Talent management
Talent management is a key aspect of a company's operations and HR's responsibilities. Get news, guides and tips on using the right work technology and HR software to manage each area of talent management, including recruiting and onboarding; performance management; succession planning; learning and development; and compensation management.
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12 Jul 2024
Businesses left in legal limbo with FTC noncompete ban
Employers need to start planning for compliance with the FTC noncompete ban, effective Sept. 4, despite uncertainty around whether the rule will hold up in court. Continue Reading
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12 Jul 2024
Humans in the loop won't prevent AI disasters, experts say
National Academies workshops reveal skepticism that humans in the loop could prevent an AI mishap. Experts highlight human flaws and AI's disarming nature as concerns. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Sep 2022
6 trends in recruiting technologies
Recruiting continues to evolve along with technology and the increase in remote work. With innovative recruiting methods, companies can stand out and attract new talent. Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Sep 2022
hybrid work model
A hybrid work model is a workforce structure that includes employees who work remotely and those who work on site, in a company's facilities. Continue Reading
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01 Sep 2022
How are recruitment and talent acquisition different?
Learn the difference between talent acquisition and recruiting, including the strategic implications each has for your organization and the technologies that help the most. Continue Reading
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01 Sep 2022
Study to discover effects of business automation on jobs
A National Academies research group is trying to find out how AI-enabled business automation will affect the workforce. Arguments land on both side of the spectrum. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Aug 2022
6 ways people analytics can help HR improve retention
Improving retention benefits the entire organization. Learn some ways people analytics can help HR increase retention, from identifying high turnover to improving DEI. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Aug 2022
AI hiring bias: Everything you need to know
Bias and discrimination can creep into your hiring process in all sorts of places. Here are the ones to watch out for, and tips on mitigating their negative effects. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Aug 2022
Guide to developing social media recruiting strategies
To navigate the complexities and avoid the pitfalls of social media recruiting, companies must set goals, choose the right platforms, promote their culture and measure results. Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2022
ADP: Automation gains can cut HR service costs
ADP has upgraded its HR service capabilities, shifting more work to employee self-service. It is part of a broad industry effort to automate as much HR work as possible. Continue Reading
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Podcast
26 Aug 2022
AI risk management puts ML code, data science in context
Navrina Singh, CEO of Credo AI, discusses the limits of MLOps and algorithmic auditing in providing governance for responsible AI. Continue Reading
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24 Aug 2022
U.S. spending triggers race to train construction workers
Massive U.S. spending on everything from new roads to wind generation is testing the ability of the government and private sector to churn out enough construction workers. Continue Reading
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Definition
23 Aug 2022
video interview
A video interview is a job interview that takes place remotely and uses video technology as the communication medium. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Aug 2022
recruitment marketing
Recruitment marketing is the combination of strategies and tools used by an organization to engage and entice job candidates in the pre-applicant phase of recruiting. Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2022
Talent acquisition a bigger business risk than recession
Talent acquisition and cybersecurity are the two top business risks leaders surveyed by PwC say they face in the current environment. Continue Reading
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17 Aug 2022
Payroll systems migrations lead to errors and anger
Workers at two separate healthcare groups are reporting paycheck errors following migrations to new payroll systems. One is moving to Oracle; the other to Workday. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Aug 2022
How AI is transforming the talent acquisition process
Machine learning, natural language processing and RPA can source candidates faster, match their skills better and vet them with less bias. An HR technology expert explains how. Continue Reading
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12 Aug 2022
Cobbling together a recruiting software empire
Employ Inc. was created earlier this year to lead a growing portfolio of recruiting software companies that aim to sell to any customers, no matter the size. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Aug 2022
10 best practices and checklist for remote onboarding
Onboarding new hires is one of the trickiest challenges HR teams must face when supporting work-from-home and hybrid models. These tips on remote onboarding provide guidance. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Aug 2022
7 top benefits of expanding people analytics use
HR leaders can use people analytics to benefit their companies in multiple ways, including diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and retention. Learn more about these benefits. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Aug 2022
6 differences between solopreneurs and entrepreneurs
Solopreneurs and entrepreneurs may seem similar, but there are some key differences. The main distinction is how they run the business, such as delegating or working alone. Continue Reading
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News
05 Aug 2022
Despite layoffs, hiring still 'red hot'
The hiring spree isn't slowing down, according to data from a new U.S. jobs report. Many employers expect to add workers through the year. Continue Reading
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04 Aug 2022
As hybrid work shrinks offices, motion sensor use might grow
Hybrid work is changing when people work and how they use office space -- employees might want more collaboration space. Measuring office use could be a job for motion sensors. Continue Reading
