The discussion spanned career paths, the future of work, diversity and inclusion, and a host of other topics germane to leading people teams in today’s world of work. One of the more spirited exchanges was during a discussion about the term “human resources” (HR). The evolution of HR. MORE

Despite numerous innovations in engagement tracking technologies and digital tools, HR professionals are still struggling to answer a key question: How can engagement be leveraged to improve workforce and business outcomes? Equally important, examining the data can enable organizations to assess needs and analyze any possible gaps or help needed to better empower everyone to actively use employee engagement tools.”. Finding the Right Metrics. MORE

Bad hires, regrettable attrition, cost overruns, poor productivity — these are just a few of the challenges HR leaders face every day. Many common HR metrics do not provide strategic value to the business. Performance turnover in key jobs. HR effectiveness. MORE

As a tech company, we experience first hand the challenges faced by HR and business leaders in the hyper-competitive tech talent market. As a result, innovative HR is needed to acquire, retain, and engage a global talent pool that is spoiled for choice to work in new startups or in multinational technology giants. A data-driven approach can provide the actionable insights HR needs to get the upper-hand and succeed. Develop The Right Mix of Workforce Diversity. MORE

HR tech conferences are always a great occasion to speak with industry experts in person, to see some of the coolest HR tech startups pitch their business, and to find out more about the companies behind the technology we write about here on Digital HR Tech. So, what better reason to get some of this year’s top HR tech conferences in your diary straight away, right?! January 30 & 31 | Zürich | HR Analytics, Metrics, and Measurement. MORE

Unfortunately, most of those who create metrics in HR and recruiting don’t really understand the strategic mindset of CEOs. And, as a result, the metrics that are reported to CEOs and the executive committee result in no positive action being taken. So, if your metrics don’t directly and unambiguously cover strategic goals like increasing revenue, productivity, or innovation, they simply won’t drive executives to act. MORE

As a tech company, we experience first hand the challenges faced by HR and business leaders in the hyper-competitive tech talent market. As a result, innovative HR is needed to acquire, retain, and engage a global talent pool that is spoiled for choice to work in new startups or in multinational technology giants. A data-driven approach can provide the actionable insights HR needs to get the upper-hand and succeed. Develop The Right Mix of Workforce Diversity. MORE

Recently, the Department of Labor reported that turnover is now at its highest level since 2008. Because a lot of executives don’t realize the tremendous cost of turnover: (e.g. And yet, even though literally every business function and even most major HR functions have already shifted to businesslike data-based decision-making model, there is a shocking absence of hard data availability and use throughout the retention function. MORE

As always, TECH+ brought together benefits brokers, financial advisors and HR consultants for two days of learning, insights and strategies designed to improve business development and client retention. 2: Your Clients Can Build an HR Team on a Budget. HR Operations. MORE

HR tech conferences are always a great occasion to speak with industry experts in person, to see some of the coolest HR tech startups pitch their business, and to find out more about the companies behind the technology we write about here on Digital HR Tech. So, what better reason to get some of this year’s top HR tech conferences in your diary straight away, right?! January 30 & 31 | Zürich | HR Analytics, Metrics, and Measurement. MORE