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Feature
17 Dec 2024
4 ways to use AI in employee benefits, plus 3 drawbacks
Use cases for AI in employee benefits include answering employee questions, personalizing the process, reducing company costs and improving employee experience. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Dec 2024
8 use cases for ChatGPT in recruiting
One of the least risky ways for recruiters to begin using ChatGPT is to use the technology to summarize their interview notes. Learn more ChatGPT recruitment use cases. Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Nov 2018
Will Kronos AI improve life for hourly employees? Experts are split
The idea of AI in HR seems ubiquitous today, but mostly for salaried workers. A new Kronos AI platform takes aim at the hourly workforce, but can it help? Here's what three experts said. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Oct 2018
5 barriers to creating data-driven HR -- and how to overcome them
Savvy HR leaders know that data is the foundation of a killer people strategy. Here's why that's hard -- and how you can make it easier. Continue Reading
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Podcast
26 Oct 2018
Testing the intelligence of AI in HR applications
If an algorithm can't figure out things that it wasn't programmed to do, it's not learning anything and therefore isn't intelligent, says analyst Katherine Jones. Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2018
At Workday Rising, skills ontology feature for customers unveiled
Workday is creating a universal skills ontology, a feature made available in its most recent platform version update. Users opt in to share data for a 'skills cloud.' Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Oct 2018
How Infor Talent Science works for hiring -- at Infor
An AI-powered screening tool can make a difference with hiring and retention. Here's what happened when Infor used its Talent Science tool internally. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Oct 2018
4 ways CHROs and their teams can bust through the HR AI hype
The AI washing of technology is real, and it's confusing tech buying teams across companies, including those looking for AI in HR. Here's how to get past that hype. Continue Reading
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News
10 Oct 2018
Workday Rising previews AI tech that draws from customer data sets
Workday is developing algorithms to automate certain tasks, such as anomaly detection. This technology was previewed at Workday Rising, with the tech planned to arrive in 2019. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Oct 2018
L'Oréal boosts candidate experience with recruitment chatbots
L'Oréal deployed chatbots to help its 145 recruiters process some 2 million applications annually. It also put to rest concerns that automation might replace recruiters. Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2018
Users at Workday Rising learn of HR modeling plans
The Adaptive Insights acquisition gives Workday the ability to combine HR and financial data into one model. The integration may require outside assistance now, but will improve in time. Continue Reading
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News
26 Sep 2018
Inforum 2018: Focus on human potential and the power of AI, HCM
At Inforum 2018, the company announced new vertical products, while emphasizing the need to rethink HCM and talent analytics in today's tight labor market. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Sep 2018
Tasting a flavor of cloud-based HR software in the future
Through a quick-paced intro to six new products, our editor takes a glimpse into the future of cloud software for HR. New talent management features seem the most promising. Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2018
SaaS HCM tilts power to business side of HR-IT partnership
HR leaders joined Deloitte consultants in describing a shift in responsibilities, ownership and technical challenges of SAP SuccessFactors and Ultimate Software deployments. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Sep 2018
How ADP's Executive and Manager Insights tool might disrupt HR
ADP's Executive and Manager Insights mobile app feature is delivering workforce analytics into the hands of both HR and other business leaders, and creating a more strategic business. Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2018
AI, data analytics, recruiting tech among HR priorities, leaders say
Leaders from Johnson & Johnson, The Walt Disney Co. and other giants weighed in at HR Tech 2018 on top priorities, such as tech to improve candidate and employee experience. Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2018
New Sierra-Cedar HR Systems Survey uncovers lack of tech adoption data
At the HR Technology Conference, Sierra-Cedar's survey investigated why tracking HR software adoption is important and how HRIS professionals play a role in ensuring data privacy. Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2018
New tech trends in HR: Josh Bersin predicts employee experience 'war'
Employee experience, AI and team productivity took the spotlight as blooming trends in HR, as outlined by analyst Josh Bersin to a packed house at the 2018 HR Technology Conference & Expo. Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2018
HR chatbots from Google, IBM to be in the spotlight at HR Tech 2018
The growing use of AI-related technologies in HR may increase reliance on big tech vendors. But that isn't keeping the smaller vendors from developing their own tools. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Sep 2018
Group taps health benefits platform to personalize choices
To boost benefits offerings, the Healthcare Transformation Alliance chose the Welltok platform. All 47 member companies will now share data on claims, health outcomes and more. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Sep 2018
9 technical challenges of cloud-based HR systems
Many companies are considering cloud HR software systems for their many benefits, but it's important for IT and HR to consider the technical challenges as well. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Sep 2018
SaaS HR a seedbed for innovations in AI, people analytics
The leading edge of 'intelligent' HR technology resides in SaaS, fueled by the cloud's computing power and storage. But getting machines to predict human behavior is challenging. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Sep 2018