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02 Aug 2022
Oracle's 'widespread' layoff aired on LinkedIn
Employees affected by an Oracle layoff turned to LinkedIn Monday to post the news. Several called it 'widespread,' but it seemed limited to certain business units. Continue Reading
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28 Jul 2022
Republicans criticize remote work, White House defends it
Republicans want to end remote work and force federal workers back to the office, but White House officials say it's essential in competing with private sector employers. Continue Reading
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26 Jul 2022
Layoffs, hiring freezes spell trouble for HR tech market
General Motors is imposing a partial hiring freeze, and Shopify is cutting 10% of its workforce. Actions like these may trickle down to HR budgets. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Jul 2022
6 best practices for managing a contingent workforce
A well-managed contingent workforce can provide welcome relief to businesses juggling their finances during trying times and a practical alternative to hiring permanent employees. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jul 2022
6 remote work legal risks to consider
Since the workforce shifted to remote during the pandemic, companies are finding new legal considerations with remote employees such as taxes, permits and reimbursement laws. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Jul 2022
HRIS (human resource information system)
A human resource information system (HRIS) is software that provides a centralized repository of employee master data that the human resource management (HRM) group needs for completing core human resource (core HR) processes. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Jul 2022
15 customer service interview questions and answers
Customer service is a big industry, and it takes the right person for the job. Here are some common questions that could be asked at your next interview. Continue Reading
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18 Jul 2022
Tulsa group will spend $11M on remote workers in 2022
A new pathway to building local talent pools may be to give remote workers cash incentives to relocate. One city, Tulsa, is spending millions to bring in new workers. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Jul 2022
What HR should consider about digital accessibility
Digital accessibility is important for recruiting, retention and meeting legal requirements. Learn what HR professionals should consider, including how to get started. Continue Reading
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08 Jul 2022
UKG looks within to find new CEO
UKG has appointed its former president, Chris Todd, as its new CEO. Todd replaces Aron Ain, who became UKG's CEO after the merger of Kronos and Ultimate Software. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Jul 2022
LA County modernizes hiring with Azure and Databricks
The HR department of the largest U.S. county revamped its analytics stack in order to help reduce hiring times that often took more than a year. Continue Reading
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30 Jun 2022
Abortion travel benefits expand despite prosecution threat
A legal battle between employers offering abortion travel benefits and states that ban abortion may be brewing. Continue Reading
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29 Jun 2022
Mexico-based education firm named best HR tech startup
A Mexico-based educational platform beat out U.S. firms to win Society for Human Reource Management's HR tech startup competition. It may signal a rise in international competition. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jun 2022
Justice, equity, diversity and inclusion: Essentials for businesses
As the demographics in the modern workforce change, so, too, do the demands. Continue Reading
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24 Jun 2022
Tech layoffs up, job offers gone, but much hiring
Even with the prospect of a recession, many employers are still filling jobs and trying to hold on to knowledge workers, but tech layoffs at startups are beginning to rise. Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2022
At SHRM conference, HR prepares for the next crisis
The SHRM conference this week took stock of the economic challenges facing HR managers, as well as some business policies and tech moving up in importance. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jun 2022
Screening resumes: A how-to guide for hiring managers
Don't let resume screening become a headache. Here are some tips to help hiring managers along the way. Continue Reading
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13 Jun 2022
Stipends for remote work emerge as polarizing issue
As remote work becomes a broader norm, there's debate about whether employees should be reimbursed for home office expenses, especially if it's their choice to work from home. Continue Reading
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Podcast
10 Jun 2022
How an HR-IT partnership can serve the greater good
MOD Pizza's Tara Gambill explains how enterprise IT initiatives, including the digital transformation of HR by deploying SAP SuccessFactors HXM, helped drive the chain's rapid growth. Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2022
Companies ready for rocky economic HR tech market
When adopting HR tools from startups, managers protect themselves from economic trouble in the HR tech market with careful analysis before investing. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Jun 2022
How to welcome a new employee virtually and boost retention
How can organizations welcome new employees virtually and make sure they feel valued? HR leaders can use these 10 strategies and share them with managers. Continue Reading
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03 Jun 2022
Elon Musk signals the risk remote work faces
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's decision this week to end remote work at the automaker may be an early indication of what's to come during an economic downturn. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Jun 2022
SMART (SMART goals)
SMART is a best practice framework for setting goals. A SMART goal should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound. Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2022
Tesla purges remote job openings after Elon Musk edict
Elon Musk has emerged as a leading critic of remote work, saying employees who work from home only pretend to work. Continue Reading
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25 May 2022
