Talent management systems

Winning the war for talent requires having the right HR technology. From recruiting and applicant tracking to succession planning software, the right talent management system -- and the right strategy for implementing and using it -- is critical. This section offers expert advice for HR leaders and business decision-makers, with case studies and in-depth articles on talent management systems, including how to choose the best software for your organization, how to tackle integration issues, which talent management vendor should be on your shortlist, how to approach the question of cloud vs. on-premises, why HR data analytics is critical and how mobile apps should be part of the HR technology ecosystem.

January 26, 2022 26 Jan'22
New York City pay transparency law will change job postings

Employers in New York City will soon be required to include wage ranges in job postings. It may apply to firms that are hiring remote workers in the city.
December 22, 2021 22 Dec'21
Skillsoft to pay $525M for learning platform Codecademy

Codecademy, a software development learning platform with 40 million users worldwide, is being acquired by Skillsoft, a learning platform focused on the corporate market.
December 22, 2021 22 Dec'21
Gig work platforms see uptick in interest due to COVID-19

The gig work model may expand into jobs occupied by full- and part-time workers. It is helping one HR manager in an industry where hiring has become difficult because of COVID-19.
December 20, 2021 20 Dec'21
Employee background check errors harm thousands of workers

Errors in background checks have prevented thousands of potential employees from being hired, and with more data collection, AI and automation, the problem could worsen.

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talent management

Talent management is a process used by companies to optimize how they recruit, train and retain employees. Continue Reading
compensation management

Compensation management is the discipline for determining employees' appropriate pay and benefits. Continue Reading
15 must-have HR software features and system requirements

HR software demands expand and grow more complex to meet the needs of recruiting, onboarding, self-service portals, employee benefits, compensation, training and data management. Continue Reading

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How RPA can simplify the onboarding process

Onboarding an employee is always hectic, and RPA can help with required employee paperwork and payroll information. Learn the other benefits RPA can bring to onboarding. Continue Reading
UCaaS for frontline workers poised for adoption 'explosion'

The unified communications and collaboration market has historically neglected customer-facing and field workers. But experts suggest a frontline UCaaS boom could be on the horizon. Continue Reading
Overview of SAP SuccessFactors HXM Suite

SAP SuccessFactors HXM is the next iteration of SuccessFactors HCM and is meant to help HR departments manage the entire employee lifecycle. Here's a closer look. Continue Reading

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How to improve your recruiting process with RPA

RPA's uses in recruiting include sorting resumes and communicating with candidates. Here's a guide to how RPA can optimize your company's recruiting process. Continue Reading
What does robotic process automation mean for HR operations?

HR can use RPA to automate manual processes, standardize common tasks, quickly complete existing tasks and free workers from the mundane to spend more time on complex projects. Continue Reading
LXP vs. LMS: What are the differences?

Newly remote workers expect employers to stay focused on their training and development. Learn how both an LMS and an LXP can help and how the two are different. Continue Reading

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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
8 ways to improve call center agent performance

Side-by-side evaluations, reinforcement, training resources and coaching can help call center agents improve their performance and catch up to the pack. Continue Reading
7 remote onboarding tips to improve the new-hire experience

Onboarding new hires is one of the trickier aspects HR teams must face when using a work-from-home model. These seven tips on remote onboarding provide guidance. Continue Reading