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6 HR functions using gen AI in a big way

HRExecutive

Consider this rapid shift: In 2023, 22% of HR functions reported experimenting with or using gen AI. A year later, that figure has soared to 41%, according to research from the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp). “Today, we’re starting to see HR catch up,” says Kevin Oakes, CEO and co-founder of i4cp, who spoke last week during HR Tech in Las Vegas.

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Top 5 Recruiting Myths: Modern Strategies to Boost Talent Acquisition Success

Qualigence Blog

Top 5 Recruiting Myths Holding Back Your Talent Acquisition Strategy Recruiting is full of old-school myths. Following them can limit your talent acquisition success. It’s time to break free and adopt strategies that truly work. Below, we’ll uncover common recruiting myths and explore actionable talent acquisition strategies to help you build a stronger, more engaged workforce in 2024.

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HRIS vs. ATS: Which HR Tool Best Fits Your Business Hiring Needs?

HR Lineup

When it comes to managing human resources in today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations rely on specialized tools to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Two of the most common software solutions in this domain are the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Although these platforms serve different primary purposes, they often overlap, leading to confusion about which one is more suitable for a company’s hiring needs.

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25 Workforce Management Metrics You Should Track

AIHR

Workforce management metrics are critical for understanding and optimizing how businesses manage their employees, yet many struggle to use them effectively. This can hinder decision-making, as many companies (43%) only use ad-hoc reporting or none at all, limiting their ability to respond quickly to workforce changes. Real-time workforce management metrics that provide instant insights into productivity, engagement, and resource allocation can offer a competitive edge.

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Find Out What Your Employee Handbook Is Missing

Every great company culture is backed by a great employee handbook. On top of outlining all the things an employee needs to know to be successful at your company, a thorough handbook also codifies the experience you hope to create for every member of your team. Use this free Employee Handbook Checklist to make sure your handbook includes everything it needs to protect your company culture, your people, and your entire organization.

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Why employee wellness matters – and how it’s good for business

Insperity

If you’re leading an organization that employs human beings, their wellbeing must be a primary consideration of your company. This is because the people who work for your company are people – and that’s really enough of a reason on its own. And everyone wants to feel like they’re important to the people they’re around each day, beyond their functional role at work.

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7 elements every world-class employer brand should have

Papirfly

Employer branding is crucial for any organisation. Executed well, it can position your company as a compelling place to work, help attract and retain top talent, and enable you to stand out in an ever-expanding sea of competition. In fact, in a recent survey, 1 in 6 UK workers said they would accept a new role without a rise in pay, if it led to better job security and development opportunities.

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When disaster hits, what is HR’s role in avoiding ‘confusion and chaos’?

HRExecutive

Editor’s note: With deadly Hurricane Helene wreaking havoc from Florida north to the North Carolina and into Tennessee , HR Executive is taking the opportunity to re-run this helpful article on how HR leaders can best handle major weather disasters. It was originally published on Sept. 29, 2022, after Hurricane Ian hit Florida. * Original story: In the wake of Hurricane Ian’s assault on the state of Florida, HR leaders nationwide are reminded that the function must play a leading rol

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Driving Toward High Performance: How HR is Evolving to Meet New Demands

EmployeeConnect

As the business world becomes increasingly complex and competitive, achieving high performance with limited resources has become a top priority. Organisations are being challenged to deliver more with less, which means HR professionals need to rethink talent management, employee engagement, and workforce strategies. Identifying, nurturing, and retaining top talent is now critical for sustained business success.

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Guide to Develop a Talent Acquisition Strategy

Peoplebox

Some candidates seem perfect on paper but flop on the job – have you encountered such candidates? – Many would. It’s a common recruitment challenge. But a talent recruitment strategy helps you avoid this. A successful talent acquisition strategy is all about making top candidates want to work for you. Take Deloitte for example, their careers page showcases flexible perks, community projects, diversity efforts, and growth opportunities.

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Improve Quality Of Hire—Start Screening Smarter

Struggling to improve quality of hire? You’re not alone. Resumes can only tell you so much. That’s why leading talent teams are using online screening to uncover deeper insight—like patterns of behavior, professionalism, and potential risk—before the interview. If quality of hire is your metric, this guide is your playbook.

