HR software company Workday Files for IPO


Human Resources management software company Workday filed a $400 million initial public offering request with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Workday is a leading source of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) HR programs. The seven-year-old company uses cloud-based software to manage payroll, recruiting, onboarding, and company accounting.

Companies plan to spend more on HR technology


Read the original article here. By Andrea Marie-Petrou for ChannelBizUK Companies plan to up their spending on HR (human resources) technology in the next year, to continue growth and improve efficiency in the face of a challenging economic environment, research has found.

Six in 10 Companies Conduct Video Job Interviews


Job seekers may find the next opportunity without leaving home, through video interviews. A new study by OfficeTeam found a majority of human resources (HR) managers—63 percent—said their company conducts job interviews via video. This is a massive increase from last year, when only 14 percent had said they went online to interview candidates.

5 Questions Great Job Candidates Ask


Interviews are almost like a first date; stressful, with two people facing off and nervously evaluating each other. On one hand, the interviewer gauges the candidate, looking for answers and determining if they are truly a proper fit. If all goes right, everyone wins. They have the job, and you have an exciting new hire.Continue reading “5 Questions Great Job Candidates Ask”

Trust Is Higher for American Workers


With the grim news about the recent economic downturn, it is always uplifting to get some good news—trust is rising in the American workplace. According to BlessingWhite, a Princeton N.J. consulting firm, both employee engagement and trust in senior management has risen in 2012. Forty-one percent of North American employees expressed engagement, compared to 33Continue reading “Trust Is Higher for American Workers”

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