Here at Digital HR Tech, we talk a lot about HR innovation. After all, most of the HR technology out there aims to innovate existing HR systems and processes. As such, there are many examples of HR functions that have successfully been (partially) innovated. What is HR innovation? HR innovation is the implementation of new…
A few weeks ago, we published our first Digital HR Live video (go here if you missed it). Today we share the second video recorded at UNLEASH London. This time we asked our experts what they are currently most excited about in HR technology. Join the discussion and let us know what developments in HR…
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending what was probably the first ‘Blockchain and the Distributed Workforce’ event. The evening was organized by Andy Spence at the RocketSpace offices in London and the idea behind this meetup was to bring together a diversified crowd of HR, recruitment, and blockchain technologists. This article is a round-up of…
Most large organization use personality testing in one form or another. This can be to select the best candidates or to help in improving performance of individuals and teams. Examples include the Myers-Briggs personality inventory and the Five Factor Model. How useful are these assessments really? Personality assessments have long proven to be better predictors…
AI in HR is a topic you’ll find in pretty much every ‘HR trends for 2018’ article. Something else you’re bound to find on these trend lists is the digitalization of HR – or Digital HR. But apart from being a fancy, 21st-century term, what does it actually mean, and how does it affect the business…
We don’t need to stress the importance of a healthy workforce again. You know it’s crucial to take care of your employees’ wellness. But being aware of something and actually putting that knowledge into practice are two different things. In this article, we will dive into the 11 best employee wellness programs – also called…
I know, how come we’re already talking about generation Z, right? Just when you thought you’d finally started to figure out your millennial workers. The fact of the matter is, the first gen Z’ers have entered the workforce. Sure, mostly as interns or in entry-level positions for now, but regardless: it’s time to meet generation…
Employee referrals can add substantial value – and they are on the rise. All the more reason to get started with that employee referral program if you haven’t done so yet. Today we’ll highlight some of the benefits of employee referrals and a few elements every employee referral program should include. Employee referrals and why…
Employee wellness and wearables are hot. Not necessarily in a good way though. In February for example, a lot has been written about Amazon’s idea for employee-tracking wristbands and the concerns this raises. Although the idea isn’t implemented yet and aimed at employee productivity rather than wellness, it made me wonder about the combination of…
Earlier this month it was ‘national sickie day’ in the UK. The first Monday in February traditionally marks the day when most people call in sick, hence the nickname. It got me thinking about employee health and wellness and how, if done right, employee wellness programs could perhaps lead to the end of a sad…