HR software
Businesses are increasingly investing in advanced HR software to help them get the most from their workforce. The development of cloud-based HR technology combined with sophisticated analytics is giving organisations unprecedented insight into the strengths, skills and development needs of their workforce, without the heavy up front investments of the past. At the same time, businesses are turning to advanced social media platforms to simplify HR management and recruitment processes, conduct remote interviews, and profile potential candidates.
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Tip
20 Nov 2024
Employee experience vs. employee engagement: The differences
Employee experience vs. employee engagement may seem like similar concepts, but knowing the difference is key to improving both. Learn what HR staff should know about each. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Nov 2024
4 moments that matter in the employee experience
Some of the most important parts of the employee experience are 'moments that matter,' such as employee promotions. Learn about the employee lifecycle and how these moments fit in. Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2020
Australian government to roll out SAP S/4 Hana
Australia’s finance department earmarks S/4 Hana as its ERP system to provide common financial and HR services across government Continue Reading
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Answer
06 Feb 2020
What capabilities does Qualtrics EmployeeXM offer?
Employee Experience Management tools from Qualtrics are meant to give managers and HR concrete ways to gather feedback and support workers. Here's a look at five features. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2020
Microsoft earnings get a lift from Windows 7 extended security
Azure powers Microsoft’s Q2 2020 earnings, but the company is not only seeing a boost from Windows 365, but also extended Windows 7 support Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2020
AI is transforming the Nordic workplace – and it won’t stop there
Nordic startups are applying artificial intelligence to address workplace challenges, with HR and operations managers across the world watching Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jan 2020
6 candidate journey mapping secrets savvy recruiters know
A journey map can be a critical tool for uncovering what it takes to provide your candidates with great experiences. Here's advice on how to use it the right way. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Jan 2020
Critical tips for managing contingent workers
Contingent workers save companies both time and money, so it's important to manage them in a win-win way. Here is what HR teams and employers can do to make sure that happens. Continue Reading
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Answer
22 Jan 2020
What are some key SuccessFactors onboarding capabilities?
Onboarding is critical to employee experience and a company's reputation as a talent destination. Learn about SuccessFactors functionality to help improve this important process. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Jan 2020
Why mobile recruiting is the future
Recruiters can use text recruiting to connect with great candidates. Here's a look at how mobile recruiting works, why it's important and what the future holds. Continue Reading
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News
20 Jan 2020
Spanish bank applies AI to staff training
CaixaBank uses artificial intelligence to help its staff find and access the most relevant training resources Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jan 2020
Top 2020 HR trends: Employee and candidate experience, AI and more
In 2020, business and HR will need to use technology and lead with the employee and candidate experience top of mind. Here's what to know. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jan 2020
Lloyds Banking Group to create digital workplace with Microsoft
Bank is transforming how its staff work as part of a multibillion-pound digital transformation Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jan 2020
5 recruiting ideas for 2020 HR should explore
The fight for top talent requires planning and turning to new approaches. Here are five recruitment strategies you can use to attract the right job candidates for your company. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jan 2020
The impact of technology on HR: The good, bad and daunting
Technology is changing HR in both positive and negative ways, and keeping up with these changes can feel overwhelming. Four leaders share tips for managing the changes. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Dec 2019
How to optimise remote workforces while tackling loneliness
Remote working is very common in tech companies and IT departments. How can it be managed to optimise productivity and keep employees socially connected to their companies? Continue Reading
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News
27 Dec 2019
Top 10 business applications stories of 2019
The steady incursion of artificial intelligence into enterprise software was a major theme behind Computer Weekly’s in-depth stories in this area in 2019 Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Dec 2019
Top 3 ways talent pros can adapt to changing recruitment trends
Emerging technology in recruiting -- such as recruiting AI and chatbots -- is gradually becoming the norm. Here are some skills that recruiters can develop to stay competitive. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Dec 2019
Fight the skills gap with a great upskilling and reskilling strategy
Just say 'no' to a skills gap and high turnover with upskilling and reskilling. Here's a look at the ins and outs of these important talent management concepts. Continue Reading
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Podcast
10 Dec 2019
Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload – Episode 40
In this week’s episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Clare McDonald and Brian McKenna range over the Waltham Forest Tech Camp, the opening of the Ohana floor at Salesforce’s London HQ, the UK & Ireland SAP User Group Conference in Birmingham, and the General Election Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Dec 2019
AI in hiring: Why HR should beware of bias
AI in hiring may seem like the perfect solution to remove conscious and unconscious biases that already exist in people, but technology can't solve everything. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Dec 2019
3 keys to employee engagement measurement
Far too many organizations and their HR departments conduct employee engagement measurement in a way that does more harm than good. Here's how to get it right. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Dec 2019
Why reducing hiring bias isn't easy
Because people may harbor hidden biases, diversity and inclusion initiatives can be difficult to execute. Take an in-depth look at the issue and learn whether AI can help. Continue Reading
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News
25 Nov 2019
How ServiceNow is empowering Asia’s mobile workforce
ServiceNow’s newly minted managing director in Asia talks up the company’s sweet spots and traction in the region, and what it’s doing to abstract away workflow complexities for mobile workers Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Nov 2019
6 employee activism lessons HR needs today
Employee activism spiked last year, and experts say that as the 'age of purpose' gathers force, more workers will follow suit. Here are a few of the lessons HR should learn now. Continue Reading
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News
20 Nov 2019
Finland’s ministry of transport floats tech-enabled four-day week
Government department says four-day working week is made possible by technologies such as artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Nov 2019
Continuous Performance Management begins to gain ground
Continuous Performance Management software is inching into companies as the annual appraisal continues to show its age and lack of business value Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2019
Machine learning will have bigger impact than cloud
Workday’s vice-chairman explains how machine learning can help employees become more effective, and hints at the company’s moves beyond finance and HR software Continue Reading
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Podcast
05 Nov 2019
Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload – episode 35
In this week’s episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, the team pick over the finale of Channel 4 reality show The Circle, talk General Election tech and find out why enterprises are not prepared to pay a premium for business applications infused with AI Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Nov 2019
How to improve HR processes: 6 modern tools CHROs should consider
HR tools and techniques can help free up time in HR for more beneficial activities, but it can be hard to know what to focus on first. Start with these six methods to improve HR processes. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Oct 2019
4 future workplace trends HR should understand for 2020 and beyond
The future of work is fueled by technology -- and the skills only people offer. Here are four forces that CHROs and their teams must understand to successfully lead in this change-intensive time. Continue Reading
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News
28 Oct 2019
Unit4 CEO Mike Ettling: enterprise customers won’t pay extra for AI
Mike Ettling, chief executive, Unit4, spoke to Computer Weekly at the Unleash HR conference in Paris about ERP trends, and how he is positioning the firm he started running this year Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Oct 2019
Get smarter about HR data security
HR deals with mountains of sensitive employee data and must do a better job of protecting that information. Here's a look at how they can do just that. Continue Reading
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Quiz
08 Oct 2019
Do you know how to improve employee experience? Test yourself
Think you know what it takes to create a positive employee experience for your workers? Take this EX quiz to test your savvy and see where you need work. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Oct 2019
5 of the latest trends in payroll management HR should know
Your workers want to be paid in the right amount and without delay. Learn why payroll management is changing, which trends are most important and how you should adapt. Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2019
Dubai’s Precision Group takes manufacturing into the cloud
Head of IT at mould and packaging company talks about leading its digital transformation programme Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Sep 2019
How to choose a payroll vendor: 8 keys for SMBs
Choosing a payroll vendor is one of the most important decisions that leaders of small and medium-sized businesses can make. Learn which factors you must consider. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Sep 2019
8 uses for RPA in HR operations
Companies can use RPA in HR to streamline processes and make room for more strategic functions. Discover the eight ways HR can implement automation in the workplace. Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2019
Executive interview: Speed is cloud apps benefit, says Oracle’s Miranda
In a Q&A with Computer Weekly at Oracle Open World 2019, applications head Steve Miranda discussed the supplier’s approach to cloud applications, digital assistants and machine learning Continue Reading
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19 Sep 2019
Can work allocation algorithms play fair?
