HRIS / Technology

Snapshot: Advantages of cloud-based HR applications

11/08/2017

The 40% of employers that house their core HR IT applications on cloud-based servers cite several advantages.

Snapshot: Should robots replace workers?

10/31/2017

Humans vs. machines in the workplace.

Fingerprint time tracking? Check state law

10/26/2017

In recent years, employers have seized on biometric technologies such as fingerprint scanning as a way to control time-clock abuse. But before you rush out to buy the latest in technology, be sure to check with your attorney or your state labor department.

Office ‘desk sensors:’ Legal, but an employee turnoff

09/21/2017

An increasing number of employers are using small electronic sensors placed under desks that tell when employees are present.

SHRM award winners show off best practices

06/06/2017

The winners of the Society for Human Resource Management’s “2017 When Work Works Award” provide insight into the practices of effective workplaces.

Artificial intelligence begins driving the employment process

04/12/2017

In theory, removing bias from the employment equation should enable employers to hire and manage the best employees based on knowledge, skills and abilities. Several HR-related artificial intelligence software packages attempt to do just that.

Prepare to scrub social media or face lawsuits

04/06/2017

Companies that live by social media can also die by social media if they don’t police what’s happening on their platforms. That’s especially true if you allow anyone out there to leave comments without prior review.

6 ways to manage use of personal smartphones for work

01/27/2017

There’s no guarantee your employees’ personal devices are as well-protected as company-issued devices. To ensure the safety of employees’ smartphones and continued access to your company’s information, take these six steps before allowing employees to use them for work.

Get permission to ‘kill’ employees’ phones

12/01/2016

When employees use their personal smartphones for work purposes, it raises risks not present when they use company-issued devices.

Wearable technology: A Pandora’s box of HR evils?

09/07/2016

The wearable technology revolution affects a host of seemingly unrelated employment law issues.