Why a combined analytics-HR curriculum makes sense | PLUS: Oracle AI developments, data protection for HR, responsible sourcing, and more

Business Applications Digest A roundup of business applications content from TechTarget | Nov. 28, 2017 FEATURED STORY American University launches a combined analytics-HR curriculum By Patrick Thibodeau The use of talent analytics may be creating a need for HR staff with specialized training. That's why AU is making talent analytics a core part of the HR management training in a new master's degree program. (SearchHRSoftware.com) Advertisement NEWS   HR needs to rethink its data protection strategy Most HR leaders have yet to make HR data protection their top priority but experts insist securing HR data remains a company's responsibility first, then the vendor's. (SearchHRSoftware.com)   Responsible sourcing can be good for business A company's reputation and bottom line can be damaged if its suppliers engage in harmful practices. Responsible sourcing and risk assessment technology can help mitigate the harm. (SearchSAP.com)   Taking stock of Oracle AI application and database moves Holger Mueller of Constellation Research gives his take on Oracle AI developments and explains why the new recruiting module in Oracle HCM Cloud is a big deal. (SearchERP.com)   How does material intensity help measure sustainability? One important foundation of sustainability is using fewer materials and less energy. Using the material intensity measure can help determine the success of those reduction efforts. (SearchERP.com) EXPERT ADVICE   How is the recurring inspection process in SAP QM activated? The recurring inspection functionality available in the QM component can help effectively maintain materials that are managed in batches and have expiration dates. (SearchSAP.com)   OpenWorld 2017 thrusts Oracle cloud offerings into the spotlight Take a look at the definitive roundup of news and trend stories, user case studies, and podcasts from the Oracle OpenWorld 2017 conference. (SearchOracle.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Business Applications Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Enterprise Applications Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2017 TechTarget. All rights reserved.