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HR leaders think soft skills are more important than ever—just don’t call them ‘soft’

HR Brew

Soft skills are generally understood to encompass non-technical, interpersonal job skills, including communication, critical thinking, and collaboration competencies. HR leaders say these capabilities are more important than ever as technological changes like AI or remote work reshape how jobs are performed. Out of style.

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What Is HR Technology? Benefits, Examples and Implementation in 2025

AIHR

HR technology has been advancing since the 1950s, starting with the first computerized systems to assist with payroll. In the late 1980s, the first HRMS (HR management system) was introduced, followed by the LMS (learning management system) and job boards in the 1990s. Contents What is HR technology?

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Enhancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Through Advanced HR Technologies

EmployeeConnect

However, achieving true DE&I requires more than just policies and good intentionsit demands strategic implementation, which is where advanced HR systems play a crucial role. One of the most significant ways HR systems contribute to DE&I is by mitigating unconscious bias in hiring and promotions.

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HRIS vs. ATS: Which HR Tool Best Fits Your Business Hiring Needs?

HR Lineup

When it comes to managing human resources in today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations rely on specialized tools to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Two of the most common software solutions in this domain are the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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People Strategies for an Uncertain Future

The HR trends for 2021 focus on the fundamental shifts taking place everywhere: from jobs to in-the-moment skills; from a focus on D&I as an HR program to D&I as a core business competency; from supporting collaboration through in-person proximity to supporting collaboration through digitally-enabled teamwork.

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Remember These 5 Important Professional Skills for Your Competency Model

AvilarHR

Here’s why they belong in your competency model. This article highlights five important professional skills that should not be taken for granted – and why they will always deserve a place in your competency model. In today’s fast-paced business world, these durable skills transcend specific tools, technologies, and processes.

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Digital HR

AIHR

Put simply, digital HR is the integration of digital technologies into Human Resources processes to make these more efficient, effective, and connected. The key question to ask yourself in this phase is: To what extent do we use technology to streamline administrative HR work? What is digital HR?