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HR systems and HCM software

• HRIS (human resource information system)

  A human resource information system (HRIS) is software that provides a centralized repository of employee master data that the human resource management (HRM) group needs for completing core human resource (core HR) processes. Continue Reading

• human capital management (HCM)

  Human capital management (HCM) is the comprehensive set of practices for recruiting, managing, developing and optimizing the human resources of an organization. Continue Reading

• employee life cycle

  Employee life cycle -- sometimes spelled as employee lifecycle -- is an HR model that identifies the different stages a worker advances through in an organization and the role HR plays in optimizing that progress. Continue Reading

• human resource management (HRM)

  Human resource management (HRM) is the practice of recruiting, hiring, deploying and managing an organization's employees. Continue Reading

• Employee onboarding automation boosts retention, recruiting

  Software that automates the onboarding process has benefits that go far beyond labor savings in HR. It can be vital to a positive employee experience that impacts the bottom line. Continue Reading

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  • HRIS (human resource information system)
  • human capital management (HCM)
  • employee life cycle
  • human resource management (HRM)

  • continuous performance management
  • Dovetail Software
  • IHRIM (International Association for Human Resource Information Management)
  • video interview

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• continuous performance management

  Continuous performance management, in a human resource (HR) management context, is the supervision of an employee's performance through one-on-one discussions and ongoing feedback from supervisors during regularly scheduled check-ins.Continue Reading

• Dovetail Software

  Dovetail Software is a software vendor based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in providing web-based HR and help desk software to businesses in the United States and internationally.Continue Reading

• IHRIM (International Association for Human Resource Information Management)

  IHRIM (International Association for Human Resource Information Management) is a networking and education association for HRIS and HR technology professionals.Continue Reading

• video interview

  A video interview is a job interview that takes place remotely and uses video technology as the communication medium.Continue Reading

• manager self-service

  Manager self-service is self-service platform that enables managers to get immediate access to employee information and initiate employment-related actions.Continue Reading

• recruitment management system

  A recruitment management system (RMS) is a set of tools designed to manage the recruiting process.Continue Reading

• The importance of a digital employee experience strategy

  Carol Rozwell, an analyst on Gartner's digital workplace team, discusses employee experience strategy, the bigger role ahead for IT and the need to redesign workspaces.Continue Reading

• workforce planning

  Workforce planning is the strategy used by employers to anticipate labor needs and deploy workers most effectively, usually with advanced human resources technology.Continue Reading

• core HR (core human resources)

  Core HR (core human resources) is an umbrella term that means the basic functions of an HR department; the basic data captured about employees; and the software used to manage basic HR processes.Continue Reading

• Human Resources (HR) Generalist

  A human resources (HR) generalist is an employee in the HR department who handles a wide variety of responsibilities.Continue Reading