Pandemic Tweaks HR’s Digital Transformation Plans
The coronavirus has caused many companies to rethink how and where they’ll implement technology to support digital transformation projects designed to keep workers safe and productive.
HR Went Remote in 2020 with Array of Virtual Tools
HR transitioned its traditional functions to virtual formats as companies pivoted to remote operations due to COVID-19, using technologies expected to endure after the health crisis has passed.
EEOC Issues Final Rule for Online Filing in Discrimination Cases
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) plans to accept electronic documents for discrimination charges and promote digital communications between the agency and private employers, according to a final rule that was published in The Federal Register on Oct. 15.
Technology Helps Remote Workers Get the Feedback They Need
The “out of sight, out of mind” phenomenon can be a major detriment to remote workers’ well-being during the pandemic. Research shows that employees working from home often receive less performance feedback and appreciation for their good work than those in the office receive, which can take a toll not only on engagement and productivity, but also on employee mental health.
HR Leaders Cite the Value of Technology When Taking on New Roles
Recently hired HR professionals are finding that technology is helping them navigate a new world of work that’s changing—and not only because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remote Work Necessitates HR Technology Acumen
The emergence of technology platforms as a lifeline for remote workers has exposed a lingering problem in human resources: the need for HR to develop new technology competencies to serve the evolving needs of their organizations—a need underscored, experts say, by the growing dependence on apps, collaboration networks, conferencing tools and other systems to replace in-person transactions.