How 3 tech giants use artificial intelligence — and what they can teach HR

A new breed of CHRO is working with innovative technologies that will free HR professionals from mundane and repetitive tasks, writes Deepak Bharadwaj, general manager, HR Business Unit at ServiceNow.

By Deepak Bharadwaj • Sept. 11, 2018

3 ways to make tech work for your employees

Only the right tech solutions — those that aren't too complicated, numerous nor only a stopgap — can improve performance, Natalie Lambert of Sapho writes.

By Natalie Lambert • Sept. 4, 2018

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What HR pros need to know about AI in the workplace

The workplace is forging ahead with artificial intelligence, while HR functions like L&D scramble to keep pace.

By HR Dive staff

Recruiters try intranets, social media ads as talent market thins

An online survey by Monster revealed the majority of employers feel recruiting is harder than it was even a year ago, and employers are increasingly looking for a multipronged approach.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 30, 2018

From antiquated to automated: How tech is reshaping performance management

Employers have many options for performance management today, but experts say they must be selected and implemented thoughtfully.

By Lisa Burden • Aug. 27, 2018

Job seeking app Capango encourages candidates to 'swipe right'

The mobile-first platform allows users to find jobs in the retail industry without having to upload a resume or go through a lengthy application process.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 23, 2018

How Mercedes-Benz uses augmented reality to train employees of all types

Another car maker has turned to augmented reality to train workers; it also found uses for the tech in marketing.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 21, 2018

How the internet has changed HR communications

As media has become more human, companies have also had to change their tune to better accommodate the new normal.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 21, 2018

Social media: Risk or opportunity for today's businesses?

Many people entering the workforce today have grown up oversharing on social media, writes Steven Bearak of IdentityForce. Employers may have reason to be concerned.

By Steven Bearak • Aug. 16, 2018

How automation can help businesses focus on human professional development

Progressive and fast-growth companies focus on people, not administrative duties, writes Paul Burrin, vice president at Sage People, an HR management software provider.

By Paul Burrin • Aug. 14, 2018

Kronos the latest tech company to offer HCM, enterprise integration

HCM integration is the latest big push in the industry as tech leaders seek to become the "backbone" of an employer's tech offering. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 10, 2018

Most companies understand impact of tech, but aren't prepared to make the change

Still skittish about making the digital transformation? Start building a digital culture to get ready for the transition, a new study by KPMG said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 31, 2018

Salary.com merges with Compdata as turbulent market calls for pay data management

Increased calls for pay equity and a tight talent market have pressed employers to improve analysis of their compensation data.

By Kathryn Moody • July 31, 2018

The best recruiting processes personalize through tech

Technology helps recruiters and job seekers connect quickly and efficiently, but face-to-face interviews still hold a valued place in the process, according to a ManpowerGroup study.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 30, 2018

The use of tech and analytics is a common feature of top HR departments

Top tier HR organizations excel at developing people and moving them into new roles, according to a study from The Hackett Group.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 25, 2018

The web changed recruitment forever — and it is still changing

People aren’t robots — just let emerging technology and human recruiters do what each does best, Ken Lazarus, CEO of Scout Exchange, wrote.

By Ken Lazarus • July 19, 2018

The digital HR revolution

HR managers are now relying on the help of programmatic job advertising and AI in order to find the most qualified and valuable candidates.

July 17, 2018

4 ways employee benefits apps enhance the employee experience and boost ROI

Employers spend $825 per month on benefits per employee, but they may be missing out on solutions that could ultimately save money and time, Jennifer Riley of Hodges-Mace writes.

By Jennifer Riley • July 17, 2018

Big Brother Walmart? Company awarded employee surveillance patent

Employee surveillance tools have raised concerns about dampening morale and productivity — the very thing such optimization systems seek to bolster.

By Alex Hickey • July 16, 2018

Organizations focused on culture fare better in digital transformation

There are five key elements to forming a healthy digital culture, according to analysts at Boston Consulting Group.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 16, 2018

Digitization drives job satisfaction, but few employers are digital-ready

Employers need to invest in their digital transformation or risk losing the war for talent.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 12, 2018

Using virtual reality in unconscious bias training to change behavior

In order to help employees internalize what they learn, companies are looking towards implementing unconscious biased training in order to support diversity and inclusion. 

By Shelley Osborne, Head of Learning & Development at Udemy • July 12, 2018

How Starbucks moved 23K tablets for its day of bias training

Delivering simultaneous training to about 175,000 U.S. workers on three weeks’ notice is no simple task — and Starbucks had to figure it out fast.

By Riia O'Donnell • July 10, 2018

Open office design doesn't guarantee face time at work

Research published by The Royal Society instead showed that tearing down walls led to an increase in electronic communication.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 9, 2018

The majority of HR leaders (and workers) would trust orders from a bot

Respondents surveyed by Oracle and Future Workplace understand AI's advantages, but organizations have been slow to prepare employees for using the tech.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 3, 2018

Outdated workplace tech can hurt retention

When workers feel like they can't complete even basic tasks, they become flight risks, a new study says.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 3, 2018