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

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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

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

US Navy recruiters turn to virtual reality to attract STEM talent

The Navy revealed an Oculus Rift-based VR platform during a Memorial Day event in New York City.

By Tess Taylor • June 1, 2017

When employees cause cyber breaches, most insurers won't pay out

If employers don't patch their networks, or when employees fall for phishing scams, many insurers say they won't bother.

By Justine Brown , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 1, 2017

Only 35% of organizations use a high-performing HR delivery system

Within most organizations, the HR function isn't aligned with the C-suite’s change and support plans.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 1, 2017

Report: Automation threatens up to 7.5M retail jobs

Retail cashier jobs, 73% of which are held by women, are at the highest risk of loss to automation technologies, according to a study by Cornerstone Capital Group.

By Dan O'Shea • May 22, 2017

Google for Jobs announced — and it's exactly what you think it is

The soon-to-be-rolled-out search feature will allow users to see various categories of job postings for top sites like LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Monster and others. 

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 19, 2017

Study: 79% of US workers get company news from the office grapevine

Office gossip – not corporate news – is the biggest source of information for employees.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 18, 2017

CareerBuilder: Over half of HR managers predict AI will be part of their function in 5 years

Artificial intelligence and automation will free up HR to become a strategic business partner, the study finds. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 18, 2017

Apple shells out $200M for 'dark data' company, eyes machine learning improvements

"Dark data," a term for the unusable 70-80% of data created annually, could significantly improve the quality of virtual assistants that have been adopted by HR.

By Tess Taylor • May 16, 2017

As workers return to desks, experts fear spread of 'WannaCry' ransomware

Employees who lack cyber savvy, and HR departments with outdated security software, are easy targets.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 15, 2017

CHRO influence on the C-suite is increasing despite poor perceptions

The findings from Harvard Business Review reveal that executives outside of HR are still reluctant to become CHROs despite the position's growing relevance.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 11, 2017

Only 52% of companies say they have a strong digital IQ

Companies may be struggling to keep up with the digital evolution, a PwC study shows. HR has a role to play in addressing the gap.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 10, 2017

Study: HR departments are slow to use tech for functions beyond payroll

Only a quarter of employers use technology for benefits, education and communication.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 10, 2017

Hackers phish Gannett Co. HR workers, leaking email login credentials

The scam, originally discovered by the media publisher on March 30, mostly fooled junior HR professionals.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 10, 2017

Study: 22% of workers underreport hours, creating resentment, and burnout

Nearly half of employers don't even know that employees are underreporting their hours.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 8, 2017

Study: 41% of CHROs say business savvy is biggest HR knowledge gap

HR professionals must understand the business they're a part of and turn strategy into action.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 5, 2017