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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15 Jul 2024
Judge allows AI lawsuit against Workday to proceed
A court partially allows a lawsuit against Workday to advance, raising questions about AI's role in hiring. The case may set precedent for applying discrimination laws to AI tools. Continue Reading
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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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20 Sep 2021
Recruiting AI systems under fire for excluding workers
AI recruiting tools focus on hiring efficiency rather than efficacy, according to an Accenture-Harvard Business School study. The U.N. believes AI is fostering human rights abuse. Continue Reading
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02 Sep 2021
With New Orleans mostly dark, a coworking office lights up
Coworking offices may help remote workers deal with prolonged power outages. They are often located in business districts, which may get power restored before residential areas. Continue Reading
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01 Sep 2021
Catastrophes may shift hiring, remote work policies
As natural disaster numbers increase, remote work policies may be examined for how they keep workers online. But beyond temporary employee relocations, HR may be curbed by options. Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2021
Cash is king in hiring and retaining talent
Sign-on bonuses, tuition help and increases in starting salaries are among the steps employers are taking to hire and retain talent in a competitive market. Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2021
Delta's surcharge a new take on employee vaccination incentives
Businesses are reluctant to impose vaccine mandates, and vaccine incentives are showing limited results. But Delta Air Lines is trying a $200 surcharge on unvaccinated employees. Continue Reading
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23 Aug 2021
New pay equity laws require proof of fair pay
Pay equity laws that require firms to collect and report data are making inroads in the U.S. One HR tech vendor is preparing to provide companies with tools that will help. Continue Reading
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11 Aug 2021
In $5.2B deal, Cornerstone OnDemand goes private
Cornerstone OnDemand has been acquired by Clearlake Capital Group, a move that will give it the financial support, flexibility and room to grow, experts said. Continue Reading
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09 Aug 2021
Four-day workweek reactions range from warm to cool
The rise of flexible hours, along with remote and hybrid work, is reviving a discussion: Should firms implement a four-day workweek? The answer is anything but simple. Continue Reading
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04 Aug 2021
Hybrid office brings scheduling software to forefront
Scheduling systems for hybrid offices are an emerging post-pandemic tool to manage employees without permanent desks and facilitate in-person collaboration. Continue Reading
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29 Jul 2021
Badmouthing of federal gov hurts cybersecurity recruiting
Government and businesses are struggling with cybersecurity recruiting because of a skills shortage. The federal government's problem is made worse by bad branding. Continue Reading
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28 Jul 2021
After self-criticism, Workday improves Black representation
Last year, Workday officials acknowledged that its Black employee community was underrepresented. Employee survey data suggests it has since made improvements. Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2021
Automation, job loss fears speed workforce training in Mass.
A new report from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts offers a snapshot of what states are facing post-pandemic: increasing automation and a need for workforce training. Continue Reading
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13 Jul 2021
Worker shortages spur hiring incentives, low layoffs
Layoffs and involuntary terminations have reached a new low, as firms try to retain employees and hire new ones. They're also turning to some unique cash incentives. Continue Reading
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09 Jul 2021
Remote work flexibility key for employee retention
Offering flexible work options is one important key to fighting employee turnover. Learn why remote and hybrid work are not passing trends and why saying 'no' will cost. Continue Reading
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09 Jul 2021
Biden noncompete agreement order a warning for businesses
President Biden has ordered the FTC to consider restricting noncompete agreements, a directive that has bipartisan support in Congress. Continue Reading
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06 Jul 2021
Top 20 strategic L&D terms learning pros should know
Career development is key to employee retention, and effective L&D initiatives start with an understanding of important learning concepts. Here are 20 of the most important. Continue Reading
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01 Jul 2021
14 hybrid workplace technologies to power future of work
Hybrid work offers a positive employee experience and productivity gains but those only come to fruition with the right technology. Learn which tools are the most important. Continue Reading
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23 Jun 2021
Oracle tool gives HR continuous update of employee skills
Rapid changes in technology have put more demands on businesses to understand the skills they have on hand, Oracle said. The vendor is hoping its new HCM tool can help with that. Continue Reading
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17 Jun 2021
Soft skills key to employability in age of automation
