Spring Health Acquires Alma to Build Lifelong Mental‑Health Platform
Spring Health announced the closing of its acquisition of Alma, merging two AI‑native mental‑health providers into a single platform that now supports more than 170 million lives worldwide. The deal, finalized after regulatory clearance, aims to eliminate care fragmentation and deliver continuous coverage across employment and life‑stage changes. Executives say the combined entity will expand access, reduce administrative burdens, and deepen data‑driven outcomes.
AI Hiring Tools May Be Classified as Consumer Reporting Agencies
The Background Check Knows More About You Than You Told Them The Eightfold lawsuit alleged the platform built behavioral profiles from social media, location data, internet activity, and device cookies without candidate knowledge or consent, using the information to score and...
Job Search Needs Alerts, Pitches, and Referrals—Not Just Applications
The job search system we run has three layers: automated daily job alerts based on your skills, direct pitches to hiring managers at target companies, and referrals through our network. Applications alone is not a strategy.
ILO Flags AI‑Driven Psychosocial Risks for Workers, Calls for New Safeguards
The International Labour Organization released a working paper warning that artificial‑intelligence systems in workplaces are spawning psychosocial hazards such as intrusive surveillance and loss of job autonomy. The report urges governments and employers to craft integrated policies that blend labour...
Google Appoints Anshul Sheopuri VP of Global HR Operations, AI Innovation
Google announced the appointment of Anshul Sheopuri as Vice President of Global HR Operations and AI Innovation. The former Mastercard executive will lead a worldwide effort to embed artificial intelligence and data analytics into Google’s people processes, a move that underscores...
Selftalk Raises €270K Seed Funding, Targets €1M ARR to Boost Motivation Tech
Selftalk, a Moldovan mental‑health startup founded by Elena Oprea, closed a €270,000 (~$295,000) seed round and set a goal of €1 million (~$1.09 million) in annual recurring revenue. The funding fuels its data‑driven platform that blends psychology with organizational performance, positioning the...
Salesforce Launches Agentforce Operations, Cutting Cycle Times up to 70%
Salesforce introduced Agentforce Operations, an AI‑driven workflow platform that automates back‑office processes and promises 50%‑70% faster cycle times while cutting manual data entry by 80%. The suite adds a deterministic control plane for AI agents, targeting finance, supply chain, compliance...
Zensai Launches Human Success Agent on Microsoft 365 to Embed AI Learning in Workflows
Zensai announced the general availability of its Human Success Agent, a Microsoft Agent 365‑based AI tool that embeds learning, engagement and performance analytics inside Microsoft 365. The launch deepens Zensai’s partnership with Microsoft and promises enterprise customers real‑time, secure insights...
AWS Unveils Amazon Connect Talent AI Interviewing Tool in Preview
Amazon Web Services rolled out Amazon Connect Talent, an AI‑powered interviewing solution, in preview at its "What's Next With AWS" event. The tool automates candidate screening for high‑volume roles, positioning AWS as a new player in the crowded HR‑tech market....
McKinsey Deploys AI Agents to Match Consultants with Client Projects
McKinsey & Co. announced it will use generative AI agents to help select consultants for client engagements, a move designed to streamline its internal matching process for nearly 40,000 staff. The firm says the technology will ensure the right expertise...
Grid Dynamics Posts 3.7% Q1 Revenue Rise, AI Share Near 30%
Grid Dynamics posted Q1 2026 revenue of $104.1 million, a 3.7% year‑over‑year increase that topped its $103‑$104 million guidance. AI‑related sales surged nearly 60% to 29.3% of total revenue, while the company’s top‑customer concentration rose, underscoring shifting dynamics in the HR‑tech market.
California Legislature Proposes 90-Day Layoff Notice Requirement Due to Employer’s AI Use
California lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 951, the Worker Technological Displacement Act, which would require employers to give a written 90‑day notice before AI‑driven layoffs or hiring freezes that affect 25 workers or 25% of the workforce. The bill applies to...
