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.

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 15, 2021 15 Sep'21
SHRM calls out biased hiring practices at conference

With employee resignations at a record high, HR is facing a reckoning over how it hires and retains employees, said Johnny Taylor, president and CEO of SHRM.
September 10, 2021 10 Sep'21
Federal vaccine mandate gives HR new work, risks

President Joe Biden's federal vaccine mandate will put new recordkeeping requirements on businesses and may create problems if employees refuse to comply.
September 02, 2021 02 Sep'21
With New Orleans mostly dark, a coworking office lights up

Coworking offices may help remote workers deal with prolonged power outages. They are often located in business districts, which may get power restored before residential areas.

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