HR.com Press Releases

HR.com in partnership with Capacity, has launched an online resource, a Coronavirus Chatbot, to help employers stay well-informed and have a strategy in place for their business and their workforce. With a state of emergency being declared in many countries and several states within the U.S., employers are searching for answers.  

This innovative and interactive platform will assist employers in their quest to develop and enforce policies in their organization, specifically regarding the impact of the coronavirus on their workplace and their own organizational policies.  Employers will have access to the chatbot feature and a resource center for developing these company policies. HR.com and Capacity can customize this tool with the employer’s own policies, procedures, and directives to be hosted directly on their own company website or internal communication platform for their workforce.

Access Coronavirus Chatbot on HR.com and “Request Chatbot”:    crm.hr.com/coronavirus

Complimentary informative webcasts are available online this week to help employers and employees navigate their policies and the repercussions for their organizations:

About Capacity
Capacity is an AI-powered support automation platform that empowers teams and customers with instant knowledge and automated workflows. Capacity connects apps, mines documents, captures tacit knowledge, and automates processes—all made instantly accessible through a single interface via chat. For more information, visit Capacity.com.

About HR.com
At HR.com, we are committed to educating HR professionals and helping them build meaningful careers. When it comes to HR, we connect them with everything they need and over 1.88 million HR pros agree! (How could that many people be wrong!) They rely on the HR.com community as the foremost, trusted resource for education, career development, networking, and compliance. Offerings include the largest network of HR executives, leading-edge industry research from the HR Research Institute, 13 monthly HR-themed epublications, innovative HR education including 250+ annual webcasts, the most comprehensive HR certification exam preparation that guarantees passing SHRM and HRCI certification (prepare for a salary increase!), as well as valuable HR tools, and legal compliance updates. HR.com has the largest knowledge base of HR practices globally and offers unparalleled training and networking for HR professionals all over the world... 24/7… 365. Visit crm.hr.com to maximize your potential.

For more information, contact:
Debbie McGrath
Chief Instigator and CEO, HR.com
dmcgrath@hr.com   
877-472-6648
crm.hr.com

 

Most HR professionals say that workplace experiences have become more important in recent years. When asked about their importance to the HR department, fully 72% of HR professionals say the importance of employee experience is very high, and 63% indicate the same thing about the more comprehensive topic of human experience (HX).  Furthermore, nearly half (47%) feel the concept of HX will grow even more important over the next three years.

The free research report, The State of Human Experience in the Workplace 2020, is now available for download.  HR.com's Research Institute conducted the study to better understand employee and human experience and their implications for the future of HR.  HX is defined as the overall experience that all stakeholders have with the organization. This includes employees, contractors, alumni, candidates, customers, business partners, investors, and anyone else who has a strong interest in the organization and its products.

Organizations with a more positive human/employee experience have better workplace outcomes. They assign higher ratings to their perceptions of employees around every experience factor including engagement, empowerment, sense of belonging, and “work inspiration.” In fact, 51% report high levels of ROI from their experience initiatives, versus a mere 7% of those that claim their company is average or worse when it comes to managing their human and employee experience.
 
Download the full report which includes details on six key takeaways to help HR departments  increase the quality of human and employee experience in their organizations.

DOWNLOAD RESEARCH REPORT:   https://web.hr.com/i2sh6


About HR.com and the HR Research Institute
HR.com’s HR Research Institute helps HR departments keep their finger on the pulse of HR!  HR.com is committed to creating inspired and informed workforces by maximizing the potential of HR professionals around the world.  Over 1.75 million HR professionals rely on HR.com as the foremost, trusted industry resource for education, career development, and compliance (that many people can’t be wrong!).  Offerings include the largest network of HR executives, leading-edge industry research from the HR Research Institute, 13 monthly HR-themed epublications, innovative HR education including 250+ annual webcasts, the most comprehensive HR certification exam preparation program supporting SHRM and HRCI certification, as well as helpful HR tools and legal compliance updates. HR.com has the largest knowledge base of HR practices globally and offers unparalleled training and networking for HR professionals all over the world... 24/7… 365 (just in case you can’t get enough HR).  Visit crm.hr.com/featuredresearch to download research (always free) and to maximize HR potential. #hrresearchinstitute

