May 2020
Oracle Analytics for Cloud HCM gives new capabilities to HR
The newly released tool is designed to give HR managers more ability to run their own analytics and merge employee data with finance data in new ways. Continue Reading