Workforce analytics software

Workforce analytics is the application of big data analytics to the broadest questions of workforce management, such as where to find needed skills, how to provide competitive compensation and the best ways to train and motivate employees. Here you'll find information about trends and best practices in predictive analytics and other types of workforce analytics software.

November 23, 2021 23 Nov'21
Workday responds to workforce changes with Vndly acquisition

Workday adds extended workforce management capability to its HCM platform with its acquisition of Vndly. Increasing use of contingent labor and competition motivated the buy.
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.
September 01, 2021 01 Sep'21
Catastrophes may shift hiring, remote work policies

As natural disaster numbers increase, remote work policies may be examined for how they keep workers online. But beyond temporary employee relocations, HR may be curbed by options.
July 29, 2021 29 Jul'21
U.S. lawmaker seeks national four-day workweek

The four-day workweek could become law under legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Mark Takano. It would require firms to pay overtime to hourly employees working more than 32 hours.

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human capital management (HCM)

Human capital management (HCM) is a comprehensive set of practices and tools used for recruiting, managing and developing employees. Continue Reading
Facilities planning process balances safety and productivity

Strategic facilities management plans embrace technologies that ensure safe, productive work environments for increasing numbers of employees returning to the office. Continue Reading
people analytics (HR analytics)

People analytics, also known as HR analytics and talent analytics, is the use of data analysis on candidate and employee issues to understand their impact on business goals and evaluate the effectiveness of human resources initiatives. Continue Reading

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20 diversity and inclusion tools to power your DEI program

Diversity and inclusion tools shouldn't replace strategy, but these tools can help companies in multiple ways, from tracking goals to removing applicant identifiers. Continue Reading
Facilities planners, managers look to cloud enterprise platforms

AI, analytics, collaboration software and advanced HVAC technology help reconfigure and manage safe and flexible workplace environments for employees returning to the office. Continue Reading
Future workplace planning emphasizes collaboration, flexibility

ServiceNow's Kevin Nanney discusses the technologies businesses are implementing to smartly manage and reshape their offices into flexible, collaborative neighborhood workspaces. Continue Reading

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Workforce strategy and planning in times of crisis

HR, IT and facilities managers are focused on reconfiguring workplaces and the technologies that ensure the safety, productivity and privacy of employees returning to the office. Continue Reading
AI tools and technologies reshape workplace planning

As enterprises prep for greater numbers of workers returning to the office, AI, analytics and automated workflows play critical roles in maintaining workplace continuity. Continue Reading
Balancing safety and privacy with social distancing technology

As companies look to employ technology to help office workers maintain social distance, we need to look at whether this could result in a loss of privacy as these tools become the norm. Continue Reading

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A data-driven approach to DEI supports real diversity

Improve diversity and inclusion with an in-depth approach to making people of color, women and other marginalized groups feel good about where they work. Learn how data can help. Continue Reading
Tech can spot workplace diversity issues, but actions count

The #MeToo movement spurred HR to tackle harassment and boost diversity. Conference speakers said software that calls attention to problems and aids conversations only goes so far. Continue Reading
Workforce data analytics is a struggle, says Ithaca College

Improving workforce data analytics capabilities is a goal for Ithaca College's HR department. But Ithaca College's problem with analytics is similar to many other organizations. Upgrading analytics capability is a long process. Continue Reading