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What is Headcount Reporting? A Complete Guide for Employers

HR Lineup

Headcount reporting is a critical aspect of workforce management that helps organizations maintain a clear understanding of their staffing levels and resource allocation. It provides a comprehensive view of the number of employees within a company, segmented by various categories such as department, job function, location, and employment status. This data enables employers to make strategic decisions around hiring, budgeting, and workforce planning.

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Embracing humanity in HR: A call to action for today’s HR leaders

HRExecutive

Current national and global events have pushed HR leaders into the spotlight in our organizations. Our input is now critical in discussions on talent scarcity, workplace flexibility, employee wellbeing, wage inflation and tech disruption, to name a few, and in ongoing debates about diversity, equity and inclusion and environmental, social and governance initiatives. - Advertisement - Recent conversations with HR colleagues have served as a reminder of the openness, empathy, dedication and collab

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Employee Benefits: Traditional & Creative Trends

Affinity HR Group

Several trends in traditional and non-traditional benefits are poised to transform the HR and benefits landscapes. GENERAL TRENDS Rapid technological advancements and shifting employee expectations have added another layer to recruiting and retaining top talent. The world of employee benefits must evolve to meet the changing needs of the workforce. Traditional benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off serve as hygiene factors or factors that help prevent employee dissat

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CHRO, CPO among fastest-growing C-suite roles, new LinkedIn data shows

HR Brew

The path to the C-suite is evolving, and executives in the HR space are at the center of the shift. Between 2022 and 2023, chief human resources officer (CHRO) was the third-fastest growing C-suite role on LinkedIn, according to an analysis of executives at S&P 500 companies and unicorn startups recently released by the company’s economic graph team.

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Can Your Organization Spot a Conflict Before It’s a Crisis?

Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk

In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?

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Interview Training for Hiring Managers: Your 17-Step Guide

AIHR

The majority ( 99% ) of hiring managers who have received interview training say they truly needed it. No matter the state of the job market, leaving a strong first impression on candidates can help attract top talent to your organization. That’s why your hiring managers must know how to interview candidates properly, with minimal bias, and ensure that even unsuccessful candidates have a positive experience.

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The promise, potential—and perils—of AI in HR transformation

HRExecutive

In recent years, artificial intelligence has made significant strides in the field of human resources, promising to revolutionize nearly every facet of our field and function. From advanced language models to integrated AI assistants, these technologies hope to reshape HR with the promise of unleashing true strategic power. But as organizations continue to embrace these innovations, it’s crucial to understand both the opportunities and limitations of AI in HR, as well as how to effectively

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How will Web 3.0 Impact the Future of HR Tech?

HR Lineup

The rise of Web 3.0 is expected to be one of the most transformative shifts in digital history, and its influence on Human Resource Technology (HR Tech) will be profound. While Web 1.0 was characterized by static websites, and Web 2.0 ushered in social media, interactivity, and user-generated content, Web 3.0 aims to decentralize the internet, empowering users and enhancing the way data is managed, shared, and utilized.

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10 Best Tips for Success Navigating the Talent Crunch

Ongig

The talent crunch is a pressing issue that continues to plague companies worldwide. Therefore, truly, finding the right talent with the necessary skills for their roles is a significant challenge. Job market research by Korn Ferry reveals that industries could face a global talent shortage of 8.5 million, amounting to an estimated $8.5 trillion in unrealized revenue.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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Building a Sense of Community in the Workplace: The Key to Employee Engagement

EmployeeConnect

In an era of hybrid and remote work, the need for a strong sense of workplace community has never been more crucial for employee engagement. As employees increasingly work from different locations, often across time zones and cultures, maintaining connection and fostering engagement presents a unique challenge. While technology has bridged many gaps, it has also, in some ways, left employees feeling more isolated.

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Innovation at IBM: Announcing the 2024 HR Executive of the Year

HRExecutive

Twenty-five years ago, Nickle LaMoreaux landed an HR internship position at IBM while studying industrial relations at Cornell University; the following year, she was offered a role as a recruiting and talent manager. At the time, she envisioned the gig as a “quick stop” in HR, to get her professional feet wet and make some money before starting law school.

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Top Modern Methods of Recruitment

Peoplebox

Even after using all the usual hiring methods, you’re still struggling with unfilled jobs and fewer qualified candidates. As an HR leader, you know hiring has changed a lot—candidates expect more, technology is moving fast, and business needs keep shifting. According to a recent study, the average cost-per-hire is about $4,700. But anecdotal data suggests that the total cost to hire a new employee can be even as high as three to four times the position’s salary.

