Points of View

Our guest columns feature the insights and observations of leading members of the HCM technology community, who write about everything from product design and implementation to using tech solutions to their fullest extent.

In this Point of View, Cecile Alper-Leroux, Ultimate Software’s vice president of products and innovation, looks at how HR leaders can help workers prepare themselves for the world of work’s new dynamics. As we step into a new year and a new decade, HR and talent acquisition professionals will be...
Sponsored When implementing a new HCM solution, research may be the most important part of the process. It’s not enough to just have HCM software and technology. It’s essential to the running of your company to have the right HCM in place. Here are some of the best practices I’ve discovered...
In this Point of View, Cecile Alper-Leroux, Ultimate Software’s vice president of product and innovation, looks at how HR leaders can help workers prepare themselves for the world of work’s new dynamics. Every year, my team at Ultimate Software analyzes research on macro-level social and economic trends to make predictions about the...
By Emily Senkosky Freelance Journalist & Communications Coordinator, Almas Insight Leaders across industries are looking for a silver bullet to help bring harmony back to the workplace. As businesses undergo significant transformations — technologically, culturally and economically — organizations are being challenged to sift through the promises of progress and...
By Marilyn Pearson HendricksCo-founder and Managing PartnerWorkTech Advisory Inc. Anyone working in talent acquisition knows the traditional model is broken. Short-sighted practices and transactional relationships have resulted in an ecosystem in turmoil. Recruiting staff have been laid off in record numbers, and we’re only just starting to see the light...
Sponsored Ani Sapru Product Marketing, Gem In today’s competitive hiring landscape, it’s more important than ever to have a strong employer brand. Research from Deloitte has validated that a compelling mission and employer brand is the most important factor in attracting high-performing talent. Gem’s Talent Marketing helps teams attract...
Sponsored Melissa Cebula Senior Vice President, Head of Talent Acquisition Cerberus Capital Management As Human Resources executives at a financial firm, my team and I are constantly developing out-of-the-box hiring strategies to broaden our talent pipeline. In financial services, it's time to break free from traditional recruitment methods that rely...
Jonathan Lau Chief Operating Officer, InStride Amid changing generational expectations about work, companies have struggled to retain younger workers. Debates around phrases like “quiet quitting” – and even “loud quitting” – have become pervasive. Many employers are left perplexed, asking themselves: What more can we do to engage and retain...
CHROs and their colleagues in Purchasing and Procurement should understand two things about artificial intelligence: It’s going to change the way we work in ways we can’t imagine, but it’s not going to do that any time soon. Generative AI has demonstrated its power in making work more efficient and...
By Steve CovateVice President of Sales, Qtrac Limited bandwidth translates to limited resources. Across all industries, business professionals constantly assess how to best distribute their assets to maintain growth. One of the most important of these assets is the organization’s workforce — the people employed by the company. Many companies...