Soft skills will become even more important as automation increases. Learn what top workplace soft skills organizations will need and how to enable training. Continue Reading
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16 Jun 2021
Jobs that can be done anywhere may end up overseas
Corporate embrace of remote work may encourage employers to do more hiring in lower-cost regions, including other countries, according to a U.K. study. Continue Reading
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11 Jun 2021
Companies aim for hybrid office by September
Many firms are setting September as a return-to-the-office month, and a majority of workers will be in a hybrid office environment. Three days a week may be the hybrid standard. Continue Reading
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02 Jun 2021
Upskilling and reskilling employees for a competitive edge
To stay competitive and offer a positive employee experience, organizations need to create a culture of learning that focuses on continuous growth. Continue Reading
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28 May 2021
An HR lesson from the Amy Cooper lawsuit
Employers face pressure to take action against employees for non-work activities. But, as Amy Cooper's recent lawsuit illustrates, doing so is not without risk. Continue Reading
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25 May 2021
How AI is changing Canada Life's recruiting process
Canada Life Assurance Company's initial adoption of a recruiting AI tool to rank candidates has proved so successful, it's paving the way for deeper investments in the technology. Continue Reading
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21 May 2021
The hybrid workplace may be settling on 3 days in office
As post-pandemic restrictions are lifted, workers are returning to the office under new hybrid workplace schedules. Some companies say 'hybrid' means three days in the office. Continue Reading
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20 May 2021
Contingent workforce grows, as does battle over its future
Increasing reliance on the contingent workforce is prompting changes in HR software. It is also fueling a political debate about the future of this independent labor. Continue Reading
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18 May 2021
6 tips for better digital learning in the workplace
Today's companies need to upskill and reskill their workforces to stay competitive. Here's a look at some of the most important learning and development strategies that can help. Continue Reading
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14 May 2021
Tight labor market boosts wages, paves way for automation
Fast-food restaurants aren't the only places hungry for employees. High-skilled professional and business services occupations account for nearly 1.4 million openings. Continue Reading
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07 May 2021
Employees revolt after CEO's op-ed about hybrid workplaces
In an essay, Catherine Merrill, CEO of Washingtonian Media Inc., argued against hybrid workplaces, drawing a strong reaction from employees and HR analysts. Continue Reading
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06 May 2021
VA's lack of diversity in management called out in hearing
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs faces criticism over its lack of diversity in senior management, where white workers are more likely to gain management roles than Black workers. Continue Reading
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30 Apr 2021
Federal telework may be poised to take off
The post-pandemic future of federal telework will be up to President Biden's administration, but employee interest in it is high and job satisfaction is up. Continue Reading
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30 Apr 2021
Guide to digital badges for the workplace
Digital badges are becoming more common in the workplace. Here's how they can help HR during the hiring process and why some industry leaders have doubts. Continue Reading
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23 Apr 2021
Rejecting hybrid work will cost employers, survey finds
Employees may rush to the exits post-pandemic, and many will want a hybrid work option. If employers want people back in the office full-time, they have to pay them more. Continue Reading
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23 Apr 2021
Ricoh's HR chief considers the future and the hybrid workplace
Donna Venable, executive vice president of HR at Ricoh U.S., is considering how the pandemic is reshaping the idea of a hybrid workplace, and how it affects recruiting. Continue Reading
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21 Apr 2021
Shift to HR shared services could save Connecticut millions
By consolidating 17 separate HR operations into one shared service, Connecticut expects to save significantly on costs, most of it in personnel reductions through retirements. Continue Reading
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09 Apr 2021
Hybrid workplace may give employers hiring edge
The post-pandemic office is leaning strongly in the direction of hybrid workplaces. Job candidates view working from home as a key consideration when searching for a new position. Continue Reading
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02 Apr 2021
Biden infrastructure plan may deliver huge training boost
President Biden's $2T infrastructure plan will likely result in training programs for rapid reskilling, especially in the manufacturing sector. Continue Reading
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26 Mar 2021
Biden's $3T rebuilding plan may boost reskilling, upskilling
President Biden's plan to spend trillions on building the nation's infrastructure is likely to include funds for job reskilling and upskilling partnerships. Continue Reading
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25 Mar 2021