Remote work gives introverts a voice at meetings
Digital tools are helping quieter employees ask more questions and raise more concerns at meetings, something both Toyota and Google have found in the shift to remote work. Continue Reading
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24 May 2022
Remote work and the politicization of tech locations
Tech's response to abortion restrictions has been to offer health travel benefits. But there's debate about just how it will affect remote work and business location decisions. Continue Reading
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16 May 2022
Microsoft Viva gets OKR, shining a light on a niche HR tech
Microsoft is adding an objective and key result -- or OKR -- application to Viva, its employee experience platform. OKR is designed to improve business alignment. Continue Reading
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13 May 2022
Federal warning on AI hiring bias now comes with teeth
Federal regulators have been warning employers about the risk of AI bias in hiring. The Justice Department is now involved, which means investigations may be next. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 May 2022
reinforcement theory
Reinforcement theory is a psychological principle suggesting that behaviors are shaped by their consequences, and that individual behaviors can be changed accordingly through reinforcement, punishment and extinction. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 May 2022
performance and accountability reporting (PAR)
Performance and accountability reporting (PAR) is the process of compiling and documenting factors that quantify an organization's achievements, efficiency and adherence to budget, comparing actual results against previously articulated goals. Continue Reading
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06 May 2022
Visier's collaboration analytics buy is about team dynamics
Collaboration analytics is designed to understand how people and teams work together, a capability Visier is gaining with its recent acquisition of Yva.ai. Continue Reading
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06 May 2022
PwC upgrades employee benefits with two week-long shutdowns
Professional services firm PwC is improving its employee benefits and learning and career development programs. It wants employees to have more control over their careers. Continue Reading
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05 May 2022
Worldwide remote jobs market may globalize hiring
The outlook for worldwide remote job opportunities is creating an opportunity for startup Oyster, which enables overseas hiring. It reached $1 billion valuation in two years. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 May 2022
4 best practices for creating an internal talent marketplace
Internal mobility is one potential solution to companies' current recruiting problems. Learn about internal talent marketplaces and best practices for creating one. Continue Reading
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02 May 2022
Starlink coverage can make remote work very remote
The internet coverage from Starlink satellites can enable remote work just about anywhere, but user experience is not perfect and some cite dropouts during video calls. Continue Reading
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26 Apr 2022
'Trust but verify' may boost employee productivity monitoring
For some firms, employee productivity monitoring tools are part of a trust-but-verify approach to the adoption of remote work, four-day workweeks and flexible hours. Continue Reading
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15 Apr 2022
New Oracle HR tools move employee experience to forefront
Oracle's new employee experience platform includes features that are designed to encourage employees and managers to keep talking and stay engaged. Continue Reading
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13 Apr 2022
Paychex's new time clock uses two touchless biometrics
Time clock systems may be moving away from finger or palm prints to touchless systems. Paychex released a biometric time clock with two touchless systems, iris and face scans. Continue Reading
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11 Apr 2022
Amazon unexpectedly renews employee monitoring debate
Amazon is reportedly considering an employee monitoring tool that would block certain words, such as 'robots.' It may never happen, the company said, but it has spurred debate. Continue Reading
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08 Apr 2022
H-1B, green card work visa bill advances after testy debate
A new work visa reform is heading to the U.S. House floor, following a key committee vote Wednesday. The bill phases out per-country caps on green cards. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Apr 2022
How to create effective and inclusive job ads: 4 tips
Learn how to create inclusive job ads, including examining your language to make sure you're not turning away women or people of color, and why doing so is important. Continue Reading
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05 Apr 2022
Surge hiring, HR tech highlighted in 2023 federal budget
The White House's proposed federal budget for 2023 seeks to create an enterprise-wide HR system, as well as improve its ability to recruit for an expanding federal workforce. Continue Reading
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01 Apr 2022
New study reveals how AI will change future workplaces
AI adoption may be bad news for middle managers, says a new study. Future workplaces will hire people with technical skills and give junior workers more power. Continue Reading
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30 Mar 2022
7 tips to boost employee referrals
Employee referrals can be a huge boon to companies currently struggling to recruit new workers. Learn some tips on how to boost them and how tech can help. Continue Reading
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28 Mar 2022
Oracle Cloud HCM upgrade may get HR engaged in security
New AI-related security capabilities in Oracle HCM Cloud may help HR and IT managers spot anomalies based on behavior, time, frequency, location, role and responsibility. Continue Reading
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25 Mar 2022
Hybrid work takes bite out of return to office
Despite the current reality of the hybrid work model, office building owners might have to invest in amenities such as gyms and bike storage to entice workers back to the office. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Mar 2022
chief human resources officer (CHRO)
Chief human resources officer (CHRO) is a top-level management executive in charge of an organization's employees. Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2022
