Employee Experience and Engagement Tech Archives

2025 Top HR Products of the Year: Chime Workplace

HR Executive and HR Tech conference - August 11, 2025

Chime Workplace offers an all-in-one financial wellness suite, plus employer insights linking financial health to retention and productivity.

HR’s Rising Stars: Creating people-centric, tech-powered HR at Amazon

Jen Colletta - July 30, 2025

Drew Howell, global HR leader, has leaned into data and relationship-building to drive meaningful improvements in efficiency and engagement at World Wide Fulfillment by Amazon.

Why many AI in HR projects fail—and how Hitachi got it right

Jill Barth - July 15, 2025

Rather than solve HR complexity, many companies accept inefficiency as a cost of doing business. Hitachi chose a different path.

5 ways tech can supercharge employee wellbeing strategies

Alex Powell - July 1, 2025

This expert shares five recommendations to help HR effectively integrate tech and employee wellbeing strategies.

How Alaska Airlines earned 99.5% employee engagement, frontline workers included

Jill Barth - June 24, 2025

A case study in modernizing employee engagement communications for distributed workforces from one of the premier U.S. airlines.

How enterprise AI is reshaping EX, according to expert Josh Bersin

Josh Bersin - June 23, 2025

Bersin, who will deliver the closing keynote at HR Tech this fall, found that employee experience platforms remain vital—and increasingly serve as the primary way to embed artificial intelligence within organizations.

Why HR teams are championing a CX technology revolution

Tomas Gorny - June 6, 2025

Customer experience (CX) is often handled by external teams. Why is this expert saying HR teams are the best to lead the way?

Developing middle managers: How HR can support these overworked leaders

Jill Barth - April 3, 2025

Today's middle managers are facing unprecedented challenges that threaten both their effectiveness and wellbeing.

The cornerstones of employee engagement strategy? Skills development and tech innovation

Jen Colletta - April 2, 2025

Cornerstone OnDemand Chief People Officer Carina Cortez says the HR function at the talent management platform provider is "client zero" for product innovation.

46,000 employees reveal the true value of frontline worker engagement

Jill Barth - March 27, 2025

Engaging these employees isn't just a nice-to-have—it's a business necessity, says this tech founder. Plus, HR tech updates from ServiceNow, Oracle, Workday, HireQuest and more.

Human Intelligence 2025 Event

Sponsor Content - March 12, 2025

Wednesday, April 02, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET

Tune in for the digital event that explores the HR industry-defining capabilities of Human Intelligence™ and how it will make the next era of work smarter, more efficient, and more human.

From airlines to offices? How loyalty programs can reduce employee turnover

Jill Barth - February 20, 2025

Employees participating in this loyalty program experienced 62% lower turnover rates compared to non-participants.

Transformative HR Trends Shaping the Workplace in 2025

Sponsor Content - January 24, 2025

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET

HR leaders must adapt their strategies to keep up with rapid technological advancements and shifts in people practices impacting their workforce.

The Power of Recognition in Healthcare: Arkansas Children’s Workhuman Experience

Sponsor Content - December 23, 2024

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 1:00 pm ET

Now is the time for a culture shift, and healthcare leaders are poised to revolutionize their workforce communities with strategic recognition.

Led by HCM, $2.2 billion invested in HR tech so far in 2024

Jill Barth - July 18, 2024

WorkTech data shows the pipeline for HR tech is robust in 2024, with many CHROs increasing their technology budget as investors take note.

HR Tech Check: People building purpose

Jill Barth - August 3, 2023

Hear from Human Resource Executive's HR Tech Editor about people-related topics that are active in the HR tech world this week.

HR Tech Check: Building confidence in AI

Jill Barth - July 27, 2023

Safety, security and trust are fundamental aspects of responsible AI for HR tech.

Exclusive: Mercer acquires HR consulting firm Leapgen

Dawn Kawamoto - March 1, 2023

The buyout moves Mercer deeper into the digital HR strategy market.

Why global HR tech VC investment is outperforming the market

George LaRocque - August 12, 2022

New research shows record investments in HR technology, despite a potentially softening U.S. economy.

3 lessons for HR leaders from my years of reviewing Top Products

Steve Boese - April 28, 2022

Steve Boese, HR Tech Conference chair, reflects on the hundreds of demos he's taken and offers advice for prospective buyers.

Why 2021 has been a time for ‘HR to shine’

Jen Colletta - December 29, 2021

Broadridge Financial Solutions' Richard Stingi says HR is being seen as the business 'solution' to the pandemic.

Brooks: Did 2021 finally break HR?

Ben Brooks - December 21, 2021

Reflecting on a year filled with dramatic change, challenge and chaos that may reshape HR forever.

9 principles to help HR leaders prepare for ransomware attacks

Phil Albinus - December 21, 2021

To start, HR and HR information systems leaders need to take the threat seriously.

Why The Home Depot builds its own employee retention solutions

Phil Albinus - December 17, 2021

Thanks to its vast footprint and 500K+ workforce, the DIY hardware giant crafts its own HR technology.

4 reasons global HR tech investment is surging in 2021

George LaRocque - December 10, 2021

Learning, talent, even payroll getting attention amid what's shaping up to be a record year for HR tech.

Here’s how Deloitte thinks EX, retention will change in 2022

Phil Albinus - December 3, 2021

Technology is primed to play a big role as HR tackles these challenges in 2022.

3 ways HR tech can help employees find meaning at work

Steve Boese - December 1, 2021

As employers consider their 2022 HR tech strategy, helping employees develop a connection to organizational purpose should be front and center.

Boese: 3 ways HR tech can help employees find meaning at work

Steve Boese - December 1, 2021

As employers consider their 2022 HR tech strategy, helping employees develop a connection to organizational purpose should be front and center.

HR Tech Number of the Week: Ransomware attacks

Phil Albinus - November 23, 2021

U.S. businesses are a prime target for ransomware attacks, and HR departments are particularly enticing for cyber thieves.

The need for tech startup evaluation strategies

George LaRocque - November 19, 2021

The next wave of HR technology innovation will emerge in 2022, bringing opportunity and risk for HR leaders.

HR Tech Number of the Week: Spreadsheet use

Phil Albinus - November 19, 2021

HR leaders who still rely on Excel to manage their workforce are leaving the business vulnerable to stagnant data and less diversity.

The 10 HCM tech tools that deliver immediate business impact

Phil Albinus - November 18, 2021

And why this analyst says HR leaders must fine-tune how they think about their human capital management systems for the future.

HR tech news this week: Nov. 8-12

Phil Albinus - November 12, 2021

COVID testing technology, roadblocks to hiring veterans and the war for talent were among the leading HR technology stories this week.

How collaboration tech is changing for the new hybrid era

Simon Haighton-Williams - November 11, 2021

The smart use of collaborative tools will be essential to successful hybrid setups.

5 steps HR must take to build a digital workplace

Phil Albinus - November 11, 2021

Creating a collaborative environment demands partnership with IT and facilities management and a key role from human resources.

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