HR systems and HCM software

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July 29, 2020 29 Jul'20
ADP starts reopening offices, stays firm on HCM plans

In an earnings call, ADP CEO said the company will manage the COVID-19 pandemic just like it has previous crises. It will take the long view and maintain its HCM investment.
July 27, 2020 27 Jul'20
What's next for SuccessFactors HR after Qualtrics IPO?

After it acquired Qualtrics, SAP said the experience management software company would be core to its SuccessFactors HR strategy. Then SAP decided to spin it out in an IPO.
July 24, 2020 24 Jul'20
Microsoft powers up return-to-work apps

COVID-19-related return-to-work apps are getting the attention of Microsoft, which has released the app built on its Power Platform to help manage people and facilities.
July 20, 2020 20 Jul'20
Full-time remote work trend has its doubters

A new Gartner survey projects that about half of all office workers will continue to work remotely full-time once the pandemic ends. Not everyone agrees with the forecast.

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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
employee experience

Employee experience is a worker's perceptions about his or her journey through all the touchpoints at a particular company, starting with job candidacy through to the exit from the company. Continue Reading
HR software selection: How to ask the right questions

Finding the right software isn't just a one-stop shop. You'll need to ask the right questions before determining the HR software that is best for your company. Continue Reading

Evaluate HR systems and HCM software Vendors & Products

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How can HR protect employee data privacy during COVID-19?

Collecting health-related employee data in your HR system -- even during the COVID-19 pandemic -- isn't a simple issue, due to the many regulations that protect employees. Continue Reading
HRIS vs. HRMS vs. HCM: Key differences and similarities

Learning what the terms HRIS, HRMS and HCM mean -- and how they're different -- is an important step in the software buying process. Here are some ways to tell them apart. Continue Reading
How to choose an HR software system in 2020

Experts share their best advice about how to interact with vendors and cut through the hype to pinpoint the HR software features and functions that matter the most. Continue Reading

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4 ways HR and IT can collaborate on employee experience

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing new issues for workers across industries. Here's how HR and IT can collaborate on creating a better employee experience. Continue Reading
The HR software buying team: Roles, responsibilities, tips

Choosing the right HR software requires teamwork and forethought. Here's a look at which people to include in the evaluation and selection process and what their roles should be. Continue Reading
Workplace of the future undergoes last-minute alterations

Future of work plans entailed offices that fostered better employee engagements and productivity, while accommodating a small remote workforce. COVID-19 changed all that. Continue Reading

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5 post-pandemic workplace changes due to safety concerns

The COVID-19 pandemic has already had a profound effect on workplaces. Here are five of those changes and what they mean for HR teams. Continue Reading
5 tips to foster remote employee engagement

COVID-19 has left many businesses no choice but to send their employees home to work. Here are some things that HR can do to keep remote employees engaged and productive. Continue Reading
Josh Bersin on employee experience, fighting HR tech overload

The fever pitch surrounding employee experience -- combined with the glut of tech promising to deliver it -- has left HR overwhelmed. Here's advice to help simplify matters. Continue Reading