In the second episode of our new AI-focused series, David Creelman and I investigate some key ways that large HR vendors are utilizing new forms of AI. Joining us this time are Mike Bollinger, Ben Zweig, and Jarik Conrad. Mike Bollinger is an accomplished executive with 20 years of industry experience. He has deep technology and HCM domain skills including strategic workforce planning, communications, change management, team building, business case development, and leadership. In his current role as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives with Cornerstone, Mike is responsible for internal re ..read more

In the first of a special mini-series focused on AI in the workplace, David Creelman and I consider how AI is impacting the workplace. Joining us on the HRchat podcast is Avi Goldfarb, the Rotman Chair in Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare and a professor of marketing at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. Avi is also Chief Data Scientist at the Creative Destruction Lab, a faculty affiliate at the Vector Institute and the Schwartz-Reisman Institute for Technology and Society, and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. Avi’s research foc ..read more

Compare navigating today’s HR landscape to embarking on a challenging puzzle-solving quest, where each piece must fit perfectly. A misplaced move can lead to obstacles. However, with Workday and Workday integration, it’s like having a skillful puzzle master by your side. Integration provides a complete picture, ensuring stability and security as you conquer HR challenges with precision, much like assembling a complex puzzle. Think of Workday as the lighthouse that illuminates your business’s path through the foggy waters of modern enterprise. With its versatile tools and capabilities, Workday ..read more

In HRchat episode 617, we ask if HR pros get the potential of AI to transform the world of work. Listen as we discuss the realities associated with the increased adoption of AI in the workplace and ways HR pros can prepare and adapt to the changing ways we work. My awesome returning guest is Lila Nazef, Vice President of Sales & Marketing (North America) at Neocase, a Saas platform for automating HR Service Delivery. Questions for Lila include: Let’s start our conversation about the impact of AI on businesses by hearing your experiences. How is the increasing use of AI at Neocase c ..read more

This year has seen an onus placed on HR professionals and business leaders to understand and plan for the implications of generative AI and deep language models. In HRchat episode 608, I sit down with Tim Whitley, Director of HR Technology at Oklahoma State University. Tim says his passion lies in exploring the convergence of technology and HR, recognizing its transformative potential to elevate HR from a functional necessity to a strategic powerhouse within organizations. Listen as Tim sheds light on the significance of generative AI and deep language models in reshaping HR practices. By ski ..read more

How to Assemble a Development Team for a Startup: Top Advice Less than a third of startups survive the so-called “valley of death”, most of the companies fall apart within the first three years. There are many reasons for this, and one lies in the employees and software development team: not everyone is ready to fight for business development selflessly. In order for the company to work like clockwork, it is important to assemble a good dev team for a startup. We tell you how to do it: what is included in the training, what employees to look for, and what to do with them later. Draw the Struc ..read more

To better manage a business, you need the help of technological tools to give you a better grasp on making decisions for your company’s growth. It’d be very challenging to rely on trust alone, especially with handling personnel. Tracking their attendance is crucial to determining how they perform in your organization.  In the United States, the peak for team member absenteeism is usually during the flu season. But this could change as the world gets exposed to various elements affecting health in the workplace. Additionally, health care costs in the country are rising. In 2019, a team me ..read more

In 2022, hourly workers are finding themselves in very high demand. Staff shortages in a variety of sectors and turnover rates of 150% — an increase of 68% since 2017– mean businesses that once took their ability to attract and retain staff for granted are now encountering strong resistance to their favorite strategies. There were 800,000 fewer fast food workers in the U.S. in October 2021, for instance, than there were in February of 2020. So how does an HR department attract the hourly workers a business needs for its best chance at success? It’s important to understand that, contrary to po ..read more

High-Growth SaaS People Benchmark Report 2022 HR technology company intelliHR, in partnership with MaRS, is seeking your input to formulate a global report on the people and talent insights of high-growth startup SaaS businesses! Why Participate? Discover how other industry leaders are tackling productivity, retention, and DE&I Benchmark your organization against, as well as learn from other fast-growing companies All participants will receive an advance copy of the “High Growth SaaS People Benchmark Report” Take the 7-minute survey here.   Related HRchat Content   The post T ..read more

How to Ramp Up Candidate Engagement Efforts with Artificial Intelligence It has never been harder to find and engage candidates. So how can your employer brand stand out while keeping your budget in check? When it comes to your recruitment sourcing strategy and finding the right candidate, there are several factors to consider. Helping me to get to the heart of how to mix AI with other approaches to candidate sourcing is the charismatic Terry Baker, CEO & President at PandoLogic, an AI-enabled recruiting platform. Hear Terry Answers to These Questions: The Great Resignation is proj ..read more