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HR Technology Conference & Exposition
As the summer draws to a close, my attention turns to Fall events and, in particular, the HR Technology Conference & Exposition. I find it invaluable for spotting emerging vendors new to the HR space, hearing of successful customer
IHRIM ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF ITS REVAMPED WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS REVIEW ONLINE MAGAZINE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ann Arbor, MI, September 29, 2020 – IHRIM, the International Association for Human Resource Information Management, announced today the launch of an exciting new online format for its Workforce Solutions Review (WSR) magazine, an industry-leading publication
7 Ways COVID-19 has Impacted HR Tech Projects
COVID-19 has had significant impact on Human Resources Software customers, vendors, and consulting firms--not only on projects currently in flight, but future investments this year and next. Raven Intel surveyed 146 members of IHRIM and OHUG (Oracle Human Resources
From the Chair’s Desk: Update on COVID-19 and IHRIM
I want to take the opportunity today to share a perspective on the current COVID-19 crisis and its potential impact on IHRIM. As Chair, I believe that it is important to communicate with frequency and transparency, as best as
IHRIM – Our Response to the Coronavirus Situation
Friends of IHRIM: Like so many of you, we have spent the last several days and weeks learning about the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it is impacting our world. From school closures to travel bans to event cancellations, it
How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming HR
Until recently, the main benefits of HR technology included reducing costs, improving productivity and efficiency, and helping employees in learning and development. Now, thanks to AI technologies, HR departments can take on some of the most important business challenges,
How HR Can Help Sales Performance Tracking
“What isn’t measured, isn’t managed.” We have all heard something similar, usually attributed to Peter Drucker, the father of management thinking. We know it to be true, so how well is measuring being done in your organization? The great
Using HR Tech to Track and Predict Sales Rep Longevity
Sales slumps are one of the most challenging aspects of managing a sales team. They were doing well, exceeding quota, and producing great results for the company. Then POW! They hit an invisible wall of sales death with only
8 Key Tips for Successful HR System Evaluations in 2020
A few years ago, when the industry of technology was at its beginning, no one had ever imagined that such progress will be made. From piles of papers with resumes and evaluations, we are at a moment when new
How Will Recruitment be Affected by Conversational Applications?
Conversational applications are platforms that mimic a conversation with a real human. Conversational applications have been growing in popularity and in use over the past few years. But they will grow even further in the future, and we need
7 Tips on How Managers Can Improve Employee Communication
Good communication is a central theme in all successful organizations. Whereas in the past employees had to almost fear managers, now it’s a lot different. For example, managers of the past often sat in their offices as a far-away
4 Ways to Use HR Analytics for Better Business Decisions
Human Resources (HR) is a field that’s always changing and evolving and a lot of it comes down to companies implementing different HR analytic tools. Many businesses are moving towards HR practices that are based on data and analytics,
Just-In-Time Cafe Podcast – Featuring IHRIM’s Board Member, Ekta Vyas
Just-In-Time's featured guest is Ekta Vyas, the director of Human Resources for Stanford Children’s Health / Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. Tracy and Ekta discuss great tips for transforming Human Resources—and every organization has HR processes that need work.
This Is The Tech Every Hospitality HR Manager Needs For Success
Relentless turnover challenges the sanity of even the most composed hotel manager. I would know: after owning two restaurants that employed 70 people at peak times, the constant battle against turnover triggers plenty of stressful memories. We tried offering
5 Tips to Create a Positive On-boarding Experience
Starting a new job is exciting and nerve wracking at the same time. Many companies want these feelings to sway more towards excitement. The more energized and happier they are, the more likely they are to be an asset
7 Ways to Improve The Effectiveness of Employee Onboarding
Over half (53%) of employees say they would like their job better if they received more comprehensive training, and formal onboarding programs improve retention by fifty per cent. Therefore, statistics present a compelling case for refining your onboarding procedure.
