HR software
Businesses are increasingly investing in advanced HR software to help them get the most from their workforce. The development of cloud-based HR technology combined with sophisticated analytics is giving organisations unprecedented insight into the strengths, skills and development needs of their workforce, without the heavy up front investments of the past. At the same time, businesses are turning to advanced social media platforms to simplify HR management and recruitment processes, conduct remote interviews, and profile potential candidates.
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E-Zine
07 Sep 2023
CW EMEA: The value of valuing people
In this month’s CW EMEA ezine, we look at HR software and strategies that can help combat staff attrition, find out how Finland’s and Sweden’s plans to join NATO have initiated activity in the Nordic cyber security sector already, consider the data privacy challenges associated with generative AI, and find out why it is important for companies to implement new cryptography standards now in preparation for quantum-safe communication. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
04 Aug 2020
Nordic enterprises look for SAP price reductions as they navigate Covid-19
Businesses in the Nordics are using SAP Cloud Platform to address Covid-19 challenges and are also seeking price reductions Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Dec 2020
How HR can best use Qualtrics in the employee lifecycle
To improve the employee experience, the problems must first be understood. Here's a look at how HR can delve into sentiment and the best moments to do so. Continue Reading
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News
26 Nov 2020
Robots taking jobs, but creating careers
Robotic process automation developers tell Computer Weekly about the job they never expected to be doing Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Nov 2020
Understand workplace COVID-19 contact tracing issues, methods
COVID-19 contact tracing for offices, businesses, restaurants and other workplaces is a challenge for employers. Here is a look at different methods and how testing can work. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Nov 2020
7 keys to a successful diversity and inclusion initiative
Today's workforce is calling for a stop to bias and prejudice, and business and HR leaders need to take effective action. Here's a look at diversity initiative best practices. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Nov 2020
The importance of employee well-being and how technology can help
Technology can serve an important role in promoting employee wellness. Here's a look at why that matters and who should be involved. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Nov 2020
IBM's Lisa Seacat DeLuca on being a woman in the tech industry
IBM's master inventor Lisa Seacat DeLuca gives insight into promoting gender diversity. Learn why both official programs and informal outreach are so important. Continue Reading
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Answer
12 Nov 2020
Does Infoporter aid SAP ERP HCM-Employee Central data migration?
Learn how SAP data migration tool Infoporter assists in moving from SAP ERP HCM to SuccessFactors Employee Central and why IT teams might find it helpful. Continue Reading
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News
11 Nov 2020
What businesses can learn from GovTech’s digital strategy
Modernising its infrastructure and putting digital at its core has given Singapore’s Government Technology Agency the agility it needs to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic Continue Reading
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News
27 Oct 2020
SAP Q3 2020 results: revenue down 4%, cloud silver lining hailed
SAP’s third quarter 2020 results stated a 4% year-on-year reduction in revenue, with an 11% increase in cloud revenue lightening the gloom Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Oct 2020
Get digital: 6 tips for boosting remote employee experience
Remote work can't be successful without rethinking mobile capabilities and HR processes. Here are six lessons on improving employee experience in the new normal. Continue Reading
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News
21 Oct 2020
Financial services staff want work-from-home policies to continue after Covid
About half of workers in the finance sector want their employers to retain remote working policies brought in during the pandemic Continue Reading
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News
21 Oct 2020
UK sees surge in IT outsourcing contracts
Transformation projects drive IaaS growth, but SaaS declines. Some sectors are renegotiating and restructuring contracts to reduce costs Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Oct 2020
Top 9 technical skills required for HR
Today's HR departments are increasingly reliant on a range of technologies. That means human resources professionals must get tech-savvy -- and do so quickly. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Oct 2020
8 strategies HR can use to recruit Gen Z
Gen Z is the newest generation entering the workforce. Learn some strategies HR teams and hiring managers can use to recruit the right candidates more quickly. Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2020
NHS England issues integrated cloud ERP procurement advice call
NHS England is calling on software suppliers for advice concerning the feasibility of moving and integrating its ERP systems in cloud infrastructure Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Oct 2020
HR data migration checklist and tips for implementation success
Data migration and conversion are critical aspects of an HR system implementation project. Learn important tips you can use to create success. Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2020
NetSuite CEO Goldberg: Growing in the house of Oracle
NetSuite CEO Evan Goldberg briefs analysts and press on the eve of the supplier’s annual, this year virtual, conference Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Oct 2020
Why an HR IT interface discussion is critical to implementation
When making the decision to implement an HR IT interface, you must consider cost, development and support. Ensure you're asking the right questions before the planning stage. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Sep 2020
How to conduct video interviews: 7 tips for employers
Interviewing candidates over video doesn't have to be stressful. Here are seven virtual interviewing tips to help you prepare. Continue Reading
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Answer
24 Sep 2020
How can SuccessFactors CPM improve performance management?
