HR experts share six trends that will shape the industry in the coming year. The past year in HR has been marked by developments in smart technologies, key shifts in workplace management practices, and the rise of alternative forms of work. With artificial intelligence (AI), automation, social media, and a new world of data and analytics at their fingertips, HR professionals have transformed the industry into a more agile and strategic business function. MORE

If you’re a human resource outsourcing (HRO) organization, PEO or ASO, you already know that the HR outsourcing industry is evolving. HR technology is evolving to accommodate employee interactions with human resources. Employees have different expectations and attitudes that increasingly affect many HR functions. Let’s look at the trends affecting HROs in 2017 and beyond. Reuters says 75% percent of all Internet use in 2017 will be from smartphones. MORE

But over time, digital transformation has empowered HR to improve the human resource processes. According to CB Insights research , HR technology industry had received more than $2 billion in investment capital in 2015. HR needs to transform too, by streamlining its processes and becoming a strategic partner in the business. Evolution of Digital HR. Digital HR frees up HR managers’ time, enabling them to play a strategic business role. MORE

There’s a lot happening behind-the-scenes in HR departments. It’s always fun to see what trends are predicted and imagine what the next year may hold. We asked a selection of HR leaders from great places to work (including a few of our wonderful customers!) to see what they have planned (and are excited about) in 2017. ” Changing Role (and Perception) of HR. Industry News employee engagement hr MORE

For many HR professionals, the first week of January is the beginning of a very busy period depending on when your fiscal year begins. It also usually represents the beginning of your annual HR strategic plan. Human Capital Trends – Same Message, Different Year. If you have been following our blog, you will know that I am a big proponent of Human Capital and HR Trend reports. 2017 HR Strategy Best Practices. 2017 HR Strategy Best Practices. MORE

This was a key takeaway from a summit of HR leaders and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) experts, who met to discuss the future of HR and the trends shaping it. It goes without saying that great HR functions are strategic: they play a vocal role in critical business decisions and control a significant portion of a company’s expenses. Create value through HR. HR’s role is not simply to translate business strategy — but to drive it. MORE

Sign-Up For Our Weekly Recap Of HR Funding News. Every Monday we send a summary of the previous week’s funding announcements, mergers, acquisitions, and partnership news from the HR technology, recruitment, talent management and employee benefits space. Trending Topics. Early 401(k) advocates have regrets; Finland: Big Workforce Experiment, 10 HR Trends For 2017). Trending topics from the last week impact the stories this week. MORE

I am a “HR trends addict” What usually fuels my addiction are studies like the Deloitte Human Capital Trends Report and the Mercer Talent Trends Study. I am intrigued by what executives and HR professionals believe are their current and future priorities. I am fascinated by the analytics, trends and insights. Here is another insight from the 2017 Deloitte Human Capital Trends Report. 2017 a C. The HR Identity Change. MORE

2017 is officially up and running, and analysts and business management globally are determining priorities for the coming 12 months and beyond. It’s a time to look at trends and changes, to review successes and failures from the year past – and a time to make plans. For those operating in HR, some core responsibilities and challenges never shift. We’ve looked at some of the top discussions taking place to compile our own list of top HR trends in 2017. MORE

These are concerns for all leaders – from CFOs to functional business heads and from CEOs to CHROs. Managing human capital performance is not just the responsibility of HR. While many business leaders accept the concept that “strong culture = stronger financial performance,” it’s often a baton that’s picked up only by HR. However, this is changing as HR digitization enables companies to place people, culture, and skills central to their digital transformations. MORE

Trends in HR for the year ahead will emphasize empowerment, the employee experience, and ultimately a more human workplace. What will some of the big themes be for HR leaders in the year ahead and how can we begin preparing for them? For some answers, I attended a session at HR Tech based on Josh Bersin’s new report, HR Technology Disruptions for 2017. These trends deeply resonate with the WorkHuman movement and community. By Derek Irvine. MORE