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

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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

'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

Wearable gadgets in the workplace require careful consideration

HR leaders need to pay close attention to the legal ramifications of Fitbits, Apple Watches and other trendy gadgets in the workplace. 

By Tom Starner • March 15, 2016

How to make employees advocates for their own health – without angering them

Patriarchal employers are out. Coaches are in. See what the innovators are doing.

By Kathryn Moody • March 10, 2016

HR can be a profit center if it looks to the cloud, says expert

By delivering lower turnover rates and more accurate workforce analytics, HR can help drive business goals.

By Tom Starner • March 9, 2016

Survey: Knowledge workers see big changes ahead in their work roles

They are increasingly wary that their jobs won't exist in the next five years, according to a new survey.

By Tom Starner • March 9, 2016

Benchmark study reveals perceptions of younger generations may not be accurate

Culture Amp, which uses short surveys and analytics to gauge employee thinking in real time, has new research that shows what aspects of a company drive success.

By Tom Starner • March 8, 2016

Survey: Digital work world forcing organizational changes few are ready to execute

Digital technology is demanding deep organizational changes, though many employers report not being ready for such an extreme makeover, according to a survey from Deloitte.

By Tom Starner • March 2, 2016

IRS warns of 'inside job' cyber threat to employee personal data

Cyber criminals are on the prowl for sensitive data, and the strategy for getting it involves pretending to be the CEO.

By Tom Starner • March 2, 2016

Eight HR analytics that employers can use to improve workforce productivity

Data is everywhere within HR, but using it successfully requires a unified, focused approach, says an expert.

By Tom Starner • March 2, 2016

Outdated tech may be costing US employers $1.8T thanks to 'repetitive tasks'

Common workplace gripes about outdated technology are more than baseless employee complaints.

By Tom Starner • March 2, 2016

How IBM's Watson may help improve workplace cardio health

Three major players, including the American Heart Association, are working together to offer an app that will try a "big data" approach.

By Tom Starner • March 1, 2016

Zenefits to lay off 17% of workforce in order to 'grow in a controlled way'

It's part of new CEO David Sack's continued mission to 'refocus' the controversy-plagued tech company.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 26, 2016

How a new workplace app may make employers change their ways

Plans are in motion for a smartphone app that would give lower-paid workers an alternative path to reporting workplace health and safety issues.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 26, 2016

The five personalities of tech frustration and how to handle them

Tech can be annoying – but frustration of all types can be overcome with training.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 24, 2016