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[ 3 ] JUNE 2014 | www.hrotoday.com Contents Cover Story Guiding HR's Transformation The 2014 HRO Today Awards winners are innovating their way to strategic partnerships. Page 8 HRO Today Forum 14 Great HR + Great Workforce The gathering of our annual Forum equaled great business outcomes. By The Editors 20 2014 TekTonic Winners Learn more about the innovators that took home trophies at the HRO Today Forum in Philadelphia. By The Editors Background Screening 22 Screening for Quality A robust approach to verifications can help land top talent—and keep them happy, too. By Debbie Bolla Recognition 26 The Secret Sauce Recognition may be the answer to your engagement and retention challenges. By Debbie Bolla Recruiting 32 Talent Communities The 3 'R's for getting the most value from these candidate pools. By Erin Bazinet HR Tech 34 Virtual Reality Video's role in the hiring process continues to expand. By Audrey Roth 48 Integration: 5 Keys What to look for in an integrated platform. By Jeremy Durham 50 Path to Self-Service How Hershey delivered a personalized employee experience. By Mike Yeagley Market Insight 40 Eye on 8 A recent study reports these talent strategies are big-time differentiators. By The Editors Retirement Plan 44 High Anxiety The average employee will stress over finances—but you can help. By Rob Austin and Rob Pinkerton Benefits 46 Communication Breakdown Great benefits plan you've got there—but do employees know? By Audrey Boone Tillman Departments 4 Editor's Note By Debbie Bolla 5 CEO's Corner By Elliot Clark 6 Upside News from the world of work Columnists 52 Outsourcing Insight Private health exchanges may be the answer to the healthcare conundrum. By Amy L. Gurchensky 54 The Benefits Package Now more than ever, employees need to drive their benefits and retirement decisions. By Ken Haderer