Recruiting
20+ High Impact HR Technology Acquisitions, Mergers, and More from 2020
In 2020, in spite of the pandemic-related shutdowns and other business impacts, the HR technology industry was within a few M&A deals of the 2019 numbers we were tracking (approximately 50). This represents a vibrant industry full of continuous innovation and providers striving to serve the needs of the HR buyer. It also helps to…
Read MoreHR Tech Awards 2020 Case Study: Phenom
Click here to download the full case study. Problems The Technology Solves The Phenom TXM platform focuses on personalizing and automating the four talent experiences; candidate, recruiter, employee, and management. By personalizing these experiences, employers help candidates find the right jobs, empower employees to move within the company, boost recruiter efficiency to identify and engage…
Read More3 Simple Secrets to Better Employee Experience: A PayPal Case Study
In the last couple of years, “employee experience” has become this ubiquitous term that is a catch all for pretty much everything related to employees in the workplace. But I love getting more specific and concrete, because vague terms and theory don’t lead to better results and impact. Recently I had a chance to talk…
Read MoreHR Tech Awards 2020 Case Study: HiringSolved
Click here to download the full case study. Problems The Technology Solves 40-60% of known candidates for open jobs already exist in internal talent pools for companies with significant hiring needs. Yet, in the war for talent, recruiters often find that they have to invest in more tools and solutions to see more candidates to…
Read More7 HCM Trends for 2021: Prioritizing People-Centric HR
2020 is going to be the year that the world never forgets, but in a swirling pool of chaos there are some important components that we can’t miss. There are silver linings to every cloud, no matter how dark, and those present opportunities for employers to create better workplaces as time progresses. Below are some…
Read MoreHR Analyst Day 2020: Final Day and Closing Thoughts
If you missed it, check out what happened during HR Analyst Day: Day One and Day Two. This week I am partnering with Jessica Miller-Merrell of Workology on HR Analyst Day, which is a bit of a misnomer because it’s actually running most of this week as we talk to dozens of amazing technology providers…
Read MoreHR Analyst Day: Day Two Recap (File Management, Talent Development, and More)
If you missed it, check out what happened during HR Analyst Day: Day One. Also see the final day wrap up and insights here: HR Analyst Day 2020 closing thoughts. This week I am partnering with Jessica Miller-Merrell of Workology on HR Analyst Day, which is a bit of a misnomer because it’s actually running…
Read MoreHR Analyst Day: Day One Recap (AI, Virtual Hiring, and More)
This week I am partnering with Jessica Miller-Merrell of Workology on HR Analyst Day, which is a bit of a misnomer because it’s actually running most of this week as we talk to dozens of amazing technology providers across the spectrum from engagement to recruiting to talent insights and more. Transparently, we do a great…
Read MoreJoin Us October 22nd for the Next HR Tech Roundtable
This year has been, in the words of a good friend, a “dumpster fire.” So many things have gone wrong, yet the changing environment has led to some new developments, opportunities to connect, and different approaches to traditional events. Those changes are a silver lining in this bigger shift we’re seeing this year. One of…
Read MoreWhat the Phenom Acquisition of My Ally Signifies for Automation in Recruiting
My Ally is a recruiting chatbot tool that schedules 20,000 interviews a month. Phenom offers a talent experience platform and serves hundreds of enterprise firms like Newell Brands, Brother, Southwest Airlines, and more. Today, Phenom announced the acquisition of My Ally, and while it’s an exciting time for people at both companies, it’s also an…
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