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Industry experts break down the Ultimate-Kronos mega-merger

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and Ultimate Software recently announced they are soon to become one (the new entity’s name will be announced soon, according to the company), reactions were swift and varied to the projected $22 billion marriage. Image credit: Ultimate Software). When Kronos Inc. The two companies believe that, by merging a $1.5 Jason Averbook.

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HR tech news this week: July 6-9

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Crucial during COVID, HR tech is still growing in importance; here’s why: The vast majority of HR and C-suite leaders say HR technology has been vital in supporting business priorities and helping organizations operate and survive during the pandemic, new research finds. The result? Read more.

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Think there’s no bias in your hiring process? AI says think again

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’ I went with variations of Jason, Jordan, Jacob, and literally in four to six weeks, I got a job,” says the CEO of Knockri, a technology firm that created an artificial intelligence tool that aims to reduce bias in the hiring process. AI ] helps us uncover potential areas of weakness.”

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HR Tech Number of the Day: Changes to the L&D market

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37%: Percentage of employers surveyed that plan to evaluate or replace their learning and development technology within the next two years. The demand for learning and development, from both employees and employers, is exploding in light of the business disruptions brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. What it means for HR leaders.

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Transboarding: The new solution for retaining top talent

Ceridian

By Lisa Sterling, Chief People Officer, Ceridian. This challenge is why it is becoming increasingly popular for companies to look beyond onboarding new hires and adopt an innovative solution for retaining top talent by promoting existing employees into new roles, a process known as “transboarding.”

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T3 – 100 HR & TA Technologies You Need To See!

The Tim Sackett Project

My friend William Tincup over at Recruiting Daily put out his quarterly HR & TA Tech watch list recently and I wanted to share it with you. It’s a great list that covers technologies ranging from: Recruiting, sourcing, onboarding, LMS, HRIS, engagement, assessments, time and attendance, etc. So, start doing demos!

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A year after lockdown: 5 ways the world of work has changed for good

HRExecutive

In the last year, the coronavirus pandemic has affected nearly all aspects of work, sparking widespread changes across HR from engagement to talent acquisition. Many experts have dubbed the crisis “The Big Accelerator” because it evolved existing HR practices and policies at such a rapid pace. Jason Averbook. Martin Hartshorne.