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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20 Dec 2024
Trump's stance on E-Verify checks shifting over time
Employers remain cautious about how immigration policies will change under Trump, given his waffling over E-Verify checks and the potential for a DACA repeal. Continue Reading
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19 Dec 2024
Biden secures H-1B rule changes before Trump takes over
Biden is instituting a series of H-1B regulatory changes that might not please Trump, a longtime critic of the visa program. 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
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21 Jul 2020
SAP creates contingent employees market as COVID-19 response
SAP Fieldglass has created a marketplace for finding contingent employees. It was created in response to COVID-19, and will operate through the end of the year. Continue Reading
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20 Jul 2020
Full-time remote work trend has its doubters
A new Gartner survey projects that about half of all office workers will continue to work remotely full-time once the pandemic ends. Not everyone agrees with the forecast. Continue Reading
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16 Jul 2020
SAP, HR vendors turn inward, work to increase Black employees
HR vendors are paying attention to the Black Lives Matter protests roiling a nation. They are looking at their own demographics and reevaluating their internal practices. Continue Reading
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10 Jul 2020
18 HR cost reduction ideas for the 2020 COVID-19 recession
The COVID-19 recession demands creativity to stay competitive. Here's a look at 18 HR cost reduction ideas -- including freezing HR tech projects -- that have the potential to help. Continue Reading
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01 Jul 2020
Feds nix college degree requirement for merit-based hiring
President Trump has ordered federal agencies, which employ 2.2 million, to move to merit-based hiring by the end of the year. This may require an HR technology upgrade. Continue Reading
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30 Jun 2020
Workday admits to Black diversity problem, pledges to improve
Workday makes HR tools, including diversity software, for half of the Fortune 100. But Black employees make up less than 3% of its own workforce, an issue Workday vows to address. Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2020
5 post-pandemic workplace changes due to safety concerns
The COVID-19 pandemic has already had a profound effect on workplaces. Here are five of those changes and what they mean for HR teams. Continue Reading
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24 Jun 2020
Trump's H-1B work visa ban creates six-month headache
President Trump's six-month H-1B work visa ban arrives in response to the jobs impact of the pandemic. But it's unlikely to have much of an effect on jobs. Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2020
4 virtual recruiting strategies to implement after COVID-19
Hiring has changed due to COVID-19. Here are four virtual recruiting strategies to follow as you adjust to online hiring. Continue Reading
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12 Jun 2020
Sequoia aims to help companies shore up return-to-work plan
Sequoia Consulting Group's new Return to Work Center aims to help organizations plan for getting back into offices, with tools that enable policy and testing management. Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2020
Hiring, firing and cancel culture
Social media is challenging the notion of employee privacy, but it's also providing HR departments with new tools to vet job applicants and employees. Continue Reading
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04 Jun 2020
Remote work boosts productivity
Remote work will deliver major changes to the workplace and to the economy, Upwork's chief economist Adam Ozimek says in an interview. Continue Reading
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21 May 2020
Zuckerberg lists benefits, drawbacks of remote work
After the pandemic, Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg believes his firm will have more employees who work remotely, with at least half of its employees doing it full-time. He sees some clear benefits in recruiting and retention. Continue Reading
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20 May 2020
AI in HR recruitment targets high-demand technology talent
As demand for technology talent persists, even during pandemic times, AI, chatbots and machine learning play an increasingly critical role in hiring choosy candidates. Continue Reading
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19 May 2020
Top 10 return-to-office guidelines HR and business leaders need now
Companies that are reopening offices will need to plan for an entirely different model than what preceded the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are 10 guidelines that can make it easier. Continue Reading
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13 May 2020
Cornerstone takes next steps in Saba acquisition
Following its acquisition of Saba Software, Cornerstone OnDemand is appointing Saba's CEO, Phil Saunders, as its new leader. Product integrations are planned. Continue Reading
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08 May 2020
