Category: Technology

It’s hard to talk HR at all today without talking HR Technology. From your ATS to your HRIS we’ve got all of your tech acronyms covered in this category.

Will All Jobs Soon Be “Tech Jobs”?

There was a time not so long ago when having a “tech job” carried a certain status symbol. People holding such jobs have been perceived as having highly specialized knowledge of complex concepts and technologies, and an appropriately high level of compensation as a result. Given the specialized and selective connotation associated with “tech jobs,” […]

Big-Name Companies Demonstrate Faith in AI with Massive Training Investments

As advances in, and rapidly expanding access to, artificial intelligence (AI) tools continue to grab headlines, most observers—even the most technologically savvy—acknowledge that the future capabilities and applications of this new technology are unknown and difficult to predict. This has led many companies to take a wait-and-see approach to how to leverage AI in their […]

3 Key Workplace Trends for 2024

As we near 2024, business leaders and HR professionals are actively envisioning the upcoming year and strategizing to enhance their operations. No doubt many will be paying close attention to a number of emerging trends, with special interest in the push to end remote work, and the further integration of AI into workflows. However, success […]

Is AI Prompt Engineering a Must-Have Training Need in 2024?

One of the big trends in employee learning and development heading into 2024 is the growing importance and potential of generative AI. According to some estimates, 60 percent of workers will receive training on prompt engineering next year. For managers, trainers and HR professionals who have only recently become acquainted with or even aware of […]

HR Tech Predictions for 2024

As we enter the year 2024, the imperative for workplace leadership to harness technology in understanding and meeting employee needs has never been more critical. A Gartner study reveals a harsh reality: 76 percent of HR leaders acknowledge that managers are overwhelmed by their expanding job responsibilities, and 73 percent believe their leaders are not […]

How to Support Flexible Workers in 2024

It’s not an exaggeration to say that the COVID-19 pandemic changed work as we know it. One of the ways it unquestionably changed the American workforce was by making flexible work situations the norm. Remote workers, completing tasks on their own hours, were everywhere—and they were getting their jobs done. There are obviously benefits to […]

Here’s How Electronic Signatures Improve HR Data Security

Electronic signatures have grown more prevalent across all industries. Human resources, especially, have adopted various methods of digital fingerprinting for greater convenience, smoother processing, and more protected contract management. Those still relying on wet signatures put themselves, their employees, and their companies at risk of fraudulent activity. Explore the dangers of wet signatures and examine […]

Will AI Replace Lawyers in Contract Negotiations?

Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have scientists, journalists, business leaders, policymakers, and other observers scrambling to take stock of the implications of this revolutionary technology. One of the biggest concerns is the potential impact on the labor market. People are afraid of losing their jobs to a technology that has the potential to be […]

15 Ways HR Can Protect Employee Data in the Digital Age

Keeping employee data safe is key for organizations, especially for their Human Resources (HR) departments. With many new technologies, HR professionals are in the spotlight to ensure sensitive employee information stays secure. This important job includes having strong data protection steps, following strict rules, and creating a safety-focused culture within the organization. Here are some […]

Hot Desking is Heating Up the Return-to-Office Conversation

With the pandemic in the rearview mirror, the majority (66%) of workers are reporting that they’re back in the office full-time. Organizations are scrambling to find ways to cut costs and optimize their workspaces, but some previously lauded solutions are proving ineffective. One such nullified solution is hot desking. Though once viewed as a paragon […]