For more information, contact:
Debbie McGrath
Chief Instigator and CEO, HR.com
dmcgrath@hr.com   
877-472-6648
crm.hr.com

 

The vast majority of employers (93%) have pre-hire processes and tools in place, but fewer than half view their tools as good (40%) or excellent (5%). One of the primary challenges in regard to pre-hire technologies is integration, with just 16% saying the components of their pre-hire tools are well-integrated.

The free research report, The State of Pre-Hire Tools and Systems, is now available for download.  HR.com's Research Institute conducted the study to better understand recruitment processes and to examine how HR professionals view the pre-hire tools they are using to help meet their hiring challenges in 2020.

Further investigation reveals the most widely used pre-hire assessments are skills assessment tests (61%), job-related knowledge tests (47%), and personality tests (43%).

Examination of pre-hire leading and pre-hire laggard firms highlight some distinct differences.  Responding organizations that report good pre-hire processes and tools are more likely than their lagging counterparts to:

• Leverage background screening, assessments, and video interviewing
• Have integrated systems
• Say that the advantages of their pre-hire systems are that they provide better candidate experiences, provide useful data for future references, and improve employer branding
• Report having happier candidates and recruitment staff
• Leverage skills assessments and assessments of emotional intelligence
• State that assessment and analytical capabilities will be more important over the next several years

Download the full report which includes details on five key takeaways to help HR departments work to better leverage tools related to assessments, screening, reference checking, and interviewing.

DOWNLOAD RESEARCH REPORT:   https://web.hr.com/w1tbs


About HR.com and the HR Research Institute
HR.com’s HR Research Institute helps HR departments keep their finger on the pulse of HR!  HR.com is committed to creating inspired and informed workforces by maximizing the potential of HR professionals around the world.  Over 1.75 million HR professionals rely on HR.com as the foremost, trusted industry resource for education, career development, and compliance (that many people can’t be wrong!).  Offerings include the largest network of HR executives, leading-edge industry research from the HR Research Institute, 13 monthly HR-themed epublications, innovative HR education including 250+ annual webcasts, the most comprehensive HR certification exam preparation program supporting SHRM and HRCI certification, as well as helpful HR tools and legal compliance updates. HR.com has the largest knowledge base of HR practices globally and offers unparalleled training and networking for HR professionals all over the world... 24/7… 365 (just in case you can’t get enough HR).  Visit crm.hr.com/featuredresearch to download research (always free) and to maximize HR potential. #hrresearchinstitute

For more information, contact:
Debbie McGrath
Chief Instigator and CEO, HR.com
dmcgrath@hr.com   
877-472-6648
crm.hr.com

 

Despite the fact that pay inequities remain a serious challenge to employers worldwide, most organizations are still not making it a top priority.  Only a very small proportion (6%) of human resources (HR) professionals say pay equity is a top priority at their workplace. Further, just a quarter of surveyed employers say it’s among their top five executive priorities, and a third believe executives do not see it as a priority at all.  

The free research report, The State of Pay Equity 2020, is now available for download.  HR.com's Research Institute conducted the study to examine the state of how well organizations and HR departments are addressing pay equity issues.

Further examination reveals the main reasons companies do strive for pay equity in their workforce. Three-fifths of HR professionals (59%) say their organizations focus on pay equity to retain the right talent, another half (53%) say they do so to recruit the right talent, and almost as many (47%) say a sense of fairness drives pay equity.

Only two-fifths (40%) of HR professionals consider their organizations to be good or excellent when it comes to pay equity efforts. Companies viewed as more equitable are more likely to:

• have a formal pay equity budget in place,
• analyze and leverage data in an effort to increase pay equity and reduce pay gaps, and
• invest in efforts to close the pay equity gaps across all job levels, not just senior levels.