Treat AI Agents Like Employees: Define Access and Goals
Onboard AI agents with the same rigor as a new employee - define what information they can access and what their performance objectives look like. #AIAgents #DigitalLeadership https://t.co/p7yRF5nHjg
AI Is Improving Performance Measurement. Pay Is Still Human
Artificial intelligence is giving firms a continuous, data‑driven view of employee performance, shifting away from periodic reviews toward real‑time metrics drawn from collaboration tools, goal tracking, and output analysis. The richer data stream promises clearer links between work outcomes and...
Employers Can Bridge GLP‑1 Coverage Gaps with Integrated Care
GLP‑1s are changing lives. Coverage realities have not caught up. GLP‑1 Flex Care at @OmadaHealth gives employers a way to pair cash‑pay GLP‑1 access with clinical evaluation, medical oversight, and behavior change on one platform — so support does not disappear...
Multiplier Launches Global Payroll Payments Platform, Targeting $200B Cross‑Border Salary Market
Multiplier introduced Global Payroll Payments, the final piece of its Global Exchange for Work™ infrastructure, to unify hiring, payroll, compliance and payments across 160+ countries. The service expands Multiplier’s processing from $2 billion to an expected $4.5 billion annually, tackling a fragmented...
Willis Towers Watson Q1 2026 Earnings Spotlight AI‑Enabled Benefits and Workforce Analytics
Willis Towers Watson posted $2.4 billion in Q1 2026 revenue and a 19% jump in adjusted EPS to $3.72, driven by AI‑enabled benefits platforms and workforce analytics. The firm highlighted new AI tools while acknowledging pricing pressure and Middle‑East geopolitical uncertainty.
Checkr Launches Sharable Profiles, Integrates Socure Into Checkr Trust
Checkr has introduced Checkr Profiles, a shareable credential platform that replaces self‑reported claims with biometric identity verification powered by Socure. The service embeds a “Checkr Verified” badge into job boards and freelance marketplaces, providing a portable proof of identity and...
Recruiters Say AI Resume Flood Has Them Sourcing at Bars, Parties
Recruiters are increasingly turning to informal venues like bars, grocery stores, and gyms to source talent after AI‑generated resumes flooded traditional hiring channels. A Zety survey of 1,001 hiring professionals found 59% feel comfortable scouting outside work, and 84% say...
TriNet Beats Q1 2026 Estimates, Posts 25% EPS Rise on AI and PEO Growth
TriNet Group posted adjusted earnings of $2.48 per share in Q1 2026, a 25% year‑over‑year increase, while revenue fell 5% to $1.2 billion. The results were driven by disciplined expense management, a stronger insurance cost ratio and the launch of its...
The Cognitive Crunch: Why AI Is Accelerating Burnout
Artificial intelligence is reshaping workplace speed, compressing task cycles and prompting a surge in digital interruptions. Recent HR Executive data shows employee focus time has slipped to its lowest level in three years, a direct byproduct of AI‑driven workflows. The...
36% of Irish Job Seekers Have Faced an AI Interview. Most Haven’t Had a Good One Yet
Greenhouse’s 2026 Candidate AI Interview Report, based on 2,950 Irish job seekers, finds that 36% have faced an AI‑driven interview. Transparency is a major flaw: 86% were not warned that AI would assess them, and only 10% say employers have...
Andrew Bosworth to Employees: No Opting Out of New Tracking Tool
Meta has deployed the Model Capability Initiative (MCI), a monitoring system that records keystrokes, mouse movements, clicks and screen activity on company‑issued laptops for its U.S. workforce. Employees are told they cannot opt out, though the tool is limited to...
Phenom Buys Plum
In this episode of Speaking of RegTech, host Chris Russell covers three major news items: Windmill's $12 million seed round for its workforce context‑graph platform, Nomad Health's pivot to an AI‑driven staffing software with a new CEO, and Phenom's acquisition of...
AI Saves Payroll Time as Compliance Costs Bite Small Businesses
ADP reported that its AI‑driven Assist tools shave roughly 30 minutes off each payroll run, a boon for small employers struggling with compliance. At the same time, TriNet disclosed a 12% decline in worksite employees for small firms after health‑fee...
