Category Archives: HR
Remote Work and Mental Wellbeing for Young Professionals
With millions of businesses shifting to work-from-home policies due to the pandemic, employees, including young professionals just starting out, have had to quickly adapt to remote work and its impact on their careers, work-life balance, and mental wellbeing. So this guide about “Remote Working & Mental Health: A Young Professional’s Guide” will offer you a […]
Letting Go of Legacy Systems
By Lin Grensing-Pophal Legacy systems are computer hardware or software that is outdated but still in use. Companies hang on to these dated systems for two primary reasons: They’ve invested a lot of money and staff time in the system. The system impacts a wide range of functions in the organization and would be costly […]
ApplyBoard raises USD 300 million to expand in India
Many Indian startups have entered the Unicorn club this year. The investors had their eyes on the working and the operations of the startups. And nowadays, many foreign startups are finding their ways to enter the Indian market, since the Indian economy is booming and developing and investors find the Indian market attractive since it […]
eqtble, a platform that uses data analytics to create healthier workplaces, raises $2.7M seed
By Catherine Shu “People are the backbone of any organization. People are more important than the product. Without people, you don’t have a product,” says Joseph Ifiegbu, who is Snap’s former head of human resources technology and also previous lead of WeWork’s People Analytics team. Ifiegbu’s startup, called eqtble, wants to give HR teams the […]
Manage Your Work, Manage Your Life
Nice article by Boris Groysberg and Robin Abrahams Work/life balance is at best an elusive ideal and at worst a complete myth, today’s senior executives will tell you. But by making deliberate choices about which opportunities they’ll pursue and which they’ll decline, rather than simply reacting to emergencies, leaders can and do engage meaningfully with […]
Overcoming Global HR Complexity
By Henry Kaiser Businesses in the process of expanding their operations around the world are faced with the challenge of finding an adaptable HR technology solution that can adjust to the various international compliance regulations. Earlier this month Safeguard Global announced the expansion of their workforce and payroll management product suites. The new enhancements are […]
HR Analytics Market
HR Analytics Market Research Report: By Offering (Retention, Recruitment, Workforce Planning, Compensation and Incentive Program, Employee Development, Employee Engagement), Deployment Type (On-Premises, Cloud), Enterprise Size (Large Enterprise, SME), Industry (BFSI, IT & Telecom, Healthcare, Education, Energy & Utilities, Government, Retail), Geographical Outlook (U.S., Canada, U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, […]
HRIS systems: What you need to know
BY Geraldine Grones The HR department is the backbone of an organization. If the members of this team are overwhelmed or don’t have the resources they need to perform their jobs, the entire organization will suffer. Fortunately, such a thing as HRIS systems exists. What are the types of HRIS systems? Human resource information system […]
The Importance Of Empowering Your Employees
By John Wallace Let’s start with the obvious: It’s impossible to empower your organization without empowering your people first. As we enter a new decade, it’s helpful to reflect on the evolution of managing your workforce, acknowledging how much has changed, but also how some core beliefs haven’t. Understanding the dynamics behind what makes a […]
Will it be a good year for HR Tech and Startups in 2020?
By Shweta Modgil “It was a good year.” That’s what most of the HR Tech startups we spoke to opined when they looked back at 2019. From the degree of adoption to the amount of funds flowing in, the startup space generally saw an increased awareness around technology in HR. With the talks of AI, […]
7 Ways To Tackle HR Challenges In 2020
By Yogita Tulsiani MD & Co-founder, iXceed Solutions (Global Tech-Recruiter Provider) There was a time when recruiters placed a job description and anticipated that the vacant position will be filled spontaneously. However, in this time of talent confrontation, it has become tough to find the right candidate for the job. Also, there are numerous challenges […]
Five skills you’ll need for a role in human resources
Are you a people person, enjoy organisation, and need variety in your work? Then you may well love a role as an HR manager. While often challenging and demanding, HR is nevertheless an important department that keeps a company running smoothly at all times. The right person with the following valuable skills could find themselves […]
The Top 5 Benefits of HR Technology
by Tess Hanna What is HR technology and how does it fit in with talent management? How can you use it to your organization’s advantage? We’ve got the answer for you. Many small and medium-sized businesses hesitate to invest in HR technology because they think it’s expensive and unnecessary. The right HR management tool, however, […]
Future of work to be explored at UNLEASH 2019
By Ashleigh Webber It is now just under a month to go until the annual UNLEASH World Conference & Expo in Paris, where HR leaders will get together to learn about the future of work and the latest developments in workforce technology. The event, which takes place at the Paris Convention Centre on 22 and […]
HR Tech startups using advanced tech for mapping performance of employees
CEOs, company owners in business regularly exhort the importance of effective performance management for employees?—?the act of engaging with an employee to review their ongoing workplace performance and development. An effective performance management system requires commitment and dedication from the human resources department, managers and employees which with a larger number of work force is […]
What is an Online HR system and Why Does it Matter?
From small start-ups to multinational companies, almost every organisation can benefit from using HR software in order to make their processes and the day to day running of the business more efficient. The majority of online HR systems enable companies to carry out tasks with more sophistication and speed. But what does an online HR […]
Can Automation in Recruitment Empower HR? Q&A With Jobvite’s Vice President of DevOps, John Stuart
Neha Pradhan Interview HR Technologist Interview with John Stuart of Jobvite on Bringing Automation in Recruitment Strategies “By expanding the scope of their role, recruiters are looking for ways to automate and scale the administrative tasks. It’s about working smarter, not harder, and focusing on the people, not the process.” In this informative HR Talk […]
How technology is evolving the HR industry
With groundbreaking technologies emerging in the HR industry, the way HR teams work is changing for the better. From automation of tasks through tools such as Cezanne’s HR software to artificial intelligence automating the more tedious aspects of this role, there are numerous ways in which tech is developing in this field. These ere are […]
Recent tech tools and software which can benefit HR departments
By Stuart Gentle In earlier days, HR staff used to get the direction of the executive team setting their preferences and requirements. With new technologies, the HR department has also advanced in numerous aspects. They play a vital role by sitting at the executive table and recommending procedures, developments, and systems. They help in improving […]
The top five HR trends that start-ups can’t afford to ignore in 2020
By Nikunj Verma The last couple of years have seen some interesting things happening in the HR industry. On the one hand, cutting-edge technologies have found their way into HR software, and the post-globalization internet economy continues to change workforce patterns in a big way. At the same time, companies are struggling when it comes […]