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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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
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03 Dec 2019
Cornell researchers call for AI transparency in automated hiring
Researchers at Cornell University want vendors to disclose how automated hiring systems are making hiring recommendations. They say it's the only way to know they're fair. Continue Reading
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03 Dec 2019
Why reducing hiring bias isn't easy
Because people may harbor hidden biases, diversity and inclusion initiatives can be difficult to execute. Take an in-depth look at the issue and learn whether AI can help. Continue Reading
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19 Nov 2019
As politics heat up, so do hiring bias worries
The political polarization in the nation is also causing problems in the workplace. Political discussions are more common, and it may impact hiring choices. Continue Reading
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13 Nov 2019
Kronos introduces its latest time clock, Kronos InTouch DX
The newly launched time clock integrates with Workforce Dimensions, Kronos' workforce management suite, providing real-time updates to managers and employees. Continue Reading
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06 Nov 2019
Impact of HR automation shows up in data and surveys
Recruiters are taking on more strategic roles, thanks in part to automation tools. But HR departments are facing another trend: declining budgets. Continue Reading
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01 Nov 2019
Employee activism, from composting to protests, is an HR issue
Employee activism may be giving rise to 'green teams' or formal sustainability efforts. The development can be a positive opportunity for employees and provide payback in terms of employee engagement. Continue Reading
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25 Oct 2019
New AI laws could impact how HR operates
Federal, state and local governments are turning its attention to the use of AI in all aspects of life. This includes how HR is using automated decision support systems. Continue Reading
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24 Oct 2019
Southwest Airlines upgrades its internal mobility
Southwest Airlines wants to improve its internal hiring. It is now applying external recruiting practices internally in the hopes of growing employee awareness of new jobs. Continue Reading
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17 Oct 2019
A backlash emerges over automated interviewing
Illinois may have adopted the nation's first automated hiring law, which will take effect Jan 1. The law is likely to become a template for other states interested in regulating the use of automated interviewing. Continue Reading
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10 Oct 2019
Walmart, FedEx make case for VR training
The payback from virtual training may be improved retention and shorter training times. An hour-long training period can be reduced to 10 minutes, in some cases, says Walmart. Continue Reading
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03 Oct 2019
Attrition reduction efforts advance, deliver results
It's not just recruiting that's getting all the attention in HR. Attrition reduction strategies are gaining ground, as are efforts to improve health and wellness. Continue Reading
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06 Sep 2019
Before deploying recruitment chatbots, define use cases
HR departments can benefit from using chatbots for basic tasks, but the technology will eventually be able to handle more complex requests. Be sure to set clear expectations first. Continue Reading
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04 Sep 2019
Economic worry may be impacting HR budgets
HR managers are preparing for the possibility of an economic slowdown. Gartner said they are looking at hiring and reassessing tech contracts as two places to curb spending. Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2019
Google Hire demise strands its users
Hire by Google was created two years ago and promoted by Google until it suddenly shelved this week. It will continue operation for another year. Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2019
Temper expectations for recruitment chatbots to mitigate failure
Although chatbots are powered by AI, the human factor is a critical factor in their success. That's because chatbots don't have the same instincts and capabilities that humans do. Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2019
HR technology startups vie for top spot at Unleash conferences
At the U.S. and U.K. Unleash conferences this spring, five startups demonstrated technologies that seek to solve the most pressing challenges HR professionals face. Continue Reading
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21 Aug 2019
CEO commitment to upskilling employees may boost HR tech
Top CEOs are promising to train their employees and make sure they are ready for an automating world. Whether the promise is real or marketing fluff remains to be seen. Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2019
Workplace environment and productivity link grows, so should HR's role
HR is urged to play a role in facilities management as research underscores the link between workplace conditions such as air quality and employee productivity. Continue Reading
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09 Aug 2019
Google age discrimination lawsuit may force HR changes
Discrimination lawsuits can seek broad changes to HR operations, as was the case for Google. That settlement could be a template for how federal courts respond going forward. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2019
Alternative LinkedIn Recruiter tool boosts response rates
The LinkedIn Recruiter tool improvements to matching engines and InMail have improved response rates, but some HR managers say recruiting challenges require more tools. Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2019
Pulling back the curtain on how companies train replacements
Democrats are hoping to discourage firms from moving jobs overseas by reporting where employees are located. One lawmaker also wants clarity on how outsourced workers are trained. Continue Reading
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29 Jul 2019
Kanarys launches new diversity and inclusion platform
Kanarys uses company demographics, anonymous employee reviews and industry rankings in an effort to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Continue Reading
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26 Jul 2019
Trump HR plan may politicize federal workforce
The Trump administration wants to merge the Office of Personnel Management with the General Services Administration. Critics warn doing so would have serious consequences. Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2019
Immigrant visa reform poised to complicate hiring plans
