Wellness program wearables could lead to denied coverage for some workers

Take the case of the Fitbit-UnitedHealthcare workplace partnership, which allows data gathered from employees' activity trackers to be shared with insurers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 23, 2017

HRIS, ATS technology is big target of cybertheft

Personally identifiable information — a staple of HR records — sells for $50 per record on black market.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 7, 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 L&D scramble to keep pace.

By HR Dive staff

Forbes: HR can use big data to drive engagement, predict success

Big data isn't as ominous as it might sound; new applications help identify positive traits in new hires and measurements for productivity.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 6, 2017

Forrester names top cloud-based HR performance and learning software

In performance and learning management, cloud-based software is becoming more vital to businesses.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 6, 2017

Randstad study: Employers using more robotics, gig workers in changing economy

A strong majority (91%) of HR executives who adopted an integrated hiring model said they were very satisfied.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 2, 2017

Zenefits 'HR One' initiative targets app upgrades, new integrations

The company's rebound since the launch of Z2 moves forward as it hopes to become a one-stop HR shop for small businesses.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 1, 2017

Resource Actions: Navigating HR's pitfalls and pratfalls on social media

In today's not-so shocking news: Twitter and Facebook can be problematic. But social media has actually given HR pros legal headaches in the past year.

By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden • Jan. 27, 2017

Study: 82% of executives experienced fraud in 2016

Employers saw a 7% increase in fraud incidents over last year, pointing to increased need for cybersecurity.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 18, 2017

Microsoft plans to gain bigger share of the HR market with Dynamics 365

Because of Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn, the tech giant gains access to a massive membership roll which could lead to more sales opportunities for end-user products.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 17, 2017

Tech and employee relations: Changes to watch for in 2017

Shifting concerns within the profession had already set long-held notions aside and new practices into motion.

By Anthony Brovero • Jan. 11, 2017

Cybercriminals send HR departments ransomware via phony job applications

GoldenEye could leave your recruitment pools shaken ... and well, stirred, too.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 5, 2017

Chatbots, aiming to improve productivity, still in learning stages

Chatbots can streamline work and save money, experts say, but many are still creating more errors than assistance.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 3, 2017

73% of employees want to talk benefits with people, not apps

Similar results in this study showed up across generation, and even a majority of those with chronic conditions preferred in-person discussions.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 15, 2016

OpenConnecticut website to give public pay data on all state employees

State workers’ compensation, including pay data from state universities, will be updated every two weeks. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 8, 2016

HR should strategize before adopting IoT, AR tech

A majority of IT workers don't believe the risks of adopting IoT and AR tech are worth the benefits; the cybersecurity risks they pose are largely to blame.

By Tess Taylor • Dec. 6, 2016

BambooHR survey charts workplace changes over past 10 years

Among the biggest findings: Employer email monitoring is down, while employees stress-relief habits have changed for the better.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 1, 2016

Are tech professionals happier than most?

72% of tech worker respondents to an Expert Exchange survey said they felt appreciated at work, and 71% said they enjoyed a good work-life balance.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 14, 2016

HR must do "design thinking" before investing in technology, says Bersin

Tech vendors are selling, companies are buying, but HR must step up and manage it all

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 10, 2016

Move over, Siri: HR is getting its own AI assistant

SueAI, a new app developed by Razor Fish, aims to free up HR managers for more strategic tasks.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 10, 2016

Can companies map performance to unlock employees' leadership potential?

Employers generally may not be assessing the right people and behaviors. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 9, 2016

LinkedIn unveils a new global salary portal

LinkedIn Salary charts earnings across the globe to give employees a sense of their earnings compared to others around them.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 3, 2016

Jaguar Land Rover's lessons learned from HR cloud roadblocks

It's a warning for HR departments looking to upgrade their software: Beware the pitfalls of fragmented people data.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 31, 2016

Is an outdated HRMS blocking benefits access from employees?

18% of workers in global companies aren’t happy with the way they access and enroll in their companies’ benefits plans, according to a new study by Thomson Online Benefits.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 26, 2016

Wearing genes to an interview? Gartner says DNA testing could influence hiring

Two Gartner researchers think it's a long-shot, though certainly possible, that qualities like leadership and IQ may soon correlate with certain genes.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 20, 2016

People Analytics: What HR needs to know

Check out our five must-read stories on the buzzword that's taking over the industry.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 19, 2016