Learn how SuccessFactors Continuous Performance Management can help more organizations realize that a good employee experience requires ongoing performance management. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Sep 2020
EY 'people experience' strategy taps firm's process skills
The accounting and consulting firm is integrating a mix of shared services, bot-enabled workflows, SuccessFactors HXM and Qualtrics employee engagement for its global workforce. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Sep 2020
Top 10 video interviewing tools for a virtual hiring toolkit
Video interviewing tools are essential in every modern recruiter's toolkit. Learn what 10 of the top tools offer and some of the HR systems they integrate with. Continue Reading
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Answer
14 Sep 2020
Why is HRIS maintenance so important?
HR leaders should never overlook HRIS maintenance. Here are some reasons that maintenance can help ensure the best return on investment. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Sep 2020
The human resources career path: From HR assistant to CHRO
HR's role has slowly gained more recognition as a strategic business partner. Learn about the typical HR career path and why technology is more important to the career than ever before. Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2020
How Certis is digitising security operations
Certis has developed more than 50 applications in a year to help employees do their jobs better and has set up an AI centre to tap the potential of robotics and video analytics in security Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Sep 2020
Many paths on quest to build an employee experience platform
Roots in case management and help desks give vendors like ServiceNow a leg up. HCM vendors have workflows and bots that provide similar functions. Each side needs the other. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Sep 2020
6 ways to use technology to improve employee experience
Technology is only one component of the employee experience, but savvy deployment makes a difference. Here are some promising tools, and tips for fitting them into an EX strategy. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Aug 2020
6 ways HR can ensure cybersecurity for remote workers
HR can partner with IT and other departments to boost security awareness for remote workers and help prevent vicious cyber attacks. Here are six ways to accomplish that. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Aug 2020
11 actions that will improve employee experience
As an HR leader, improving the employee experience is a critical focus area, but where should you start? Here are 11 action steps you'll need to take. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Aug 2020
How to motivate remote employees: 5 keys to success
Motivating a remote team is not the same as motivating workers in person. Here's a look at how managers should adapt and the tools they can use to do so. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Aug 2020
Pivot to remote performance management: 10 tips
The switch from traditional performance management to remote performance management isn't going to be easy. Here are 10 tips on how to make the transition smoother for employees. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Aug 2020
4 ways HR and IT can collaborate on employee experience
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing new issues for workers across industries. Here's how HR and IT can collaborate on creating a better employee experience. Continue Reading
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News
04 Aug 2020
Nordic enterprises look for SAP price reductions as they navigate Covid-19
Businesses in the Nordics are using SAP Cloud Platform to address Covid-19 challenges and are also seeking price reductions Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jul 2020
How to design an employee journey map (with template)
This handy guide shows you how to build your own employee journey map, which is more important than ever as the coronavirus disrupts workforces across the globe. Continue Reading
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Podcast
28 Jul 2020
Digital addiction, digital skills – Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
In this week’s episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Caroline Donnelly, Clare McDonald and Brian McKenna discuss digital addiction and business software, digital skills and how Barnardo’s benefited from digital transformation Continue Reading
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News
27 Jul 2020
SAP Q2 2020 results: SAP partially divests Qualtrics as positive results posted against Covid crisis
SAP has announced a positive set of second-quarter 2020 results, hot on the heels of a declaration that it will spin out online survey business unit Qualtrics by way of an initial public offering in the US Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2020
APAC firms in early stages of digital transformation
More than three-quarters of APAC firms struggle to revise their financial plans amid the Covid-19 pandemic, with many still lacking agile systems and processes, a new study finds Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Jul 2020
Boost workplace health and safety against COVID-19
In a post-pandemic world, a return-to-office strategy is not complete without detailed attention to workplace safety. Here are some HR software tools that may help. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2020
HSBC chooses AWS for public cloud business operations
HSBC will use a cloud platform from Amazon Web Services across its business operations to accelerate its public cloud use Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Jul 2020
18 HR cost reduction ideas for the 2020 COVID-19 recession
The COVID-19 recession demands creativity to stay competitive. Here's a look at 18 HR cost reduction ideas -- including freezing HR tech projects -- that have the potential to help. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jul 2020
How business software can stay clear of digital addiction
Consumer software is notoriously and deliberately addictive. Should companies and B2B IT emulate that or take the high ground of avoiding the spread of user digital addiction? Continue Reading
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Answer
07 Jul 2020
How can HR protect employee data privacy during COVID-19?