Download the full report which includes details on nine key takeaways to help HR departments work to close pay equity gaps in their organization.

DOWNLOAD RESEARCH REPORT:  https://web.hr.com/kbj1q


About HR.com and the HR Research Institute
HR.com’s HR Research Institute helps HR departments keep their finger on the pulse of HR!  HR.com is committed to creating inspired and informed workforces by maximizing the potential of HR professionals around the world.  Over 1.75 million HR professionals rely on HR.com as the foremost, trusted industry resource for education, career development, and compliance (that many people can’t be wrong!).  Offerings include the largest network of HR executives, leading-edge industry research from the HR Research Institute, 13 monthly HR-themed epublications, innovative HR education including 250+ annual webcasts, the most comprehensive HR certification exam preparation program supporting SHRM and HRCI certification, as well as helpful HR tools and legal compliance updates. HR.com has the largest knowledge base of HR practices globally and offers unparalleled training and networking for HR professionals all over the world... 24/7… 365 (just in case you can’t get enough HR).  Visit crm.hr.com/featuredresearch to download research (always free) and to maximize HR potential. #hrresearchinstitute

For more information, contact:
Debbie McGrath
Chief Instigator and CEO, HR.com
dmcgrath@hr.com   
877-472-6648
crm.hr.com

 

Over half of HR professionals believe that financial security is one of the primary struggles faced by employees, yet few organizations have implemented financial wellness programs.  Further investigation points to the concern that most employees struggle with a range of issues at home and work, including financial insecurity.  The most significant struggle for employees is achieving an effective work-life balance (55%), followed closely by earning enough money to pay bills and pay off debt (53%).

The free research report, The State of Employee Financial Wellness, examines the state of employee financial wellness programs and initiatives, and is now available for download.  HR.com's Research Institute conducted the study in partnership with Salary Finance, a company providing financial wellness solutions that help employees move out of debt and into savings at no cost or liability to the employer.

Relatively few (22%) organizations have implemented an employee financial wellness program.  And just 14% of human resource (HR) professionals indicate that their organization successfully helps employees attain greater financial wellness to a very high or high extent.
 
Download the full report and infographic which include details on eight key takeaways to help HR successfully implement financial wellness programs and initiatives to help employees and increase productivity.

DOWNLOAD RESEARCH REPORT AND INFOGRAPHIC:   https://web.hr.com/syla


About Salary Finance
Salary Finance is a financial wellness platform focused on solving the root cause of financial stress: a lack of employee savings, caused by high levels of high-interest personal debt. Our mission is to make the lives of millions of working people less stressful, more productive, and much happier. We partner with forward-thinking companies to provide smarter financial wellness products that can help improve employees’ financial wellness, increase their credit scores, and help them move out of debt and into savings. Visit www.salaryfinance.com to learn more.

About HR.com and the HR Research Institute
HR.com’s HR Research Institute helps HR departments keep their finger on the pulse of HR!  HR.com is committed to creating inspired and informed workforces by maximizing the potential of HR professionals around the world.  Over 1.75 million HR professionals rely on HR.com as the foremost, trusted industry resource for education, career development, and compliance (that many people can’t be wrong!).  Offerings include the largest network of HR executives, leading-edge industry research from the HR Research Institute, 13 monthly HR-themed epublications, innovative HR education including 250+ annual webcasts, the most comprehensive HR certification exam preparation program supporting SHRM and HRCI certification, as well as helpful HR tools and legal compliance updates. HR.com has the largest knowledge base of HR practices globally and offers unparalleled training and networking for HR professionals all over the world... 24/7… 365 (just in case you can’t get enough HR).  Visit crm.hr.com/featuredresearch to download research (always free) and to maximize HR potential. #hrresearchinstitute

For more information, contact:
Debbie McGrath
Chief Instigator and CEO, HR.com
dmcgrath@hr.com   
877-472-6648
crm.hr.com 

Few human resources (HR) professionals (37%) say their organizations are good or very good at talent analytics. And nearly as many (34%) say their organizational talent analytics abilities are poor or very poor, calling attention to a lack of confidence and aptitude in analytics in HR.  

