Category: Technology

It’s hard to talk HR at all today without talking HR Technology. From your ATS to your HRIS we’ve got all of your tech acronyms covered in this category.

The Downside to Text Message Recruiting

In yesterday’s Advisor, we noted that text messages are one way to improve communication during the recruiting process and outlined some of the benefits of doing so. Today, let’s take a look at some of the potential drawbacks.

Something More than a Gimmick

“The old model of education where you go to college for four years and coast for the next 40 just doesn’t work in today’s world,” Andrew Ng on CNN Tech.

Pros and Cons to Using Text Messages in Your Recruiting Process

The hiring and recruiting process can often seem to drag on for employers and potential employees. Businesses often look for ways to speed up the process, both to improve time-to-hire and also to create a favorable impression among candidates, which will increase the chances of the offer being accepted.

How to Use Mobile Keywords to Enhance Recruitment

Everyone knows that recruiting the best job candidates is essential to the success of your company. However, with so many businesses competing for the same people, all companies need to invest in technologies and strategies that improve their recruitment efforts. One of the most effective ways to enhance recruitment is the use of mobile keywords. […]

State-of-the-Art Simulation Training Gives Employees Hands-On Experience

Many organizations are turning to virtual simulators to create realistic training scenarios and, in the process, help employees refine their skills and learn best practices. From computerized flight simulators for pilots to simulators that give healthcare professionals opportunities to practice lifesaving skills, the technology is proving to be a great benefit for a wide range […]

Is HR Automation Happening Too Fast?

While employers increasingly see the benefits of HR technology, a new survey from global talent solutions firm Randstad Sourceright also finds there are serious concerns about the pace of change.

Don’t Let Technology Add Risks to Process of Screening Applicants

The practice of screening applicants through the internet – particularly by using Google and social networking sites – is becoming more and more commonplace. But employers need to understand there are times when they just shouldn’t look.