Collecting health-related employee data in your HR system -- even during the COVID-19 pandemic -- isn't a simple issue, due to the many regulations that protect employees. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jun 2020
5 tips for better HR software selection
Finding the right software isn't just a one-stop shop. You'll need to follow the right strategy before determining the HR software that is best for your company. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jun 2020
How HR can help boost trust in the workplace
In this Q&A about her book Unleashed, co-author Frances Frei discusses why trust is so important in the workplace and how HR leaders can help maintain it. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jun 2020
5 post-pandemic workplace changes due to safety concerns
The COVID-19 pandemic has already had a profound effect on workplaces. Here are five of those changes and what they mean for HR teams. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2020
Oracle full-year results: 1% revenue decline as Covid-19 bites
Oracle sees 1% decline in full year-on-year 2019-20 revenue, and a 6% drop in its fourth quarter, but takes comfort from OCI Zoom win in pandemic crisis Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jun 2020
10 signs your D&I program is failing
In this excerpt from Unleashed: The Unapologetic Leader's Guide to Empowering Everyone Around You, co-authors Frances Frei and Anne Morriss discuss diversity and inclusion program issues. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2020
Sapphire 2020: Christian Klein steps back from products to push ‘intelligent enterprise’ resilience
Christian Klein used his first Sapphire keynote as CEO of SAP to underline the supplier’s support for supply chain resiliency and automation against Covid-19 pandemic and climate change backcloths Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jun 2020
4 virtual recruiting strategies to implement after COVID-19
Hiring has changed due to COVID-19. Here are four virtual recruiting strategies to follow as you adjust to online hiring. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 May 2020
Top 10 return-to-office guidelines HR and business leaders need now
Companies that are reopening offices will need to plan for an entirely different model than what preceded the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are 10 guidelines that can make it easier. Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2020
Australia’s Kmart gears up for mainframe migration
Retailer is lifting and shifting some old Cobol code to AWS while rebuilding others into microservices in its mainframe migration move Continue Reading
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Tip
04 May 2020
4 ways to ensure remote workforce success during COVID-19
HR teams are facing new challenges on how to keep employees engaged and productive. Here are four ways HR teams can encourage work-from-home success. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 May 2020
Changing realities of digital transformation in the public sector
Digitisation of citizen service delivery and government operations has accelerated during the coronavirus outbreak, despite legacy constraints Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Apr 2020
Rethink your onboarding and training digital adoption strategy
Digital adoption strategies are crucial in today's "new normal," and that includes those related to new onboarding and training tools. Experts weigh in on how to create success. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Apr 2020
5 tips to foster remote employee engagement
COVID-19 has left many businesses no choice but to send their employees home to work. Here are some things that HR can do to keep remote employees engaged and productive. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Apr 2020
HR's role in juggling COVID-19's effects
Corporate HR leaders and their teams have some of the most important roles in dealing with the pandemic's effects on the business. Here's an in-depth look. Continue Reading
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News
21 Apr 2020
Klein takes sole command of SAP as Q1 results show Covid impact
As Christian Klein becomes sole chief executive officer, SAP announces total revenue of €6.521bn for the first quarter, up 7% on Q1 2019 Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Apr 2020
4 ways to use HR systems to communicate as COVID-19 develops
Discover four ways chief HR officers and HR teams can use an HRIS to keep everyone in the company connected and informed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Apr 2020
How APAC firms are coping with the Covid-19 outbreak
The air of change looms large in companies operating in the Asia-Pacific region, with some doing better than others in keeping the lights on amid the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Apr 2020
How companies can use tech to ramp up remote work productivity
With the sudden spike of employees working from home, companies need to get creative in how they keep employees connected and productive. Here's advice on how to do just that. Continue Reading
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News
23 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: NHSX calls on tech sector to support Covid-19 effort
Technology sector asked to develop new ways to help the NHS manage virus outbreak and support people who are most at risk Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2020
Push for digitisation in Malaysia amid coronavirus crisis
Event cancellations and travel bans are spurring more companies to embrace digital tools to support remote and flexible working arrangements Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Mar 2020
Clarity key to Southwest Airlines smooth candidate experience
