Wondering how on earth to determine one great ATS from an HRIS lite? Trying to figure out how your career in HR became littered with tech terms? Well, don’t fear, even if you’re well-versed in HR technology verbiage, we’ve pulled together a glossary to ensure you have a firm grasp on what these mean when talking to best-of-breed technology vendors.

There are a few situations that lead teams to start the research process for new technology:

Human Resources is one of the fastest moving industries and it seems like we’re always right in the middle of a new shift. This year, a lot of our focus has been honing in on the candidate-driven market, and how managers can shift their candidate experience and employer branding strategies to attract hard to find A Players. During constant change, it’s valuable to have some influencers in our lives to follow, to act as a source for trends that will help us work on the smartest talent attracting strategies. Below we’ve listed some of our favorite influencers in HR, followed by quotes about their thoughts on the latest trends in HR technology and talent success.