3 tech tools making work easier this year

Published March 17, 2021 5:30 AM EDT Updated March 17, 2021 9:09 AM EDT 2 Min Read

Remote work is here to stay, which means companies are left to find new and innovative ways to make everyday tasks WFH-friendly.

The HR technology market has moved beyond payroll and employee administration to include “work tech” that will help employers recruit, reskill and engage their workforce, according to the annual HR technology market report by Josh Bersin, founder and CEO of advisory firm Bersin & Associates.

Although recruiting is top priority for organizations, nearly a third of companies’ new hires don’t work out despite extensive testing, assessment and job fit analysis, according to the report. Leveraging data, algorithms and social sensing tools can make recruitment more effective.

AI can now identify patterns of bias and discrimination and help shine a light on issues previously skimmed over, the report found. Hiring teams are using AI and social tools to better attract, identify and recruit minority candidates in all areas of business.

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