To create a great candidate experience, Southwest Airlines focuses on clarity in its recruiting processes. Here's what that looks like and how chatbots are helping. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Mar 2020
5 tips for HR: Employee communications during coronavirus outbreak
As the future of work changes by the minute, CHROs and their teams serve important roles in managing responses to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are five ways they can take charge of communication. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Mar 2020
Josh Bersin on employee experience, fighting HR tech overload
The fever pitch surrounding employee experience -- combined with the glut of tech promising to deliver it -- has left HR overwhelmed. Here's advice to help simplify matters. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Mar 2020
5 tips for better employee experience journey mapping
Building a better employee experience is not an easy process. Use these journey mapping strategies to get your HR team started on the path toward higher retention rates. Continue Reading
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Podcast
10 Mar 2020
Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload – Episode 50
In this week’s episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Clare McDonald, Caroline Donnelly, and Brian McKenna are joined by CW production editor Claire Cormack to discuss the Everywoman in Tech Forum, the vulnerability to hacking of smart cameras and baby monitors, and the utility of the traditional annual performance review Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2020
IT Priorities 2020: AI, cloud to dominate IT spending in India
Indian organisations are expected to spend more on artificial intelligence and cloud this year in a bid gain an edge over rivals through key technology investments Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Mar 2020
6 key considerations for outsourcing HR functions
Before deciding to outsource your HR department, take a look at these considerations, including cost, regulations and length of contract. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Mar 2020
Bias and diversity in the gig economy: What HR should know
With the war for talent in full swing, ignoring bias issues that affect gig and freelance workers is a mistake. Experts share helpful advice to how HR can get proactive. Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2020
IT Priorities 2020: UK business applications investment in AI gathers steam
Artificial intelligence intensifies as an investment area for UK IT buyers, while cloud delivery is coming to ERP as well as other applications Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Mar 2020
Don’t forget to consider GDPR when using artificial intelligence in the workplace
While references to artificial intelligence in the workplace may conjure up images of future-gazing movies, the use of AI and people analytics by employers is already present at all stages of the employment lifecycle Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Mar 2020
4 ways to implement HR support for remote employees
HR can support employees who work from home so they feel more motivated and included, and in turn, stay productive. These four tips for managing remote employees can help. Continue Reading
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News
02 Mar 2020
Volvo Group motors beyond annual performance review with Cornerstone
Volvo Group has broken with its traditional annual performance review process in order to stoke entrepreneurialism, says Bahar Rasouli, director of global people performance Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Feb 2020
15 essential employee engagement survey questions
Crafting survey questions that uncover employee engagement issues is challenging. Here are some key questions and a guide to how HR teams can become better test creators. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Feb 2020
How real-time analytics can benefit HR
For analytics to be truly useful, it must be embedded into user workflows. Learn how HR tools are incorporating such approaches and where they can offer employers the most value. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Feb 2020
Why AI won't replace recruiters
Recruiters may consider using both the human element and the data brought in by intelligent tools if it can help them make better hiring decisions, but AI won't be replacing recruiters any time soon. Three experts weigh in on why. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Feb 2020
How HR robotics can be good for people
The automation of human resources processes, some of which uses robotic process automation, can benefit humans, as a clutch of Nordic and UK organisations show Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Feb 2020
8 HR technology trends CHROs should investigate in 2020
Many emerging HR technologies are solidly in the realm of 'must-haves,' while others remain hype. Here's some advice to help you discern which is which. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Feb 2020
How to attract top talent in a competitive hiring market
Finding the best candidates can seem impossible in today's competitive hiring landscape. Use these methods to help you attract even the choosiest candidates. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Feb 2020
Top 2 HR chatbot examples for the experience-driven job market
Chatbots, which use AI to mimic human conversations via natural language interfaces, are increasingly becoming a mainstay in HR. Here's a look at why that matters. Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2020
Australian government to roll out SAP S/4 Hana
Australia’s finance department earmarks S/4 Hana as its ERP system to provide common financial and HR services across government Continue Reading
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Answer
06 Feb 2020
What capabilities does Qualtrics EmployeeXM offer?
