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- June 19, 2018
19 Jun'18
AI can reduce workplace bias, says CEO of leading HR group
AI technology may help HR reduce workplace bias, according to Johnny Taylor, president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, an HR organization that has 300,000 members.
- May 31, 2018
31 May'18
News briefs: SAP offers HR tool for visa management
In these news briefs, SAP tackles visa management, Microsoft is using a startup to manage its career site, and a startup has released a blockchain-based HR platform.
- May 24, 2018
24 May'18
Federal HR wants to modernize cybersecurity recruiting, pay
The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security wants to modernize recruitment and management of its cybersecurity workforce. It is asking vendors to explain how DHS can achieve its goals.
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- May 15, 2018
15 May'18
Recruiting online giants turn to new technologies
Technology is driving major changes to the recruiting online market. Monster.com and CareerBuilder.com have deployed new job search technologies to improve job seeker experience.
- May 15, 2018
15 May'18
Survey: Digital HR strategy turns HR managers into partners
Having a digital HR strategy that makes use of automation, embedded analytics and familiar consumer-like interfaces has made human resources more strategic.
- May 15, 2018
15 May'18
ADP payments card system aimed at millennials
ADP introduced the new Wisely Pay card system aimed at the contingent, young workforce and workers who may be unbanked, but need functions such as digital mobile wallet.
- May 04, 2018
04 May'18
Continuous performance management firm, BetterWorks, reboots
BetterWorks Systems has a new CEO and has put a sexual harassment lawsuit in its rearview mirror. The startup has $60 million in funding from some top Silicon Valley VC firms.
- April 18, 2018
18 Apr'18
Federal HR seeks corporate simplicity, says its new chief
Federal HR has a new reformer, Jeff Pon, the director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. He wants to modernize federal HR with consumer-friendly tech.
- April 13, 2018
13 Apr'18
Contingent workers challenge human capital management strategies
HR management strategies are being tested by the increasing use of contingent workers. Managing them as vendors no longer works, but software is emerging to address the need.
- March 28, 2018
28 Mar'18
Ceridian IPO takes HR tech vendor public for $200 million
Ceridian's $200 million IPO is likely to bolster the HCM and WFM vendor's position in the HR tech industry, while giving shareholders a stake in its wellness company.
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- March 27, 2018
27 Mar'18
HR recruiting software struggles against demographics
As retirements mount, competition for workers is getting intense. HR must act quickly on hiring and improving employee retention, which includes a smooth onboarding experience.
- March 21, 2018
21 Mar'18
Oracle HCM Cloud gets 'big' upgrade
Oracle is bringing consumerlike approaches to its HCM cloud applications. That includes using virtual assistants and intelligent analysis to improve recruiting processes.
- March 05, 2018
05 Mar'18
Employee assessments drive leadership software from ADP
An entrepreneurial unit within ADP has developed machine learning-powered leadership coaching software that delivers feedback from frank employee assessment of managers.
- March 05, 2018
05 Mar'18
Bank offers HR applications, Facebook expands recruiting service
Demand for HR applications is driving new offerings. Facebook is expanding its recruiting services, and a large Midwestern bank offers a full-service HR suite.
- February 22, 2018
22 Feb'18
Federal HR applications need a makeover, Trump administration says
U.S. government HR systems are heavily customized and out-of-date. They can't share data effectively, crimping the use of people analytics tools. Trump wants to change that.
- February 21, 2018
21 Feb'18
HR recruiting tools get VC funding, as tech wages rise
The HR recruiting tools market shows no shortage of investor interest. In two months, three platforms have launched. Rising tech wages point to increasing competition for talent.
- February 19, 2018
19 Feb'18
Limeade releases new employee engagement software
HR tech news roundup: Employee engagement software vendor Limeade expands platform and releases inclusion module for large enterprises seeking more diverse workforces.
- February 14, 2018
14 Feb'18
HR is failing to use people analytics tools, new report says
Human resource departments fail to use people analytics tools effectively, a new global study concludes. The findings were called a 'stunning regression' defying expectations.
- January 30, 2018
30 Jan'18
SAP offers extra help on HR cloud migrations
SAP is trying to help on-premises HCM users make a case for moving to the cloud, as well as ease initial integration steps. But it may be hard for some European HR users to move..
- January 25, 2018
25 Jan'18
Onboarding software a weak link, according to HCI-Kronos survey
Onboarding software is a pillar of talent management systems, but many firms are neglecting the technology. First impressions count, and bad onboarding may drive a new hire away.
- January 16, 2018
16 Jan'18
SAP defends S/4HANA HCM upgrade amid questions
SAP, which has some 14,000 on-premises HCM customers, is extending on-premises support five years to 2030. But HCM users will have to migrate to its HANA in-memory platform for support.
- January 15, 2018
15 Jan'18
News briefs: Mobile recruiting interfaces still painful
The pace of HR's mobile app implementation is very slow. Upgrading HR's tech is not the biggest priority in the business. An alternative may be a recruiting site with ATS features.
- August 27, 2015
27 Aug'15
Kronos shift scheduling software a grind for Starbucks worker
On-call scheduling software gets criticized in workers' rights debate, but top employment lawyer says the software helps manage costs.