Equal pay for women could take 9 years
It may take women nine years to achieve equal pay with men, but the momentum is happening slightly faster for younger women, according to a new study. Continue Reading
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23 Mar 2021
Microsoft: Workers want hybrid work, not digital exhaustion
A hybrid work environment is the future at Microsoft and for most companies. In a recent survey, the vendor found that employees want some in-person activities to return. Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2021
Facilities planners, managers look to cloud enterprise platforms
AI, analytics, collaboration software and advanced HVAC technology help reconfigure and manage safe and flexible workplace environments for employees returning to the office. Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2021
8 diversity hiring mistakes you could be making
Diversity hiring mistakes are all too common during the recruiting process. Here are some mistakes companies need to avoid for their recruiting efforts to be truly successful. Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2021
Future workplace planning emphasizes collaboration, flexibility
ServiceNow's Kevin Nanney discusses the technologies businesses are implementing to smartly manage and reshape their offices into flexible, collaborative neighborhood workspaces. Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2021
Ford Motor Co. adopts hybrid workplace to boost productivity
Ford Motor Co. believes a hybrid workplace will improve productivity as well as employee retention and well-being. On Wednesday, it unveiled a plan to support a remote work model. Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2021
HR technology platforms advance return-to-office plans
ServiceNow's Kevin Nanney discusses the tools and technologies businesses are implementing to ensure worker safety, boost employee engagement and consolidate digital workflows. Continue Reading
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12 Mar 2021
Job market, salaries soar for computer science graduates
The number of computer science graduates in the U.S. is rising every year, as are starting salaries, signaling a strong demand for talent. Continue Reading
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05 Mar 2021
Schneider Electric shifts to hybrid workplace
The hybrid workplace model is being embraced by Schneider Electric, which is moving to coworking offices for its employees. The firm sees it as an adaptable, if challenging, option. Continue Reading
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04 Mar 2021
Employee poaching risk increases with remote work hiring
Remote work opportunities may give rise to employee poaching, putting added pressure on HR departments. As geography starts to matter less, employee experience may matter more. Continue Reading
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02 Mar 2021
Lawsuit challenges Amazon's treatment of Black employees
Amazon is facing a lawsuit from a corporate employee who details inappropriate behavior of co-workers and broad allegations about the firm's treatment of Black employees. Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2021
5 assets working mothers bring to the workplace
Mothers are an important -- and often undervalued -- sector of the workforce and offer a number of assets. Learn why HR and managers should work to keep them on staff. Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2021
Wages a sticking point for remote work best practices
In the shift to remote work, wages could become a major point of contention for workers after COVID-19. A move to lower-cost regions could also mean lower pay. Continue Reading
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18 Feb 2021
McKinsey: Post-pandemic workplace will see major changes
In the post-pandemic workplace, businesses are likely to focus more on skills than job titles while also accelerating their adoption of automation and digital technologies. Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2021
Salesforce's remote work hiring strategy raises questions
Salesforce says its remote work hiring, or work-from-anywhere, model will improve its diversity and hiring goals. Hiring in inexpensive areas may be critical, according to experts. Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2021
Business and HR leaders face COVID-19 vaccine dilemmas
COVID-19 vaccines open up a Pandora's Box of issues for companies learning how to deal with the return to offices and other workplaces. Here's why technology is critical. Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2021
New COVID-19 HR tools: AI office design, vaccine management
Major IT vendors are rolling out products designed for the post-pandemic office environment, including systems for managing in-house vaccination clinics. Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2021
Internal mobility: Benefits, tools, best practices
Internal mobility is meant to capitalize on the organization's own talent. Learn why it's important, what stands in the way and how best to support it. Continue Reading
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25 Jan 2021
Study finds hiring bias by recruiters, especially tired ones
Research published in Nature finds strong evidence of hiring bias by recruiters and uncovers notable patterns of when biased decision making is more likely to occur. Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2021
Diversity, equity and inclusion are hot, but tools need vetting
The diversity, equity and inclusion tools market is going mainstream, giving HR buyers more options than ever before. But due diligence is needed. Continue Reading
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21 Jan 2021
Biden revokes Trump's contested DEI training order
President Joe Biden has revoked an executive order from former President Donald Trump that discouraged federal agencies and government contractors from conducting DEI training. Continue Reading