Employee Experience Management tools from Qualtrics are meant to give managers and HR concrete ways to gather feedback and support workers. Here's a look at five features. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2020
Microsoft earnings get a lift from Windows 7 extended security
Azure powers Microsoft’s Q2 2020 earnings, but the company is not only seeing a boost from Windows 365, but also extended Windows 7 support Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2020
AI is transforming the Nordic workplace – and it won’t stop there
Nordic startups are applying artificial intelligence to address workplace challenges, with HR and operations managers across the world watching Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jan 2020
6 candidate journey mapping secrets savvy recruiters know
A journey map can be a critical tool for uncovering what it takes to provide your candidates with great experiences. Here's advice on how to use it the right way. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Jan 2020
Critical tips for managing contingent workers
Contingent workers save companies both time and money, so it's important to manage them in a win-win way. Here is what HR teams and employers can do to make sure that happens. Continue Reading
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Answer
22 Jan 2020
What are some key SuccessFactors onboarding capabilities?
Onboarding is critical to employee experience and a company's reputation as a talent destination. Learn about SuccessFactors functionality to help improve this important process. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Jan 2020
Why mobile recruiting is the future
Recruiters can use text recruiting to connect with great candidates. Here's a look at how mobile recruiting works, why it's important and what the future holds. Continue Reading
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News
20 Jan 2020
Spanish bank applies AI to staff training
CaixaBank uses artificial intelligence to help its staff find and access the most relevant training resources Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jan 2020
Top 2020 HR trends: Employee and candidate experience, AI and more
In 2020, business and HR will need to use technology and lead with the employee and candidate experience top of mind. Here's what to know. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jan 2020
Lloyds Banking Group to create digital workplace with Microsoft
Bank is transforming how its staff work as part of a multibillion-pound digital transformation Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jan 2020
5 recruiting ideas for 2020 HR should explore
The fight for top talent requires planning and turning to new approaches. Here are five recruitment strategies you can use to attract the right job candidates for your company. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jan 2020
The impact of technology on HR: The good, bad and daunting
Technology is changing HR in both positive and negative ways, and keeping up with these changes can feel overwhelming. Four leaders share tips for managing the changes. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Dec 2019
How to optimise remote workforces while tackling loneliness
Remote working is very common in tech companies and IT departments. How can it be managed to optimise productivity and keep employees socially connected to their companies? Continue Reading
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News
27 Dec 2019
Top 10 business applications stories of 2019
The steady incursion of artificial intelligence into enterprise software was a major theme behind Computer Weekly’s in-depth stories in this area in 2019 Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Dec 2019
Top 3 ways talent pros can adapt to changing recruitment trends
Emerging technology in recruiting -- such as recruiting AI and chatbots -- is gradually becoming the norm. Here are some skills that recruiters can develop to stay competitive. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Dec 2019
Fight the skills gap with a great upskilling and reskilling strategy
Just say 'no' to a skills gap and high turnover with upskilling and reskilling. Here's a look at the ins and outs of these important talent management concepts. Continue Reading
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Podcast
10 Dec 2019
Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload – Episode 40
In this week’s episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Clare McDonald and Brian McKenna range over the Waltham Forest Tech Camp, the opening of the Ohana floor at Salesforce’s London HQ, the UK & Ireland SAP User Group Conference in Birmingham, and the General Election Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Dec 2019
AI in hiring: Why HR should beware of bias
AI in hiring may seem like the perfect solution to remove conscious and unconscious biases that already exist in people, but technology can't solve everything. Continue Reading