Allocating work by algorithm might have advantages for workers as well as employers. Can it be done fairly and with respect for “human capital”? Continue Reading
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19 Sep 2019
APAC buyer’s guide to human capital management software
More Asia-Pacific organisations are turning to HCM software to recruit, engage and retain a new breed of employees who increasingly expect personalised services from HR teams. Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2019
Oracle Q1, 2019-2020: revenue flat, cloud progress vaunted
Oracle’s first quarter 2019-2020 results show revenue growth to be flat, but executives claim cloud headway and vaunt progress on autonomous database uptake. Co-CEO Mark Hurd takes leave of absence on health grounds Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2019
APAC is epicentre of the experience economy
The experience economy is emerging in the Asia-Pacific region, but to succeed, enterprises will need to understand both operational and experience data Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 Aug 2019
Pluralsight LIVE 2019: keynote notes, quotes & anecdotes
The Computer Weekly Developer Network team has started its week in Utah at the Pluralsight LIVE 2019 conference. For those that would like a reminder, Pluralsight specialises in online cloud-based ... Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Aug 2019
APAC buyer’s guide to human capital management software
More Asia-Pacific organisations are turning to HCM software to recruit, engage and retain a new breed of employees who increasingly expect personalised services from HR teams Continue Reading
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E-Zine
06 Aug 2019
Using tech to boost staff morale
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the emerging technologies being used to improve employee experience and raise staff loyalty and motivation. The CIO of the Football Association explains how IT is changing the way the national game is administered. And we examine the growing role of AI in preventing cyber attacks. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jul 2019
5 third-party apps for the SuccessFactors Recruiting module
SuccessFactors is a capable recruiting platform, but it can't be all things to all people. The right external application can provide the specialized help your organization needs. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jul 2019
Better payroll automation is next frontier for HR software
Traditionally, companies have treated payroll as a cost centre, and so it has lagged behind the likes of talent management. But if you don’t pay the talent on time, you will pay a price Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2019
UK CIOs bottom of digital workflow league
Leading CIOs shift from tech to leadership focus, but a new survey from ServiceNow has found that UK CIOs have not increased workflow budget Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2019
Welsh council aims to cut back-office processing costs by 95% through automation
A council in South Wales is expecting to reduce the cost of human resources business processes by up to 95% through robotic process automation Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jul 2019
Forward-thinking companies are listening to employees
Technologies and programmes amplifying employees’ voices gain interest among companies keen to keep staff loyal and motivated Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Jun 2019
Will artificial intelligence be a recruiter’s new best friend?
AI and machine learning are being introduced into corporate recruitment to save time and money, but employers need to understand the legal risks Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2019
Looming private sector IR35 reforms prompts calls for gig economy-focused tax system overhaul
The growth of the gig-based economy has exposed weaknesses in the UK tax system – exacerbated by the IR35 reforms – that mean an overhaul is needed, panel claims Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2019
Why HR and procurement need to collaborate
A lack of insight into the external skills they use means organisations are missing out on smart human capital management Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2019
How Unilever found itself selling enterprise software
Ken Charman has a track record in running IT firms. In 2018, he was coaxed out of retirement to spearhead Unilever’s spin-out software business Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2019
SAP Q1 2019 results: 400 more S/4 Hana sign-ups, €1.5bn in cloud
SAP’s first-quarter 2019 financial results indicate cloud revenue at 26% of total, and 400 new customers for S/4 Hana. Senior executive losses, restructure and Qualtrix acquisition cost bite into profit Continue Reading
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News
10 Apr 2019
Should you buy SaaS ERP or best-of-breed enterprise software?
The major ERP providers are pushing their customers to their cloud offerings. It makes sense, but there are plenty of SaaS alternatives Continue Reading
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News
03 Apr 2019
Del Monte Foods enlists Accenture to help guide move to AWS cloud
US-based food producer has moved hundreds of servers and business applications to the AWS public cloud as part of a push to modernise its IT estate and boost its overall business agility Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Apr 2019
4 powerful AI for HR examples that show promise, minefields
HR is already using AI to streamline the hiring process and save money on talent retention efforts. Here's what CHROs, recruiters and hiring managers should know. Continue Reading
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News
29 Mar 2019
Middle East countries accelerate quantum computing research
Gulf countries must invest in quantum computing research to ensure they continue to to remain digital pioneers Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Mar 2019
Inside SAP CoPilot for SuccessFactors, a digital assistant for HR
SAP's digital assistant, CoPilot, can now be put to use by human resources. Here's a look at how the technology can enable better service delivery through conversational AI. Continue Reading
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News
20 Mar 2019
How D+1 keeps payroll woes at bay
The Singapore-based F&B business behind the Yolé frozen yogurt chain has consolidated its payroll data into a single database powered by Unit4’s HR management system Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Feb 2019
Employee onboarding automation boosts retention, recruiting
Software that automates the onboarding process has benefits that go far beyond labor savings in HR. It can be vital to a positive employee experience that impacts the bottom line. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Feb 2019
Can work allocation algorithms play fair?
