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

'Azure' skies for SAP's cloud-based HR platform

Microsoft will host public cloud services for SuccessFactors, a dedicated human resources platform providing training, education and analytics services.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 19, 2016

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What HR pros need to know about AI in the workplace

Research indicates that the process for adopting artificial intelligence in the workplace can be complex.

By HR Dive staff

Zenefits launches Z2 as it emerges from controversy

The new platform brings 17 integrated partner apps and a developer platform for third-party apps.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 19, 2016

Recruiting AI can now report a job candidate's inflammatory social media content

Los Angeles-based Fama is putting would-be employees on notice.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 17, 2016

5 reasons why top HR departments are spending less, succeeding more

New research from The Hackett Group examines why certain HR departments achieve world-class status.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 14, 2016

EEOC panel reveals incoming impact of Big Data on hiring

Algorithms are likely the future of recruiting, but concerns still linger about data security and past discrimination leaking into data processing.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 14, 2016

Facebook launches 'Workplace,' officially entering corporate social media

After a 1,000-member pilot, the old Facebook at Work project is finally ready to sell under a new name.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 11, 2016

5 crucial questions on people analytics, answered

A full 77% of executives now consider people analytics a key business priority. But what does that mean? A primer on people analytics.

By Paula Santonocito • Oct. 10, 2016

Beyond the buzzwords: Top trends impacting people analytics

Remember: Analytics is all about telling a story.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 10, 2016

How to address a shortage of HR analytics talent

This area of expertise wasn't prevalent or valued in HR until recently, so true analytics experts in the HR discipline are few and far between.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 10, 2016

Partnering with HR: People analytics at EY

Ernst & Young has been conducting an annual engagement survey for years. Thanks to the analytics team, that survey has taken on new relevance.

By Paula Santonocito • Oct. 10, 2016

How a no-cost social media platform could help HR on several fronts

A new, free social media platform could boost skills and potentially help fill talent needs.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 7, 2016

How employees using social media at work can help build brand awareness

HR could help build employee Facebook activity into a valuable marketing tool.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 6, 2016

New data from Fitbit reveals improved wellness ROI from fitness trackers

The debate over the actual use of such trackers in employee populations continues, however.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 5, 2016

Internet of Things requires close scrutiny for privacy, data security

IoT in the workplace is running ahead of current employment law.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 5, 2016

Bersin: Ultimate's deal signifies HR's need for actionable employee feedback

A new acquisition will embed a new breed of employee feedback tools into a digital HR and payroll system.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 4, 2016

Why 'Partnership on AI' matters to HR leaders

Google, Facebook, Microsoft, IBM and Amazon will work together to create workplace guidelines for AI and robotics. HR leaders should take note.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 3, 2016

Deloitte builds ConnectMe to streamline HR tools, engagement

The new software launched after the firm found 85% of industry leaders said engagement is a leading priority. 

By Tom Starner • Oct. 3, 2016

Cash is king: How personalization and mobile tech are changing benefits

Instant gratification, instant data, instant ROI — in a 24/7 world, benefits are struggling to keep up.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 30, 2016

In the face of the fiduciary rule, are robo-advisers the future?

The retirement savings industry is the latest to feel the effects from innovative startups.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 29, 2016

Aetna 'all-in' on Apple, offers employees an Apple Watch

Aetna has announced plans to give its 50,000 employees a watch and says it will subsidize watches for health plan members.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 29, 2016

Survey: Data analytics needed to boost benefits ROI

A survey of global HR professionals finds that benefits ROI remains a distant goal for HR leaders, but analytics could help increase employee engagement.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 28, 2016

Three ways to simplify HR reporting

Traditionally, HR reporting is mission critical within organizations, but it often involves complex tasks requiring highly trained specialists.

By Amit Patel • Sept. 28, 2016

EBN survey: Most HR leaders satisfied with enrollment tech

A whopping 93% of respondents indicate that spending on benefits tech will remain at the same levels in 2017.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 28, 2016

Paperless business landscape remains a pipe dream

The total amount of office paperwork used in the U.S. alone is staggering, but there may be an end in sight (in say, 15-20 years).

By Tom Starner • Sept. 23, 2016