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

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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.

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Outdated tech may be costing US employers $1.8T thanks to 'repetitive tasks'

Common workplace gripes about outdated technology are more than baseless employee complaints.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

Predictive analytics: Why big data may mean big changes in recruiting, HR

Big data may eventually transform HR at employers of all sizes and types, experts say.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 21, 2016

How two firms are helping employers land top college talent

Campus recruiting season is in full-swing. Employers need every advantage to land the best and the brightest.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 19, 2016

8 reasons why not all cloud-based HR tech is created equal

Companies should remember that some cloud platforms won't work for certain organizations, according to an expert.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 18, 2016

Will augmented reality become a key training tool?

The technology is getting its first real test within the utlity segment by attempting to help improve safety and efficiency.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 17, 2016

Mobile apps are making retirement planning more user-friendly

They are opening new vistas for accessing and managing defined contribution retirement planning, according to Employee Benefits News.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 12, 2016

HR analytics must ensure employee data privacy, experts warn

Data analytics are on the rise within HR, but the technology can raise personal privacy issues if not executed right.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 8, 2016

Time to review electronic discovery amendments, say experts

New changes to electronic discovery rules in employee litigation could help employers defend their positions.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 1, 2016

Man vs. machine: Did recruitment technology lose its humanity?

As the tech got more sophisticated, the tension grew between the humanity and the science of recruitment. But 2016 may be a breakout year for recruiters trying to connect.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 28, 2016

Big data creates advantages for learning and development strategies

It is transforming business, but it can also help transform L&D.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 24, 2016

Giving Up on Workplace Wellness in 2016?

There’s frustration among employers over low engagement. Here’s what programs will look like next year.

By Jan Bruce • Jan. 21, 2016

Digital media a mixed blessing for today's workforce

A survey that polled global workers found that digital media is here to stay, though employers may want to think more carefully about how they use it.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 20, 2016

Mobile-based learning requires workplace change, but it's here to stay

Learning on mobile isn't going away anytime soon, says Talent Management.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 14, 2016