HR analytics

Data analytics has become integral to human capital management for finding, hiring and developing the right people for your business. Use this resource for news and tips about workforce analytics as well as HR BI and visualization software for workforce management.

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September 14, 2018 14 Sep'18
AI, data analytics, recruiting tech among HR priorities, leaders say

Leaders from Johnson & Johnson, The Walt Disney Co. and other giants weighed in at HR Tech 2018 on top priorities, such as tech to improve candidate and employee experience.
September 13, 2018 13 Sep'18
New Sierra-Cedar HR Systems Survey uncovers lack of tech adoption data

At the HR Technology Conference, Sierra-Cedar's survey investigated why tracking HR software adoption is important and how HRIS professionals play a role in ensuring data privacy.
August 03, 2018 03 Aug'18
HR automation, simplification mean less staff and savings

HR departments that adopt best practices in technology and management will spend less than their peers, according to The Hackett Group, a management consulting firm.
July 23, 2018 23 Jul'18
LinkedIn Talent Insights aimed at workforce planning

Eric Owski, head of product for Talent Insights at LinkedIn, explains the difference between Talent Insights and LinkedIn Recruiter.

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SaaS HR a seedbed for innovations in AI, people analytics

The leading edge of 'intelligent' HR technology resides in SaaS, fueled by the cloud's computing power and storage. But getting machines to predict human behavior is challenging. Continue Reading
Employee turnover prediction takes aim at rising quit rate

The economy is encouraging employees to look for new jobs, and the quit rates are rising. HR has a variety of tools and methods for detecting turnover risk. 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

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New HR tools probe employee sentiment, feelings

Sentiment analysis is being used to help HR discover what employees really think. It can help assess reactions to benefit changes or mine for problems in the workplace. Continue Reading
The accidental occupation: HRIS administrator

There is no direct career path for becoming an HRIS professional. People in HR and IT are assigned HR systems responsibilities, which eventually become their full-time occupation. Continue Reading
How people analytics can improve HR effectiveness

Getting insight into your workforce can reveal everything from training issues to the reasons for turnover or missed corporate goals. Here's what you need to know. Continue Reading

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9 technical challenges of cloud-based HR systems

Many companies are considering cloud HR software systems for their many benefits, but it's important for IT and HR to consider the technical challenges as well. Continue Reading
It's a millennial workforce -- here's what HR pros need to know

Millennials want lots of training, quick answers and problems to solve that matter. With the right HR approach, these traits can be to everyone's benefit. Here's why. Continue Reading
Three truths about integrated HR systems IT and HR should know

CIOs and their IT teams are often tasked with integrating HR systems, such as incorporating talent management with core HR. Here's advice on making that a successful endeavor. Continue Reading

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Automated recruiting solves Groupon's sourcing talent woes

Building a talent pool through effective sourcing is a major effort by Groupon. It is using a recruiting automation tool to find passive candidates. Continue Reading
Tech can spot workplace diversity issues, but actions count

The #MeToo movement spurred HR to tackle harassment and boost diversity. Conference speakers said software that calls attention to problems and aids conversations only goes so far. Continue Reading
Workday payroll system covers Minnesota healthcare network

A big physicians group affiliated with the University of Minnesota Medical School opted for a Workday cloud payroll system to handle the complexity of doctors' employment status. Continue Reading