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Kayla Matthews

Kayla Matthews is a tech and productivity writer based out of Pittsburgh, PA. You can also find her work on The Huffington Post, MakeUseOf and The Gadget Flow.
Picture of Kayla Matthews

Kayla Matthews

Kayla Matthews is a tech and productivity writer based out of Pittsburgh, PA. You can also find her work on The Huffington Post, MakeUseOf and The Gadget Flow.
Productivity

8 Ways HR Teams Can Use Tech to Encourage Productivity

Human resource professionals play a crucial role in a business’s success. From designing effective training programs and ensuring a fair hiring process to strategic roles, quality HR is a key aspect of a smooth-running business. One of the most important roles of an HR professional in 2017 is implementation of new technology within an existing organization and structure. Specifically, in addition to using technology to improve the role of HR itself, HR can incorporate technology to encourage companywide productivity. Here are eight ways HR teams can use tech to encourage productivity in business. Streamlined Recruiting Process Recruiting software can help streamline

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HR Analytics

HR Is About to Get an Analytics Makeover

Many organizational departments rely on analytics for decisions they make and strategies they implement. Through using analytics and data, these departments can get a better idea of what customers and clients need or want. But until now, HR hasn’t led the way. That’s about to change as HR braces for an analytics makeover. Business analytics is used primarily in logistics or marketing. But HR is beginning to dip its toes into the world of data-driven tracking and measurement. Many companies have already implemented HR analytics. However, big data metrics aren’t always understood. And they’re seldom used with practical applications. As we

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8 Ways to Create a Lean Workflow in 2017

Sometimes when we focus so much of our energy on workplace efficiency, we end up making the problem worse. I once worked at a marketing company that changed its workflow structure so often, half the job was remembering which processes we were currently following. It made work scattered and impacted the confidence of everyone in the office. Essentially, the workflow changes had the reverse effect than what was intended. Keeping your office’s workflow lean is important, but it must also make sense and be easy to implement. That seems like a tall order, but we’ve rounded up eight tech-oriented tips to

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How to Use Tech to Reinforce Your Best Company Values

Technology offers great ways to connect and perform tasks more efficiently. Companies can also embrace technology as a way of increasing productivity among the staff and ensuring the workplace is a harmonious environment. Isn’t that the goal of every business? Here’s how working with tech can reinforce a company’s best values. Expanding Access to Data Every skilled service person tells you there is a right tool for every job. In the workplace, the “tool” might simply be easy access to data. Some companies can get stingy with their data. Those companies that flourish will allow for a free flow of data

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How the Future of Work Could Shift Company Cultures

Your company’s culture might be changing at this very moment. The future of work is shifting as more and more millennials enter the workforce. They have goals and motivations that are different from today’s current workers. Also, the increased advancement of technology continues to have a substantial impact on the evolution of workplaces. All of these changes mean that a shift in company culture is inevitable. How work is viewed and treated will certainly alter as this new crop of college graduates enters the workforce. There are a few ways the future of work will change and what that means for

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Does the Gig Economy Have an HR Department?

The gig economy, also called the “on-demand economy,” represents a growing sector of the job market where millions of people work as freelancers and independent contractors, hiring themselves and their skills out for income as clients need them. Many workers love this lifestyle due to the freedom it offers, but one of the notable challenges is that these freelancers may not have access to a human resources department and, if they do, they probably don’t get to meet its representatives face to face. Essentially, the gig economy has changed how some human resources departments operate and has subsequently shaped what freelancers

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The 6 Dated HR Technologies Your Company Needs to Replace

Just like professionals from other industries, human resource professionals are dependent on technology. However, the pace of advancement means some technologies become outdated very quickly. It might just be time to replace these six HR technologies with something a little more modern. Licensed Human Resources Management Systems According to a survey from Cedar-Crestone, more than 40 percent of companies are either in the process of replacing or planning to replace their traditional human resources management systems. Furthermore, approximately one-quarter of respondents confessed they’d likely completely do away with old licensed systems and replace them with something more up-to-date. Cloud-based systems are

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