Workday admits to Black diversity problem. Also: manufacturing moves to servitization, protests spark merit-based hiring

Business Applications Digest: A roundup of business applications content from TechTarget

Business Applications Digest: A roundup of business applications content from TechTarget

Business Applications Digest A roundup of business applications content from TechTarget's network |July 07, 2020 FEATURED STORY Workday admits to Black diversity problem, pledges to improve By Patrick Thibodeau, News Writer Workday makes HR tools, including diversity software, for half of the Fortune 100. But Black employees make up less than 3% of its own workforce, an issue Workday vows to address. Advertisement NEWS   Manufacturers turn to servitization for competitive advantage Servitization leads to more resilient and profitable businesses, but only a few manufacturers are fully enabled to adopt the new model, according to IDC.   Feds nix college degree requirement for merit-based hiring President Trump has ordered federal agencies, which employ 2.2 million, to move to merit-based hiring by the end of the year. This may require an HR technology upgrade.   How can Qualtrics Text IQ drive COVID-19 response? The COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound effect on consumers. Text IQ provides sentiment analysis to understand just what that effect is -- as it evolves.   HR software selection: How to ask the right questions Finding the right software isn't just a one-stop shop. You'll need to ask the right questions before determining the HR software that is best for your company. EXPERT ADVICE   3 benefits of digital manufacturing To save time and money while also streamlining production, companies are increasingly turning to digital manufacturing. Here's a look at three benefits.   7 techniques to build supply chain resilience In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, business and supply chain leaders have realized how important supply chain resiliency is. Here are seven ways to boost it. About This E-Newsletter The Business Applications Digest is published by TechTarget, Inc., 275 Grove Street, Newton, Massachusetts, 02466 US. Click to: Unsubscribe. You are receiving this email because you are a member of TechTarget. When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content and with our Partners, see up-to-date Partners List, as described in our Privacy Policy. For additional information, please contact: webmaster@techtarget.com. © 2020 TechTarget, Inc. all rights reserved. Designated trademarks, brands, logos, and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy | Partners List