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HR systems and HCM software

• HRIS department an essential bridge between HR, IT

  Emerson Electric's VP of HRIS explains why it's important to have a team that can translate HR needs into the black and white of IT -- and guide HR in how to spell it all out. Continue Reading

• 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

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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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• 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

• 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

• HR technology (human resources tech)

  HR technology (human resources technology) is an umbrella term for software and associated hardware automating the human resources function in organizations.Continue Reading

• Determining the best HR management tools requires soul-searching, wisdom

  When searching for human resources, or HR, management tools that fit your company’s needs, several dynamics come into play that can test your knowledge of the software, vendors and your company. And it’s not just about employee recruitment and ...Continue Reading

• Buying human resources software: The negotiation phase

  In this third article of a seven-part series on buying HR software, two experts offer insight into the questions to ask as you negotiate a contract with your vendor.Continue Reading

• Automating human resources: Essential steps in HR budgeting

  A financial software expert shows how to give HR the place at the budgeting table it has long deserved.Continue Reading