Technology. Smartphones. Applications, better known by their short-hand "Apps." The Internet.

These terms and many others are on everyone’s lips these days, and HR professionals are no exception. Technological innovations of one kind or another seem to be occupying more of our attention these days: from how and why we do our jobs to how we evaluate employees.

In today’s tight job market, with three applicants for every available opening (on average), the HR interview and screening process has taken on more importance than ever.

A relatively new workplace benefit is gaining traction around the country: companies offering their workers short-term loans to help offset expenses. So reports The Wall Street Journal.