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Jessica Dennis

Jessica Dennis, a lead writer at TechnologyAdvice.com, specializes in HR software solutions for midsize businesses. With a B.A. in English Literature from the University of Michigan and over six years of HR compliance experience, she's dedicated to researching and writing about software that balances employee satisfaction and engagement with the bottom line. In her free time, you can find her obsessing over her labrador retriever or jumping into the nearest body of water.

Expertise
  • Human resources administration.
  • HR compliance.
  • Content writing.
  • SEO.
  • Interviewing.
  • English literature.
Education
  • Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Michigan.
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Favorite Technology

HR professionals wear a lot of hats, from writing and enforcing new handbook policies to orchestrating the company potluck. I love productivity, organization, and collaboration tools that allow me to switch between multiple tasks without losing my work. The web browser Arc and Google Workspace are my favorites. With them, I can separate different aspects of my job — like researching, writing, and administration — to stay on track with multiple priorities.

Tips for Employers Planning an Inclusive Holiday Party

Key takeaways 9 ways to make your holiday party more inclusive Inclusive holiday parties give all employees, regardless of religious, moral, cultural, or personal beliefs, the opportunity to participate in a fun, end-of-year company bash. Besides that,...

What is VR Training?

Key takeaways What is virtual reality training? Virtual reality (VR) training uses specialized technology — like headsets, surround sound, and gaming controllers — to teach trainees new skills in a completely digital environment. The training typically...

The Best HRIS Systems of 2023

Our top picks for the best human resources information system (HRIS) are: Jump to comparison ↓ What are the best HRIS systems? Standout feature Starting price Payroll included? Gusto Simple Automated payroll $40/mo. + $6/employee/mo. Yes Visit Gusto...

Top BambooHR Alternatives & Competitors 2023

Although BambooHR is a great human resources management system (HRMS) for streamlining HR processes, its wide range of modules means you may be missing out on some of the more advanced features that your team needs. If that’s the case, our shortlist of...

How to Conduct a Skills Gap Analysis

Key takeaways How to conduct a skills gap analysis in 6 steps A skills gap analysis reveals talent deficiencies in your company that lead to stagnation, lack of innovation, and burnout. Based on the analysis results, you can take appropriate steps, such as...

How to Give Feedback to Employees: Top Tips for Managers

Key takeaways How to give employee feedback in 8 steps Feedback is an essential part of any manager’s position. You are doing a disservice to your employees if you never give them positive or constructive feedback when they exceed or fall short of...

Top Employee Training Programs & Their Benefits in 2023

Key takeaways Top 5 employee training programs The bare minimum employee training programs businesses of all sizes should offer include: Onboarding training typically covers various topics, like company culture, products and services, work standards, tool and...

Hard Skills vs Soft Skills: How to Measure Them?

Key takeaways Hard skills vs soft skills As an employer, finding employees with a good balance of hard and soft skills is essential to building a productive and harmonious work environment. There are many ways to hire, identify, and develop employees’...

An Employer Guide to Global Employee Benefits

Key takeaways Take a look at our software guides for benefits administration and global payroll to browse tools that support your international employees. What are global employee benefits? Benefits are a type of indirect compensation an employer offers in...

Top Employee Experience Platforms for 2023

Our picks for the best employee experience platforms are: What are the best employee experience platforms? Standout feature Starting price* Free trial? Workvivo Text, audio, and video communication options. Contact sales. No. Visit Workvivo HulerHub...

5 Best Employee Survey Tools in 2023

Looking for the latest employee survey tools? See TechnologyAdvice’s picks for the top employee survey software for 2023. Get reviews, pricing info, &...

What is eLearning? A Comprehensive Guide for Business

Key takeaways What is eLearning? Electronic learning, or eLearning, uses technology to facilitate teaching, training, and learning. eLearning also allows instructors to create and distribute materials digitally and provides on-demand learner access from a...

Top Contractor Payroll Solutions 2023

Here are our picks for the top contractor payroll solutions: Check out our Payroll Software Guide for our full selection of payroll software options on the market today. What is the top contractor payroll software? Contractor payroll software allows companies...

Types of Training Methods for Employees

Looking for ways to help your team develop and grow? Learn more about the types of training for employees & how to implement...

What is a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)?

Key takeaways What is a performance improvement plan? A performance improvement plan (PIP), or a performance action plan, is a strategy companies use to help employees who are not meeting performance objectives. Usually, it involves crafting a document that...
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