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- December 08, 2021
08 Dec'21
Better.com's employee layoff by Zoom gets HR thumbs down
Better.com's mass layoff by Zoom was seen as a big miss by HR professionals, who say the CEO's approach lacked empathy and planning.
- December 03, 2021
03 Dec'21
Omicron extends uncertainty about return to office
For firms with immediate plans to return to the office early in the new year, the new COVID-19 variant, omicron, may prompt delays and reassessments about the future.
- December 02, 2021
02 Dec'21
Job seekers under 30 reject federal work, alarming lawmakers
The U.S. government's civilian workforce is mostly older, with many nearing or at retirement. The loss of skills is creating a need to attract young adults to federal work.
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- November 23, 2021
23 Nov'21
Workday responds to workforce changes with Vndly acquisition
Workday adds extended workforce management capability to its HCM platform with its acquisition of Vndly. Increasing use of contingent labor and competition motivated the buy.
- November 03, 2021
03 Nov'21
Microsoft Viva gets OKR app, stresses employee privacy
Microsoft Viva gets a new OKR app, but an underlying and ongoing message at the firm's recent Ignite conference was about Viva's employee privacy protections.
- November 02, 2021
02 Nov'21
EEOC worries about 'snake oil' products in AI recruiting
The chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says users, not vendors, are responsible for AI recruiting bias. It has launched an effort to investigate AI use.
- October 29, 2021
29 Oct'21
Biden wants permanent work visas, not more H-1Bs
President Joe Biden's administration has eased H-1B work visa processing, but it is not seeking a cap increase. Instead, it's aiming to grant more green cards.
- October 11, 2021
11 Oct'21
Employer vaccine mandates set stage for return to office
COVID-19 mandates may be clearing the way to a return to the office, but employees may still have concerns about office air quality and cleaning standards.
- October 07, 2021
07 Oct'21
As Ceridian HCM nears the $1B mark, it adds capabilities
Ceridian HCM announced product upgrades this week, including streaming pay, which makes it possible for employees to be paid daily.
- September 29, 2021
29 Sep'21
Workday users pitch employee retention strategies at event
At a Workday event, business, HR and technology leaders highlighted flexible work, purpose-driven corporate missions and virtual reality as useful hiring and retention strategies.
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- September 27, 2021
27 Sep'21
NY raises alarms over job turnover following vaccine mandate
New York's enforcement of a vaccine mandate in healthcare offers an early indication of the job turnover that may come in other industries.
- September 23, 2021
23 Sep'21
Congress could trigger demand for apprenticeship software
In the face of workforce shortages, lawmakers may increase funding for job training, something that could boost apprenticeship software needs.
- September 20, 2021
20 Sep'21
Recruiting AI systems under fire for excluding workers
AI recruiting tools focus on hiring efficiency rather than efficacy, according to an Accenture-Harvard Business School study. The U.N. believes AI is fostering human rights abuse.
- September 15, 2021
15 Sep'21
SHRM calls out biased hiring practices at conference
With employee resignations at a record high, HR is facing a reckoning over how it hires and retains employees, said Johnny Taylor, president and CEO of SHRM.
- September 10, 2021
10 Sep'21
Federal vaccine mandate gives HR new work, risks
President Joe Biden's federal vaccine mandate will put new recordkeeping requirements on businesses and may create problems if employees refuse to comply.
- September 09, 2021
09 Sep'21
Workday's Zimit acquisition gives it automated CPQ
Workday invested in Zimit, and later integrated its configure, price and quote software. Now, it's acquiring the company as part of its plan to build enterprise services.
- September 02, 2021
02 Sep'21
With New Orleans mostly dark, a coworking office lights up
Coworking offices may help remote workers deal with prolonged power outages. They are often located in business districts, which may get power restored before residential areas.
- September 01, 2021
01 Sep'21
Catastrophes may shift hiring, remote work policies
As natural disaster numbers increase, remote work policies may be examined for how they keep workers online. But beyond temporary employee relocations, HR may be curbed by options.