Allocating work by algorithm might have advantages for workers as well as employers. Can it be done fairly and with respect for “human capital”? Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2019
Australian government turns to Rimini Street for software support
A slew of Australian government agencies have switched out SAP and Oracle maintenance contracts for third-party support services Continue Reading
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News
02 Jan 2019
How e-signatures fix broken digitisation
A big barrier to the end-to-end digitisation of business processes is that certain steps require paper – but DocuSign plans to fix this Continue Reading
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News
31 Dec 2018
Top 10 business applications stories of 2018
The steady modernisation of ERP systems, as they edge to the cloud and are complemented by new-generation customer software, was markedly evident this year. And blockchain and AI are making inroads Continue Reading
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News
28 Dec 2018
Top 10 HR technology stories of 2018
Companies are turning to artificial intelligence, robotic automation and chatbots to take the drudgery out of human resource management Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Dec 2018
Amazon AI debacle won’t stop adoption for recruitment
The sexist artificial intelligence recruitment debacle at Amazon should prove a blip as the technology gains ground in and for human resources departments Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Dec 2018
5 secrets for a successful employee experience framework
The complexities of formulating a good employee experience strategy can be intimidating. Here are five tips to ease the process of establishing a great employee workplace. Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2018
Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management turn to Workday to complete merger
Standard Life Aberdeen, created in August 2017 when two of Scotland’s largest financial services companies merged, is transferring 3,000 former Standard Life staff to Aberdeen Asset Management’s Workday HR system as it integrates the two businesses Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2018
The Gym Group flexes its muscles with data analytics
No-frills fitness company The Gym Group is using analytics technology to find insights from its financial, HR and membership data, as it limbers up for rapid expansion in the UK Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2018
NetSuite finds sweet spot in Asia
With a fast-growing economy and government programmes to drive digital transformation, Asia is proving to be fertile ground for the cloud ERP pioneer Continue Reading
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News
12 Nov 2018
Agfa’s move to cloud HR paves the way for healthcare IT spin-off
Agfa-Gevaert is moving HR systems from 40 countries into the cloud as the company prepares to turn its health IT operations into a standalone business Continue Reading
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06 Nov 2018
Employers turn to wearable technology to help staff manage work-life balance
Companies are realising that there are sound business reasons for ensuring their employees get enough sleep and exercise, so they are turning to wearable technology to help their staff stay healthy, despite the pressures of work. Continue Reading
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News
01 Nov 2018
SAP’s Atzberger vaunts front to back office capability
Alex Atzberger, president, SAP Customer Experience, recently went through the company’s customer-focused software strategy with Computer Weekly Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2018
Triumph Motorcycles kick-starts changes with high-tech HR
The Leicestershire-based motorcycle company is deploying IT systems to give customers and its own staff a ‘premium brand experience’ Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Oct 2018
5 barriers to creating data-driven HR -- and how to overcome them
Savvy HR leaders know that data is the foundation of a killer people strategy. Here's why that's hard -- and how you can make it easier. Continue Reading
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News
29 Oct 2018
Philips looks to artificial intelligence to train its workforce
Healthcare company is looking to AI, chatbots and learning playlists to help staff learn new skills more quickly as it adapts changing business priorities Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2018
Firms will use AI to automate HR processes within two years
Companies are gearing up to automate HR processes with artificial intelligence and machine learning, while at the same time battling with outdated IT systems Continue Reading
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News
24 Oct 2018
Oracle Open World 2018: CEO Mark Hurd says SAP ERP customers will defect
Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd opined at Open World that SAP ECC6 customers will defect, in some measure, to Oracle in preference to S/4 Hana Continue Reading
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News
23 Oct 2018
Software suites will dominate the business applications market
Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd contends that having a common user interface and the ability to support data flows across a business are key capabilities that will spur the dominance of software suites over time Continue Reading
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E-Zine
11 Oct 2018
CW Middle East: Middle East warms to humanoid robots
Countries in the Middle East are warming to humanoid robotics, robotic process automation and artificial intelligence as these technologies become widely accepted globally. Also in this issue, read why Saudi Arabia has called on London’s fintechs to set up in the country with the promise of government support, and find out how the Gulf Warehousing Company has introduced cloud-based technology to replace paper processes used by its HR department. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Oct 2018
