AI is coming for more jobs, but not all of them and not all at once

As automation claims more jobs over time, employers must be ready to upskill workers for new roles.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 10, 2017

Facebook's Workplace moves to desktop apps with screen sharing

As Facebook nears the one-year anniversary of Workplace, it has responded to customer demands for new features on the communication platform with a beta launch.

By Alex Hickey • Oct. 9, 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.

By HR Dive staff

Pew: Americans are worried about algorithms making hiring decisions

Many survey respondents also said they were concerned about a future where robots and computers do jobs humans used to do.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 5, 2017

HR leaders want predictive analytics, but only 1 in 3 has access to it

Making better hiring decisions and reducing staff turnover are among the top use cases for the tech.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 5, 2017

Study: AI will create more jobs than it kills

As artificial intelligence creates new positions, employers will need a plan for finding workers with the skills to do those jobs.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 4, 2017

70% of employees don't know enough about preventing cyber fraud

Gaps in employee awareness and practices put organizations at high risk for cybertheft.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 4, 2017

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

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