How to Evaluate HRIS Security: Key Features, Red Flags & Best Practices
Your HRIS houses the crown jewels of employee data, payroll, social security numbers, and evaluations. If it’s not secure, your organization risks not just fines, but broken trust. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to evaluate your HRIS system’s security, from access controls to vendor compliance, so you can sleep at night knowing […]
Preventing Bias in AI-Powered HR Tools: 8 Strategies for Fair and Inclusive Hiring
Hiring managers increasingly lean on AI to help sift through resumes, conduct interviews, and predict candidate success. At first glance, it appears to be an objective shortcut, until bias creeps in. Time and again, we’ve seen systems penalize resumes with terms associated with women or underestimate applicants based on their accent or background. Studies have […]
Designing Employee Recognition Programs With Digital Tools
Employee recognition isn’t just a feel‑good perk; it’s a strategic asset. Studies show that team members who receive regular praise are 63 percent more likely to stay at their current job over the next few months, and almost three-quarters say more recognition would boost their productivity. Recognition also drives engagement; companies with strong programs report 31 percent […]
Remote Team KPIs: Metrics, Tools & Frameworks
Introducing effective KPIs for remote teams is about more than tracking productivity; it’s about nurturing clarity, connection, and well-being across distances. When work happens outside traditional offices, managers need reliable ways to understand performance, pinpoint collaboration challenges, and support team morale. By defining clear, outcome-focused measures, like task completion, response time, or engagement scores, you […]
What Are Pulse Surveys? Benefits, Tools, and Best Practices (2025)
Pulse surveys are quick, focused check‑ins sent to employees regularly, typically weekly or monthly, to gather timely insights into their experiences and sentiments. Unlike lengthy annual questionnaires, pulses deliver agile feedback that HR teams can act on swiftly. When integrated with HR technology, such as automated survey tools, real‑time analytics dashboards, and AI‑driven sentiment analysis, […]
Personalized Employee Experience: Tools, Case Studies & Proven Impact
When technology simply “gets out of the way,” people can do their best work, and when it doesn’t, frustration and disengagement follow. That’s the reality behind personalization in employee experience. Systems that adapt to individual work styles, whether that’s an AI bot guiding career growth or AR tools coaching on-the-job, make a noticeable difference. TeamViewer […]
Using Automation To Improve Employee Offboarding Experience
Offboarding can feel like a scramble: IT racing to disable accounts, HR chasing signatures, and managers juggling knowledge transfer, all while trying to leave departing team members with a positive last impression. That’s where automation steps in to save the day. By integrating your HR system, IT tools, and document workflows, you can transform a […]
Preboarding VS Onboarding: How HR Tech Can Help Both
Imagine welcoming a new hire before Day 1 has even arrived. That’s the magic of preboarding, the phase between an accepted offer and the official first day, where logistics, culture, and early connections are handled in advance, making the true onboarding process more meaningful. Once Day 1 hits, onboarding takes over: structured training, role clarity, mentorship, and […]
Boomerang Employees: How to Rehire Former Staff Successfully
Hiring back former staff, often referred to as “boomerang” employees, is becoming a smart, strategic move. Bolstered by reduced recruitment costs (often 30–66% less than external hires) and quicker integration, these returning team members bring familiarity with your culture and systems. They often come back stronger, too. Many rehires return with fresh skills, higher compensation, […]