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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20 Aug 2018
Gartner analyst sees limit to tech's ability to fix hiring bias
The best approach to fixing hiring bias is through an analysis of actual hiring data, a Gartner analyst advises. New technologies have clear limits and won't solve the problem. Continue Reading
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08 Aug 2018
Recruiting platforms see large VC investments
VC dollars continue to flow to recruiting platforms, all of which approach the hiring problem in different ways. Their methods illustrate the difficulty of finding candidates. Continue Reading
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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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25 Jul 2018
Recruiting tech turns to text messaging, resumeless apps
The younger generation likes text messaging and may not be big fans of the resume. Recruiting tech vendors are trying to make their platforms more appealing to these age groups. Continue Reading
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12 Jul 2018
Automated recruiting solves Groupon's sourcing talent woes
Building a talent pool through effective sourcing is a major effort by Groupon. It is using a recruiting automation tool to find passive candidates. Continue Reading
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27 Jun 2018
Eight human capital management functions every HR department needs
Employee self-service and wellness portals are no longer enough. Now, you need a multipronged strategy that tackles the most urgent talent issues with the right technology. Continue Reading
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12 Jun 2018
AI sentiment analysis system helps gauge employees' feelings
Based on the Xander AI platform, Ultimate Software's Perception system guides Valvoline corporate franchisee in gauging employees' feelings about workplace issues. Continue Reading
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15 May 2018
Recruiting online giants turn to new technologies
Technology is driving major changes to the recruiting online market. Monster.com and CareerBuilder.com have deployed new job search technologies to improve job seeker experience. Continue Reading
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04 May 2018
Continuous performance management firm, BetterWorks, reboots
BetterWorks Systems has a new CEO and has put a sexual harassment lawsuit in its rearview mirror. The startup has $60 million in funding from some top Silicon Valley VC firms. Continue Reading
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11 Apr 2018
New HR tools and techniques align employee, company goals
Emerging HR tools and techniques look at augmenting the power of purpose in business by aligning employees' sense of purpose with organizational goals. Continue Reading
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05 Apr 2018
Four pillars of a strategic HR framework
As power shifts to candidates, the HR tech landscape explodes and the economy improves, HR professionals are being forced to reinvent their roles. Here's how they should do it. Continue Reading
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03 Apr 2018
3 reasons why you need a new corporate learning strategy
Employees are getting more and more difficult to retain. That's why learning and development programs are so critical. Here's how to update yours. Continue Reading
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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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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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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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21 Feb 2018
HR plays to win with gamification for learning
At some companies, corporate education has become a tool for engagement and employee experience. See how gamification is putting the 'fun' in learning fundamentals. Continue Reading
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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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02 Feb 2018
Secrets of winning at your employee experience strategy
Marketing software company HubSpot has landed on numerous best places to work lists, but press about its workplace hasn't been all rosy. CPO Katie Burke shares thoughts on both. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2018
HubSpot CPO shares HR technology strategy wisdom
For marketing software company HubSpot, HR technology decisions are led by strategy and employee experience, not by shiny object syndrome. Here's a look. Continue Reading
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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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05 Jan 2018
UKtech50 2017: Recruiting the right talent for your organisation
A panel of IT leaders discuss how they go about identifying the talent they need within their organisations Continue Reading