- August 27, 2021
27 Aug'21
Cash is king in hiring and retaining talent
Sign-on bonuses, tuition help and increases in starting salaries are among the steps employers are taking to hire and retain talent in a competitive market.
- August 26, 2021
26 Aug'21
Delta's surcharge a new take on employee vaccination incentives
Businesses are reluctant to impose vaccine mandates, and vaccine incentives are showing limited results. But Delta Air Lines is trying a $200 surcharge on unvaccinated employees.
- August 23, 2021
23 Aug'21
New pay equity laws require proof of fair pay
Pay equity laws that require firms to collect and report data are making inroads in the U.S. One HR tech vendor is preparing to provide companies with tools that will help.
- August 18, 2021
18 Aug'21
HR market sees investment bump from COVID-19
New funding rounds and acquisitions in HR technology are on pace to top 2020's banner year. The HR market activity is being driven, in part, by pandemic-related needs.
- August 11, 2021
11 Aug'21
In $5.2B deal, Cornerstone OnDemand goes private
Cornerstone OnDemand has been acquired by Clearlake Capital Group, a move that will give it the financial support, flexibility and room to grow, experts said.
- August 09, 2021
09 Aug'21
Four-day workweek reactions range from warm to cool
The rise of flexible hours, along with remote and hybrid work, is reviving a discussion: Should firms implement a four-day workweek? The answer is anything but simple.
- August 04, 2021
04 Aug'21
Hybrid office brings scheduling software to forefront
Scheduling systems for hybrid offices are an emerging post-pandemic tool to manage employees without permanent desks and facilitate in-person collaboration.
- July 29, 2021
29 Jul'21
U.S. lawmaker seeks national four-day workweek
The four-day workweek could become law under legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Mark Takano. It would require firms to pay overtime to hourly employees working more than 32 hours.
- July 29, 2021
29 Jul'21
Badmouthing of federal gov hurts cybersecurity recruiting
Government and businesses are struggling with cybersecurity recruiting because of a skills shortage. The federal government's problem is made worse by bad branding.
- July 28, 2021
28 Jul'21
After self-criticism, Workday improves Black representation
Last year, Workday officials acknowledged that its Black employee community was underrepresented. Employee survey data suggests it has since made improvements.
- July 21, 2021
21 Jul'21
Paycor IPO launches, CEO explains what's next
Paycor HCM's CEO shares what the IPO means for its customers and plans to use the investment for R&D and sales expansion as it expands in the SMB market.
- July 19, 2021
19 Jul'21
Automation, job loss fears speed workforce training in Mass.
A new report from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts offers a snapshot of what states are facing post-pandemic: increasing automation and a need for workforce training.
- July 13, 2021
13 Jul'21
Worker shortages spur hiring incentives, low layoffs
Layoffs and involuntary terminations have reached a new low, as firms try to retain employees and hire new ones. They're also turning to some unique cash incentives.
- July 09, 2021
09 Jul'21
Biden noncompete agreement order a warning for businesses
President Biden has ordered the FTC to consider restricting noncompete agreements, a directive that has bipartisan support in Congress.
- July 09, 2021
09 Jul'21
Criminal background check prompts federal lawsuit
Errors in criminal background checks may be common, which could lead to a denied job opportunity. A Connecticut lawsuit details one such case.
- July 06, 2021
06 Jul'21
The post-pandemic workplace empowers some, not all
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated investments in automation and has sent turnover soaring, a new reality that benefits some employees but is a disadvantage to others.
- June 23, 2021
23 Jun'21
Oracle tool gives HR continuous update of employee skills
Rapid changes in technology have put more demands on businesses to understand the skills they have on hand, Oracle said. The vendor is hoping its new HCM tool can help with that.
- June 17, 2021
17 Jun'21
Fed concerns point to challenges for HR and recruiting tech
The Federal Reserve's concerns about the labor market spoke to a major HR problem -- namely, quit rates and retirements. It's unclear how much help recruiting tech can deliver.
