By: Iain Hopkins, Editor, HR Magazine HR, like so many other areas of business, is moving ‘on demand’ and becoming increasingly mobile. Human Capital looks at why this is happening and lists some of the best apps for HR professionals and recruiters.

In August 2011, Stanford University computer science professor Sebastian Thrun partnered with a group of colleagues and made a decision that would rock the learning fraternity. They decided to open their class to the world allowing anyone, anywhere to attend their course for free. There were no pre-requisites; they had tutorials, exams, and a final […]

It’s very easy to be distracted by shiny new objects, especially if they are accompanied with the promise to radically change the way we work, play and love. But make no mistake; social media is facilitating one of the biggest mind shifts since the industrial revolution and it’s here to stay. It is also becoming […]

From the bedroom to the boardroom, to the highest office in government, the tablet is radically changing our relationship with technology and how we consume information. Characterised by its flick-of-the-finger ease-of-use, arresting visuals, and eternal connectivity, this devide is rapidly becoming the preferred tool for absorbing, presenting and communicating: but more importantly, it is the […]

What happens when you have a number of legacy systems that need replacing? How do you draft a decision making framework for procurement and rollout? Ari Kopoulos provides his tips This editorial is first published in Human Capital Magazine Issue 9.9, EXPERT INSIGHT: TECHNOLOGY. Today’s business environment has become increasingly complex, making choices that were […]

HR WORKSHOP by Ari Kopoulos, National sales and marketing manager, EmployeeConnect This article is first published in HR Leader Magazine – issue 212 (9 November 2010) It took two years to sell a million iPods, 78 days for iPhones and 28 days for iPads. Make no mistake, the way we work, play and love, will […]

In March’s edition of Human Capital Magazine, Ari Kopoulos (National Sales & Marketing Manager) again addresses another burning question in the HR industry. You can find the article in hard copy form in issue number 8.3 under the ‘Ask the Expert’ column. Q. We are starting to see a larger number of Gen Z’s and […]

In February’s edition of Human Capital Magazine, Ari Kopoulos (National Sales & Marketing Manager) addresses another burning question in the HR industry. You can find the article in hard copy form in Issue Number 8.2 under the ‘Ask the Expert’ column. Q. What are the three most important trends in HR technology for 2010? A. […]

This article is first published in HRM Singapore – Issue 9.10: Annual guide to HR Technology and Outsourcing HR technology is a niche area that is often best left to the experts. HRM considers the costs and benefits of having your software and data applications delivered through outsourcing The world may be in a downturn […]