Mark Feffer
Mark Feffer is executive editor of RecruitingDaily and the HCM Technology Report. He’s written for TechTarget, HR Magazine, SHRM, Dice Insights, TLNT.com and TalentCulture, as well as Dow Jones, Bloomberg and Staffing Industry Analysts. He likes schnauzers, sailing and Kentucky-distilled beverages.
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HCM Talent Technology Roundup April 28, 2022
PRO Unlimited’s Spring 2022 U.S. Labor Market Report said that while U.S. employers have ramped up hiring efforts to counteract talent shortages, many should rethink how they approach retention. Over… Read more
Employers Nudge Hiring, Learning Practices to Suit the Times
Pressured by continuing challenges in recruiting, hiring and retaining their workers, employers are rethinking how they approach the institution of work. According to the technology trade association CompTIA, 73% of… Read more
Beamery Acquires Mobility Solution Flux
Talent management platform Beamery acquired Flux, a mobility platform that connects open development and work opportunities with internal talent. With the acquisition, Beamery said it will offer the first unified… Read more
HCM Talent Technology Roundup April 22, 2022
Oyster raised $150 million in Series C funding and reached more than $1 billion in valuation. The company’s now achieved unicorn status, less than two years after its launch. The… Read more
CEIPAL, LinkedIn Integration Aims to Streamline Job Posting and Applications
Automation platform CEIPAL launched Apply Connect, a new integration with LinkedIn. The business network included the product as part of its ATS Integrations offering, which enables real-time job-postings and a… Read more
Checkr Buys Inflection’s GoodHire in Largest Acquisition Yet
Background screening provider Checkr agreed to buy Inflection’s Goodhire, another screening firm that uses automation and advanced data engineering to help small businesses in their hiring. The acquisition, the company’s… Read more
HCM Talent Technology Roundup April 15, 2022
Remote closed a $300 million Series C round, led by SoftBank. The investment brings the company’s value to just about $300 million. CEO Job van der Voort said Remote will… Read more
Three-Quarters of Employers Struggle to Recruit Effectively
Are traditional recruiting practices up to the challenge of the Great Resignation? It’s not clear. New research by industry analyst firm the Josh Bersin Company found that over-reliance on old-style… Read more
HCM Talent Technology Roundup April 8, 2022
Billions of dollars poured into the high-end recruiting sector in 2021, the result of pent-up demand for executives and their key reports. Hunt Scanlon Media said 48 of the 50… Read more
Managers See Advantages to Remote Work, Want Employees Back Anyway
Nearly three-quarters of managers, or 73%, said productivity and engagement had either improved or stayed the same with remote work. Only 27% said it worsened. But 60% either agree or… Read more
HCM Talent Technology Roundup April 1, 2022
While salary is still a priority for candidates, flexible and remote scheduling options play an outsized role in their decision-making, according to FlexJobs. But, the company found, many job seekers… Read more
Hired Expands Platform to Address Global Remote Work Needs
Hired said it’s expanding its recruiting platform to align with employers’ needs in a world of increasing remote work. It aims to help organizations find talent “from anywhere” and assist… Read more
Fountain Adds Indeed API, Enhanced Automation
High-volume ATS Fountain released Fountain Source, a collection of sourcing tools and services. Among other features, the suite includes a new direct integration with Indeed. Combined with its existing ATS,… Read more
Need for Efficiency Drives Talent Acquisition Technology Decisions
The need to improve efficiency drives the decision-making of many employers as they consider which new technologies to incorporate into their talent acquisition efforts. A study of TA trends by… Read more
HCM Talent Technology Roundup March 25, 2022
Microsoft announced new features across Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Surface Hub and Microsoft Viva, all designed to facilitate hybrid work and address employees’ new workplace expectations. Among the new capabilities:… Read more
