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

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What HR pros need to know about AI in the workplace

HR professionals may be wary of using certain AI technologies in their work, but research indicates the broader workforce is forging ahead.

By HR Dive staff

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

Indeed acquires hiring tech firm Interviewed

It's the latest in a long line of M&As among recruiting companies going back to 2015.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 7, 2017

Longer tenure? Try legacy tech hubs like IBM and HP

At Google and Amazon, average tenure is two years.

By Samantha Schwartz • Aug. 2, 2017

Fake CEO emails dupe companies out of billions

In the past three years alone, these emails have cost employers $5.3 billion — much more than ransomware attacks.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 31, 2017

Risky 'ad hoc' HR costs small businesses $27B a year

Small businesses might be hesitant to hire a dedicated HR manager because of the cost, but it is an investment that matters.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 28, 2017

Can't find cybersecurity experts? Train your own, says IT school dean

Employers may need to turn to apprenticeships to help fix the cybersecurity skills gap, an academic writes.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 28, 2017

How AI could get us closer to the 'H' in HR

The key is to reduce the amount of time spent on repetitive tasks. AI can ensure that talent development won't take a back seat to other processes.

By Riia O'Donnell • July 28, 2017

Manufacturer: Glass wearables reduced new employee training time by 50%

The tech reveals yet another way blue-collar industries like manufacturing could be transformed by emerging innovation.

By Tess Taylor • July 25, 2017

Price points for Google Hire platform released

The prices are based on employer size. Notably, the tech is made for those with fewer than 1,000 employees.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 25, 2017

Wisconsin tech firm offers employees 'rice-sized' microchips

The implants would allow workers to open doors, purchase snacks and use office equipment, among other things.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 25, 2017

Institutional investors to SEC: More reporting on HR data is needed

If anything, the calls for such data point to the growing role of HR in developing business strategy.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 24, 2017