Ceridian eyes voice and predictive technology for HR
David Ossip, chairman and CEO of Ceridian, talks about future technology for HR, including voice and predictive analytics. The good news? More work done with fewer clicks. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Aug 2018
As the price of software robots drops, HR's interest rises
Software robots can deliver ROI by reducing head count. But they can also improve job satisfaction by taking over dull, tedious tasks. HR and finance are growing users. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Aug 2018
Three truths about integrated HR systems IT and HR should know
CIOs and their IT teams are often tasked with integrating HR systems, such as incorporating talent management with core HR. Here's advice on making that a successful endeavor. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Aug 2018
Employee turnover prediction takes aim at rising quit rate
The economy is encouraging employees to look for new jobs, and the quit rates are rising. HR has a variety of tools and methods for detecting turnover risk. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Aug 2018
5 keys to ensuring your new SaaS HR system excels
Running HR in the public cloud brings data, integration and change management issues. Here are tips on overcoming the biggest hurdles of deploying a SaaS HR system. Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2018
News roundup: Manage employee resource groups and more
A new tool from Espresa could help improve employee engagement. Reach remote workers with a new version of StaffConnect. And Fitbit looks at health coaching. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Aug 2018
Cloud-based HR systems seen as essential to HR agility
IT cost and time savings remain the underpinning, but experts say the desire to be free of old constraints and the ability to adopt modern HR practices drive many new purchases. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Aug 2018
IDC lays out road to redemption for human resource analytics
A majority of organizations in an initial survey are only in the early stages of HR analytics mastery. IDC analyst Kyle Lagunas names some major roadblocks and says what HR must do. Continue Reading
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News
03 Aug 2018
HR automation, simplification mean less staff and savings
HR departments that adopt best practices in technology and management will spend less than their peers, according to The Hackett Group, a management consulting firm. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jul 2018
Post go-live: The true test of a software vendor
Many things change when the implementation team hands off post go-live support. Here's what to watch out for and six things the best vendors do to ensure a smooth transition. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jul 2018
For HR software implementation, ponder training document options
With an HR software rollout in mind, review the pros and cons of an organization using its own training documentation, a vendor's material or a combination of both approaches. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jul 2018
ComplyRight data breach affects 662,000, gets lawsuit
ComplyRight, an HR and tax services firm, was hit with a data breach that affected 662,000 people. It has also prompted a lawsuit by a person whose data was breached. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jul 2018
LinkedIn Talent Insights aimed at workforce planning
Eric Owski, head of product for Talent Insights at LinkedIn, explains the difference between Talent Insights and LinkedIn Recruiter. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2018
Cost, doubt about tech hold back AI for HR investment
AI technology will improve the productivity of HR departments by eliminating many routine and transactional processes. But what will happen to the HR employees? Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2018
New HR tools for hourly workers, employee retention announced
This week's news roundup includes an HR tool designed just for hourly workers, a new offering from Limeade to help with talent retention and a new cloud-based benefits platform. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jun 2018
Need a post-merger talent management strategy? Try Jam
Can 14 hospitals function as one happy unit? It's early days, but Jefferson Health CHRO Jeffrey Stevens is betting on his unconventional approach to talent management. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jun 2018
Succession planning best practices you need today
Michael McGowan, who leads the leadership and talent practice at BPI group, a talent management consultancy, shares important advice on how to get succession management right. Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2018
News roundup: TriNet software targets professional services
New specialized products include TriNet software for professional services, QuickBooks payroll for contractors and a comprehensive benefits platform from Benefitfocus. Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2018
Survey: Digital HR strategy turns HR managers into partners
Having a digital HR strategy that makes use of automation, embedded analytics and familiar consumer-like interfaces has made human resources more strategic. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 May 2018
Why mobile HR apps are key to engaging deskless workers
Creating a positive experience for deskless workers rests partly on making HR-related tasks easier for them. Here's a look at how mobile technology can help. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 May 2018
Active shooter? Wildfires? HR's role in emergency notification systems
Some HR departments have responsibility for notifying employees in a crisis, whether a natural disaster or man-made. They select, buy and deploy the emergency alert tools. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Apr 2018
Workday focuses on GDPR employee data protections
Workday has focused on helping customers comply with the GDPR regulations going into effect in Europe, including providing the ability to purge and access individual employee data. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Apr 2018
Workday payroll system covers Minnesota healthcare network
