Automation has been changing business for a few years now, so let’s take a look at the unintended benefit of automation: Happier employees.
Using Technology for Better Talent Management
One of the easiest ways to get lapped in digital transformation is to focus so heavily on technology that you forget to focus on your people. After all, every technological change can cause ripple effects in how teams operate and the types of man-power support they need to run efficiently. It simply makes no sense to adopt new tech without …
3 Ways Virtual Reality Will Change HR
What industries come to mind when you think about virtual reality? Your first thought was probably entertainment. A division of Facebook developed and released the Oculus Rift in 2016. Sony also offers VR gaming through the PS4. While virtual reality is gaining acceptance as a valid entertainment medium, many still doubt whether virtual reality can have an impact in the …
Using the Power of People Analytics to Transform the Future of HR
Big data is everywhere, even when it comes to people. In today’s market, employers aren’t just collecting data on how many of their employees have college degrees or professional certifications. They want to know how diverse their hiring practices are, how well their pay compares to others in the industry, which character traits perform best in which environments and how …
Preparing for the Digital Transformation: Future-Proofing Your HR Strategy
Change is inevitable in business. We are currently undergoing a major transformation right now that is impacting how we recruit, hire, onboard and engage our employees. That shift is a digital one. My colleague, Daniel Newman, literally wrote the book about how to future-proof your business in this digital age, but what about HR in particular? We’ve recently covered the …
9 Reasons HR Technology Implementations Fail—and How to Avoid Them
Technology implementations often fail, and it’s no different for HR. Here are the main pitfalls to avoid for your HR technology implementation.
How Collaboration Tech is Changing Everything about the Business of HR
It’s no secret technology has changed the HR industry. HR tech trends for 2017, in fact, include people data collection turning more to predictive analytics, and the line between marketing and HR blurring when it comes to prioritizing the employee experience—and that’s just for starters. One key shift changing everything about the business of HR is the rise of collaboration …
SMACtalk Podcast: Adobe Podcast #2 With Matt Charney and Mason Stubblefield
Once upon a time, it felt like the only time an employee dealt with HR was when they were hired, when they left the company and perhaps when they had a question about their insurance or another benefit. All in all, the HR department has over the years earned a reputation as a bit of a stranger to the everyday …
Artificial Intelligence and HR: The New Wave of Technology
It’s no secret that I love technology. From the domination of mobile to the latest in recruitment tools and gamification, and how video and live streaming is having an impact on hiring and training—changes are afoot that many of us couldn’t have imagined 15 or so years ago. And I love it all. The reason this “tech meets HR” marriage …