- June 16, 2021
16 Jun'21
Jobs that can be done anywhere may end up overseas
Corporate embrace of remote work may encourage employers to do more hiring in lower-cost regions, including other countries, according to a U.K. study.
- June 11, 2021
11 Jun'21
Companies aim for hybrid office by September
Many firms are setting September as a return-to-the-office month, and a majority of workers will be in a hybrid office environment. Three days a week may be the hybrid standard.
- June 10, 2021
10 Jun'21
The right to disconnect vs. America's always-on culture
European countries are adopting right-to-disconnect laws, protecting workers from employer retaliation. But in the U.S., there appears to be little interest from lawmakers.
- June 03, 2021
03 Jun'21
SAP deepens HR integration to improve workforce analytics
An integration between SAP SuccessFactors and the SAP Analytics Cloud could put richer workforce analytics into the hands of HR departments.
- May 28, 2021
28 May'21
An HR lesson from the Amy Cooper lawsuit
Employers face pressure to take action against employees for non-work activities. But, as Amy Cooper's recent lawsuit illustrates, doing so is not without risk.
- May 28, 2021
28 May'21
NASA is changing its approach to people analytics
NASA is implementing a graph database to serve as the foundation of its people analytics. It will give managers and employees insights into skills and training needs.
- May 25, 2021
25 May'21
How AI is changing Canada Life's recruiting process
Canada Life Assurance Company's initial adoption of a recruiting AI tool to rank candidates has proved so successful, it's paving the way for deeper investments in the technology.
- May 21, 2021
21 May'21
The hybrid workplace may be settling on 3 days in office
As post-pandemic restrictions are lifted, workers are returning to the office under new hybrid workplace schedules. Some companies say 'hybrid' means three days in the office.
- May 20, 2021
20 May'21
Contingent workforce grows, as does battle over its future
Increasing reliance on the contingent workforce is prompting changes in HR software. It is also fueling a political debate about the future of this independent labor.
- May 14, 2021
14 May'21
Tight labor market boosts wages, paves way for automation
Fast-food restaurants aren't the only places hungry for employees. High-skilled professional and business services occupations account for nearly 1.4 million openings.
- May 07, 2021
07 May'21
Employees revolt after CEO's op-ed about hybrid workplaces
In an essay, Catherine Merrill, CEO of Washingtonian Media Inc., argued against hybrid workplaces, drawing a strong reaction from employees and HR analysts.
- May 06, 2021
06 May'21
VA's lack of diversity in management called out in hearing
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs faces criticism over its lack of diversity in senior management, where white workers are more likely to gain management roles than Black workers.
- May 05, 2021
05 May'21
Warren Buffett urged to take DEI strategy leadership role
Berkshire Hathaway is being urged to take an industry leadership role by publishing its diversity, equity and inclusion strategy and data. So far, it has declined to do so.
- April 30, 2021
30 Apr'21
Federal telework may be poised to take off
The post-pandemic future of federal telework will be up to President Biden's administration, but employee interest in it is high and job satisfaction is up.
- April 28, 2021
28 Apr'21
EEOC deals with thorny COVID-19 vaccine issues
At a hearing, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission assessed COVID-19's impact on people of color and women, as well as workplace vaccination issues.
- April 26, 2021
26 Apr'21
SMB HR market heats up with Paycor IPO, Jobvite acquisitions
The HR SMB market is seeing activity, with Paycor planning to file an IPO and Jobvite acquiring two firms that may help it better compete in this market.
- April 23, 2021
23 Apr'21
Rejecting hybrid work will cost employers, survey finds
Employees may rush to the exits post-pandemic, and many will want a hybrid work option. If employers want people back in the office full-time, they have to pay them more.
- April 23, 2021
23 Apr'21
Ricoh's HR chief considers the future and the hybrid workplace
Donna Venable, executive vice president of HR at Ricoh U.S., is considering how the pandemic is reshaping the idea of a hybrid workplace, and how it affects recruiting.
