Microsoft releases software to help employees WFH permanently
Products that help make a hybrid workplace easier are becoming increasingly important as companies face resistant employees who don’t want to go back full time.
HR Technology
New Aon partnerships take on musculoskeletal care and high healthcare costs
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated employees' physical pain and employers' healthcare costs.
PRO Unlimited platform gives employee benefits to gig workers
As gig and contingent workers increase, PRO Unlimited seeks to give companies the flexibility to provide these workers the same benefits as full-time employees
Modern Hire develops AI program to eliminate unconscious bias during recruiting
"It's our mission and responsibility to change hiring, for good,” says Modern Hire CEO Karin Borchert.
Why Walmart is giving employees free Galaxy XCover Pro smartphones
The initiative is another way Walmart is trying to invest in its people while also improving the customer experience.
Benefits Think Why HR will need to use more video in the hybrid workplace
As remote and hybrid workplaces become the norm, HR needs to use video more effectively to stay competitive.
Andrew Davies
Paragon Design Group
Snowflake CEO says diversity goal is secondary in hiring choices
Advocates for the diversity business case usually cite ongoing research from consultant McKinsey that has found that companies with more diverse leadership are more likely to outperform the profitability of those that are the least diverse.
Hibob and SmartRecruiters join forces to ease onboarding for new hires
Sixty-four percent of employees will leave a job within a year due to a bad onboarding experience.
This video platform will make your meetings shorter and more productive
Employees have mastered virtual communication as teams work remotely. But as we move toward a hybrid workplace, what does collaboration look like when half of a team is distributed and the other half is in a conference room?
Men were paid more than women for the same tech jobs
The tech industry is defined by high-flying companies that are mostly male and have long had a history of widespread bias.
Benefits Think It’s time to start thinking about health benefits beyond virtual care
The right tools and consumer-centered approach to health will help workers stay engaged – and keep them out of the hospital.
Travis Rush
Reperio Health
Insurance tech provider Noyo partners with Unum for expanded benefits
Insurance providers agree that technology has become an extremely valuable part of employees’ lives.
Benefits Think Using data to engage in social impact programs
The success of social impact programs depends on engagement. How do you get your people involved? How do you increase involvement over time? And how do you know which engagement strategies work?
Tesa Pagulayan
Atlassian Foundation
MyLifeWell debuts app to improve employee well-being
Employers and employees can create customized programs to meet their various wellness needs.
8 low-cost apps to help employees manage their mental health
Virtual apps make mental health care affordable and accessible for employees dealing with elevated levels of stress and anxiety.
Using AI to reduce employee turnover
The average annual employee turnover rate at veterinary practices is nearly double the overall national turnover average.
HR startup Degreed raises funding at $1.4 billion value
Degreed, a software company serving human resource departments, provides training and career development programs.
60 Seconds with Tech Adviser of the Year Chelsey Koster
Koster shares how technology is helping employers and employees tackle COVID-19, and what role it has played in her own COVID-19 response.
Employers feel confident their workforce has the skills to succeed post-COVID
Employees have improved their technical, analytical and project management skills during the pandemic.
Alight Solutions AI platform helps employers gauge benefit use
The tool is designed to help employees better engage with HR.