The free research report, The State of Big Data and Talent Analytics, is now available for download.  HR.com's Research Institute conducted the study to examine the state of how well organizations and HR departments are adeptly leverage talent analytics and big data.

Analytics-leading firms are more likely to have implemented a big-data platform that delivers actionable insights compared to analytics-lagging companies (51% vs 8% agree or strongly agree). They are also more likely to have analytics-savvy HR business partners, have a head of HR involved in analytics work, and have HR systems capable of pulling integrated data.

The research pointed to a lack of analytics ability for HR leaders and managers.  Only 21% of HR professionals say their leaders are very good at making sense of talent analytics.  
Download the full report and infographic which include details on ten key takeaways to help HR departments leverage the power of analytics to provide invaluable insights that help their business.

DOWNLOAD RESEARCH REPORT and INFOGRAPHIC:    https://web.hr.com/1n6f


About HR.com and the HR Research Institute
HR.com’s HR Research Institute helps HR departments keep their finger on the pulse of HR!  HR.com is committed to creating inspired and informed workforces by maximizing the potential of HR professionals around the world.  Over 1.75 million HR professionals rely on HR.com as the foremost, trusted industry resource for education, career development, and compliance (that many people can’t be wrong!).  Offerings include the largest network of HR executives, leading-edge industry research from the HR Research Institute, 13 monthly HR-themed epublications, innovative HR education including 250+ annual webcasts, the most comprehensive HR certification exam preparation program supporting SHRM and HRCI certification, as well as helpful HR tools and legal compliance updates. HR.com has the largest knowledge base of HR practices globally and offers unparalleled training and networking for HR professionals all over the world... 24/7… 365 (just in case you can’t get enough HR).  Visit crm.hr.com/featuredresearch to download research (always free) and to maximize HR potential. #hrresearchinstitute

For more information, contact:
Debbie McGrath
Chief Instigator and CEO, HR.com
dmcgrath@hr.com   
877-472-6648
crm.hr.com

 

Very few human resources (HR) professionals (11%) say their organizations use artificial intelligence (AI) to a high or very high degree.  Fast change is on the horizon for HR, however, as a third (33%) anticipate high or very high use of AI in two years.

Results from the research study, The State of Artificial Intelligence, Disruption and Innovation, are now available for free download.  HR.com's Research Institute conducted the study to examine the state of artificial intelligence in HR and provide insights to prepare for the wave of inevitable AI-based change.

Looking ahead to the near future, HR professionals say the key area they expect to see the greatest potential to improve the HR function is in analytics and metrics (78%).  This is followed by talent acquisition and learning and development.  

The survey also points to the abilities to analyze (57%) and to predict (51%) as the top features HR professionals would like to see in AI-powered applications.
 
Download the full report and infographic which include details on ten key takeaways to help HR gain a better understanding of AI in HR and prepare to leverage AI and technology to boost employee performance and gain a competitive advantage.

DOWNLOAD RESEARCH REPORT and INFOGRAPHIC:    https://web.hr.com/o4sqj

About HR.com and the HR Research Institute
HR.com’s HR Research Institute helps HR departments keep their finger on the pulse of HR!  HR.com is committed to creating inspired and informed workforces by maximizing the potential of HR professionals around the world.  Over 1.75 million HR professionals rely on HR.com as the foremost, trusted industry resource for education, career development, and compliance (that many people can’t be wrong!).  Offerings include the largest network of HR executives, leading-edge industry research from the HR Research Institute, 13 monthly HR-themed epublications, innovative HR education including 250+ annual webcasts, the most comprehensive HR certification exam preparation program supporting SHRM and HRCI certification, as well as helpful HR tools and legal compliance updates. HR.com has the largest knowledge base of HR practices globally and offers unparalleled training and networking for HR professionals all over the world... 24/7… 365 (just in case you can’t get enough HR).  Visit crm.hr.com/featuredresearch to download research (always free) and to maximize HR potential. #hrresearchinstitute

