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456 articles of analyst commentary since 2016, across HR technology, talent acquisition, learning, performance, and the frontline workforce. New every week.

HR Strategy

2021 HR Tech Awards Case Study: Tivian

Read the full case study Problems The Technology Solves Most organizations express a firm commitment to equality and inclusion, where all employees…

August 10, 2021

insight

Compensation Technology Research 2021: Resources, Screenshots, and More

One of our most in-depth research pieces in the last few years focused on compensation management technology: the tools that companies use to create…

August 3, 2021

HR Strategy

Personalization and Wellness: How AI Supports Wellbeing at Scale

“You need to have a competitive pay and benefits offering. When you go to do that, the employer ends up paying for a lot of things that go unused just…

August 2, 2021

HR Strategy

Skills Provide an Objective Data Foundation and a Common Business Language

When it comes to discussions about skills in the workplace, it can feel very much like an all-or-nothing proposition. You either get it right and reap…

July 26, 2021

Talent Acquisition

2021 HR Tech Awards Case Study: Phenom

Read the full case study Problems The Technology Solves Candidate Experience Phenom solves candidate pain points by equipping employers with the tools…

July 10, 2021

HR Strategy

Rising Construction Industry Demand for HR Technology

Recently I had the opportunity to speak to an audience that serves and supports the construction industry. The team pulled some of the insights from my…

July 6, 2021

Talent Acquisition

The Candidate Experience: Perspectives on Video Interviews, Assessments, and Hiring

[Updated July 2021 with new insights] In some ways, hiring looks very similar to what it did twenty years ago. People search for positions, indicate…

July 5, 2021

HR Strategy

Tech Brief: IntelliHR

intelliHR offers leading edge cloud-based People Management Software-as-a-Service with advanced big data collection and analytics capabilities at its…

July 2, 2021

HR Strategy

Solution Provider Review: Immedis

Immedis delivers touchless global payroll that is secure, compliant, accurate and timely. Processing payroll in over 150 countries, the Immedis…

June 30, 2021

Talent Acquisition

Solution Provider Review: Talroo

Talroo is a data-driven job and hiring event advertising platform that helps businesses reach the candidates they need to make hires. Through AI…

June 29, 2021

Learning & Development

These are the Learning Technology and L&D Skill Gaps that Exist [New Research]

When situations change and people can’t change fast enough, everyone turns to the learning team for answers. But what if they have questions of their…

June 28, 2021

HR Strategy

Skills Power Every Talent Practice: Building Your Skills Business Case

Like many parents in the last year, I’ve spent more time with my kids’ learning materials, re-familiarizing myself with the ins and outs of…

June 18, 2021

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