A big physicians group affiliated with the University of Minnesota Medical School opted for a Workday cloud payroll system to handle the complexity of doctors' employment status. Continue Reading
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News
18 Apr 2018
Federal HR seeks corporate simplicity, says its new chief
Federal HR has a new reformer, Jeff Pon, the director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. He wants to modernize federal HR with consumer-friendly tech. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Apr 2018
Workforce data analytics is a struggle, says Ithaca College
Improving workforce data analytics capabilities is a goal for Ithaca College's HR department. But Ithaca College's problem with analytics is similar to many other organizations. Upgrading analytics capability is a long process. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Apr 2018
New HR tools probe employee sentiment, feelings
Sentiment analysis is being used to help HR discover what employees really think. It can help assess reactions to benefit changes or mine for problems in the workplace. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Apr 2018
Blockchain payroll systems coming to HR tech
Major HR tech vendors are working on blockchain applications for payroll. Startups are already using blockchain for payments. But viable commercial products are a long way off. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Apr 2018
The accidental occupation: HRIS administrator
There is no direct career path for becoming an HRIS professional. People in HR and IT are assigned HR systems responsibilities, which eventually become their full-time occupation. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Apr 2018
Using HR service delivery to improve the employee experience
Improving HR service delivery remains one of the top 10 HR technology trends of 2018. HR experts explain why HR service delivery matters and how companies can capitalize on it. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Apr 2018
Expert talks tech for voluntary benefits for employees
Employees are increasingly choosing voluntary benefits, such as pet insurance, tuition assistance and identity protection. In this Q&A, an expert talks about the new benefits landscape. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Apr 2018
HR in the cloud turned coders into analysts at National Instruments
When National Instruments migrated its HR on-premises systems to the cloud, there was some fear about how it might impact the technical staff. The change was a positive one. Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2018
Ceridian IPO takes HR tech vendor public for $200 million
Ceridian's $200 million IPO is likely to bolster the HCM and WFM vendor's position in the HR tech industry, while giving shareholders a stake in its wellness company. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Mar 2018
Comparing the best HR software and HCM system options
Get the right HCM system for your needs by examining the best HR software tools. The HCM system market is large and vibrant, catering to companies large, small and in between. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2018
HR recruiting software struggles against demographics
As retirements mount, competition for workers is getting intense. HR must act quickly on hiring and improving employee retention, which includes a smooth onboarding experience. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Mar 2018
Wurk delivers tools to help cannabis industry manage business
A growing startup, Wurk, markets an HR software platform for the cannabis industry that handles the complex payroll, compliance and workforce management needs of the business. Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2018
Oracle HCM Cloud gets 'big' upgrade
Oracle is bringing consumerlike approaches to its HCM cloud applications. That includes using virtual assistants and intelligent analysis to improve recruiting processes. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Mar 2018
Jeanne Meister on the future of work and how AI is disrupting HR
In this Q&A, HR analyst Jeanne Meister explains how AI will transform the way companies deal with talent and how HR departments can transform disruption into a competitive edge. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Mar 2018
Blockchain in HR remains in beta, outlook uncertain
Blockchain in HR verification is getting interest from universities, vendors and startups. There are powerful forces driving its adoption but also forces that may work against it. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Mar 2018
How people analytics can improve HR effectiveness
Getting insight into your workforce can reveal everything from training issues to the reasons for turnover or missed corporate goals. Here's what you need to know. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Mar 2018
At Ceridian, role of CIO requires constant learning, adjusting
You might say Warren Perlman, CIO at Ceridian, a global HCM software company, has been preparing for the role of CIO all his life -- ever since he got his first computer at age 6. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Mar 2018
Human resources help desk multiplies HR staff efficiency
Here's how a college used a human resources help desk to better serve its 5,000-plus faculty and staff and enabled HR to focus on strategic tasks. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Mar 2018
Determining HRM software system requirements and features
Take a look at your company, both where it is and where it's headed. Your present and future HR needs should determine your HCM system and inform the HR software RFP process. Continue Reading
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Podcast
07 Mar 2018
GDPR employee data rules to affect U.S. HR tech vendors
In this podcast, an HR tech expert discusses how GDPR rules governing employee and personal data for the European Union require all companies doing business in the EU to comply. Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2018
Bank offers HR applications, Facebook expands recruiting service
Demand for HR applications is driving new offerings. Facebook is expanding its recruiting services, and a large Midwestern bank offers a full-service HR suite. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Mar 2018
Experts explore best practices for HR data analytics
