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What should you know before buying analytics for HR?

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What relevance do chatbots have for the HR department?

Chatbots are suddenly getting a tremendous amount of attention, but fewer conversations are happening about their potential for HR specifically. Here’s why that’s a mistake. Continue Reading
What are the leading HR technology trends?

Both companies and employees are expecting more and more from their human resource departments. Here are four trends that are creating pressure -- and opportunity. Continue Reading
Are U.S. cloud vendor data protection controls secure?

Does using a U.S. cloud vendor put data at risk? One expert weighs in with advice for European companies; however, U.S. companies would do well to take note. Continue Reading
How can I best negotiate for cloud HCM tools?

The concepts of price cap and price lock can help you better navigate negotiations with a vendor for your chosen cloud-based HCM tools. Here are the essentials you need to know. Continue Reading

How can you ensure success with HR predictive software?

Red Hat's talent VP advises making the vendor responsible for co-leading a change plan for implementing predictive software. Continue Reading
Avoiding common cloud HCM pitfalls

A consultant who helps companies deploy cloud HCM technologies explains the groundwork needed to blaze a clear path to the cloud. Continue Reading
How should HR govern an enterprise social network?

Jane Hendricks explains HR's role in enterprise social network governance, from crafting a code of conduct to deciding how to address violations. Continue Reading
What should a company look for in an HR outsourcing partner?

HR leaders should judge HR outsourcing providers by expertise, cultural fit and transparency, according to expert Jane Hendricks. Continue Reading
When is it a good idea to outsource payroll and/or benefits?

Jane Hendricks explains how HR managers should calculate internal payroll and benefits costs, and when the scale might tip in favor of outsourcing. Continue Reading

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Ask the Experts

What should you know before buying analytics for HR?

What relevance do chatbots have for the HR department?

What are the leading HR technology trends?

Are U.S. cloud vendor data protection controls secure?

How can I best negotiate for cloud HCM tools?

How can you ensure success with HR predictive software?

Avoiding common cloud HCM pitfalls

How should HR govern an enterprise social network?

What should a company look for in an HR outsourcing partner?

When is it a good idea to outsource payroll and/or benefits?

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Overview of SAP HANA features and how it's being used today

SAP executive board shuffle raises questions about its strategic direction

SAP HANA uses converge on analytics, transactions and apps

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Oracle cloud adoption and hybrid cloud adoption pros and cons

Oracle Digital Assistant unifies use of enterprise chatbots

Oracle Database 19c new features and what users need to know

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How to integrate Power BI and SharePoint via embedded reports

Data-rich organizations turn focus to ethical data mining

Cloud AutoML, BigQuery ML upgrades expand Google stake in ML

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Business objects are the future of content services platforms

5 unusual ways to use AI in content management

Use data to create personalized content customers actually want

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