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

But, as more and more HR organizations grow their analytics function, I’ve noticed that not all journeys are the same. Recently, I learned about a large software organization’s quest to build a workforce analytics solution. Data warehouse software licenses. MORE

How HR Can Enable High Impact Business Results. A senior line executive in a leading $4B technology company needed to accelerate new product development and commercialization to stay ahead of a much larger competitor. HR’s role in the Great Divide. HR Lever(s) Realignment. MORE

So what does transformation mean in the world of HR and how can organizations truly transform how they hire, train, manage, empower and engage workers? What does the term “digital transformation” mean from an HR perspective? SL Digital transformation does not equal HR technology. MORE

The race to adopt people analytics is heating up: according to the Bersin by Deloitte HR Technology Disruptions for 2018 report , “people analytics is now a must-have discipline within HR and business.”. Data warehouse software licenses. Software developers to build each output. MORE

Hosts Stacey Harris and John Sumser discuss important news and topics in recruiting and HR technology. HR Tech Weekly. About HR Tech Weekly. Hosts Stacey Harris and John Sumser discuss important news and topics in recruiting and HR technology. HR Tech Weekly Episodes. MORE

Technology has simplified the HR function and made it more robust while helping companies to overcome common challenges. Let’s explore how your business can benefit from HR technology, the various ways technology can alienate us from human interaction and the optimal method for mixing technology and people. How businesses benefit from HR technology. Technology has made HR – and business in general – easier, faster and more democratic. MORE

Still, many early-stage companies say no to having an HR Department. A startup founder is often caught up amidst product innovation, market demands, and the cutthroat competition. Why do you need to set up the HR Department? Having an HR department serves to manage this talent. MORE

For those operating in HR, some core responsibilities and challenges never shift. Widening skill gaps, the corporate glass ceiling and questions of diversity, equality and corporate responsibility continue to echo. What do you think will be the top HR trends in 2017? MORE

23 HR Most Influential UK Thinker 2011. The HR Capitalist. 5 Things Every HR Pro Can Learn From Riley Cooper and the Eagles. Listed in SHRM Indias Top 20 Indian #HR Influencers Active on #SocialMedia. The New (Social) HR. More on Social Media in HR Summit. 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. The big HR shift is on. 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? ECi Software Solutions takes this approach. “We 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. The big HR shift is on. MORE

They have served as guidelines for many HR professionals. In this article, we’ll go over the 7 best practices for HR. Seven HR Best Practices. Synergies between HR best practices: Bundles. The first question is: what are HR best practices? Seven HR best practices. MORE

It follows, then, that the roles and responsibilities of senior HR leaders are incredibly important. . Indeed, an apt description of the senior HR role comes from Christine Hayward , executive director at global executive search organization IIC Partners. MORE

As you are probably aware from some of our other articles, we love to showcase lists of HR influencers for our readers to follow, such as our quarterly HR Gurus feature and 89+ HR Analytics Influencers post. This is largely because we believe it’s a great resource for business owners (and others working within the HR function) to gather ideas from the insights and articles they share, enabling followers to improve their own business practices. MORE

With everything else slowing down for the holidays, this is the perfect time to look ahead/gaze into the crystal ball/read the tea leaves on the trends facing HR leaders in the year ahead. Instead, they are hiring people with the right traits and motivations who can be trained on-the-job for professions from software coding to customer service. Streamlined HR Technologies enabling centralized global recruitment. Embracing diversity proving key to growth. MORE

Business initiatives span traditional functional and geographical boundaries, heightening the need for greater knowledge sharing and collaboration. More importantly, such a narrow focus on the team context prevents HR from maximizing its organizational impact. MORE