HR Tech for Recruiting -- October 2015 Roundup - Spark Hire

HR Tech for Recruiting -- October 2015 Roundup - Spark HireHave you settled back in from the HR Technology Conference and Exposition? Vegas did not disappoint once again We hope you hit it big on the slots, and we also hope you gained a ton of knowledge regarding new HR technologies. If you werent able to make it to the conference, no worries Heres a collection of content I curated throughout the month of October hitting the points of evaluating and implementing HR tech at your organization. 5 Ways to Get Your Reluctant Boss on hauptplatine With New HR TechWhen it comes to investing in HR technology, more often than not, your boss isnt sold on the idea right off the bat. It takes some convincing as does any other financial decision made ever. Are you going to spend $1,300 on a new laptop without doing some research? Probably not. Choosing the HR tech for your organization (and convincing your boss its a good idea) takes some TLC to achieve.5 Ways to Sell Your Boss on HRTech via Rec ruiterDotComClick To TweetHR Tech Conference 2015 Your Complete GuideOk. We realize the conference is over but that doesnt mean we cant start preparing for next year, right? In this article, Director of Content, Jacob Shriar, kindly lists 4 apps you should have on your phone to ensure you stay up-to-date amidst the whirlwind of HR frenzy happening in the ballroom. It only makes sense to use tech during a tech conference. Evernote Take notes (and actually remember them later)CamCard Snap a picture of business cards instead of collecting them like Pokemon cardsShoeBoxed Monitor your expenses by taking a quick picture of your receipts (even in Vegas, you should probably remember what youre putting on the company card)Twitter Hashtags, hashtags, hashtagsThe fun thing about this list is the fact that these apps work for every HR conference you attend. So, go out and get your trade show on, and be organized while doing itGet ready for any HR conference with this post by OfficevibeClick T o Tweet6 Myths (And Realities) About HR Tech You Need to Know AboutIs your organization ready to test the waters of new and shiny HR tech? In this article written by Josh Tolan, CEO of Spark Hire, he explains 6 myths many organizations have regarding HR tech, and more importantly, the 6 realities that go along with them.Dont believe all the HR tech myths you hear via sparkhireClick To TweetHR Careers Live or Die by Analytics Agree?According to David Creelman, CEO of Creelman Research, many HR business partners lack the skills and support they need to utilize analytics in their work. Why does this matter? Having an analytical mindset (even in the world of HR) is extremely important to evaluate things like Candidates skillsetEmployee engagementTraining program effectivenessEducating aspiring HR professionals with data analytics skills is now just as important as communication skills. Do you have the analytical mindset it takes to be a successful hiring pro?The future of HR is all abo ut analytics via dcreelman for WF_InstituteClick To TweetHow to Choose An HR Technology VendorWhen deciding the on right HR tech for your organization, keep these 3 things in mindBuy for the futureInvest in a true partnershipInvest in technology partners who are committed to your successTheres really no benefit investing in a technology solely because its trendy, or because your competition is using it. When investing in HR tech, one must evaluate their needs and goals to decide whether or not the partnership makes sense in the long-run.How to add tech to your talentacquisition strategy via TalentCultureClick To TweetNo Quick Fix Why HR Technology Cant Fix A Broken Candidate ExperienceCandidate experience. I wrote about this topic back in our July Roundup, and this article written by Ray Tenenbaum for Recruiting Daily just proves that its still highly relevant to HR and recruiting pros. The tools you use for recruiting and hiring can either hurt or help your strategy, which is why y ou should take a step back and create a candidate experience roadmap. Do your tools actually work the way you THINK they do?Remember HRTech cant fix a broken candidate experience via RecruitingBlogsClick To TweetIm a VP of HR Tech is a Game-Changer for CultureHR and intimacy. Never thought Id see those two words so closely intertwined. But thats the entire point of this post just disregard the literal word combo. In this article written by Dawn Burke of Daxko, she illustrates her companys success story after utilizing HR tech. Daxko was growing like crazy so keeping up with employee interaction was important for their established culture. With real-time check-ins and feedback, HR tech helped to control turnover and improve employee engagement.Intimacy + Access = Trust via DawnHBurke for CBforEmployersClick To TweetIf you found this roundup helpful, get your daily dosage of talent acquisition-rich content by subscribing to the Spark Hire newsletter and be sure to follow us on Twitte r and Facebook. Feel free to suggest content to be highlighted in the November roundup by commenting below.