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The past 25 years have been an uphill journey for the HR function

HR Brew

But its values have remained the same, said the VP of people at pool service software firm Skimmer and co-host of the Real Job Talk podcast for mid-career professionals. Back then, people had rolodexes on their desks, she said of the pre-applicant tracking system days. And nearly everything was manual. It wasnt as branded as it is now.

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2024 HR Tech M&A Activity: A Year of Resilience and Growth

Lighthouse

The HR technology market in 2024 was a story of resilience and growth amidst a rapidly changing global landscape. From groundbreaking mergers and acquisitions to the introduction of innovative solutions that redefine talent management, payroll, and employee experience, 2024 has proven to be a year of transformation.

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How to Use Technology to Future-Proof Your Workforce Planning Strategy

MP Wired For HR

How to Use Technology to Future-Proof Your Workforce Planning Strategy June 5th, 2025 Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn As weve discussed earlier in our most recent blog series , having the right people in the right rolesat the right timeis no longer a luxury; its a strategic necessity. The solution?

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Leveraging Data Analytics for Strategic Workforce Planning

EmployeeConnect

Today, HR systems equipped with advanced data analytics capabilities enable businesses to make informed, data-driven decisions that enhance workforce efficiency and productivity. AI-powered forecasting tools can even simulate different economic scenarios, helping HR leaders prepare for potential disruptions.

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11 Important Employee Relations Metrics To Track

AIHR

Employee relations metrics measure employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention, as well as overall workplace culture. Companies that prioritize employee relations and create supportive work environments generally see better results in all aspects. Contents What is employee relations?

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Frontline Employee Engagement: Taking a Needs-Based Approach

AIHR

Employee engagement is often reduced to a corporate buzzwordmeasured through annual surveys and generic HR initiatives. Too often, it becomes a numbers game, detached from the deeper relationship between employer and employee. Yet, these factors are often not emphasized when approaching employee engagement strategies.

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5 forces radically transforming HR—and why it all comes back to AI

HRExecutive

AI in HR alters software selections, workflows and processes AI is everywhere in HR today. In fact, HR may be the top deployment area for all kinds of AI tools. AI is omnipresent throughout new HR software solutions. AI is omnipresent throughout new HR software solutions.