HR systems and HCM software

Get news, tips and tutorials on HR systems and HCM software. Here's information on the technical aspects of HCM implementation, including deploying HCM in the cloud, HR data management and mobile HR, as well as technologies that are sweeping HR software, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and social collaboration.

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August 09, 2018 09 Aug'18
News roundup: Manage employee resource groups and more

A new tool from Espresa could help improve employee engagement. Reach remote workers with a new version of StaffConnect. And Fitbit looks at health coaching.
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 27, 2018 27 Jul'18
For HR software implementation, ponder training document options

With an HR software rollout in mind, review the pros and cons of an organization using its own training documentation, a vendor's material or a combination of both approaches.
July 26, 2018 26 Jul'18
Evaluating CMS platforms, LA County stays on Documentum

OpenText wins -- or rather, retains -- a massive Documentum customer in LA County after the company acquired the content services platform from EMC last year.

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Cloud-based HR systems seen as essential to HR agility

IT cost and time savings remain the underpinning, but experts said the desire to be free of old constraints and the ability to adopt modern HR practices are what drives many new purchases. Continue Reading
employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS)

The employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) is a metric used by employers to assess employee loyalty. Continue Reading
AI for recruiting helps companies land top job candidates

More enterprises are using AI in hiring today, a practice that can help surface strong applicants. But there are several pitfalls businesses need to watch for. Continue Reading

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Recruiting tech turns to text messaging, resumeless apps

The younger generation likes text messaging and may not be big fans of the resume. Recruiting tech vendors are trying to make their platforms more appealing to these age groups. Continue Reading
Five important questions about the SAP S/4HANA HCM 'sidecar'

SAP's transitional vehicle for on-premises SAP HCM owners is a detour to SaaS HR on SuccessFactors. To help you prepare, here are answers to your most pressing questions. Continue Reading
New Kronos headquarters design mirrors reinvention play

Kronos is trying to redefine itself as a cloud company. The workforce management software vendor's new headquarters is meant to mirror that change. Continue Reading

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5 keys to ensuring your new SaaS HR system excels

Running HR in the public cloud brings data, integration and change management issues. Here are tips on overcoming the biggest hurdles of deploying a SaaS HR system. Continue Reading
Four secrets of a successful flexible work arrangement policy

The future of work is flexible, and if your company wants to retain its employees, HR must understand how to make this work for employees -- and the company. Here's how. Continue Reading
Four continuous performance management best practices

In today's world, using traditional annual reviews to manage performance is as effective as relying on print newspapers to get breaking news. Here's how to make a shift to ongoing feedback. Continue Reading

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Nine strategies to increase employee engagement and retention

Keeping your workers happy enough that they don't look elsewhere is critical considering today's economy. Here are nine tips to help ensure your success. Continue Reading
Three keys to an effective succession planning strategy

Here's what companies and their HR leaders must know about effective succession management, including why it's important and which business and HR functions should be involved. Continue Reading
Succession planning best practices you need today

Michael McGowan, who leads the leadership and talent practice at BPI group, a talent management consultancy, shares important advice on how to get succession management right. Continue Reading