- April 21, 2021
21 Apr'21
Shift to HR shared services could save Connecticut millions
By consolidating 17 separate HR operations into one shared service, Connecticut expects to save significantly on costs, most of it in personnel reductions through retirements.
- April 19, 2021
19 Apr'21
Face mask detection a newcomer to employee surveillance
Face mask detection has emerged as another form of employee surveillance technology, and its adoption may be helped indirectly by the potential of COVID-19 workplace regulations.
- April 14, 2021
14 Apr'21
DEI tools arrive at critical time for HR
Employers are being held accountable for meeting diversity, equity and inclusion goals, especially executives. HR vendors are responding with new tools, including ADP.
- April 12, 2021
12 Apr'21
Oracle Cloud HCM introduces low-code/no-code template tools
Oracle Cloud HCM has been upgraded to ease development of HR processes and improve employee experience, the firm said.
- April 09, 2021
09 Apr'21
Hybrid workplace may give employers hiring edge
The post-pandemic office is leaning strongly in the direction of hybrid workplaces. Job candidates view working from home as a key consideration when searching for a new position.
- April 02, 2021
02 Apr'21
Biden infrastructure plan may deliver huge training boost
President Biden's $2T infrastructure plan will likely result in training programs for rapid reskilling, especially in the manufacturing sector.
- March 30, 2021
30 Mar'21
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations get cool reception
Mandated COVID-19 vaccinations may be unpopular with many U.S. employers, including the federal government. A primary concern is the potential for liability.
- March 26, 2021
26 Mar'21
Biden's $3T rebuilding plan may boost reskilling, upskilling
President Biden's plan to spend trillions on building the nation's infrastructure is likely to include funds for job reskilling and upskilling partnerships.
- March 25, 2021
25 Mar'21
Equal pay for women could take 9 years
It may take women nine years to achieve equal pay with men, but the momentum is happening slightly faster for younger women, according to a new study.
- March 23, 2021
23 Mar'21
Microsoft: Workers want hybrid work, not digital exhaustion
A hybrid work environment is the future at Microsoft and for most companies. In a recent survey, the vendor found that employees want some in-person activities to return.
- March 18, 2021
18 Mar'21
Kroger rushed to launch on-demand pay, and it's not alone
In the face of the pandemic, The Kroger Co. sped up the rollout of an on-demand pay platform to 400,000-plus employees. These platforms saw sizable growth in 2020.
- March 18, 2021
18 Mar'21
Ford Motor Co. adopts hybrid workplace to boost productivity
Ford Motor Co. believes a hybrid workplace will improve productivity as well as employee retention and well-being. On Wednesday, it unveiled a plan to support a remote work model.
- March 17, 2021
17 Mar'21
IDC: The future workplace is hybrid
Automation tools for tracking assets and people, as well as speeding up HR processes, such as onboarding, will be needed to manage the post-pandemic hybrid workplace.
- March 12, 2021
12 Mar'21
Job market, salaries soar for computer science graduates
The number of computer science graduates in the U.S. is rising every year, as are starting salaries, signaling a strong demand for talent.
- March 05, 2021
05 Mar'21
Schneider Electric shifts to hybrid workplace
The hybrid workplace model is being embraced by Schneider Electric, which is moving to coworking offices for its employees. The firm sees it as an adaptable, if challenging, option.
- March 04, 2021
04 Mar'21
Employee poaching risk increases with remote work hiring
Remote work opportunities may give rise to employee poaching, putting added pressure on HR departments. As geography starts to matter less, employee experience may matter more.
- March 02, 2021
02 Mar'21
Lawsuit challenges Amazon's treatment of Black employees
Amazon is facing a lawsuit from a corporate employee who details inappropriate behavior of co-workers and broad allegations about the firm's treatment of Black employees.
- February 26, 2021
26 Feb'21
Wages a sticking point for remote work best practices
In the shift to remote work, wages could become a major point of contention for workers after COVID-19. A move to lower-cost regions could also mean lower pay.