Salesforce adds contact tracing, employee wellness to Work.com
The hub uses a number of tools like response management, employee wellness assessment and shift management to help companies reopen and bring employees back to their offices. Continue Reading
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07 May 2020
U.S. lawmakers urge Trump to stop issuing new H-1B visas
Citing Depression-level unemployment, Republicans want Trump to halt the H-1B visa program, or at least stop issuing new visas. They argue that guest workers undercut U.S. workers. Continue Reading
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01 May 2020
U.S. set $20M contract to gig work call center Liveops
Liveops Inc., a gig work pioneer, has been hired by the U.S. Small Business Administration to take calls from businesses seeking relief under the CARES Act. Continue Reading
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29 Apr 2020
Rethink your onboarding and training digital adoption strategy
Digital adoption strategies are crucial in today's "new normal," and that includes those related to new onboarding and training tools. Experts weigh in on how to create success. Continue Reading
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28 Apr 2020
For HR, future of work now includes contact tracing
A return to work means managing COVID-19 infection risks. HR is getting tools to help accomplish this management, as well as an app to automate contact tracing. Continue Reading
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27 Apr 2020
5 tips to foster remote employee engagement
COVID-19 has left many businesses no choice but to send their employees home to work. Here are some things that HR can do to keep remote employees engaged and productive. Continue Reading
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23 Apr 2020
Trump's immigration 'pause' leaves open H-1B action
President Trump's immigration 'pause' is likely to face court action and ongoing criticism from people on both sides of the issue. The impact of his order is expected to be minor. Continue Reading
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20 Apr 2020
Major employer, Spectrum, shifts to virtual hiring in a week
In March, cable and broadband provider Spectrum moved to a fully virtual hiring process in one week. About 25% of its hiring was conducted virtually before the coronavirus pandemic. Continue Reading
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15 Apr 2020
A tale of two telepresence robotics user stories
Telepresence robotics is still a niche technology and very much a work in progress. But it has potential, and users see clear benefits of these remote work systems. Continue Reading
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14 Apr 2020
COVID-19 remote work security: 5 ways to boost cybersecurity
HR leaders and their teams have an important role to serve in enterprise information security. Here are five ways they can help mitigate cyberthreats and provide user education. Continue Reading
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09 Apr 2020
Food industry turns to AI hiring platform to fill 1M jobs
The food industry is hungry for employees. It has a shopping list of occupations it needs filled to keep essential food producers and grocers stocked with workers. Continue Reading
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06 Apr 2020
H-1B work visa petitions hit record high, despite pandemic
The U.S. received a record 275,000 H-1B work visas for the 2021 fiscal year. But these visa petitions were prepared in better economic times, before the economy began shutting down. Continue Reading
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02 Apr 2020
Remote team tech Sneek keeps co-workers in view
Sneek, a remote team platform, uses frequently updated photographs of remote workers to connect co-workers together. Continue Reading
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25 Mar 2020
Virtual hiring, avoiding layoffs part of HR's pandemic response
In the face of a pandemic, many firms are trying to avoid layoffs and even hire. They are using virtual tools, including testing systems called virtual job tryouts, to select their potential new hires Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2020
Transformational HR in 2020: 7 strategies for agility and tech mastery
CHROs and their teams must grow their people, business and technology skills as they focus on curating the employee experience. This roadmap will guide leaders and departments. Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2020
Workday salary bonus may pay workforce dividends
Workday is giving its employees a two-week bonus to help them deal with coronavirus-related costs. The move may result in improved retention and productivity. Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2020
Coronavirus may deliver an HR tech market shakeout
The HR tech market, which has some 3,000 VC-funded firms, may see big impacts from the new coronavirus. That will depend on how long the crisis lasts and if it triggers a downturn. Continue Reading
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12 Mar 2020
H-1B work visa ruling comes down to conjunctions
The Trump administration's efforts to stop the use of H-1B workers by IT contractors suffered a major setback in court. This week, a federal judge ruled that the government exceeded the law. Continue Reading
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06 Mar 2020
