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.

October 12, 2017 12 Oct'17
HR Technology Conference 2017 goes big on AI

AI applications are sweeping the HR tech world. At the HR Technology Conference 2017, big HCM suite vendors and small startups showcased AI-backed software. Many say it's hype.
October 10, 2017 10 Oct'17
DaaS benchmarking services extend Workday HR analytics

New DaaS benchmarking services, unveiled at Workday Rising, are meant to enable deeper analysis of cloud data. Customers must opt in to share data for analytics.
August 29, 2017 29 Aug'17
SAP unveils SuccessFactors integration with financials

SAP has begun to harmonize HCM data from workforce analytics with operational and strategic financial planning by connecting its SuccessFactors and RealSpend platforms.
August 14, 2017 14 Aug'17
Employers pull back on hiring of tech talent for H-1B jobs

With an uncertain H-1B program, a survey, by job marketplace vendor Hired, says employers and foreign workers are showing markedly less interest in tech jobs for skilled foreign workers.

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workforce planning

Workforce planning is the strategy used by employers to anticipate labor needs and deploy workers most effectively, usually with advanced human resources technology. Continue Reading
Emotion analytics may expose your true feelings to HR

Deep learning systems can analyze involuntary facial reactions invisible to the human eye. From it, HR can try to glean whether you are a good cultural fit. Continue Reading
workforce analytics

Workforce analytics is a combination of software and methodology that applies statistical models to worker-related data, allowing enterprise leaders to optimize human resource management (HRM). Continue Reading

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Ceridian workforce management system works for retail

David's Bridal takes advantage of Ceridian's focus on retail, adopting Ceridian's workforce management software to handle complex scheduling of work shifts and integrate with payroll. Continue Reading
HR metrics and analytics tools propel human resources into hyperdrive

For those of us who can remember, something called a personnel department was the go-to place to apply for a job, fill out the necessary paperwork if hired, pick up your paycheck, change your benefits and update your W9 tax exemptions. About ... Continue Reading
Workforce planning software boosts influence of HR at Kimberly-Clark

HR manager at consumer products giant says using cloud-based Anaplan to manage head count gives HR a seat at the finance table and more say in strategic business planning. Continue Reading

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HR metrics and analytics make workforces more valuable

Employing metrics and analytics to improve logistics, operations and forecasting is a good first step, but not enough. Your workforce is the most important resource to optimize. Continue Reading
Continuous performance management a rich source of talent analytics

Increased use of HR software for continuous feedback and goal setting gives companies more metrics to identify and nurture skills and improve employee performance. Continue Reading
HR metrics require much more than data

Data doesn't tell the whole story about employee performance and retention, but more companies plan to use workforce analytics tools to aid their staffing decisions. Continue Reading

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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