4 ways CHROs and their teams can bust through the HR AI hype
The AI washing of technology is real, and it's confusing tech buying teams across companies, including those looking for AI in HR. Here's how to get past that hype. Continue Reading
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News
05 Oct 2018
Telenor retrains 20,000 staff as it prepares for impact of digital tech
Norway-based mobile phone company Telenor, which provides phone services in Scandinavia and Asia, is challenging its workforce to spend 40 hours a year learning digital skills as it prepares for the impact of digital technology Continue Reading
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Podcast
28 Sep 2018
What HR must know about team collaboration best practices
Step away from Slack -- at least sometimes. That's the message from researchers who say always-on workers may not be helping companies innovate and compete. Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2018
SaaS HCM tilts power to business side of HR-IT partnership
HR leaders joined Deloitte consultants in describing a shift in responsibilities, ownership and technical challenges of SAP SuccessFactors and Ultimate Software deployments. Continue Reading
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19 Sep 2018
Workday to continue investing heavily in APAC
Cloud applications supplier has increased its investments in the region by more than 50% in the past year, and is looking to maintain its double-digit growth in international markets. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Sep 2018
Employers turn to wearable technology to help staff manage work-life balance
Companies are realising that there are sound business reasons for ensuring their employees get enough sleep and exercise, so they are turning to wearable technology to help their staff stay healthy, despite the pressures of work Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Sep 2018
How ADP's Executive and Manager Insights tool might disrupt HR
ADP's Executive and Manager Insights mobile app feature is delivering workforce analytics into the hands of both HR and other business leaders, and creating a more strategic business. Continue Reading
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News
18 Sep 2018
Oracle first-quarter 2018-19 results show weak growth
Oracle’s first-quarter results for 2018-19 reveal $9.2bn revenue and 1% growth, with co-CEO Mark Hurd calling out “spectacular growth” for the NetSuite cloud ERP for SMEs business Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2018
AI, data analytics, recruiting tech among HR priorities, leaders say
Leaders from Johnson & Johnson, The Walt Disney Co. and other giants weighed in at HR Tech 2018 on top priorities, such as tech to improve candidate and employee experience. Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2018
How SAP is riding on Asia’s growth story
The enterprise software behemoth’s Asia-Pacific business is growing and believes its latest C/4 Hana suite is uniquely geared to the scale of the region Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Sep 2018
SAP SuccessFactors builds open co-creation community
SAP is bringing a new element of automation to Human Resources (HR) with a new open community designed to create purpose-built and easy-to-consume HR applications. The hope is that organisations of ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Sep 2018
SAP SuccessFactors develops new 'digital HR' assistant
SAP used its Human Resources (HR) and Human Capital Management (HCM) conference this week to develop its software roadmap offerings and announce new products. The brand is (take a deep breath) SAP ... Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Sep 2018
9 technical challenges of cloud-based HR systems
Many companies are considering cloud HR software systems for their many benefits, but it's important for IT and HR to consider the technical challenges as well. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Sep 2018
SaaS HR a seedbed for innovations in AI, people analytics
The leading edge of 'intelligent' HR technology resides in SaaS, fueled by the cloud's computing power and storage. But getting machines to predict human behavior is challenging. Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2018
Dutch bank ING sees financial boost from employee performance management rethink
ING claims business has improved after replacing ‘scattered and fragmented’ IT systems to change the way it manages employee performance Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Aug 2018
Greg Tomb: HANA underpins SuccessFactors, post-2025 SAP HCM
The cloud has loomed large in Greg Tomb's SAP career. Now, he has a year under his belt at SuccessFactors and much to say about where SaaS fits in the migration from legacy HCM. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Aug 2018
Three truths about integrated HR systems IT and HR should know
CIOs and their IT teams are often tasked with integrating HR systems, such as incorporating talent management with core HR. Here's advice on making that a successful endeavor. Continue Reading
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News
21 Aug 2018
CIO interview: Celia Pronto, chief customer and digital officer, Casual Dining Group
Casual Dining Group’s chief customer and digital officer, Celia Pronto, is overhauling technology, consolidating IT and improving collaboration across its 300 restaurants Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Aug 2018
5 keys to ensuring your new SaaS HR system excels
Running HR in the public cloud brings data, integration and change management issues. Here are tips on overcoming the biggest hurdles of deploying a SaaS HR system. Continue Reading