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Why German HR tech firm Aconso is entering the US market

HR Brew

Jaenicke started Aconso with colleagues from the technology conglomerate Siemens in 2001, when much of the HR profession was still reliant on paper documents. For many years, Jaenicke worked in Siemens’ HR department, translating the “language of HR into the language of the IT guys,” he told HR Brew.

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3 Reasons Conversational Technology Should Be on Your Radar

HRExecutive

While there have been numerous advances in enterprise knowledge management since 2001 that make that 1.8 to support these transactions have existed in HR systems for a long time. McKinsey research in 2012 estimated that knowledge workers spend as much as 1.8 hours each day searching for the information they need to do their jobs.

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HR Scorecard: A Full Guide for HR Leaders

AIHR

The HR scorecard, or Human Resources scorecard, is a well-known HR tool. It provides organizations with a holistic view of HR performance and helps them evaluate the effectiveness of the various HR functions as well as their contribution to the overall business goals. What are the KPIs in the HR scorecard?

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‘The ultimate HR act:’ These lessons from 9/11 remain relevant today

HRExecutive

11, 2001, Alayne Gentul went into action. had an estimated 118 million cell phones in operation in 2001, payphones, pagers, Blackberries and dial-up internet were still the industry standard. Minutes after the first hijacked plane slammed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center on the morning of Sept. Although the U.S.

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Beyond HR KPIs: Strategic Metrics for Organizational Development

AIHR

However, organizations (and society) require a strategic HR function capable to connect the workforce and organizational effectiveness. We need KPIs that give information about the connection ( Becker, Huselid, & Ulrich, 2001 ). These types of measures don’t connect the workforce with the results produced by organizations.

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Agile in HR:  It Has Arrived

HRExecutive

Agile, a design framework and set of methodologies invented for software developers, has now landed in HR. And it’s transforming the HR function, our roles and our impact. This is where HR is going, and it will transform your team, your role and your whole HR function. First, Some Background. Advertisement.

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What Is the Best Payroll Software in Canada? | Comparing the Leading Business Payroll Solutions for Canadian Companies

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While Payment Evolution excels in affordability and ease of use for companies with fewer than 50 employees, its lack of HR features and certain advanced payroll functions limit its appeal for larger enterprises or those with more complex needs. Wagepoint's strengths lie in its payroll features and straightforward pricing.