Selecting the right Learning Management Software (LMS) is crucial for nurturing an environment of continuous learning and development necessary for the success of your business. This particular type of HR technology solution needs to align with your company’s goals and…
HR Technology
AI is spreading its influence throughout many facets of business, and many leaders are raving about the boosted productivity, saved time and expanded capabilities they’ve seen with it. However, industry leaders may feel that they can't use AI in HR…
HR automation was my lifeline when I joined the startup MyPlanAdvocate as its first director of people and talent strategy. I’d never worked for a startup, nor had I built an HR department from scratch. My experience was with established…
What is HR technology? It’s the software and systems used to manage human resources functions within organizations. As businesses increasingly rely on technology to get things done, so too do HR professionals. HR tech tools designed for the different aspects…
What happens when technology fails -- and leaves companies and employees in the dark? From a major IT global outage or local internet glitch to a cyber attack or data breach, many HR pros and their companies aren't prepared for…
Earlier this year, actor Tom Hollander — famed for his role as Cutler Beckett in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, in addition to other films and TV shows — revealed he mistakenly received a “seven-figure” paycheck belonging to the…
Even the most well-intentioned employee training programs can fail if underlying systems and metrics don't support the desired outcomes. In my 20+ years in learning and development, there is nothing that has frustrated me more than developing a person’s ability…
It's summer vacation time and a lot of your people are using their PTO. Or are they? Some of your employees could be at risk for turnover-causing burnout, disengagement or mental health struggles because they're not using their PTO benefits.…
With 78% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, many employees walk a financial tightrope each month to cover various bills and rising living costs. Faced with this mounting stress, jobs that offer financial wellness benefits are standing out in the…
One survey found that a staggering 76% of HR leaders believe not adopting AI solutions within the next two years will hinder their organization's success compared to competitors who embrace this technology. But can AI be specifically harnessed to improve…
The biggest pain points of small business HR are employee benefits and payroll tax filing, according to a survey by HR software company Justworks and Harris Poll. Julia D'Amico, the VP of benefits at Justworks, commented in an interview that…
Once considered a primarily administrative function, HR has changed dramatically -- and it might be time for a new HR paradigm Organizations now face complex, “post-industrial age” challenges that simply cannot be solved without the HR function playing a central…
The unemployment rate for people with disabilities is typically at least twice as high as it is for those without disabilities, according to UN data. But according to a survey by SHRM, 97% of HR managers said that employees with…
Until recently, the prevailing perspective in executive coaching was that it’s a high-touch profession requiring human empathy and emotional intelligence that could never be automated -- let alone replaced by an AI bot. However, recent developments in generative AI have…
Human Capital Management (HCM) systems are supposed to streamline HR processes, increase efficiency and reduce costs. However, the HCM systems in place at many companies may be the source of damaging money leaks. An inefficient HCM system can drain company…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping not just products and services, but also the very fabric of organizational cultures. For HR departments, this means an unprecedented opportunity to drive innovation and instill a culture that is deeply rooted in continuous learning…