Remote work shift may boost SaaS management platforms
The rapid rise of remote work, thanks to the coronavirus, may spur interest in tools that can measure employee productivity, such as SaaS management platforms. Continue Reading
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05 Mar 2020
As remote work tools deploy, next task is behavioral
The coronavirus could provide a major incentive to work remotely. The shift may have long-lasting impacts, as managers and employees get comfortable with virtual work. Continue Reading
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04 Mar 2020
Bias and diversity in the gig economy: What HR should know
With the war for talent in full swing, ignoring bias issues that affect gig and freelance workers is a mistake. Experts share helpful advice to how HR can get proactive. Continue Reading
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02 Mar 2020
4 ways to implement HR support for remote employees
HR can support employees who work from home so they feel more motivated and included, and in turn, stay productive. These four tips for managing remote employees can help. Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2020
Cornerstone is building learning management's Netflix
Cornerstone's acquisition of Saba Software for $1.4 billion takes out a learning management competitor and gives it a boost of engineering talent to speed innovation, analysts say. Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2020
Trump's H-1B work visa actions disappoint ex-Disney workers
President Donald Trump arrived in office promising to reform the H-1B visa program. But his actions have fallen short of what reformers wanted and went too far for IT services firms. Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2020
8 HR technology trends CHROs should investigate in 2020
Many emerging HR technologies are solidly in the realm of 'must-haves,' while others remain hype. Here's some advice to help you discern which is which. Continue Reading
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13 Feb 2020
How to attract top talent in a competitive hiring market
Finding the best candidates can seem impossible in today's competitive hiring landscape. Use these methods to help you attract even the choosiest candidates. Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2020
Federal workforce too reliant on degrees, says White House
In its budget proposal, the Trump administration complains that hiring rules hurt its ability to hire those just out of college and can include unnecessary stipulations. It wants that to change. Continue Reading
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10 Feb 2020
Top 2 HR chatbot examples for the experience-driven job market
Chatbots, which use AI to mimic human conversations via natural language interfaces, are increasingly becoming a mainstay in HR. Here's a look at why that matters. Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2020
Gartner: Prepare pandemic planning around 25% absenteeism
If the coronavirus isn't contained, it may prove disruptive for a long period of time. Pandemic planning should be underway, business research groups say. Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2020
Coronavirus puts attention on business pandemic plans
The coronavirus is making pandemic planning a business issue, once again. The last time businesses had to consider this problem was in 2009, with the H1N1 virus. Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2020
6 candidate journey mapping secrets savvy recruiters know
A journey map can be a critical tool for uncovering what it takes to provide your candidates with great experiences. Here's advice on how to use it the right way. Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2020
Impact of AI on jobs goes on the presidential campaign trail
The impact of AI on jobs is a major issue for employers, who are struggling with how to address it. Robots, automation and AI have become political issues as well. Continue Reading
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16 Jan 2020
Top 2020 HR trends: Employee and candidate experience, AI and more
In 2020, business and HR will need to use technology and lead with the employee and candidate experience top of mind. Here's what to know. Continue Reading
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06 Jan 2020
Pressure grows on HR to improve talent retention, hiring
Training is a high priority for technical talent, but training budgets rise and fall with the labor market, according to data from the Society for Information Management. Continue Reading
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20 Dec 2019
Affect recognition technology in crosshairs of Illinois lawmaker
The Illinois lawmaker who authored the first AI hiring bill has another in the works. This time, he's focused on the use of AI to identify emotions, or affect recognition. Continue Reading
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12 Dec 2019
Fight the skills gap with a great upskilling and reskilling strategy
Just say 'no' to a skills gap and high turnover with upskilling and reskilling. Here's a look at the ins and outs of these important talent management concepts. Continue Reading
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09 Dec 2019
As hiring booms, HR survey raises warning for recruiters
Job candidates will reject a job offer if the employer makes missteps in the recruiting process, a new HR survey reports. Continue Reading
