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Navigating the decision-making process for HR technology can be a complex task. So we've gathered insights from professionals, including a domain expert and a founder. Their advice ranges from adopting a systematic approach to HR tech implementation to defining goals and assessing potential HR tech impact. Take a Systematic Approach...
While the market for HR technology among small businesses is growing steadily, new employers aren’t sure-fire prospects for vendors of cloud-based solutions. A study by business.com found that during 2023, 58% of SMBs without such software weren’t sure if they’d adopt it during 2023. More than a quarter (28%)...
Our weekly roundup of deals, product announcements and other HR technology news. All of the U.S. jobs on Indeed have skills that can be completed or augmented by generative AI, said the company’s Hiring Lab. However, only 20% of the job board’s postings can be deemed “highly” exposed to the technology,...
Namely will offer 24/7 live support to expand its customer service efforts, using its support team, rather than chat, to provide personalized guidance, answer questions, resolve issues and generally help out users and platform administrators. "We understand the world today works in dynamic environments, and the needs of customers don't...
To examine the challenges of compliance and data security in HR processes, we spoke with chief operating officers and a chief data and analytics officer. Their solutions range from an AI compliance and security solution to a multi-version document-redaction platform. Dive into their expert insights to discover the must-have...
No surprise: AI was the dominant topic of HR technology conversation during 2023, while the underlying issues facing employers didn’t change. Businesses are preoccupied with skills, believe good workers are hard to find and struggle to figure out how to implement hybrid work policies. We think 2024 will be similar...
Transcript Mark: Welcome to PeopleTech, the podcast of the HCM Technology Report. I'm Mark Feffer. My guest today is Anthony Tavolacci, the Senior Vice President of HR Sales Strategy Channels and comprehensive services for ADP. We're going to talk about HR outsourcing and how employers work with vendors, why even...
Our weekly roundup of deals, product announcements and other HR technology news. More than half of U.S. employers plan to add new permanent positions during the first six months of 2024, according to Robert Half. Another 39% anticipate hiring for vacated positions. More than two-thirds (67%) expect to hire contract...
The Josh Bersin Company’s Systemic HR Initiative is a long-term play that attempts to organize the wide range of conversations regarding HR’s evolution into something that’s manageable and can actually be used. Released last week, the Initiative offers research and services designed to guide HR leaders through the adoption and...
Between a predicted recession, mass layoffs, multiple global crises, industry-wide strikes and labor shortages, 2023 was tough. Moreover, the year saw rapid digital transformation with the rise of generative AI, especially in the area of workplace and HR technology. Throughout it all, businesses grappled with ongoing challenges: attracting and retaining...