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19 Jan 2021
CES debates the future of remote work trends
CES usually has a firm grasp on future technology trends, but when it comes to remote work, the road ahead seems unclear. Continue Reading
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14 Jan 2021
Democrats push for AI bias testing
Lawmakers in states and Congress are showing increasing interest in guarding against AI bias. Legislation in California and New York City seeks system audits. Continue Reading
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29 Dec 2020
2021 HR trends include widening pay gap between men, women
2020 was an eventful year for HR and may act as a trigger for some significant HR trends to play out in the new year, according to Gartner's Brian Kropp. Continue Reading
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22 Dec 2020
Top 4 diversity recruiting strategies to achieve true D&I
Increased scrutiny from the public has caused employers to seek innovative diversity and inclusion strategies. Here's how to make sure your diversity recruiting strategies succeed. Continue Reading
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10 Dec 2020
Employers face daunting COVID-19 vaccination questions
COVID-19 has all but ensured offices will never fully return to normal. Now that vaccinations are here, HR will have to decide who should return to the workplace -- and who shouldn't. Continue Reading
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07 Dec 2020
H-1B lawsuit against Facebook tackles old problem
The Dept. of Justice's H-1B lawsuit alleges Facebook didn't consider qualified U.S. workers for visa jobs and shines a light on employer job advertising requirements. Continue Reading
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03 Dec 2020
Users make case for internal talent marketplaces
Internal talent marketplace users at Gloat's virtual conference discussed their implementation strategies, as well as some of the issues they faced during deployment. Continue Reading
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02 Dec 2020
12 tips for recruiting and hiring ideal remote employees
The pandemic has made working remotely the new normal in many organizations. Here's how to find and hire the best candidates -- all with a new, more virtual recruiting process. Continue Reading
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25 Nov 2020
Internal talent marketplaces bloom as workforce changes
In this sluggish economy, employers are turning to internal talent marketplaces to connect employees to short-term projects. Continue Reading
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24 Nov 2020
HR can't afford to overlook systemic inequity -- here's why
Katherine Giscombe, organizational psychologist and management consultant, argues that firms need to address systemic inequity problems -- sooner rather than later. Continue Reading
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23 Nov 2020
Understand workplace COVID-19 contact tracing issues, methods
COVID-19 contact tracing for offices, businesses, restaurants and other workplaces is a challenge for employers. Here is a look at different methods and how testing can work. Continue Reading
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20 Nov 2020
Tech firms seeking diversity criticize job referrals
State of Washington tech firms have signed a 'pact' to align workforce diversity with the state's regional diversity. The effort may prompt firms to rely less on job referrals. Continue Reading
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13 Nov 2020
Diversitypop provides DEI training with a military twist
Military training relies on repeatability and reinforcement to drive home training. That approach is being applied to a new DEI training app. Continue Reading
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09 Nov 2020
Biden to confront Trump's H-1B work visa changes
The Trump administration is eliminating the H-1B work visa lottery program. But a Biden administration may get some pushback if it tries to reverse Trump's wage-based distribution system. Continue Reading
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03 Nov 2020
Trump's executive order on DEI training prompts a fight
An executive order by the Trump administration may all but ban diversity, equity and inclusion training. But it's getting a fight in court and opposition from business groups. Continue Reading
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28 Oct 2020
Firms dive into data for diversity and inclusion strategies
People analytics managers are seeking out and analyzing HR data that intersects with and impacts the employee work experience. Continue Reading
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26 Oct 2020
Employers scramble to build upskilling, reskilling programs
Robotics, automation and the COVID-19 pandemic have governments and private businesses trying out new ways for rapidly upskilling and reskilling employees and, more broadly, the workforce. Continue Reading
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22 Oct 2020
Get digital: 6 tips for boosting remote employee experience
Remote work can't be successful without rethinking mobile capabilities and HR processes. Here are six lessons on improving employee experience in the new normal. Continue Reading
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16 Oct 2020
Top 9 technical skills required for HR
Today's HR departments are increasingly reliant on a range of technologies. That means human resources professionals must get tech-savvy -- and do so quickly. Continue Reading
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15 Oct 2020
As contingent employee hiring rises, HR gives it focus
The use of contingent employees is increasing, Gartner said, and with it an interest from HR departments for better control over the contingent worker experience. Continue Reading