Employment background checks shift to continuous
Conducting employment background checks on existing employees and contractors is a growing trend. But the practice raises ethical questions for HR departments. Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2022
Vodafone upgrades recruiting tech to attract and impress
Vodafone, the U.K.'s telcommunications giant, has upgraded its recruiting tech with automation that will analyze resumes and CVs and then recommend jobs. Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2022
GM revamps talent acquisition strategy with new tech
General Motors' talent acquisition strategy includes new tools to improve recruiter efficiency, including chatbots, automated scheduling and candidate grading systems. Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2022
Demand for neurodivergent talent rising
For neurodivergent hires to be successful, companies should prepare their offices and provide training, said Anthony Pacilio, vice president of neurodiverse solutions at CAI. Continue Reading
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03 Mar 2022
Job applications a top HR business cybersecurity risk
Russia's attack on Ukraine has raised the risk of a business cybersecurity attack, and HR may be particularly vulnerable. But there are steps HR can take to protect its company. Continue Reading
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Feature
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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25 Feb 2022
In-house AI boot camp pays off for Levi Strauss
Levi Strauss' AI boot camp isn't easy to get into. Some 450 employees have applied to one of the 100 slots so far. It's an intensive program, but the firm likes the results. Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2022
HR manager experiences a Ukrainian startup's metaverse
Party.Space's metaverse offers an alternative to Zoom meetings. Its development team is in Ukraine, and its CEO has flown from the U.S. to be there as tensions escalate. Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2022
Employers need to adopt skills-based hiring, US officials say
Gina Raimondo, the U.S. Department of Commerce secretary, is urging HR managers to adopt skills-based training and reduce their reliance on college degrees. Continue Reading
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16 Feb 2022
HR tech spending jumps as workloads increase
HR tech spending is rising, thanks to the 'Great Resignation,' and a need to invest in automation technologies such as chatbots and RPA to handle increasing workloads. Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2022
What ethics hotline data says about employee discontent
Until COVID-19, use of ethics hotlines was on the rise over the last decade. But that may have more to do with changes in workplace practices than an increase in ethical breaches. Continue Reading
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08 Feb 2022
Gamification in learning platform tested at Mayo Clinic
The Mayo Clinic is piloting a gamification in learning platform. Unlike other forms of learning, the healthcare organization believes the platform facilitates two-way communication and team effectiveness. Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2022
Office workplace relationships weakened by COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the office workplace permanently, according to Gartner. Employee relationships are weaker, turnover is higher, and automation may accelerate. Continue Reading
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26 Jan 2022
New York City pay transparency law will change job postings
Employers in New York City will soon be required to include wage ranges in job postings. It may apply to firms that are hiring remote workers in the city. Continue Reading
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Definition
19 Jan 2022
talent management
Talent management is a process used by companies to optimize how they recruit, train and retain employees. 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
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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
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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
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Feature
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
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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
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Feature
11 Nov 2021
A guide to scheduling software
As employees continue to work remotely full- or part-time, scheduling software could help smooth the transition to a hybrid office. Learn more with this guide to the software. Continue Reading
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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
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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
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29 Oct 2021
Biden wants permanent work visas, not more H-1Bs
President Joe Biden's administration has eased H-1B work visa processing, but it is not seeking a cap increase. Instead, it's aiming to grant more green cards. Continue Reading
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Definition
25 Oct 2021
performance management software
Performance management software is designed to improve business performance by spurring employee productivity. Continue Reading
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21 Oct 2021
Demand for tech skills to skyrocket by 2030, US official warns
Chike Aguh, chief innovation officer at the U.S. Dept. of Labor, urged employers to make mobile job applications a priority. He also sees tech skills as the nation's top need. Continue Reading
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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
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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
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Definition
05 Oct 2021
Monster Worldwide
Monster Worldwide is an online recruiting company noted for its flagship Monster.com job site. Continue Reading
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News
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
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27 Sep 2021
NY raises alarms over job turnover following vaccine mandate
New York's enforcement of a vaccine mandate in healthcare offers an early indication of the job turnover that may come in other industries. Continue Reading