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Rethinking Performance Management for the Future of Work in UAE Organizations

Bayzat

The annual performance appraisal process is one activity in organizations that HR managers and employees alike dread. Although it’s intended to bring out the best in people, unfortunately, more often than not, it ends up bringing out the worst of human behavior. This signifies that a relic of the pre-industrial revolution era, the traditional performance management process, as it exists in its current form, is way past its prime and needs a serious rethink.

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Is Your Background Screening Policy Built For 2025? What HR Leaders Need To Know Now

Speaker: Liz Charron

From evolving legislation to shifting workforce expectations, background screening is undergoing major transformation, and HR is in the driver’s seat. With new compliance requirements and growing scrutiny, today’s HR leaders must build programs that are not only audit-ready but outcome-driven. HR Management and Employee Relations Expert, Liz Charron, will delve into how HR teams can navigate the latest legal changes, connect screening to workforce ROI, and embed these practices into the very fab

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Understanding the 3 Types of Employee Engagement and How to Improve Them

Vantage Circle

Understanding the different types of employee engagement is essential for creating a workforce that’s not just content, but motivated and driven to excel. It’s about tapping into the deeper connections employees have with their work, which fuels productivity, innovation, and long-term loyalty. When companies truly grasp how engagement takes shape, they can better navigate challenges, seize growth opportunities, and build teams that thrive under any conditions.

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How HR can help build 21st-century women leaders

HRExecutive

While strides have been made in recent years toward closing the gender gap in leadership, the current outlook isn’t very positive. - Advertisement - For example, only 10% of Fortune 500 CEOs are women, and 60% of women plan to leave their jobs next year, jeopardizing continued progress, says Alexandra Levit, founder and CEO of Inspiration at Work.

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This people leader heads HR at the company that conducts dozens of ‘best places to work’ rankings

HR Brew

You may not know a lot about Quantum Workplace, but you’ve certainly seen their surveys. The Omaha-based employee engagement software company is behind many annual “best workplaces” lists, including those published by regional business journals and Inc.’s “Best Workplaces” ranking. The company also offers an employee engagement platform that organizations can use internally, which is how Cyndi Wenninghoff, director of employee success, was introduced to the organization.

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Embracing Pay Transparency: A Smart Move for Small Businesses

Tandem HR

In today’s evolving business environment, pay transparency is increasingly becoming a standard expectation rather than a mere trend. For small business owners and executives, understanding and implementing pay transparency can profoundly impact your company’s culture, recruitment efforts, and overall fairness. This article explores what pay transparency is , its importance for achieving pay equity, the states that require pay transparency, and best practices to adopt even if your sta

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How to Choose the Financial Wellness Benefit That’s Right for Your Company

Your employees are setting financial goals—help them reach them with a financial wellness benefit that actually works. With endless options on the market, how do you separate the fluff from the programs that drive real results? This guide cuts through the noise, helping you identify solutions that increase retention and actually improves your employee's financial wellbeing.

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California Employment Laws Starting 2025

HRWatchdog

We’ve reached October — the annual legislative cycle has ended as California Governor Gavin Newsom signed or vetoed bills over the last few weeks. Now California employers have a few scant months to prepare for new employment laws taking effect January 1, 2025. After an already incredibly busy year with California’s new workplace violence prevention laws , Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) reform, indoor heat illness prevention regulations and the recent federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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With generative AI and good people data, HR can unlock the next level of performance

HRExecutive

The key to modern business success is reliable data. Data about your people and how they impact your organization is, perhaps, the most important data of all when it comes to making critical business decisions amid today’s work challenges. Now, a historic 75% of business leaders are navigating a talent shortage ( double from one decade ago) while facing a significant drop in productivity growth rates.

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This HR pro regularly meets with every employee in her organization

HR Brew

Imagine how booked your calendar would be if you met with every employee at your company once a month. That’s a practice followed by Annie Osinski, VP of HR at Inclusively, an HR platform focused on making hiring and retention more inclusive of employees with disabilities. Granted, the startup only has around 18 employees, but as a people team of one, Osinski says monthly meetings have helped her build relationships with and advocate for workers, and break down stereotypes about HR.