Streamline Your Hiring Process with Predictive Analysis Techniques
In the past, interviewing panels had to make judgment calls about the people they recruited and hired to key positions. Their information was limited. They had the application, which served as an indicator of past performance to review. They
5 Reasons Why You Should Be Serious About Your HR Technology Trends
Whether you are a part of a volunteer-based NGO or a fundraising organization, HR plays a predominant role in your workforce management. With 2018, numerous trends have come into the spotlight, and straightforward hiring procedures of yesterday simply don’t
How to Use Company Reviews to Enhance Your Employer Brand
Finding out a company’s reputation and value proposition is easy: just to a review site and locate the business that interests you. However, many companies still don’t do enough to protect their employer brand by being active on such
Get To Know The Newest Members Of The 2018 IHRIM Board
Ebby Ajegbo Global HR Technology Leader Ebby Ajegbo is a talented and seasoned HR Technology leader with proven ability to increase operational efficiencies and manage technology initiatives to support business objectives with high standards of excellence. She has global
How Millennials Revolutionized the Traditional Workplace
Have you ever wondered why you should hire Millennials? They will change your workplace in ways you haven’t assumed. How? Well the first thought that comes to people’s mind is: technology! Yes; Millennials are tech-savvy, and they constantly keep
Six Ways Big Data Has Changed the Workforce
Many companies are beginning to realize the immense value of big data, and rightly so. It not only provides an immense volume of information, but also holds the key to future strategies that may help businesses grow. Perhaps the
Mythbusting: HR Software for Small Businesses
Being a small business is hard these days. Not only are you trying to compete with all the major businesses out there who are operating on a global scale while using huge budgets to fund themselves, but you’ve also
How We Engage Our Members in 2018
Since joining the IHRIM Board of Directors, I’ve given a lot of thought to how we better engage our members through the various educational channels we offer. I firmly believe that IHRIM as a membership organization, and an advocate
IHRIM Launches Education Partnership With the University of Chicago
IHRIM Launches Education Partnership With the University of Chicago’s Graham School of Professional Studies IHRIM Members: Happy New Year! I hope that you had a successful 2017 and wish you all the best for a productive year in your
IHRIM Board Announcement and Membership Survey
Atlanta, GA, July 31st, 2017 – The International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM), the world's leading membership association for the HRIT profession today announces the appointment of Stacey Harris, VP Research and Analytics at Sierra-Cedar, to its
How Using Automated SMS Can Improve Your Human Resources Department
When you want to streamline communication with staff, SMS texting can improve employee communication. Human resource departments have a big job; keeping track of training, payroll and benefit administration can all be improved with the ability to send out
Six Ways SMS Can Improve Your Employee Communication with Human Resources
While text messaging at work was once viewed as a sign of goofing off, it is now used as an effective tool for communication between staff. When companies take the time to implement better technology to communicate, it is
The Digital Transformation Elephant
You have probably have heard the often-told story about the blind men and the elephant. A quick reminder: several blind men surround an elephant trying to determine what the creature is. One blind man feels the elephant’s trunk and
Needed: Better Technology to Collaborate and Communicate
In Time, Talent, Energy: Overcome Organizational Drag and Unleash Your Team’s Productive Power, Michael Mankins and Eric Garton make the case that the competitive advantage for modern organizations lies in their workforce. When financial capital was scarce back in
Three Questions to Ask Before Building the HR Chatbot
With the release of the new Samsung smartphone, another artificial intelligence agent, “Bixby,” joins the market already occupied by IBM’s Watson, Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa. According to the search engine, There is a Bot for That; there are
Information Architecture and the HR Chatbot
Human resources departments are increasingly using chatbots to help answer HR questions such as compensation issues and how to plan for retirement. Chatbots are perfectly suited for these questions because of the recent advances in artificial intelligence technology. Today’s
Augmenting the Workforce with Chatbots
I’m an accidental HR professional. I started my government career as a paralegal and then moved into business management and project management. However, I have been an IT developer ever since I received a Commodore 64 for my fourteenth
Communication Tips for HRIT Projects
It is a well-known observation in project management that 90% of the project manager’s work is communication. As projects have grown in complexity and value, organizations can no longer tolerate having only 30% of projects be fully successful (as
Low-Cost Ways to Train Employees in Data Analysis
HR analytics has been firmly established as a necessity for HR departments both large and small. Every day there are new vendors, consultants, and software companies that will provide all types of analytics to help you engage employees, strategically
All Your HR Technology Questions Answered
by Mick Collins But not here. Though I'm sure such places do exist. Rather, six questions that I would like to answer and for which I actually have a response. Let me explain.... Last week, I participated in a
Shining the Volunteer Spotlight on Dr. Lynn Turner, HRIP, Professor Emeritus in Management and Human Resources at Cal Poly Pomona
IHRIM shines the Volunteer Spotlight on Dr. Lynn Turner, HRIP, Professor Emeritus in Management and Human Resources at Cal Poly Pomona and a new member of the IHRIM Education Committee. Please tell us a little about your professional life.