Legislators plan to act on a bill that will remove per-country caps for immigrant workers, making it more difficult for companies to hire skilled employees from certain countries. Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2019
Continuous performance management comes with benefits, drawbacks
Many companies are ditching yearly performance reviews in favor of continuous performance management. The new method has its advantages, but comes with drawbacks as well. Continue Reading
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18 Jul 2019
Upskilling employees vs. firing? Amazon bets on retraining
For many jobs, it may be less costly to upskill workers than to fire them and hire people with new skills. Amazon's $700 million plan to upskill its workforce may save it money. Continue Reading
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15 Jul 2019
Amazon's fastest growing occupations list raises questions
Amazon's plan to upskill its workforce cites high-growth occupations such as data scientist and what it calls data mapping specialist. But its claims about growth may be off. Continue Reading
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11 Jul 2019
Digital upskilling prepares employees for the future of work
As some industries face growing digital skills shortages, upskilling current employees and promoting a culture of learning will be crucial to keeping up with changes in technology. Continue Reading
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10 Jul 2019
Employee activism challenges HR's employee experience strategy
Employees aren't afraid to challenge their employers on workplace and social issues. That kind of employee activism may challenge HR to rethink its employee experience strategy. Continue Reading
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03 Jul 2019
The biggest 2020 workforce issue may be Medicare for all
Adoption of universal healthcare, or Medicare-for-all-type plans, may make retaining employees and recruiting a lot harder, according to Dan Schawbel, research director at Future Workplace. Continue Reading
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28 Jun 2019
How companies are using social media for learning and development
Employees aren't just wasting time on social media. Some are learning the career skills that will take them to the next level. Here's why that matters to your organization. Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2019
Employers turn to internal candidates to fill open positions
Sometimes an applicant isn't the right fit for a job at the time, but may be a good choice for a different position in the future. Employers should give these candidates a second look. Continue Reading
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21 Jun 2019
Startup applies AI in hiring to contracting niche
AI is gaining ground in recruiting, hiring and now in contracting. A London-based firm provides some insight about what the future may hold in contracting for niche markets. Continue Reading
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18 Jun 2019
Social learning takes its place in employee retention efforts
Employees are more likely to stay at jobs where they can learn new skills or improve old ones. For companies, that means providing options to do so when appropriate. Continue Reading
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14 Jun 2019
Generation Z workplace may emphasize human contact
Generation Z may demand more human-to-human contact with managers and co-workers. Surveys suggest that text messaging will also top the list. Continue Reading
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05 Jun 2019
Technological unemployment risk is real, new group warns
Low unemployment levels today won't stop the arrival of robotics and automation. Michael Lotito, a labor law attorney, is heading a new group that wants to address the problem. Continue Reading
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24 May 2019
HR struggles to improve workforce experience
Improving employee experience, productivity and overall employee well-being are top priorities for HR managers, but they are difficult to achieve, according to the 2019 Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends report. Continue Reading
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15 May 2019
Time to fill a position now at 71 days, Gartner says
Gartner's talent market intelligence service found that 49% of all the job postings are for just 39 roles. Three of those roles are HR-related. Continue Reading
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09 May 2019
Job scraping a Catch-22 for expanding, muddying candidate pool
Job boards often scrape postings from other sites, enabling access to a wider range of applicants. It can also return false positives for titles that cross over to different industries. Continue Reading
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08 May 2019
U.S. will begin collecting data for pay equity analysis
The Trump administration has failed to block an Obama-era pay reporting rule. Employers of more than 100 workers will have to submit data to U.S. authorities by Sept. 30. Continue Reading
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29 Apr 2019
Big firms hire fast, and fire more
Larger firms are more efficient at hiring than smaller firms, according to new data. But they also exceed other firms in the percentage of workers who are involuntarily separated. Continue Reading
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26 Apr 2019
Pre-employment assessment tools enter the smartphone age
AI and sentiment analysis are meant to make new mobile apps better at matching candidates with your organization. But experts say to tread carefully. Continue Reading
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18 Apr 2019
As baby boomers exit, AR and VR tools help to capture their expertise
Demand for virtual and augmented reality tools is soaring, and the need to capture expertise from retiring baby boomers may be why. Continue Reading
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08 Apr 2019
HR must reevaluate the vetting process to find new talent
Traditional methods of vetting job candidates are no longer enough to find new talent. Companies should consider unconventional skills and experience to find the right fit. Continue Reading
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01 Apr 2019
Talent acquisition trends adapt to the cloud-enabled workforce
As the workforce evolves, companies are experimenting with new models to find and engage talent while leveraging the cloud and the app economy. Continue Reading
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29 Mar 2019
7 steps to improve the onboarding process for new hires
While recruiting and onboarding are two separate processes, combining them can create a better experience for new hires. Technology such as AI and machine learning can also help. Continue Reading
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28 Mar 2019
4 steps companies can take to improve the hiring process
Organizations should review their current hiring process and update it to reflect changes in technology and the TA team, as well as goals for how the process should work. Continue Reading