Employers in states that collect biometric data should consult an attorney as to best practices.
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Enterprise Human Resources Technology Enters a New Era
Process and automation in human resources technology is giving way to people as the employee experience becomes the new normal.
Avatars in Recruiting Messages: Enhanced Communication or a Desperate Gimmick?
Canvas platform adds Bitmojis to make recruiting messages more engaging — but have they gone too far?
Everything You Want to Know About Employee Polygraph Tests
For private-sector employers the Employee Polygraph Protection Act imposes strict prohibitions on the use of any device to render a diagnostic opinion as to the honesty of an individual.
U.S. Employers Step Up to Control HR Data
It’s not just GDPR in Europe; U.S. companies are under pressure to control HR data, too.
Human Resources Technology Customers Insist on High-Touch Vendors
Consumerization is pushing human resources technology vendors to embrace customer service or risk losing business.
How Simplicity Drives Advanced HR Technology
One analyst contends that since customers expect their HR technology products to evolve with their needs, vendors ‘have to stay in front of what the next thing is to keep those customers sticky to their product.’
Monitor Responsibly: How Employers Are Using Workplace Surveillance Devices
Most employees aren’t encouraged by the idea that their boss is constantly watching them, but that doesn’t deter employers’ enthusiasm for monitoring devices. How can both sides feel secure that their interests are protected?
7 Tips on How to Handle Cyber Sabotage and Other Insider Tech Threats
While employee negligence remains the biggest cyber risk, beware of the malicious insider.
Employee Resource Groups Go Digital
New software helps to manage employee resource groups, adding accountability to these largely ad hoc programs.