HR compliance software

Regulatory compliance is an increasing concern for senior executives and HR managers, as healthcare, labor and privacy rules bring financial and legal risks, as well as a need for human resource management systems that can handle the information demands. Use this resource to stay abreast of trends in HR compliance software and compliance management issues.

July 29, 2021 29 Jul'21
U.S. lawmaker seeks national four-day workweek

The four-day workweek could become law under legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Mark Takano. It would require firms to pay overtime to hourly employees working more than 32 hours.
July 09, 2021 09 Jul'21
Biden noncompete agreement order a warning for businesses

President Biden has ordered the FTC to consider restricting noncompete agreements, a directive that has bipartisan support in Congress.
July 09, 2021 09 Jul'21
Criminal background check prompts federal lawsuit

Errors in criminal background checks may be common, which could lead to a denied job opportunity. A Connecticut lawsuit details one such case.
June 16, 2021 16 Jun'21
Jobs that can be done anywhere may end up overseas

Corporate embrace of remote work may encourage employers to do more hiring in lower-cost regions, including other countries, according to a U.K. study.

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What technology did HR need because of the pandemic in 2020?

2020 complicated HR teams' ability to help manage employees. Here's a look at three ways technology helped, including strengthening security and using new video platforms. Continue Reading
An expert on the surprising benefits of a whistleblower hotline

New research shows that a whistleblower system can play a critical role in finding problems fast. And the earlier an HR team knows about a problem, the easier it is to fix it. Continue Reading
Workday focuses on GDPR employee data protections

Workday has focused on helping customers comply with the GDPR regulations going into effect in Europe, including providing the ability to purge and access individual employee data. Continue Reading

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Bias and diversity in the gig economy: What HR should know

With the war for talent in full swing, ignoring bias issues that affect gig and freelance workers is a mistake. Experts share helpful advice to how HR can get proactive. Continue Reading
Phishing attacks are top employee data breach threat for HR

HR and finance department employees are targets for more sophisticated phishing attacks. These departments collect and store valuable data that attackers want. Continue Reading
LinkedIn case highlights employee privacy issues

A San Francisco firm is using bots to track public profile changes of clients on LinkedIn. The monitoring is being challenged in court and may impact employee privacy practices. 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
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
Nine different HR roles and responsibilities demystified

HR departments are getting increasingly strategic to better support organizations' visions and goals. Here are the people who are helping them do just that. Continue Reading

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Cybersecurity education: How HR can plan for the inevitable

Cybersecurity is a major concern for any organization, but employees continue to be a top threat. HR can help mitigate insider risks by providing regular training and reminders. 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
Wurk delivers tools to help cannabis industry manage business

A growing startup, Wurk, markets an HR software platform for the cannabis industry that handles the complex payroll, compliance and workforce management needs of the business. Continue Reading