SaaS, cloud computing have hit 'tipping point' for HR

The 18th annual Sierra-Cedar HR systems survey reveals some critical trends in the coming year.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 16, 2015

Zenefits, popular benefits startup, struggles to meet revenue goals

The popular health benefits startup was once valued at $4.5 billion.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 13, 2015

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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.

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What an employee engagement firm's rapid growth means for HR

A company that offers cloud-based employee engagement tools reports it has had a big year. 

By Tom Starner • Nov. 11, 2015

Employee communications: There's an app for that

Mobile devices are ubiquitous today -- and one large healthcare employer is using that to their advantage.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 10, 2015

Analyst: HR tech today not ready to meet the 'Digital Age'

Today's HR technology solutions were created for the Industrial Age, and that's a problem, says one expert.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 6, 2015

How the Internet of Things will affect the workplace

IoT will change, and is already changing, the way we work, according to Fast Company.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 4, 2015

Virgin Media cuts absenteeism by using analytics

In some contact centers, there was a dramatic reduction in absence rates from 9% to 4%, resulting in over a million dollars in savings.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 30, 2015

Employee surveys can deliver potent analytic insight, if done right

When using an employee engagement survey, follow some basic guidelines to deliver strong results.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 29, 2015

Performance reviews may be harming employee mental health

Neuroscience reveals another reason why some companies are making the switch.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 28, 2015

Employers need to improve HR and benefits systems integration, survey says

EBN's second annual technology survey reports that many employers need to work on streamlining their tools.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 27, 2015

A primer on predictive analysis for HR leaders

HR leaders looking to dive into predictive analytics to solve workforce issues need to plan carefully.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 26, 2015

Bersin: The rise of the app among 10 most disruptive 2016 HR trends

HR Tech guru Josh Bersin reveals his views on several of the major tech disruptions ahead in 2016.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 26, 2015

Will employers have to pay up for 'off-the-clock' emailing?

With more employers expecting employees to be available 24/7 on mobile, the Department of Labor is considering a certain rule update.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 22, 2015

How to boost engagement with a fresh metrics approach

More frequent, smarter employee surveys can create the best metrics for changing workplace culture to better boost engagement.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 20, 2015

Can cloud-based video boost engagement, productivity?

Cloud-based videoconferencing is poised to take workplace collaboration to a new level of personal contact, according to one expert.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 19, 2015

How can HR help limit emerging mobile data risk?

A report at Fortune provides conflicting views on the actual risk from mobile devices in the workplace. 

By Tom Starner • Oct. 16, 2015

Is the office desk phone fading out? Maybe not

But with younger workers bringing in different office communication preferences, change may be coming anyway.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 16, 2015

Five HR tech upgrades for the SMB market

Cloud-based systems provide low-cost tech solutions for a variety of HR processes, especially helpful for smaller businesses.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 16, 2015

CareerBuilder reveals the top staffing trends

Their interview with the CCO of Textkernel discusses the ways tech continues to transform "talent acquisition as we know it."

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 14, 2015

Top 10 HR tech trends to watch for in 2016

With 2016 a couple of months away and a big HR Tech show happening next week, tech trends are top-of-mind for HR pros.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 13, 2015

Survey: Employers lag in offering 'consumer'-like benefits tech

Ignoring the demand for high-quality benefits management technology may be driving lower retention rates. 

By Tom Starner • Oct. 9, 2015

The top 10 HR products of 2015, according to HRE

Human Resource Executive recently published their yearly list -- one that reflects current trends and needs in the HR space.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 6, 2015

Employees expect more tech tools to work anywhere, survey says

A recent survey found that flexibility and choice via technology tools can help create a more collaborative, engaged and loyal workforce.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 5, 2015

Bersin: Today's learning management sector facing disruption

HR Tech guru Josh Bersin says major changes are afoot in the world of learning management systems, as legacy platforms are ill-equipped to handle the onslaught of free material proliferating the digital world.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 29, 2015

Workday aims at financial planning teams with new module

The popular cloud-based HR management application is challenging its partners as it works towards being "not just for HR pros."

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 29, 2015