The impact of a mobile-first HR strategy on employee engagement

Mobile has emerged as an effective way of navigating "a sea of incoming messages" and delivering benefits info, Hodges-Mace President and CTO Kevin Andrews writes.

By Kevin Andrews • Oct. 2, 2017

Employers see value in technology, but struggle to keep up

HR managers agree that tech has improved recruiting and other functions, but they fear that the evolution is happening too quickly, according to a Randstad study.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 28, 2017

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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 recruiting and L&D scramble to keep pace.

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World-class HR departments do more but spend less, thanks to technology

The average large business with revenue of $10 billion or more could save millions with more efficient, technology-driven HR processes, a Hackett Group study shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 27, 2017

Tech-savvy millennials still prefer real people as financial advisers, study says

Most millennials think robo-advisers are more likely to lose their money than traditional advisers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 26, 2017

Employees feel valued when they can access pay, benefits info online

By allowing workers to access time, attendance and other information, employers are empowering them to take ownership of those issues, an American Payroll Association study shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 25, 2017

Yelp meets diversity hiring challenge with data

After attacking the problem from several angles, Yelp says it's ready to share its successes — and failures — with the rest of the tech industry.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 25, 2017

Companies could pay up to $150K per infraction for unlicensed software use

The Business Software Alliance (BSA) is working on behalf of large tech companies to detect violations by employers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 22, 2017

Zenefits gets out of the brokerage business, opts to collaborate instead

The HR tech company wants to become a "backbone" platform for HR solutions, reflecting current transformations in the tech space.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 21, 2017

Ahead of holidays, retail and hospitality execs admit need for on-demand training help

More than half of employers in the retail, restaurant and hospitality industries have an on-demand learning system in place, but many need improvement, according to a BPR report.

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 19, 2017

Recent acquisitions signal slowed growth of video interviewing tools

Video interviewing has caught the attention of recruiters thanks to its ability to reach a broader array of candidates, but adoption is lacking.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 14, 2017

Skype introduces new in-conference code editor to test interviewees' skills

Skype Interviews allows recruiters to add a video call atop a coding interview to test candidate skills in real time.

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 7, 2017

Paychex: 1 in 5 small businesses give HR a vote of 'no confidence'

Automating more HR functions could raise small businesses' confidence in compliance.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 7, 2017

Could tomorrow's leaders be coached by robots?

Leadership training has been moving out of classrooms for a while. But now, AI could step in as teachers.

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 5, 2017

Want a fresh approach to learning? Let workers take it on the go

An even bigger demand for flexible training means that many employers are now turning to mobile accessibility.

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 5, 2017

Low employment figures force employers to turn to high-tech tools for hiring

August unemployment stats remained low. In a job seeker's market, how can employers keep up?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 5, 2017

Lever, Microsoft Office 365 integrate to improve employee experience

The integration will enable faster communication as well as faster responses when dealing with candidates.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 31, 2017

KFC's virtual reality training game teaches cooks 'The Hard Way'

VR is a more modern approach to training, for certain, and it comes with benefits that other styles don't offer.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 29, 2017

Automation can free up HR, but where do you draw the line?

Though HR professionals are glad to hand over time-consuming tasks to bots, true efficiency requires a human touch.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 29, 2017

50% of HR managers are time-strapped by manual number crunching

Building out custom reports is the most cited data analytics task for HR pros, but lack of tech may be a problem.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 25, 2017

Remote workers are missing the memo, study says

Nearly half (45%) of U.S. workers in a Kollective study say they're dissatisfied with upper management's communication with them.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 23, 2017

AI in the workplace: The time to develop a strategy is now

With the exponential rate of technological change, AI will continue to affect our lives more quickly and pervasively than ever before.

By Michelle Capezza and Adam S. Forman • Aug. 23, 2017

Big Brother comes to Barclays: Sensors track employees' desk time

The employer says the desk sensors were a cost-saving measure aimed at eliminating less-occupied office areas.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 22, 2017

HR pros lack confidence in skills assessments, SHRM/Mercer study says

Accurate assessments of entry-level workers are critical given the expense of replacing new hires.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 17, 2017

Funding for startups targeting emotional well-being on the rise

These startups are helping users take charge of their health through chatbots, apps and care platforms such as telemedicine.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 15, 2017

Study: Top performers produce 61% of their department's work

It's no surprise that other research indicates millions in revenue are lost when these employees leave.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 9, 2017