People analytics won't help much without the right metrics and a keen understanding of how they relate to employee engagement, customer satisfaction and overall performance. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Mar 2018
How to choose the best HR software for your company
Human resource management tools vary greatly, serving companies of all shapes and sizes. The best HR software for any company is very specific to the company's needs and potential. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Mar 2018
HR help desk reborn as employee experience, analytics tool
The concept is two decades old, but experts say a new generation is leading the demand for employee-centric mobility and ease of use, which are helping HR run smarter. Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2018
Federal HR applications need a makeover, Trump administration says
U.S. government HR systems are heavily customized and out-of-date. They can't share data effectively, crimping the use of people analytics tools. Trump wants to change that. Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 Feb 2018
Your competitors are amassing armies of recruiting chatbots
AI is the new digital divide. Bots screen résumés in a fraction of the time, and emotion analytics weeds out corporate killjoys. So why rely on humans to make hiring decisions? Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2018
HR recruiting tools get VC funding, as tech wages rise
The HR recruiting tools market shows no shortage of investor interest. In two months, three platforms have launched. Rising tech wages point to increasing competition for talent. Continue Reading
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News
14 Feb 2018
HR is failing to use people analytics tools, new report says
Human resource departments fail to use people analytics tools effectively, a new global study concludes. The findings were called a 'stunning regression' defying expectations. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Feb 2018
Does your company need new human resource management tools?
Finding the best human resource management tools starts with identifying your company's present and future needs, before exploring HR software features and benefits. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Feb 2018
The importance of a digital employee experience strategy
Carol Rozwell, an analyst on Gartner's digital workplace team, discusses employee experience strategy, the bigger role ahead for IT and the need to redesign workspaces. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Feb 2018
What is HCM software, and what are the HR software benefits?
Human resources software, or human capital management software, handles everything from benefits administration and applicant tracking to retaining and rewarding star employees. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2018
SAP offers extra help on HR cloud migrations
SAP is trying to help on-premises HCM users make a case for moving to the cloud, as well as ease initial integration steps. But it may be hard for some European HR users to move.. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jan 2018
One secret to a data-driven HR culture? Change management
Typically, the HR department doesn't have analytics experience, and analytics experts don't have HR experience. That's why change management is critical to HR analytics success. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jan 2018
SAP defends S/4HANA HCM upgrade amid questions
SAP, which has some 14,000 on-premises HCM customers, is extending on-premises support five years to 2030. But HCM users will have to migrate to its HANA in-memory platform for support. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jan 2018
People analytics software drives need for HRIS skills
HR managers are revising job skills, looking for people with analytics ability and technical expertise. Can you build a dashboard and parse data in a new, fresh way? You're in demand. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Jan 2018
Online benefits enrollment system frees broker from paper
A San Diego insurance broker uses a cloud benefits enrollment system to move his employer clients to online enrollment and onboarding, resulting in convenience and time savings. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Jan 2018
The four hottest HR technology trends for 2018
HR technology is growing at breakneck speed as companies look for better ways to attract and understand talent, as well as boost the employee experience. Here's a look. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Nov 2017
workforce analytics
Workforce analytics is a combination of software and methodology that applies statistical models to worker-related data, allowing enterprise leaders to optimize human resource management (HRM). Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Nov 2017
The top nine HR skills your HCM administrator needs
The HR systems administrator will serve an important role in helping the HR team become more strategic. Here's a look at nine skill areas that person will need to have. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Apr 2017
Documenting processes is crucial step in deploying enterprise software
An HR technology consultant outlines the steps needed to get a strong grasp on how your organization does things -- and how new software might make them run more efficiently. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Oct 2016
Avoid implementation failure with an effective change management plan
Employees may see only the negatives in new technology or processes -- changes to their workflow, lost productivity and so on. That's why change management is so crucial. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Jun 2015
Workday HCM | HR tools product overview
Workday HCM has a wide breadth of functions aimed at unifying human resource capabilities into a single, easy-to-use system. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 May 2015
HR tools overview: IBM Kenexa Talent Acquisition Suite
IBM Kenexa Talent Acquisition Suite focuses on the talent management needs of an organization. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Nov 2014
Bringing HR and finance together
HR and finance information has traditionally been siloed, but organizations are finding that to be competitive, they have to break down the long-standing barriers between the two departments. Continue Reading