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Recognizing that generations differ vastly in terms of technological know-how, HR leaders are adopting a variety of training approaches. MORE

Online video interviewing is one of the hot new trends in recruiting. It can save companies hundreds or thousands of dollars, but the tools can't replicate the experience of meeting someone in the flesh -- and some candidates may be less than comfortable with the process. MORE

Highlights from a recent tour of a few of the big HR systems -- including some of the new developments worth paying attention to. While there is a lot of innovation (as always), there are many reasons some things will stay the same, including the inescapable complexities of software for accomplishing administrative work. MORE

Recruiting guru Gerry Crispin explains why he thinks the future of recruiting lies in video, talks about whether social networking will be a long-term trend for recruiting -- or a fad -- and says why standardization matters so much to the HR profession. MORE

Informal learning (spurred on by technology) is on the rise while the use of formal courses is on the decline. The challenge for HR will be to capture and organize a type of learning that is innately disorganized. MORE

The editors of Human Resource Executive® announce their selections for the top 10 HR products and top five training products of 2009 -- products that are capable of delivering on their promises and making HR's job easier. MORE

HR leaders must learn to make better use of their existing HR systems, revisit the terms and conditions of their vendors and maybe even rethink HR processes in general, making them more efficient and figuring out the role HR technology can play in helping their organizations ride out the current economic storm. MORE
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This is a snapshot of the key trends and changes affecting HR. MORE