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[ 3 ] APRIL 2014 | www.hrotoday.com Contents 2014 HRO Today Forum Preview 10 Conversation Starter A roundtable of HR experts answer our burning questions. By The Editors 12 Best in Class The nominees for our first annual CHRO of the Year awards. By The Editors 14 Betting on Tech Our annual TekTonic awards recognize innovation in human capital management. Here are the finalists. By The Editors Payroll 20 Looking to Outsource Payroll? Find the market's top providers here. By The Editors 22 Big Data Payroll The insight companies can gain from analyzing compensation is now a game-changer. By Russ Banham 26 Compensation Comparison A new report reveals now is the time to leverage pay to attract and retain the right talent. By Tim Low Learning 29 Quick Training Wins 10 time-tested techniques for boosting productivity. By Jeff Fernandez 32 Out of Recession, Companies Turn to Training Social platforms, mobile learning, and gamification are keys to engaging and retaining talent. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert 38 What's Working in Gamication An industry CEO offers an overview—and lessons learned from the front lines. By Siddhesh Bhobe Contingent Labor 42 No Longer Temporary A new report outlines a roadmap for leveraging contract workers. By Christopher Dwyer 46 Can Demand Keep Up With Supply? Doctor shortages add hiring pressure, create new opportunities By Ralph Henderson Market Insight 50 Unlocking Key Issues New research from The Hackett Group examines HR's top priorities. By Natalie Bression, Harry Osle, and Lynne Schneider Departments 4 CEO's Corner By Elliot Clark 6 Editor's Note By Debbie Bolla 8 Upside News from the world of work