Kicking the Tires at HR Technology: what’s trending today in HR technology and what’s in store for 2015
Three IHRIM members were challenged to “kick the tires” at the 2014 HR Technology® Conference and Exposition and here are the results! By Lynne E. Mealy, HRIP IHRIM has long believed that the expo hall at the IHRIM annual
Advising Others to Volunteer: IHRIM Spotlights Tim Stewart, HRIP, HRMS Director, XO Communications
IHRIM is pleased to feature Tim Stewart in our current Volunteer Spotlight. Tim, HRMS Director, XO Communications, LLC., has been an IHRIM member since 2011. Please tell us a little about your professional life such as what your
#HRISchat May 20: Deciding on the Right HR Technology Path
#HRISchat Session 21 Deciding on the Right HR Technology Path Tuesday, May 20, 2014 12PM EDT/ 9AM PDT In case you missed it, findings from the CedarCrestone 2013–2014 HR Systems Survey noted a big shift was underway: more
May 6 #HRISchat with Karen Beaman: Driving Globally Strategic Payroll
#HRISchat Session 20 Driving Globally Strategic Payroll Tuesday, May 6, 2014 12PM EDT/ 9AM PDT U.S. government statistics cite that a majority (approximately 75%) of the world’s purchasing power is situated outside of our nation. One survey from
Live Long, and Prosper: Spotlight on IHRIM Volunteer, Cindy Imber
Live Long, and Prosper: Spotlight on IHRIM Volunteer, Cindy Imber, HRIP, SPHR, Sr. Manager of Global HR Applications, Columbia Sportswear This month’s Volunteer Spotlight shines on Cindy Imber, HRIP, SPHR, who is currently the Sr. Manager of Global HR
On the Air with Lynne Mealy, IHRIM President/CEO
On March 18, I was the guest on the DriveThruHR Radio. For those unfamiliar with DriveThruHR, it is a lunchtime chat about topics relevant to HR professionals. Each 30-minute episode features a guest speaker who shares her or his
March 11 #HRISchat with Jason Averbook: How HR and IT Professionals Must Adapt and Adopt to Meet the Demands of
New Accenture research reports that “the vast majority of professionals surveyed (91 percent) agree that the most successful employees will be those who can adapt to the changing workplace, and nearly as many (89 percent) report that they thrive
IHRIM: Your Book of Opportunities in 2014
According to the US government (USAgov.com), the top 5 most popular New Year’s resolutions are: Lose Weight Volunteer to Help Others Quit Smoking Get a Better Education Get a Better Job While I wish
Enjoying an abundant life thanks to IHRIM
Enjoying an abundant life thanks to IHRIM – spotlight on Dr. Lisa Plantamura, HRIP, Assistant Professor and Director of Instructional Design, Centenary College IHRIM shines our volunteer spotlight on Dr. Lisa Plantamura, HRIP, Assistant Professor and Director of Instructional
LIVE and tweeting in Las Vegas: A journey to the heart of an HR Technology Show #HRISChat Session 11
Las Vegas is HOT, and we’re not just talking about the weather! So it’s only natural that it is the venue chosen to debut this year’s HOTTEST and most innovative technologies supporting HR. On this special edition of #HRISChat,
What makes IHRIM’s Workforce Analytics Forum, different from all the others?
The IHRIM Eye asked Rob Eidson, HR Reporting Metrics Leader, Deloitte Consulting LLP, who had a major role in the development of the agenda for the IHRIM Workforce Analytics Forum October 16 in San Francisco, CA, “What makes IHRIM’s
IHRIM Volunteer Spotlight – Kristin Arner, HRIP, Manager: HRIS and Human Capital Analytics, Penske
IHRIM shines our volunteer spotlight on Kristin Arner, HRIP, Manager: HRIS and Human Capital Analytics, Penske. Kristen is the Manager of HRIS and Human Capital Analytics for Penske. She began her career at Penske 15 years ago as a