HR needs the CIO – a new law of attraction
HR is just one example of the major business functions that is consuming more IT bandwidth from the CIO as it becomes increasingly reliant on technology to improve the way that it functions. This technology can take multiple forms, including an HR solution to track employees’ performance, an e-learning platform for training initiatives or an […]
Real examples of HR analytics in action – and data scientists in HR
This is an interview with Ian Cook, Director of Product Management at workforce analytics company Visier. In this interview Ian discusses the most common and valuable use cases for data analytics in the modern HR department, to what extent the department will be staffed by data scientists in the future, and how HR directors can […]
How to visualise big data in the field of HR
The endless flood of data does not stop at HR’s door. Historical HR processes are causing the amount of data to balloon. Our task now is to glean and process the most important information from all the available data. This gives HR an opportunity to create added value in the age of Big Data. […]
Wearables are the HR tool of the future – today
For most HR professionals, the development and retention of employees has remained largely unchanged over the past few decades. New schools of thought come along bringing with them snappily titled procedures such as ‘personal development plans’, ‘360 reviews’ or ‘psychometric profiling’. However, the fundamental process remains the same – HR professionals ask questions about the […]
Interview: Jaime Losantos, Product Marketing Director, ADP
Jaime Losantos is Product Marketing Director at ADP. He has held senior positions with Oracle, Workday and previously before that with Capgemini and professional services firm KPMG. In this interview we get Jaime’s view on the HR technology industry, what senior HR professionals are coming to expect from vendors, and how companies are becoming faster […]
Organisational charts can help deploy the right employees to the right project at the right time
We interviewed Michael Grimm, managing director at organisation chart technology company Ingentis. Michael tells us his thoughts on key trends in the HR technology industry and misunderstandings among HR directors on the value that can be gained from HR software. Michael will be appearing at HR Tech Europe in London on March 24th and 25th […]
Be optimistic about robots in the workplace
‘Sci-Fi is here: Making the impossible, possible’. This was the clarion call of a recent study by Globaltrends.com of 10 key trends to watch for the future that will have a major impact on changes to the workplace. In particular ‘racing with the machine’ was identified as a key challenge as organisations become more automated with […]
Why did a global children’s right NGO implement HR technology and what did they solve?
We recently interviewed Mark Banbury, Global CIO at Plan International, on how the NGO is using HR technology to save children’s lives. In this follow-up Mark tells us the reasons he chose to implement cloud HR technology and what business challenges have been solved by the implementation. First business challenge solved: how many people work […]
Round-up: HR Tech Europe 2014 Amsterdam
HR has always been a reactive function. And yet you wouldn't think that if you'd been at HR Tech Europe in Amsterdam, on October 23rd and 24th 2014. The HR Tech Europe crowd seem to understand what technology advocates know innately – if you’re studying the present you’re already behind. The fate of HR is […]
The Science Museum has chosen a brilliant name for their staff members
I went to the well-known Science Museum in the “museum quarter” in London in late September and was very impressed with the staff there. They’re called Explainers. It’s a brilliant job title. From that one word we learn: Employee purpose: The fundamental aim of their job is to increase public understanding of science Organisational values: The Science […]
All change for the workforce after three days of awesome new technologies for HR in Las Vegas
The 17th annual HR Technology conference, the world’s leading event focused on technology for human resource executives and professionals, took place in Las Vegas last week. At the conference, we heard from a long line up of great speakers who confirmed what we already know: The modern workforce is changing, and our use of technology […]
Interview: Shauna O’Handley, Head of Talent Value Proposition & Performance, Misys
Shauna O’Handley in 15 seconds Shauna O’Handley is Head of Talent Value Proposition & Performance at financial risk management and banking software company Misys. Misys has over 4500 employees around the globe. She was previously Head of HR Transformation for Transport for London, where she Designed and delivered a comprehensive HR transformation programme that delivered cost […]
More than half of companies have no e-cigarette policy
Over half (58%) of UK businesses haven’t introduced a policy on the use of e-cigarettes, with 53% unconcerned over ‘vaping’ among staff. This is according to a new survey from employee health risk company PMI Health Group. How many people 'vape' in the UK? The total number of e-cigarette smokers in the UK has climbed […]
HRSS review: The must-know HR tech trends
The HR Software Show is always a good place to get a feel for how the world of HR is faring and what professionals’ priorities will be for the coming year. It provides an opportunity to gauge what’s going on in the wider industry and tap into the latest concerns and trends, to get your […]
Group HRD Travelex: “How I chose the HR technology I wanted.”
Gareth Williams is Global HR Director at Travelex. We recently interviewed Gareth on the global technology transformation taking place at the currency company. Here we ask Gareth about how he chose the cloud-based technology being implemented in Travelex and what advice he’d give to HR professionals on the same journey. Finding a core HCM product […]
Travelex HR Director: “I would not have a strategic capability without technology.”
It’s a very exciting time at Travelex as they transform from a traditional retail business into a lean technology company. Gareth Williams, Group HRD at the currency company, is leading the transformation. He tells us about his strategy, technology choices, and why he’s put his faith in the power of data. Embracing cultural change through […]
How to present your case for self-service technology to the board
Transversal recently hosted its annual HR Knowledge Summit in London. Attended by over 50 senior HR decision makers from across the public, retail and financial services sectors, the event provided delegates with the opportunity to hear about the importance of internal knowledge solutions in HR, directly from Transversal customers and other HR professionals. Lively discussion identified […]
The impact of video technology on employment interviews
According to a recent survey[1], six in 10 companies already conduct video interviews. There is no reason to expect this figure to decrease in the future. Benefits of using video technology for employment interviews are obvious: recruiters save travelling expenses and enhance productivity by interviewing more candidates in less time. Also, so-called pre-recorded video interviews […]
What does the HR tech landscape look like from your view?
When you look in the mirror, what do you see? If you’re anything like the hundreds of HR pros at small and medium-sized businesses that I’ve talked to over the years, you feel fulfilled in your job because you love working with great people. In fact, you get to be your people’s biggest fan in […]
HR tech budgets increase across the globe, study finds
One in three companies around the world plan to spend more on HR technology this year, according to a new report. The global survey of nearly 1,050 organisations across 45 countries, by professional services firm Towers Watson, revealed that 33% of employers plan to increase their HR technology budget by up to 20% this year, […]