For more information, contact:
Debbie McGrath
Chief Instigator and CEO, HR.com
dmcgrath@hr.com   
877-472-6648
crm.hr.com 

Drawing HR professionals from the West Coast and across the country, the HR West Conference now adds an awards program for its 37th annual year to recognize HR leaders.

San Francisco, California, U.S. -- Powered by HR.com, the 2020 HR West Conference has added a new level of professional recognition by launching their California HR Excellence Awards. Submissions are now being accepted through January 20th. Award recipients will be announced and celebrated at HR West 2020 in March.

With 13 award categories to choose from, nominations for individuals, teams, and organizations are open for this prestigious opportunity and recognition for HR strategies. Categories include Best Culture Initiative, Best Performance Management, Best Technology Innovation Implementation, and Best Wellness Program, among others.

Individuals can be nominated for categories such as HR Leader of the Year or Emerging HR Leader of the Year (Under 40) to spotlight talented HR professionals in the industry.
 
Nominations are now open for the inaugural awards program giving individuals as well as corporations the chance to be one of the first award winners in a growing HR West Conference tradition. Submit nomination to apply: https://web.hr.com/r2qa


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About the HR West Conference
The HR West Conference shapes the future of HR together with the HR community. HR attendees and participants are thriving, in-the-know HR professionals and providers, always striving to stay ahead of what’s next and what’s to come in the HR profession.

The HR West Conference has convened annually for 36 years in the San Francisco Bay Area, attracting professionals from across the country, with a heavy presence from the Silicon Valley companies and their HR experts. These HR experts represent some of the most seasoned HR professionals who deliver on some of the biggest HR demands in the profession, since they practice HR in California and around the world.

The HR West Conference tackles tough HR topics, includes diverse approaches and schools of thought for your pain points, while fostering forward-thinking dialogue. Conference presenters help participants achieve HR goals by providing industry insights, tools & resources, as well as the latest workplace research. Visit hrwest.org for more information.


About HR.com
At HR.com, we are committed to educating HR professionals and helping them build meaningful careers.  When it comes to HR, we connect them with everything they need and over 1.75 million HR pros agree! (How could that many people be wrong?)   They rely on the HR.com community as the foremost, trusted resource for education, career development, networking, and compliance. Offerings include the largest network of HR executives, leading-edge industry research from the HR Research Institute, 13 monthly HR-themed epublications, innovative HR education including 250+ annual webcasts, the most comprehensive HR certification exam preparation that guarantees passing SHRM and HRCI certification (prepare for a salary increase!), as well as valuable HR tools, and legal compliance updates.  HR.com has the largest knowledge base of HR practices globally and offers unparalleled training and networking for HR professionals all over the world... 24/7… 365.  Visit crm.hr.com to maximize your potential.


For more information, contact:
Debbie McGrath
Chief Instigator and CEO, HR.com
dmcgrath@hr.com   
877-472-6648
crm.hr.com 

Most human resource (HR) professionals (77%) say their organizations use an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), but only about half (52%) say that their hiring process is good or excellent. It’s clear that the systems are not a recruitment panacea, but their weaknesses can be addressed.

The free research report, The State of Applicant Tracking Systems, and informative infographic are now available for download.  HR.com's Research Institute conducted the study to examine the state of ATS applications in terms of adoption, effectiveness, and possible future trends.

Notable research insights point to a number of weaknesses in ATS utilization for hiring.  Just 30% of HR professionals say their ATS is good or fair at automatically matching candidates to the right job postings and then alerting the recruiter. Only 33% are good or fair at offering candidates a personalized experience.  