Meet the Brand: Compound
Compound is a digital‑first workplace pension platform that offers accountants a free, automated multi‑client dashboard integrated with payroll systems like Xero. The service also provides employees with an app that automatically locates and consolidates hidden pension pots, exemplified by a...
Payroll APIs Boost ERP Efficiency and Reporting Accuracy
Payroll APIs streamline data exchange between payroll systems and ERP platforms, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting. Discover more here: https://t.co/I3BqzxQbWt @tryfinch
‘Awkward and Humiliating’: UK Job Hunters Share Frustration with AI Interviews
A Greenhouse survey of 2,950 job seekers shows that 47% of UK candidates have faced an AI‑driven interview, and 30% abandoned the hiring process after encountering one. Respondents described the experience as awkward, humiliating, and lacking genuine human interaction. Many...
Disney Introduces Gamified AI Adoption Program with Streaks, Badges, and Manager Check‑Ins
Disney has launched an internal AI adoption platform that awards streaks, badges and prompts manager check‑ins to encourage daily use of tools like Claude and Cursor. The program turns the AI dashboard into a leaderboard, aiming to translate the company's...
AstraZeneca Certifies 17,000 Staff in AI to Chase $80 Billion Revenue Goal
AstraZeneca has certified more than 17,000 employees in AI competencies, a cornerstone of its plan to hit an $80 billion revenue target by 2030. CFO Aradhana Sarin says the program is already feeding a pipeline of 1,000 AI pilots that could...
UK DWP Adopts Veritone's AI Hiring Platform to Streamline Public‑sector Recruitment
The UK Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has chosen Veritone’s Broadbean job‑distribution platform to power its recruitment across the Synergy cluster of four government departments. The AI‑driven solution will post openings to more than 7,000 job boards in 180+...
Marine Corps Turns to AI to Help ID Pay Delays, Boost Retention
The Marine Corps’ 4th Logistics Group has deployed an AI‑driven tool called PULSE Check to capture real‑time feedback on pay delays, training gaps, and other stressors affecting reservists. The four‑minute mobile survey generates statistically reliable data instantly, replacing the months‑long...
Klaar Unveils AI‑Native Compensation Planning Module Powered by Comprehensive
Klaar announced the launch of a new compensation planning module built on Comprehensive’s platform, bringing AI‑powered performance signals into pay decisions. The integration promises faster, more defensible and equitable compensation cycles for enterprises that already use Klaar’s performance management suite.
Karbon and Gusto Partner to Make Payroll Faster for Accounting Firms
Karbon and Gusto announced a partnership that embeds payroll workflow directly into Karbon’s AI‑powered practice management platform. The beta integration automatically creates payroll work items in Karbon from Gusto’s pay schedules, synchronizes deadlines, and tracks approvals in real time. It...
Amazon Deploys AI Hiring Platform Connect Talent and Introduces 'Humorphism' Agents
Amazon announced Connect Talent, an AI-powered hiring system that screens, interviews and notes candidates with minimal human input, and unveiled its 'humorphism' approach to make software feel more human. The rollout, revealed at an April 27 event, signals Amazon's deeper...
Employers Are Blindsiding Candidates with AI Interviews—And Scaring Them Off
AI-driven interviews have become mainstream, with Greenhouse reporting that two‑thirds of job seekers have already faced an AI screening, a 13‑point rise in six months. The lack of disclosure is prompting candidates to abandon processes—38% quit after an AI interview...
An Interactive Center Lets Leaders Take Accommodation Tools for a Test Drive
The Standard insurance company opened an interactive accommodation center in Portland, Oregon on June 1, giving employer customers hands‑on experience with tools that help employees stay or return to work. The space, part of the Workplace Possibilities program, showcases equipment for...
Sage HCM Targets Cost Gaps Bleeding Product Manufacturers Dry
Sage introduced Sage HCM as a unified platform that merges HR, payroll, time‑tracking, and Sage Intacct financials to give manufacturers real‑time labor cost visibility. The solution tackles three profit‑draining gaps—stale quoting data, unbudgeted overtime, and unrecoverable labor variance—by delivering live...
