HR Tech & Analytics: Page 20
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Cloud-based data sharing between HR, finance may help offices deal with change
Per a joint study from Oracle and the MIT Technology Review, 46% of managers said data sharing helped them reshape and resize their organizations.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 10, 2017 -
Study: 80% of employers think their recognition programs are moderately successful
Despite the effectiveness of digital HR strategy, 13% of employers' recognition programs lack a technology platform.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 7, 2017 -
Trendline
What HR pros need to know about AI in the workplace
HR professionals may be wary of using certain AI technologies in their work, but research indicates the broader workforce is forging ahead.
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PwC: 19% of world's top 2,500 companies have CDOs
The share of the world's largest public companies that currently employ a Chief Digital Officer tripled in the past year.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 6, 2017 -
Microsoft wades further into employer productivity data with Workplace Analytics
The announcement once again shows that HR leaders who aren't using people analytics could be behind the times.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 6, 2017 -
Opinion
Where to start with automation tools in HR
The call for on-demand services is growing louder, and HR isn't exempt from this trend. Luckily, automation tools can help.
By Steve Stover • July 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Technology may offer the solution to personality clashes at work
Can traditional workplace tools that assess personality types compete with software advances based on neural pathways?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 22, 2017 -
Study: Employers aware of cybersecurity threats but not proactive enough
Employers are focused on the cyber threats they know best, mainly viruses and malware, and continue using dated tactics when there are more threats to fight.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 21, 2017 -
Despite new technologies, 95% of companies still use email as main communication tool
Although mail clutters up in-boxes and can be a major workplace distraction, it's often viewed as more business-appropriate than chat apps or social media.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 21, 2017 -
Google for Jobs now open to site owners and job seekers
The company's use of AI and machine learning in the process is a potential game-changer for employers and job applicants.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 21, 2017 -
Paychex: Only 13% of SMB HR departments seen as 'primarily administrative'
The survey is good news for HR leaders aiming to be seen as a strategic partner, especially during periods of growth. Technology has played a large role.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 20, 2017 -
Mobile functionality may be the key to making company intranets more appealing
Intranets don't have to be icky, says French app maker Workwell. But will they have to battle newcomers, like workplace chat apps, for future dominance?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 19, 2017 -
Study: 65% of independent workers chose freelancing because they wanted to
Independent workers currently make up 31% of the private sector workforce. In other words: The gig economy is here to stay.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 14, 2017 -
Poll: 43% of employees use instant messaging tools on the job
Skype and Facebook Messenger are the most widely used. Over half of respondents are concerned about their privacy when using such apps.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 9, 2017 -
Walmart invests in VR for HR
The retail behemoth said it has started using virtual reality to help prepare employees for busy store conditions and other complex situations.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Benefits technology: What HR needs to know
Most employees still don't understand their benefits offerings. Thankfully solutions abound, from software to new gadgets to integration with larger programs.
By Ryan Golden • June 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Are employers dropping the ball on benefits communication?
With proper planning, budgeting and employee input, employers leverage communications technology to improve how they share benefits information.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Remote workers may be scattered, but their benefits don't have to be
New solutions — from podcasts to Twitter chats — seek to make things easier and more accessible for a growing part of the workforce.
By Ryan Golden • June 5, 2017 -
US Navy recruiters turn to virtual reality to attract STEM talent
The Navy revealed an Oculus Rift-based VR platform during a Memorial Day event in New York City.
By Tess Taylor • June 1, 2017 -
When employees cause cyber breaches, most insurers won't pay out
If employers don't patch their networks, or when employees fall for phishing scams, many insurers say they won't bother.
By Justine Brown , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 1, 2017 -
Only 35% of organizations use a high-performing HR delivery system
Within most organizations, the HR function isn't aligned with the C-suite’s change and support plans.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 1, 2017 -
Report: Automation threatens up to 7.5M retail jobs
Retail cashier jobs, 73% of which are held by women, are at the highest risk of loss to automation technologies, according to a study by Cornerstone Capital Group.
By Dan O'Shea • May 22, 2017 -
Google for Jobs announced — and it's exactly what you think it is
The soon-to-be-rolled-out search feature will allow users to see various categories of job postings for top sites like LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Monster and others.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 19, 2017 -
Study: 79% of US workers get company news from the office grapevine
Office gossip – not corporate news – is the biggest source of information for employees.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 18, 2017 -
CareerBuilder: Over half of HR managers predict AI will be part of their function in 5 years
Artificial intelligence and automation will free up HR to become a strategic business partner, the study finds.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 18, 2017 -
Apple shells out $200M for 'dark data' company, eyes machine learning improvements
"Dark data," a term for the unusable 70-80% of data created annually, could significantly improve the quality of virtual assistants that have been adopted by HR.
By Tess Taylor • May 16, 2017