Looking ahead to the near future, HR participants say they expect to see even greater personalization (62%) and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities (55%).
 
Download the full report and infographic which include details on eight key takeaways to help HR successfully utilize ATS tools to yield better talent acquisition results.

DOWNLOAD RESEARCH REPORT and INFOGRAPHIC:    https://web.hr.com/wdvx6


About HR.com and the HR Research Institute
HR.com’s HR Research Institute helps HR departments keep their finger on the pulse of HR!  HR.com is committed to creating inspired and informed workforces by maximizing the potential of HR professionals around the world.  Over 1.75 million HR professionals rely on HR.com as the foremost, trusted industry resource for education, career development, and compliance (that many people can’t be wrong!).  Offerings include the largest network of HR executives, leading-edge industry research from the HR Research Institute, 13 monthly HR-themed epublications, innovative HR education including 250+ annual webcasts, the most comprehensive HR certification exam preparation program supporting SHRM and HRCI certification, as well as helpful HR tools and legal compliance updates. HR.com has the largest knowledge base of HR practices globally and offers unparalleled training and networking for HR professionals all over the world... 24/7… 365 (just in case you can’t get enough HR).  Visit crm.hr.com/featuredresearch to download research (always free) and to maximize HR potential. #hrresearchinstitute

For more information, contact:
Debbie McGrath
Chief Instigator and CEO, HR.com
dmcgrath@hr.com   
877-472-6648
crm.hr.com  

 

Nearly two-thirds of HR professionals indicate the gig economy is impacting hiring and staffing practices. A majority (64%) are experiencing some sort of change because of gig economy trends. The research study reveals that companies are impacted in a variety of ways, including requiring careful screening to minimize risk when it comes to recruiting and managing temporary hires, which range from contingent employees to contract workers.

HR.com's Research Institute conducted the research study, Hiring Trends in the Age of the Gig Economy, Identity Fraud, and Social Media, in partnership with Sterling, a leading provider of background and identity services. Insights from the study reveal that companies are changing the way they do work to meet the expectations of the increasing contingent workforce.

In addition to covering the gig economy, the study examines identity verification, drug screening, continuous monitoring, and social media checks—revealing data, insights, and best practices pertaining to each of these rapidly evolving areas.
 
Download the full report and informative infographic, which include details on seven takeaway strategies for implementing an effective and successful screening platform to transform hiring processes.

DOWNLOAD RESEARCH REPORT:   https://web.hr.com/psbj


About Sterling
Sterling—a leading provider of background and identity services—offers a foundation of trust and safety that spans across industries, professions, and borders. Our technology-powered services help organizations create great environments for their workers, partners, and customers. With office locations around the world, Sterling conducts more than 100 million searches annually.Visit Sterling online at sterlingcheck.com.

About HR.com and the HR Research Institute
HR.com’s HR Research Institute helps HR departments keep their finger on the pulse of HR!  HR.com is committed to creating inspired and informed workforces by maximizing the potential of HR professionals around the world.  Over 1.75 million HR professionals rely on HR.com as the foremost, trusted industry resource for education, career development, and compliance (that many people can’t be wrong!).  Offerings include the largest network of HR executives, leading-edge industry research from the HR Research Institute, 13 monthly HR-themed epublications, innovative HR education including 250+ annual webcasts, the most comprehensive HR certification exam preparation program supporting SHRM and HRCI certification, as well as helpful HR tools and legal compliance updates. HR.com has the largest knowledge base of HR practices globally and offers unparalleled training and networking for HR professionals all over the world... 24/7… 365 (just in case you can’t get enough HR).  Visit crm.hr.com/featuredresearch to download research (always free) and to maximize HR potential. #hrresearchinstitute


For more information, contact:
Debbie McGrath
Chief Instigator and CEO, HR.com
dmcgrath@hr.com   
877-472-6648
crm.hr.com