Study: Workplace digital strategies still anchored by email

Despite some of the newer digital technologies available, standard approaches still dominate employer strategy.

By Tom Starner • May 13, 2016

Study: Fingerprint records often flawed when screening job applicants

A report from a background search provider says using fingerprints as the sole evidence for employment background checks may be a mistake.

By Tom Starner • May 11, 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

Why small businesses can compete with benefits offerings

Jimbo Story, vice president, small group sales and specialty markets at MetLife, busted three myths about small business benefit offerings.

By Tom Starner • May 10, 2016

Cyberbullying requires a strong response from HR leadership

A recent suicide by a young female firefighter may have been driven in part by co-worker cyberbullying, an emerging front of workplace harassment.

By Tom Starner • May 2, 2016

Employer social media use increased 500% in past decade

CareerBuilder's annual social media recruitment survey found that 60% of employers use social networking sites to research job candidates.

By Tom Starner • April 29, 2016

Mobile-savvy employers have more loyal employees

The report, which surveyed 1,865 employees globally, also found that 60% of employees said mobile technology makes them more productive.

By Tom Starner • April 28, 2016

The Future of Work: How new tools created the virtual workplace

Offices may not be disappearing, exactly, but new technology could mean the end of the office as we know it today.

By Kathryn Moody , Naomi Eide • April 28, 2016

Indeed, SimplyHired lead the online job search engine race

The two search engines accounted for 62% of interviews and 59% of hires, according to a report by SilkRoad.

By Tom Starner • April 27, 2016

Poor selection, rushed rollouts block talent management tech 'evolution'

After much stumbling and fumbling, it's time for HR "to cross the technology gap," according to an expert.

By Tom Starner • April 25, 2016

Why email may be a major productivity drain for U.S. workers

The email avalanche often leaves workers stressed and frustrated.

By Tom Starner • April 21, 2016

How one startup uses 'inclusion technology' to tackle the diversity challenge

Glassbreakers pairs users with mentors who have similar personal and professional interests.

By Tom Starner • April 19, 2016

Employers seeking tech leadership should not overlook millennials

A new survey from Epicor found that employers need to refocus their hiring efforts to fix gaps in leadership and skill.

By Tom Starner • April 19, 2016

Today's desired CHROs may not come from HR departments

They need to be distinctly data driven and business oriented.

By Tom Starner • April 18, 2016

Why integrated HR tech is key to handling global workforce data

Some mid-level companies still use spreadsheets, which can create massive errors.

By Tom Starner • April 14, 2016

Wearable devices can drive wellness, but also pose legal risks

Workplace wearables can also affect both privacy and confidentiality, as many wearables can record location and other sensitive information.

By Tom Starner • April 12, 2016

'Dating service' model may not be a workplace diversity solution

While using compatibility algorithms for diversity seems logical on its face, the company is concerned about legal hurdles.

By Tom Starner • April 8, 2016

Report: One in five employees would sell their passwords if asked

44% of those who assented to selling their passwords would do it for $1,000 or less, the report reveals. Some would sell for less than $100.

By Kathryn Moody • April 8, 2016

Why big data can drive more humanity in the workplace

Big data strikes fear in the hearts of some employees, who are concerned they could be replaced. But it doesn't have to be that way.

By Tom Starner • April 7, 2016

Why HR must lead the digital transformation in the workplace

If HR professionals wants to lead a strategic operation, they should recognize their power as change agents.

By Tom Starner • April 7, 2016

Why truly strategic HR requires both HCM tech and smart processes

The HR maturity curve matters – and tech plays a large part in ensuring proper HR growth.

By Tom Starner • March 31, 2016

How one volunteer veterans group uses HR tech to lend a helping hand

Finding the right onboarding tech and learning platform for their organization has transformed their work – and others can follow their example.

By Tom Starner • March 29, 2016

10 things your payroll processor isn't telling you about the Affordable Care Act

Many companies rely on their payroll software vendor to make sure they are compliant, yet payroll vendors are not ideally equipped for the ACA.

By Todd Praisner • March 23, 2016

Using software to manage and hire offers risks and rewards

Algorithms are powerful, but can come with built-in flaws if employers are not careful.

By Tom Starner • March 22, 2016

Why employers still can't optimize HR analytics

HR analytics generate a lot of buzz, but many employers are still operating without the talent to make them work.

By Tom Starner • March 18, 2016

Ransomware attacks against workplaces expected to rise

It's a variant of malware that captures files until a company or individual sends funds to release them.

By Tom Starner • March 16, 2016