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Coronavirus and the Workforce: An Interview with Dr Patricia Hibberd
Uncertainty is the new normal when it comes to novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We don’t know. We don’t know who has it or who has been
iCIMS INFLUENCE Event: Esurance Competes for Tech Talent
Last month, iCIMS hosted its first-ever combined customer and analyst event in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was an opportunity for influencers and talent acquisition leaders to
A Love Letter to Startups
Early in my career, I was great at taking briefings with startups, writing about startups, and advising startups. At one time, covering startups was my
HR Technology Conference 2019: A More Sophisticated Buyer
The HR Technology Conference gives me the opportunity to reflect on the past year and look ahead to the future. In preparing for this year’s
New Research on Talent Acquisition Technology Trends
Talent acquisition technology trends seem to change every few months and it’s hard to keep up. In fact, over 60% of companies are increasing their
The Modern Talent Acquisition Function: Roles and Responsibilities
As talent acquisition becomes more complex, the role of the recruiter and the recruiting function must evolve. Recruiters must juggle multiple hats to be successful.
Talent Acquisition: The Next Wave of Acquisitions
Today, K1 Investment Management (a private equity firm based out of Los Angeles) invested over $200 million in Jobvite. This funding will be used to
Madeline Laurano
Madeline Laurano is the founder and chief analyst of Aptitude Research. For over 18 years, Madeline’s primary focus has been on the HCM market, specializing in talent acquisition and employee experience. Her work helps companies both validate and re-evaluate their strategies and understand the role technology can play in driving business outcomes. She has watched HCM transform from a back-office function to a strategic company initiative with a focus on partnerships, experience and efficiency.
Before founding Aptitude Research, Madeline held research roles at Aberdeen, Bersin by Deloitte, ERE Media and Brandon Hall Group. She is the co-author of Best Practices in Leading a Global Workforce and is often quoted in leading business publications including The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, Yahoo News, The New York Times and The Financial Times. She is a frequent presenter at industry conferences including the HR Technology Conference and Exposition, SHRM, IHRIM, HCI’s Strategic Talent Acquisition conference, Unleash, GDS International’s HCM Summit, and HRO Today.
In her spare time, she is a runner, an avid sports fan and juggles a house full of boys (where a spontaneous indoor hockey game is not unheard of!).
