Study: 76% of US workers aren't worried about AI taking their jobs

Rather than fear automation, workers in the study say they'll focus on upgrading their skills. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 20, 2017

Google dives deeper into recruiting tech with Hire

Google's interest in recruitment points to the profit potential of the industry, especially as talent shortages press companies of all types to change up their tactics.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 19, 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

Rise of flex work options spawns new learning tech approach

One firm has converted its call center training programs into a customized, on-demand learning platform for the growing remote workforce.

By Tess Taylor • July 18, 2017

The five workforce habits of highly effective small and medium business leaders

If you want to succeed and emulate the habits of the successful, first you need to know what habits they have.

By Craig Fearon, Senior Director, Product Management at SumTotal Systems • July 18, 2017

Study: 90% of employees, business leaders say AI could cut down on mistakes

Business leaders said that 10% to 40% of their time is spent doing mundane tasks that aren't core functions in their job description.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 18, 2017

Why do former employees still have access to company networks?

Chalk it up to a lack of awareness, as 44% of OneLogin survey participants said they did not know whether former employees' accounts have been deactivated.

By Ryan Golden , Samantha Schwartz • July 18, 2017

Study: Employees want more communication with HR

Nearly 50% of workers polled said infrequent HR communication made them feel uninformed or disengaged.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 13, 2017

Getting employee buy-in when change is on the horizon

How organizations can take the scariness out of change and learn to manage it.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 11, 2017

Cloud-based data sharing between HR, finance may help offices deal with change

Per a joint study from Oracle and the MIT Technology Review, 46% of managers said data sharing helped them reshape and resize their organizations.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 10, 2017

Study: 80% of employers think their recognition programs are moderately successful

Despite the effectiveness of digital HR strategy, 13% of employers' recognition programs lack a technology platform.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 7, 2017

PwC: 19% of world's top 2,500 companies have CDOs

The share of the world's largest public companies that currently employ a Chief Digital Officer tripled in the past year.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 6, 2017

Microsoft wades further into employer productivity data with Workplace Analytics

The announcement once again shows that HR leaders who aren't using people analytics could be behind the times.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 6, 2017

Where to start with automation tools in HR

The call for on-demand services is growing louder, and HR isn't exempt from this trend. Luckily, automation tools can help.

By Steve Stover • July 5, 2017

Technology may offer the solution to personality clashes at work

Can traditional workplace tools that assess personality types compete with software advances based on neural pathways?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 22, 2017

Study: Employers aware of cybersecurity threats but not proactive enough

Employers are focused on the cyber threats they know best, mainly viruses and malware, and continue using dated tactics when there are more threats to fight.  

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 21, 2017

Despite new technologies, 95% of companies still use email as main communication tool

Although mail clutters up in-boxes and can be a major workplace distraction, it's often viewed as more business-appropriate than chat apps or social media.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 21, 2017

Google for Jobs now open to site owners and job seekers

The company's use of AI and machine learning in the process is a potential game-changer for employers and job applicants.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 21, 2017

Paychex: Only 13% of SMB HR departments seen as 'primarily administrative'

The survey is good news for HR leaders aiming to be seen as a strategic partner, especially during periods of growth. Technology has played a large role.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 20, 2017

Mobile functionality may be the key to making company intranets more appealing

Intranets don't have to be icky, says French app maker Workwell. But will they have to battle newcomers, like workplace chat apps, for future dominance?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 19, 2017

Study: 65% of independent workers chose freelancing because they wanted to

Independent workers currently make up 31% of the private sector workforce. In other words: The gig economy is here to stay. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 14, 2017

Poll: 43% of employees use instant messaging tools on the job

Skype and Facebook Messenger are the most widely used. Over half of respondents are concerned about their privacy when using such apps.

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 9, 2017

Walmart invests in VR for HR

The retail behemoth said it has started using virtual reality to help prepare employees for busy store conditions and other complex situations.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 6, 2017

Benefits technology: What HR needs to know

Most employees still don't understand their benefits offerings. Thankfully solutions abound, from software to new gadgets to integration with larger programs.

By Ryan Golden • June 6, 2017

Are employers dropping the ball on benefits communication?

With proper planning, budgeting and employee input, employers leverage communications technology to improve how they share benefits information.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 5, 2017

Remote workers may be scattered, but their benefits don't have to be

New solutions — from podcasts to Twitter chats — seek to make things easier and more accessible for a growing part of the workforce.

By Ryan Golden • June 5, 2017