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.

September 20, 2021 20 Sep'21
Recruiting AI systems under fire for excluding workers

AI recruiting tools focus on hiring efficiency rather than efficacy, according to an Accenture-Harvard Business School study. The U.N. believes AI is fostering human rights abuse.
September 09, 2021 09 Sep'21
Workday's Zimit acquisition gives it automated CPQ

Workday invested in Zimit, and later integrated its configure, price and quote software. Now, it's acquiring the company as part of its plan to build enterprise services.
September 08, 2021 08 Sep'21
Oracle Analytics helps Northwell Health meet staffing needs

In need of an efficient way to determine staffing needs when the pandemic struck, Northwell Health got help with an Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management dashboard.
August 27, 2021 27 Aug'21
ERP cloud migration can be boosted by HCM integration

In this Q&A, Pritam Dutta of ArcLight Consulting explains why some ERP cloud migrations run into trouble, and how integrating HCM systems can aid migration and improve processes.

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How can HR support the hybrid workforce?

HR has a crucial role to play in supporting the hybrid workforce. Learn how HR can help organizational leaders ensure success. Continue Reading
10 microlearning strategies to boost continual learning

Microlearning can be beneficial for employees because it breaks down topics into manageable chunks. Learn 10 strategies to maximize microlearning's success. Continue Reading
Top 20 strategic L&D terms learning pros should know

Career development is key to employee retention, and effective L&D initiatives start with an understanding of important learning concepts. Here are 20 of the most important. Continue Reading

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Why algorithmic auditing can't fully cope with AI bias in hiring

Critics say you can't trust AI yet with diversity and inclusion in hiring -- or the elaborate audits meant to root out AI bias. Hiring software vendors beg to differ. Continue Reading
Benefits and challenges of a hybrid workplace

Employees' desire for flexibility may lead organizations to explore a hybrid workplace, but hybrid work has strengths and weaknesses. Learn what it looks like in practice. Continue Reading
A role for AI and humans in the recruiting process

Artificial intelligence tools can help job seekers find the right role and help employers close the skills gap. But AI can't replace human intelligence -- at least, not yet. Continue Reading

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Trust but verify: Digging into audits for AI algorithm bias

TechTarget editors discuss efforts to remove bias from AI and why algorithm auditing could be a fix -- provided challenges related to trust and standardization can be overcome. Continue Reading
HR can help support employees' mental health, well-being

Employees are more worried and stressed than ever before. Here's a look at how business and HR leaders can get serious about mental health and well-being in the workplace. Continue Reading
8 tips for welcoming employees back to the office

Employees who have become used to working from home may have mixed feelings about coming back to the office. That's why welcoming them back in the right way is so important. Continue Reading

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When the HCM sponsor exits mid-project

If the HR software project champion leaves the organization or, for some other reason, leaves the project, the team must act quickly. Learn what steps the team should take. Continue Reading
How companies can lessen employees' virtual meeting fatigue

As employees face uninterrupted screen and video meeting time, their risk of ill health and burnout increases. Here's a look at how employers can help. Continue Reading
How HR can best use Qualtrics in the employee lifecycle

To improve the employee experience, the problems must first be understood. Here's a look at how HR can delve into sentiment and the best moments to do so. Continue Reading