Category: Software

January 31, 2023

Tracking technologies aimed at boosting productivity may, conversely, damage it, according to a survey of 1,000 employees and 1,000 managers by 15Five, a performance management vendor. The company found that more than one-third of managers surveyed said that monitoring had […]

January 19, 2023

The unmatched pace of change in the business world has increased uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity in existing structures and practices that put the HR profession at a crossroads. The work-from-home concept and lockdowns that followed the COVID-19 pandemic impacted workforces […]

January 17, 2023

It’s been really hard not to hear about Open.AI’s ChatGPT over the past couple of months. It seems like everyone has been talking about it since its recent release in 2022. But if you’re just now encountering it, ChatGPT is […]

January 10, 2023

Creating internal talent marketplaces, optimizing investments in existing systems, supporting hybrid work and expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) will be top technology priorities in 2023, according to HR analysts and practitioners interviewed by SHRM Online. While talent conditions […]

January 4, 2023

With the vast amount of available technology today, it’s not surprising that recruiters are relying on tech to streamline the hiring process. As someone who’s spent 30 years working primarily with tech firms, I get it: technology is valuable and […]

December 28, 2022

It’s hard to imagine a workplace without Slack, Teams, and other enterprise social apps that have made remote work possible and enjoyable. Since the pandemic, we’ve relied on these apps to replace in-person conversations and collaboration. While ultimately the benefit […]

December 23, 2022

Cybercrime is at an all-time high, leaving companies, government agencies, and consumers at risk of severe data breaches. Data suggests phishing emails account for 91% of all cyberattacks. Despite efforts to mitigate these scams with advanced security measures, phishing tactics […]

December 21, 2022

Many employers in North America are already doing the work to improve their situations, the WTW survey found. In particular, they’re investing in ways to ensure managers effectively assess their direct reports’ performance. More than half (54%) currently ensure managers […]

December 2, 2022

Cybercrime is an increasing concern in our digitally-reliant world. For businesses, any breach can cause significant disruption to productivity and safety. Indeed, one recent report found that each cyberattack costs businesses $200,000 on average. While bigger corporations may be able […]

November 28, 2022

In this digital age, more people are seeing the advantages of conducting business online. With this mass entry into the digital space, there come a number of risks. This is why it is crucial to consider cybersecurity training in every […]

November 7, 2022

Companies are spending more on IT right now. An Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) study found that almost two-thirds of organizations intended to increase IT spending in 2022. They especially planned to outlay more on cybersecurity, cloud-based applications and artificial intelligence […]

November 1, 2022

Today’s job market is completely transformed from years prior as remote work becomes a mainstay for countless organizations. Work arrangements are more flexible than ever before, and easy to use software tools are now available to streamline processes that were […]

October 31, 2022

Data released by CompTIA shows that while there were 84,000 net new workers added to technology teams in September, the month also saw approximately 302,400 technology job postings, and all signs indicate that there could be prolonged hiring difficulties for […]

October 28, 2022

Apple, Google, and other companies mandating that employees work in the office for most or all of their time claim that any time spent working remotely stifles innovation. According to Apple CEO Tim Cook, “Innovation isn’t always a planned activity. […]

October 21, 2022

Hiring a new employee is both a costly and time-consuming endeavor. Recruiters say the amount it costs to bring in a new employee is at an all-time high in the midst of a very tight job market. And completing that […]

October 19, 2022

In just a few short years, hybrid working has become an everyday part of corporate life. The combination of working from home and a centralized workplace offers convenience and flexibility, and in progressive countries such as the Netherlands, it may […]

October 17, 2022

Although investment in HR technologies remained strong last year, buyers expressed more dissatisfaction with technology vendors’ solutions, according to the recently released 2022-2023 HR Systems Survey from Sapient Insights Group. The survey also found that organizations using technology to help […]

October 11, 2022

Last week’s White House release of new guidelines for the use of AI tools in the workplace—dubbed the AI Bill of Rights—and New York City’s new law that mandates companies audit their AI tools for bias could have a profound impact on […]

October 10, 2022

Everyone wants to connect with HR professionals on LinkedIn. Recruiters, benefits managers, CHROs, trainers and generalists receive invitations to connect practically every day. But when a potential employee, hiring manager or colleague checks out your profile, will they be impressed […]

September 30, 2022

Number of the Week: 1.5M In a survey of 500 U.S. employers, 94% of respondents say they expect to shift to a remote and hybrid work policy, which could mean that 1.5 million businesses will adopt remote and hybrid work […]