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HR 101: The history of LinkedIn

HR Brew

Welcome to HR 101. The platform ended its first month of operation with 4,500 members. Two years later, LinkedIn introduced job posts , and in 2008, it launched LinkedIn Recruiter , its enterprise service designed to help HR professionals fill positions. Quick-to-read HR news & insights. Subscribe to HR Brew today.

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Sumser tech spotlight: This hiring tool ‘distinguishes itself’

HRExecutive

Baltimore is the very last place that I’d expect to find groundbreaking technology for the labor market. There is a deep well of technology, but it is really big tech. In that world, technology is simpler, more brute force. Related: Using HR tech to understand human experiences. Advertisement.

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4 HR Learning Technology Trends Changing Corporate L&D

Cornerstone On Demand

And despite the rise of new learning technologies, a majority of L&D professionals—78 percent—say in-house, instructor-led classes are still the primary way they teach employees. In order to meet their evolving needs and expectations, organizations must adopt emerging HR learning technology trends.

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Learning & Development for Energy, Oil & Gas: Nurturing Talent Resources from the Ground Up

Training Orchestra

However, new developments in energy technology, government mandates for energy providers, and a push for renewable energy sources will require an expansion of professional duties for personnel at every level. Safety training increased workplace safety by 30% , which correlated with decreased lawsuits and increased productivity.

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5 Culture Trends for 2019

As we approach 2019, major shifts in the work environment will continue to affect the ways companies do business. Companies that are looking to attract, engage, and retain top talent should leverage these trends to create workplaces where employees thrive.

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Tips from a unicorn founder on reevaluating HR tech in 2024 

HRExecutive

According to data from Gartner, technology ranked as the top investment priority for HR leaders last year, largely thanks to its efficiency potential driven by automation. HR tech purchases represent a significant spending line item for many companies. He also reminds HR leaders to be mindful of future considerations.

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10 Companies Offering Work from Home

HR Digest

More evolved thinking, a changing social environment, a sheer need to retain talent, has forced the human resource departments to come up with this solution. is a cloud computing company based in Windcrest, Texas. They use tools like Zoom and Slack to stay connected. It offers health care products and insurance services.