HR is experiencing a watershed moment. It’s the shift to a new paradigm: HR and technology is essential to the success of an organization. Simply put, HR has become an integral, critical component in the functioning of business, from strategy to operations, customer experience to culture. Here are my ten facets of HR meets technology and why culture remains a top priority: HR as a discipline is gaining traction. HR is connected to strategy. MORE

Often overlooked in the design of an organization’s HR operating model is the role of the manager, particularly the extent to which managers should be involved in delivering people-related services and how to equip them with the right tools and resources to do so. Leadership teams are looking to HR to play a vital role in driving business results by attracting and developing the right talent–from traditional to open talent / gig sources. MORE

It’s not about saving human resources (HR) jobs per se: while many of them can and will be automated, the types of intuition and emotional intelligence HR requires will help ensure that humans remain relevant to the HR function. If you think they’re the same ones filling HR roles now, think again. That’s not surprising, given how far this function tends to lag behind others. A key first step is understanding what’s keeping HR from embracing analytics. MORE

This explains why a focus on hiring and retaining key talent in the form of talent management has become a critical part of most organizations’ HR strategies. And the demands placed on the talent management function today are greater than ever before: 93 percent of CEOs say “they recognize the need to make a change, or are already changing, their strategy for attracting and retaining talent,” according to PwC’s 17th Annual Global CEO Survey. MORE

Our HR Technology Survey has been launched, and many thanks to all who have participated! For those who have yet to respond, you still have a chance to join in and shape the discussion—we’re very eager to hear your opinions on how technology and software are drastically changing the way HR pros do business. What Web-based or automated system is HR using today? Which HR functions are most helped (or hindered) by technology? HR budget cuts? MORE

Are technology and software drastically changing the way things are done in HR? Please help us learn what’s happening with HR tech in the real world—What are best practices? What Web-based or automated systems is HR using today? Which HR functions are most helped (or hindered) by technology? How far can you trust tech to make HR decisions? HR budget cuts? HR.BLR.com is your one-stop solution for all your HR compliance and training needs. MORE

The reality: traditional HR struggles to fulfill the analytics remit. Even the most apt HR teams are already struggling to fulfill their analytics remit. They rely on traditional approaches to HR that don’t resonate with this unique set of experts. In 2015, a mobile gaming company hired an ex-Wall Street quant to manage analytics recruiting. The post Relying on Traditional HR Will Lose You the Analytics Talent Race appeared first on Analytics in HR. MORE

Often overlooked in the design of an organization’s HR operating model is the role of the manager, particularly the extent to which managers should be involved in delivering people-related services and how to equip them with the right tools and resources to do so. Leadership teams are looking to HR to play a vital role in driving business results by attracting and developing the right talent–from traditional to open talent / gig sources. MORE

Last Friday, we launched our annual HR Technology Survey , and thank you to all who have participated thus far! For those who have yet to respond, it’s not too late—we’re eager to hear your opinions on how technology and software are drastically changing the way things are done in HR. Tech is becoming a game-changing issue for HR pros, and with just a few minutes of your time, you’ll take the first step in learning more about what’s happening in the real world. MORE

More than ever before, the business world needs strong HR leaders. A February 2015 study — conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Visier — surveyed 301 corporate executives at companies with revenue of $1 billion or more across America and asked about sought-after HR leadership skills. 81% of executives say that when hiring new senior HR talent they value business acumen more than technical HR skills. So when HR works, it works. MORE

More than ever before, the business world needs strong HR leaders. A February 2015 study — conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Visier — surveyed 301 corporate executives at companies with revenue of $1 billion or more across America and asked about sought-after HR leadership skills. 81% of executives say that when hiring new senior HR talent they value business acumen more than technical HR skills. So when HR works, it works. MORE

E ngage with New To HR via Twitter or Instagram as we are in Paris at the HRTech World Congress. . What new HR technology can best benefit your organization? With a computerized system for almost everything, failing to utilize all of your potential resources can leave you missing the boat on a high-tech HR function. The radical mobilization of HR. Analytics and Metrics. As technology continues to evolve, so does the role of HR in business. MORE

These books can change your career: People Analytics and HR-Tech reading list. The book covers the full People Analytics scope (Benefits, Compensation, Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Engagement, Leadership, Learning & Development, Personality Traits, Performance Management, Recruitment, Sales Incentives) with numerous real-world examples, and shows how R can help”. Artificial Intelligence for HR: Use AI to Support and Develop a Successful Workforce. Be careful! MORE

This explains why a focus on hiring and retaining key talent in the form of talent management has become a critical part of most organizations’ HR strategies. And the demands placed on the talent management function today are greater than ever before: 93 percent of CEOs say “they recognize the need to make a change, or are already changing, their strategy for attracting and retaining talent,” according to PwC’s 17th Annual Global CEO Survey. MORE

In yesterday’s Advisor , we shared some of the results of our nationwide survey on HR metrics. Today, more of our findings, including measures of turnover, compensation, and training. 604 individuals participated in the HR Daily Advisor ’s HR Metrics Survey, conducted in April 2015. Turnover is clearly a very important metric for the HR professionals we surveyed—78% of participants measure it. Compensation-Related Metrics. MORE

There’s a growing trend in the HR world and it’s putting power in the hands of HR Leaders. Chances are your fast-paced HR team is used to adapting to change. Evolving processes, priorities, policies and practices constantly impact how your HR team functions. According to a 2015 Economist Intelligence Unit survey , 82% of organizations are expected to start or increase their use of HR-specific analytic data to inform business decisions by the end of 2018. MORE