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15 Oct 2020
8 strategies HR can use to recruit Gen Z
Gen Z is the newest generation entering the workforce. Learn some strategies HR teams and hiring managers can use to recruit the right candidates more quickly. Continue Reading
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13 Oct 2020
Post-pandemic workplace will be roomier and Zoom-ready
The post-pandemic workplace will deliver roomier office spaces with better environmental conditions. They will be designed with sharing in mind for flexible scheduling. Continue Reading
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06 Oct 2020
HireVue acquires recruiting chatbot startup AllyO
HireVue, a video interviewing vendor, has acquired AllyO, a startup that makes chatbot technology for use in high-volume hiring. Continue Reading
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02 Oct 2020
Virtual workforce adopted in the Heartland
Signs are emerging that a long-term shift to remote work post-pandemic is gaining traction far from the high-tech centers. They'll save on office space and please employees. Continue Reading
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29 Sep 2020
Oracle HCM Cloud gets on-demand pay, internal talent market
Updates to the Oracle HCM Cloud platform include on-demand pay, internal talent marketplaces, more automation and an expansion of employee experience features. Continue Reading
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25 Sep 2020
Corporate LMS adoption may come down to donuts
Corporate learning management systems can be popular with employees. But adoption requires planning and maybe a little schtick, learning development managers said. Continue Reading
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25 Sep 2020
How to conduct video interviews: 7 tips for employers
Interviewing candidates over video doesn't have to be stressful. Here are seven virtual interviewing tips to help you prepare. Continue Reading
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25 Sep 2020
CHROs at Zoom, Box and Okta talk remote work trends
CHROs at Zoom, Box and Okta believe the rise in remote and flexible work arrangements is here to stay. They also believe location-based recruiting is a thing of the past. Continue Reading
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23 Sep 2020
Managers share corporate pandemic strategies
At last week's ERP conference Inforum 2020, managers talked about their pandemic strategies, lessons learned and how COVID-19 may change the way their firms operate going forward. Continue Reading
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16 Sep 2020
Amazon Career Day makes strong pitch with a soft touch
Amazon's virtual career day put the best possible face on the firm in its push to fill 33,000 corporate and tech jobs as well as 100,000 operations jobs. Continue Reading
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14 Sep 2020
Air Force sets new course on digital skills training
The U.S. Air Force has agreements with multiple learning management vendors to upgrade its technical training. It wants its personnel to use the same tools as the private sector. Continue Reading
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31 Aug 2020
Tech industry diversity and inclusion begins with rooting out BS
Being black, a woman and bisexual gives long-time diversity and inclusion consultant Risha Grant a clear perspective on issues many high-tech companies have in creating racial harmony. Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2020
Trump, Biden H-1B work visa positions take shape
The way President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden talk about H-1B work visas is strikingly different -- and so are the Silicon Valley donors supporting their candidacies. Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2020
6 ways HR can ensure cybersecurity for remote workers
HR can partner with IT and other departments to boost security awareness for remote workers and help prevent vicious cyber attacks. Here are six ways to accomplish that. Continue Reading
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18 Aug 2020
Back-to-work planning gets help from IBM and startups
Back-to-work planning is prompting deeper integration of data in HCM systems, something IBM and Workday are doing jointly. It's also prompting new uses for people counting systems. Continue Reading
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13 Aug 2020
Pivot to remote performance management: 10 tips
The switch from traditional performance management to remote performance management isn't going to be easy. Here are 10 tips on how to make the transition smoother for employees. Continue Reading
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13 Aug 2020
Digital employee experience a new focus of HR-IT partnership
Generational change forced companies to repave the on-ramps to the digital workplace and improve the employee experience. COVID-19 changed the emphasis, but the goals are the same. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2020
Digital adoption platforms can improve employee experience
DAPs guide employees through new systems and offer tips on workflow best practices. Turnover and onboarding challenges drove demand for DAPs before COVID-19 raised the urgency. Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2020
Congress explores pros, cons of remote work trends
Remote work trends in the private sector are getting fresh attention from U.S. lawmakers. Two hearings last week looked at aspects of this shift to flexible and full-time remote work. Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2020
Boost workplace health and safety against COVID-19
In a post-pandemic world, a return-to-office strategy is not complete without detailed attention to workplace safety. Here are some HR software tools that may help. Continue Reading