Tag: software

March 1, 2023

HR remains one of the most admin-heavy departments in any organization. Dealing with a daily workload that uses vulnerable, confidential information about your workforce shouldn’t be left to manual processing alone. This is where HRIS software comes in. A human […]

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 […]

June 29, 2022

A lot of the traditional workplace has changed throughout the last few years as the pandemic managed to disrupt nearly every aspect of our lives. Getting on track and staying organized as a digital nomad means having time management skills, […]

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 19, 2022

Microsoft Corp. said it plans to “nearly double” its budget for employee salary increases and boost the amount of stock compensation it gives some workers by at least 25 percent, in an effort to retain staff and help people cope […]

April 4, 2022

Intuitive HR software is like a devoted best friend: It knows you well and makes life easier. Unintuitive HR software is like a persistently hostile acquaintance: It barely knows you and makes life harder. In today’s fast-paced, digitally driven workplace, […]

October 12, 2021

Though not a viable option for all occupations, remote work is driving significant change in HR policies and practices. It is also causing shifts affecting entire industries; recent reports documented an exodus of tech workers who, thanks to flexible work […]

August 23, 2021

In the middle of a pandemic and a five-year transformation of its HR management systems (HRMS), John Soules Foods opted to migrate two payroll systems onto a single cloud-based platform. With the right help, said Sherry Allen, the company’s senior […]

April 2, 2021

It is a good time to be a software engineer. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that between now and 2029, employment of engineers will grow at a rate five times that of other positions. With that much demand, […]

October 6, 2020

We are unexpectedly in the middle of a new transformation in the way we work. It was always expected that by the end of 2021, nearly half of all global businesses would use robotic process automation (RPA), software “bots” that […]

February 24, 2020

The modern workplace is full of complex technologies, whether they be mechanical, telecommunications, software, or others. For most companies, it’s not economical or efficient to develop such tools internally. For example, an auto-parts manufacturer is unlikely to build its own […]

February 20, 2020

Believe it or not, there is no shortage of cynics when it comes to the view that men and women are paid differently, even when they’re producing work that is equal in both quality and impact. This perspective exists despite […]

December 11, 2019

Companies everywhere are starting to notice that employee engagement is crucial for growth. Workers who show up for office hours with a smile, those who are committed to their work and happy to do it improve organic growth and teamwork. […]

June 18, 2019

Human Resources (HR) requires a lot of human input. Therefore, it’s not surprising that HR has embraced robotic process automation (RPA) tools, which are designed to save businesses and employees time by automating repetitive clerical tasks using software robots. The […]

March 18, 2019

As finance leaders consider the talent investments that stand to generate the best returns, smarter HR recruitment software may rise to the top of the list. After all, nearly half of HR leaders can’t find qualified talent for at least […]

February 12, 2019

HR departments of one, in which a single person manages all aspects of a company’s HR processes, are often the first to say they need some kind of technology to do their jobs. However, many also say their business’s owners […]

June 26, 2018

When Chris Mullen was looking to implement a new management philosophy in his human resources department, he used an atypical catalyst to help drive the change: a workforce management (WFM) technology system. WFM technologies help companies manage employee schedules, labor […]

May 18, 2018

The best companies are made up of the best people. However, attracting and retaining top talent is still one of the biggest challenges businesses face today. First impressions matter, and the biggest mistake hiring managers can make is to ignore […]

December 27, 2017

No matter what industry you’re in, the old saying is true: your employees are your greatest and most essential asset. That means that your human resources department is responsible for not just managing your employees, but also has a great […]

January 12, 2017

The days when automated screening tools and mobile-enabled job sites were considered innovative have long since ended. In today’s tight talent market, recruiting technology is all about building the brand, developing long-term relationships with passive candidates and integrating recruiting into […]