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Employee Benefit News | February 19, 2020

Next-gen HR software changes how companies connect with and manage talent, which can impact how diversity and inclusion is integrated into the hiring process. Hoping to tap into these benefits, organizations are planning to increase their investments in HR tech through 2022, according to a PwC global survey of 600 HR and HR information technology leaders. Attracting new talent, developing employees’ peak potential and improving the work experience through automation are the top goals for e...

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JobKred | July 01, 2021

JobKred, a Singapore-based Artificial Intelligence-powered skills intelligence startup, is proud to announce their expansion into Tokyo, Japan, which aims to support Japanese establishments with fast-tracked workforce revolution. Funded by Japanese venture capital Accord Ventures, JobKred will be the first Human Resource-Tech Artificial Intelligence platform in Japan, with the analytical tools and ability to address the country's current labor force crisis, worse due to COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

HR Dive | March 31, 2020

U.S. employers could see their healthcare costs increase between 4% and 7% in 2020 due to COVID-19 treatment and testing costs, according to the results of a Willis Towers Watson actuarial analysis of self-funded employers released March 26. The results assume a 30% infection level of COVID-19, but Willis Towers Watson noted that the actual cost increase depends on how sick those infected with the disease become. Costs may increase further should the pandemic's U.S. impact be more severe: a ...

HR Dive | August 21, 2020

Nearly 9 in 10 HR professionals surveyed by Paychex reported having a voice in company strategy, according to the Aug. 3 findings of the firm's 2020 Pulse of HR Survey. When ranking needs for third-party support, however, respondents placed HR strategy first. As for their top priorities, the 575 respondents named evaluating workplace productivity, driving results through company culture and implementing training and development programs. Respondents were somewhat divided in selecting their b...