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Our weekly roundup of deals, product announcements and other HR technology news. Listen to a podcast of this roundup. More than a third of executives, 35%, say they’re unsure of when their companies will reopen their workplace. According to the Conference Board, just 60% have consulted workers about their readiness and...
As the Covid-19 pandemic drags on, U.S. business leaders have become increasingly concerned about costs related to the workforce. And although some plan near-term hiring to bring their workforce up to strength, they say headcount will remain flat over the next 12 months. According to the Association of International CPAs,...
Beamery said it saw significant growth during the second quarter, despite the challenges faced by talent acquisition teams because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of new customers signed by Beamery grew during the period, and includes organizations in the financial services, entertainment, technology, pharmaceuticals and defense sectors, the company...
Ultimate Software and Kronos, who closed their merger in April, unveiled their new corporate identity and began hinting at plans for their combined future. Beginning October 1, the merged companies will rebrand as UKG, for Ultimate Kronos Group, and adopt the tagline “Our purpose is people.” The company said the...
Most Americans believe the quality of their work has improved since the Covid-19 pandemic began, and more than two-thirds say their work-life balance is in a better place than it was before.    Specifically, 79% of employees say their quality of work is better than it was four months ago,...
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CEOs increasingly believe that the shift to remote work is now structural, indicating that employers will rely more heavily on technology that facilitates working from home, digital collaboration and automation. A survey by PwC found that 61% of CEOs say their businesses will be more digital in the future, a...
Transcript Welcome to PeopleTech, the podcast of the HCM Technology Report. I’m Mark Feffer. This edition of PeopleTech is brought to you by advos. Its web platform provides tools to elevate your company’s brand and amplify its message. Marketing software that works for you. Learn more at www.advos.io. So, Covid-19. Right now,...
Workers accept the idea of businesses taking pro-active steps to manage the spread of Covid-19 in the workplace. At the same time, they believe companies should share information when a co-worker tests positive. Specifically, some 86% of U.S. employees say their employer has an “obligation” to notify them if they...
Listen to a podcast of this story. Pandemic or no, most HR departments expect their budgets to increase this year, with much of the money going toward technology rather than benefits, recruitment or engagement. Specifically, technology is the top use of additional funds, cited by 50% of the HR professionals responding...