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Blueboard Guest Blog: Curating Company Culture in a Complex Talent Market

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Curated—(kyur-a-ted) Adjective Selected, organized, and presented using professional or expert knowledge.  Carefully chosen. (Merriam-Webster) There is a constant flow of research and information on what the HR agenda should be in organizations in 2023. Topics range from AI and the search for talent, to where, how and when people work, to becoming a skills-first organization. Attracting and retaining top talent has become more challenging in our post-pandemic reality. People want more from work—they want connection, belonging, alignment on values, flexibility, career development, learning, customization, and they want to have great work experiences—not just every now and then, but every day. People want work to be fulfilling and engaging. They want to be passionate about what they are doing and where they are working. It sounds like […]

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Market Alert: App Studio Empowers Users With the Ability to Create New Functionality Within Unit4

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What Happened In mid-Q2 of 2023, Unit4 announced the launch of App Studio. Giving users the ability to develop business apps, enable extensions, and further expand automated processes, App Studio is a feature within Extension Kit, the vendor’s existing low-code tool for users to create automation. Background Unit4 is unique among vendors of enterprise software in that the company looks at and combines software-as-a-service (SaaS) for enterprise resource planning (ERP), financial planning & analysis (FP&A), and human capital management (HCM) as one. In an episode of #HRTechChat, the 3Sixty Insights video podcast, CEO Mike Ettling elaborates, underscoring the vendor’s keen focus on people-centric businesses. Unit4 serves more than 5,100 customers globally across several sectors. This integrated suite of functionality delivers visibility and control over finances, […]

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Analyst Insight: Talent Intelligence Fundamentally Shifts How Organizations Should Measure Success

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As 2023 rang in, so did the hype over artificial intelligence, particularly with generative AI (such as ChatGPT). Seemingly overnight, the long-gathering buzz surrounding AI’s applicability not only to the world of work, but also to business and everything else, became nearly deafening. AI has become seemingly pertinent to just about everything — and it probably is. As more industries begin to realize the opportunities this rapidly developing technology presents to their operations and bottom lines, questions abound. Front-and-center among them is: where to start? In human capital management (HCM), the answer is, just about anywhere. We see vendors applying AI to their solutions for payroll, scheduling, employee self-service, performance management, benefits administration — the list goes on. Name a subdomain of HCM, and there’s […]

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#HRTechChat: Navigating the Talent Shortage: A Creative Approach to Skills-Based Hiring

#HRTechChat: Navigating the Talent Shortage: A Creative Approach to Skills-Based Hiring

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Businesses face a growing challenge: the talent shortage. The traditional ways of recruiting and hiring no longer suffice in a world where the working-age population is shrinking, and the gap between available talent and job openings is widening. To shed light on this issue, we turn to recent research from the Burning Glass Institute and a fascinating conversation with Pamela Stroko about innovative solutions. Here are some of the main themes of our conversation: The Shrinking Workforce The working-age population has been steadily declining, with little to no growth. Starting in 2012, we witnessed a meager 0.5% growth in the working-age population, and this rate slowed to 0.2% from 2017 onwards. This trend is expected to persist until at least 2030, painting a grim picture […]

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#HRTechChat: The "Ambition Recession" and Activating Employees with Pamela Stroko

#HRTechChat: The “Ambition Recession” and Activating Employees with Pamela Stroko

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Welcome back to another episode of #HRTechChat, where we dive into the latest trends and strategies in human resources and workplace technology. In this podcast episode, our host, Jennifer, is joined by HR expert Pamela Stroko to discuss a pressing topic – the staggering 59% of the workforce who are quietly quitting their jobs. Pamela sheds light on the concept of the “”Dead Zone,”” the time of day when remote or hybrid workers are not available to their managers. This lack of trust and connection to work has contributed to the decline in productivity and engagement among employees. Pamela introduces a concept called the “Ambition Recession,” a term coined by Gad Levanon, which points to the decline in employee ambition and engagement since the pandemic. […]

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#HRTechChat with Pamela Stroko: Challenges and the Role of HR Leaders in Curating Culture

#HRTechChat with Pamela Stroko: Challenges and the Role of HR Leaders in Curating Culture

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Welcome back to another episode of #HRTechChat, the Podcast where we explore the latest trends, innovations, and strategies in the ever-evolving world of HR technology. I’m your host, Jennifer Dole. And on today’s show, we have a very special guest joining us again, someone who has made a significant impact in the HR tech landscape with her expertise and thought leadership. She’s a trailblazer, she’s an innovator, and she’s a true advocate for leveraging technology to drive positive change in the workplace. Welcome back, Pamela. In this episode, we delve into the challenges that HR leaders face. The job market and talent shortage are hot topics in the news, with economic factors and uncertainties impacting companies’ hiring strategies. As Pamela points out, the predicted recession […]

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#HRTechChat with Pamela Stroko: Empowering Women in the Workplace

#HRTechChat with Pamela Stroko: Empowering Women in the Workplace

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In a recent episode of #HRTechChat, host Jennifer Dole and guest Pamela Stroko delved into the crucial topic of supporting women in the workplace and ensuring equitable promotions and opportunities. Pamela, an HCM practitioner and HR tech expert, provided valuable insights on the impact of HR technology in enabling women to access greater opportunities. Listen in as we will explore the key points discussed in the podcast episode and shed light on the importance of HR technology in empowering women in their careers. The Shift in Women’s Careers: Pamela highlighted the significant impact the pandemic had on women’s careers. Many women were forced to leave the workforce to fulfill caregiving responsibilities and support their families during challenging times. As a result, a staggering number of […]

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