Category: Software

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 […]

September 21, 2022

Over the course of the pandemic, much of our work shifted from physical spaces to video meeting software. While work-from-home policies alleviated the dangers of COVID transmission (for some), what many managers didn’t foresee was that productivity improved for 77% […]

September 14, 2022

Companies with learning and development (L&D) teams that experiment and innovate with new learning technologies and approaches are more than twice as likely to innovate as a business versus companies that don’t embark on similar initiatives, according to a report […]

September 13, 2022

It’s the year 3022, and you’ve just applied for a new job as an engineer on a starship traveling to Mars. You submit your resume, and an algorithm selects you for an interview. You record video answers to the employer’s […]

September 8, 2022

When film critic Roger Ebert lost his ability to speak while being treated for thyroid cancer, CereProc, a company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, was able to create a text-to-speech program using hundreds of recorded hours of Ebert’s speech, recorded from […]

August 22, 2022

As an HR professional, you’ve likely been in a frustrating scenario like this: You desperately need to locate an important document, piece of data or a report stored somewhere in your HR technology platforms. But you find yourself either striking […]

August 16, 2022

The sensitive nature of HR data has always made it a rich target for bad actors. The prominent ransomware attack on industry vendor UKG represents just one example of cybercriminals’ increased attempts to breach Social Security numbers, bank account information, […]

July 29, 2022

Advances in speech technology may provide a key tool in the training toolbox, particularly as applied to just-in-time training to quickly address emergent and growing skills gaps. The modern economy in the developed world is highly dynamic and extremely integrated—even […]

July 14, 2022

In this “On the Job” segment from Cheddar News, Amin Venjara, General Manager of Data Solutions at ADP, describes the importance of data and how human resources leaders are relying on real-time access to data now more than ever. Venjara […]

July 11, 2022

Technology advances rapidly and, when it does, it’s tempting to invest in new—or replacement—technology. The next best thing is always on the horizon. But company budgets are tight, and leaders want to be certain they are making the right investments […]

June 30, 2022

The demand for learning and development (L&D) specialists has almost doubled around the world during 2021, immensely increasing pressure and reducing time for personal learning to a minimum, says LinkedIn’s 2022 Workplace Learning report. L&D experts questioned for the report […]

June 21, 2022

“Digital transformation” is a phrase that’s tossed around a lot these days. But what does it mean? And, specifically, what does it mean for HR professionals? There’s a good chance that digital transformation efforts are taking place in your organization. […]

May 26, 2022

HRD is conducting a short survey to identify the best HR technology providers in America, asking HR professionals to rate their experiences with HRIS, payroll solutions, reward and recognition solutions and recruitment platforms. How will you rate your provider? Take […]

May 24, 2022

Chatbots can play a role in augmenting or even replacing person-to-person interactions between employees (or potential employees) and HR staff. More HR leaders are considering and adopting conversational AI technology. In fact, Gartner has predicted that by 2023, 75 percent […]

May 18, 2022

Employers must review their artificial intelligence tools to ensure they are not violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), according to new guidance released by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Earlier this […]

May 17, 2022

It’s happening. You’re thinking about replacing your HR software, so you start browsing for the right fit. Maybe you’ve never even used this type of software but are interested in how it could benefit you, so you start looking up […]