Cloud-based Namely nabs $45 million in funding

The company is an HR platform similar to Zenefits.

By Tom Starner • June 18, 2015

Tread carefully when considering IoT in the workplace, attorney says

Employers considering Internet of Things solutions should tread carefully in areas of privacy, safety and collective bargaining rights, says an employment attorney.

By Tom Starner • June 17, 2015

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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.

By HR Dive staff

Survey: HR Tech spending focused on cloud, core systems

A recent survey from Towers Watson found that the focus for HR tech is moving to core systems—and the industry is looking to the cloud to get there.

By Tom Starner • June 17, 2015

Historic OPM data breach should serve as a warning sign to HR

With last week's massive data breach of the fed's HR department, HR executives across the world should think hard about partnering with IT to ensure that both a strong defense and an emergency post-breach plan are in place.  

By Tom Starner • June 8, 2015

Checking up on state legal regs just got easier

BLR is making employment law knowledge a bit easier to access with its State Law Chart Builder, a new online employment law compliance tool for HR executives managing workers in multiple states.  

By Tom Starner • June 4, 2015

Can tech be hazardous for employee health?

One academic research project found that tech's "dark side" can outweigh its benefits.

By Tom Starner • June 2, 2015

HR vendors developing mobile apps first, survey says

Smartphones are beginning to dominate HR software provider agendas, according to new research from Bersin by Deloitte.

By Tom Starner • June 2, 2015

Education is key to use of advanced employee metrics

The big data concept can raise major employee concerns when it comes to workplace metrics. But if data analysis is performed and used correctly, those issues are manageable, according to a new report.

By Tom Starner • June 1, 2015

Workplace chat rooms: Productive or procrastination?

Chat rooms died in the 90s, right? Not so, as workplace chat apps are bringing them back—and not to everyone's delight.

By Tom Starner • May 27, 2015

Can the private sector learn from government when it comes to tablet use?

A white paper says government is leading the way when it comes to mobile devices and the new workforce.

By Tom Starner • May 21, 2015

On-the-go workers have a hard time accessing company resources remotely

An app developer's survey finds that many employers lag behind on proper platforms for their on-the-go workers.

By Tom Starner • May 19, 2015

HR Tech show to export its USA act to China

After 18 years with a U.S. show, HR Tech is taking its act on the road... all the way across the globe.

By Tom Starner • May 18, 2015

HR's web-based future still 'cloud'-y

Moving the to the cloud makes sense for HR, but it's not always a slam dunk decision.

By Tom Starner • May 12, 2015

Are analytics the solution to dwindling productivity and talent drain?

Reports suggest that high performers are leaving companies at higher rates and productivity is falling. One solution is using analytics to help manage talent.

By Tom Starner • May 7, 2015

Is workplace tech destroying dinner at home?

A new survey says employees believe work-related tech is having a negative impact on family life, dinner time included. 

By Tom Starner • April 29, 2015

How 'wearables' are making a performance statement

A new Salesforce survey suggests that wearables are actually becoming a key to workforce performance.

By Tom Starner • April 27, 2015