One of the more spirited exchanges was during a discussion about the term “human resources” (HR). None of the panelists had HR in their title. None of their teams were titled HR. This evolution in nomenclature is not unique to HR. The evolution of HR. Today’s HR. MORE

Six HR leaders were recognized by their peers in the academy for their level of achievement, including Mark Biegger, chief HR officer at Procter & Gamble Co.; Bosch, former executive vice president and chief HR officer at DirecTV; Tracy Keogh, chief HR officer at HP Inc.; operating partner at Blackstone Group; and Mary George Opperman, vice president and chief HR officer at Cornell University. He was also named HRE ’s HR Executive of the Year in 2010. MORE

We all know that HR is at a crossroads. One of the hottest topics being discussed at the C-suite level is whether HR should be split into two distinct functions – one that handles administration and one that manages leadership and organization. Charan, an advisor to CEOs, said this: “I talk with CEOs across the globe who are disappointed in their HR people. One thing both viewpoints agree on: HR is mired in administrative tasks like never before. MORE

How is it, then, that in a recent Argyle survey of top HR executives, 62 percent say they are not using social and collaboration software at work? The same survey found that while 91 percent use technology to track applicants and recruiting, only 36 percent have an established technology system in place for HR analytics. Why aren’t more HR executives taking advantage of that opportunity? Social Is HR’s Business. Data-Driven HR: Beyond Reporting to Analytics. MORE

Analytics and faster onboarding will transform HR. Companies looking to differentiate themselves are turning to HR technology as it becomes clear that attracting and retaining skilled talent is key to providing superior employee experiences. Technology companies are delivering HR systems that make it easier to find and onboard the best employees and retain them by providing more streamlined and engaging experiences. What can HR leaders learn from IT teams? MORE

The HR TechStack for Performance Tracking Tools. HR TechStack – Performance Tracking Tools. Built from the ground up with a single database, the fully integrated ADP Workforce Now suite features Human Resource Management, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Management, Time & Labor Management and HR Analytics capabilities. Plus, Workforce Now integrates simply and securely with other best-of-breed HR and business applications through convenient APIs and the ADP Marketplace. MORE

Cloud computing has reshaped almost every industry – and HR is no exception. For an inside perspective on the cloud’s impact as well as a look into the future of HR software and workplaces, we sat down with Wilson Silva, senior vice president of outsourcing at Alight Solutions. From 2005 to 2006, Hewitt underwent major growth, and by 2007 I had become global payroll process lead, where I determined the direction for the service delivery model. MORE

In 2006, Lazlo Bock, former SVP of People Operations at Google, rebranded Google’s Human Resource function and renamed them as People Operations. In fact, it has helped people shift from viewing HR professionals as policy police to strategic partners to the business. Today, many organizations have transitioned their HR function into People Operations. If you’re wondering what “People Operations” really means, and why people are choosing it over HR , read on! MORE

In the last couple of years, we’ve seen a marked change in the conversations we’re having with HR leaders. Coupled with the rapid increase in the number of HR transformation projects we’re now working on globally, this suggests we’re on the cusp of change. More and more businesses recognize that to have the workforce agility, talent and skills needed to be successful in the global economy, they must modernize HR. Enter the brave new world of HR. HR Technology MORE

As you are probably aware from some of our other articles, we love to showcase lists of HR influencers for our readers to follow, such as our quarterly HR Gurus feature and 89+ HR Analytics Influencers post. This is largely because we believe it’s a great resource for business owners (and others working within the HR function) to gather ideas from the insights and articles they share, enabling followers to improve their own business practices. MORE

Work Design Collaborative, 2006). Clearly, higher rates of attraction and retention do not just make life easier for HR recruiters; they also reduce the need for temporary staff, and for constantly training and retraining new staff. And of course, HR costs go down as well. This is an obvious opportunity for facilities managers and workplace strategists to have a strategic impact on both the HR function and line management. Jim Ware. MORE