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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

HR Tech Awards 2025 Winners Announced

In our daily work with talent leaders and solution providers, we run into some incredible technology. These tools available to organizations right now…

April 18, 2025

HR Strategy

An Evolving Landscape: Thoughts in Advance of Publishing the Third Edition of Artificial Intelligence for HR

Later this year (September, to be more specific), the third edition of my book Artificial Intelligence for HR will be released. As the first book in…

April 7, 2025

HR Strategy

Generational Views: Three Generations, Three Hiring Mindsets.

Generational Views: Three Generations, Three Hiring Mindsets In the current state of hiring, employers must navigate the preferences and expectations…

April 3, 2025

HR Strategy

UNLEASH Column: Is AI Causing Cognitive Decline?

Note: Our team is working closely with UNLEASH this year on a series of activities, including a quarterly column penned by yours truly. This is the…

February 26, 2025

HR Strategy

Solution Provider Review: HiBob

Bob, the modern Human Capital Management (HCM) platform from HiBob, is designed to streamline HR processes, enhance employee engagement, and support…

February 7, 2025

HR Strategy

Redefining RTO: Creating Meaningful Workplaces in the New Era of RTO.

As organizations navigate the new landscape of returning to the office, both employers and employees face a myriad of challenges. Employers must…

February 5, 2025

HR Strategy

PEO as a People Strategy: Research Shows Value, Impact, and Opportunity [Report]

Have you ever watched a professional juggler? It’s pretty incredible. With their practiced hands and expert skill, they can add a seemingly endless…

February 1, 2025

Events

The Future of Talent Acquisition: Adapting to 2025’s Hiring Landscape

As a seasoned HR leader recalls, a candidate once astounded them by flawlessly adapting to the company’s application process, highlighting the stark…

January 31, 2025

HR Strategy

The Human Touch in Leadership: Driving Success Through Authenticity and Employee Engagement

In a world where businesses are constantly in flux, leadership is the cornerstone that can uphold or crumble an organization. “The Human Touch in…

January 23, 2025

HR Strategy

2024 HR Tech M&A Activity: A Year of Resilience and Growth

The HR technology market in 2024 was a story of resilience and growth amidst a rapidly changing global landscape. With the U.S. election dominating…

January 14, 2025

insight

HR Tech Awards: In Partnership with UNLEASH and Now Open for 2025 Submissions

One of the most exciting programs that our team runs every year is the HR Tech Awards. Over the last five years we’ve awarded dozens of companies for…

January 7, 2025

HR Strategy

Maximizing ROI in the Modern Workplace: How Employee Experience Technology Drives Business Performance

Understanding Employee Experience Technology Employee experience technology encompasses tools designed to improve various aspects of an employee’s…

December 28, 2024

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