- February 19, 2021
19 Feb'21
Biden favors green cards over H-1B work visas
The Biden administration is seeking major changes in work visa programs, proposing an expansion of the cap for employment-based green cards, but not for H-1B work visas.
- February 18, 2021
18 Feb'21
McKinsey: Post-pandemic workplace will see major changes
In the post-pandemic workplace, businesses are likely to focus more on skills than job titles while also accelerating their adoption of automation and digital technologies.
- February 17, 2021
17 Feb'21
AI deployed as employee burnout detection tool
Employee burnout is one of the mental health issues that AI tools are helping HR to identify. The technology can analyze employee activities and communications for potential risk.
- February 12, 2021
12 Feb'21
Salesforce's remote work hiring strategy raises questions
Salesforce says its remote work hiring, or work-from-anywhere, model will improve its diversity and hiring goals. Hiring in inexpensive areas may be critical, according to experts.
- February 09, 2021
09 Feb'21
Employee activism gives life to tech union organizing
A rise in tech union organizing is linked to the rise in employee activism, according to experts. They also believe the climate for union activity is changing.
- January 29, 2021
29 Jan'21
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.
- January 28, 2021
28 Jan'21
Workday acquires Peakon for $700 million
Workday is acquiring employee feedback software vendor Peakon. Experts described the timing as a proverbial shot across SAP's bow.
- January 25, 2021
25 Jan'21
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.
- January 22, 2021
22 Jan'21
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.
- January 21, 2021
21 Jan'21
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.
- January 19, 2021
19 Jan'21
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.
- January 14, 2021
14 Jan'21
Workday adds vaccine management for 45M to its platform
COVID-19 vaccine management is getting the attention of HR vendors. Workday announced its vaccine tool, which integrates with the platform's core HR data.
- January 14, 2021
14 Jan'21
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.
- January 12, 2021
12 Jan'21
Digital vaccine certificate looms as HR's next problem
HR departments may want electronic proof of an employee's COVID-19 vaccination, but it's unclear when digital vaccine certificates will be ready.
- January 07, 2021
07 Jan'21
Capitol insurrection leads to job loss, search for participants
Employers interested in whether their employees took part in the U.S. Capitol insurrection and stormed the building may want to proceed with caution, legal and HR experts said.
- December 29, 2020
29 Dec'20
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.
- December 23, 2020
23 Dec'20
DoD eyes blind recruiting-type technology for promotions
The Pentagon may investigate blind recruiting-type technology to remove bias from the promotions process. It wants to improve the diversity in its officer ranks.
- December 21, 2020
21 Dec'20
With no federal COVID-19 liability shield, states go it alone
Congress has not enacted a COVID-19 liability shield, leaving states to craft their own policies. But the risk to employers from these lawsuits is still muddy.
- December 17, 2020
17 Dec'20
SuccessFactors gets serious about employee time management
COVID-19 has increased demand by employers for flextime management capabilities. That will be a significant feature in the new SAP SuccessFactors employee time management system.
- December 17, 2020
17 Dec'20
Southwest: Recruiting chatbots improve productivity
The pandemic didn't stop the evolution of HR tech. MGM launched new sites to help employees, and Southwest Airlines measured the effectiveness of its recruiting chatbots.
- December 14, 2020
14 Dec'20
Pandemic effects on HR tech: Hits, misses and what's next
Pandemic effects on technology of importance to HR are still unfolding. It's not yet known how employers will learn the vaccine status of their workers.
- December 10, 2020
10 Dec'20
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.
- December 07, 2020
07 Dec'20
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.
- December 03, 2020
03 Dec'20
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.
- November 25, 2020
25 Nov'20
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.
- November 24, 2020
24 Nov'20
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.
- November 20, 2020
20 Nov'20
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.
- November 17, 2020
17 Nov'20
HRIS administration requires close IT-HR collaboration
There's no single ownership strategy for HRIS admin, but there may be some preferences. HR departments with on-premises systems are more likely to keep the tech management duties.