Live Event: How a Real CHRO Uses Claude in HR
On May 7, Vidyard CHRO Sarika Lamont will host a private Insider live session demonstrating how she leverages Anthropic’s Claude AI across her HR function. The walkthrough will cover career frameworks, performance‑review calibration, manager coaching, and board‑level communication, highlighting prompt design,...
AWS Expands Amazon Connect Into AI Tools for Hiring, Healthcare, and Supply Chains
AWS unveiled four new agentic‑AI extensions to its Amazon Connect platform—Connect Decisions, Connect Talent, Connect Customer and Connect Health—bringing AI‑driven automation to supply‑chain planning, recruiting, customer support and healthcare administration while keeping humans in the loop. The tools promise real‑time...
Changing Talent Assessments with Video Games Ft. Gianluca Ferremi
WisePath CEO Gianluca Ferremi argues that most hiring failures stem from a measurement problem, not a talent shortage. Traditional assessments focus on resumes and technical tests, which capture knowledge but miss how candidates behave in real‑world, unscripted situations. WisePath uses...
Workday Bets on Recognition Retaining Employees in an AI-Driven Market
Workday announced a partnership with Achievers to power a new employee‑recognition product, replacing traditional cash bonuses with a points‑based rewards system. The platform lets staff earn points for peer‑recognition and redeem them for travel, merchandise, or experiences. Workday’s SVP of...
HrFlow.ai Raises $7M Pre‑Series A to Pursue Global AI HR Data Standard
HrFlow.ai closed a $7 million pre‑Series A financing, bringing its total capital to $10 million. Led by 115K, La Banque Postale’s venture arm and EmergingTech Ventures, the round backs the startup’s push to become the de‑facto AI‑driven HR data standard and to...
Piedmont Global Names Sarah Hamilton Head of Talent Systems, Boosting AI‑Driven Workforce Strategy
Piedmont Global announced Sarah Hamilton as Head of Talent Systems, tasking her with redesigning the firm’s talent architecture and AI‑augmented workflow. The move underscores a broader industry trend of treating talent as a strategic system rather than a traditional HR...
Unstructured Interviews Amplify Bias Amid Rising Hiring Costs
The Interview Where You Both Just Talk Is Also the Most Biased SHRM's "Recruitment Is Broken" analysis found that average cost-per-hire and time-to-hire have both increased over the past three years, the same period correlating with heavier reliance on AI screening,...
Install Orange HRM: Open‑Source HR on Your Server
Orange HRM is an open-source HR system that can be installed on your servers. Here's how. https://t.co/LoalBdIhNB
American Airlines Flight Attendants Are Now Raising Serious Concerns Over New Performance Tracking Measures… A New Dispute in the Making
American Airlines introduced a new performance‑tracking platform called “Me@Work,” which assigns each flight attendant an aggregate score based on metrics such as customer satisfaction, attendance, and safety reports. The rollout occurred without meaningful input from the Association of Professional Flight...
AI Gives You The Vocabulary. It Doesn’t Give You The Expertise via @Sejournal, @DuaneForrester
Hiring managers are noticing that candidates equipped with AI‑generated vocabularies often stumble when asked to reason through problems live. Independent research from Microsoft, the Swiss Business School and TestGorilla links heavy AI reliance to a measurable drop in critical‑thinking, especially...
Sage Rolls Out AI Agents to Automate Finance, HR and Operations Workflows
Sage unveiled a suite of task‑focused AI agents across its finance, HR and operations platforms at the Sage Future event in Atlanta on April 28, 2026. The agents, built into Sage Intacct, Sage HCM and Sage X3, are designed to...
HireClix Launches JobFlow AEO
HireClix introduced JobFlow AEO, an AI‑optimized recruitment marketing solution that structures career site content for discovery by AI‑powered search engines and large language models such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity. The platform adds schema‑enhanced pages, natural‑language answers, and analytics...