Know What's Happening in HRTech
Know What's Happening in HRTech
The article argues that traditional hiring funnels are riddled with friction, causing top talent to drop out before offers are made. It advocates replacing manual, opaque processes with smart automation that delivers real‑time updates and personalized communication. By leveraging data to segment candidates and automate routine tasks, recruiters can focus on genuine conversations that build trust. The result is higher‑quality hires, stronger employer branding, and measurable financial gains.
Anthropic’s Claude overtook ChatGPT as the most‑downloaded free AI app in the United States over the weekend. The sudden surge in user demand forced the service offline for several hours on both Monday and Tuesday. The outage highlighted how quickly...
The glorious evolution of the modern workplace: Fewer friends. More apps. Unlimited emotional support from AI. We reduced human friction. We scaled digital efficiency. Now your most supportive colleague runs on servers. We built AI to augment humans. Instead, we may be redesigning work around...
Morningstar’s Director of Talent Acquisition, Joe Shahmoradian, explains how AI tools have transformed the firm’s recruiting workflow. AI sourcing agents and a custom GPT assistant called AMIRA handle market‑intelligence and administrative tasks, cutting recruiter admin by 75% and speeding screening...
Payments automation platform Modulr has partnered with HR tech provider HiBob to embed its payment engine directly into HiBob’s payroll module. The integration lets customers initiate salary and tax payments without leaving the HR system, eliminating file exports and multiple...
Virtual offices have shifted from a cost‑saving option to a strategic HR tool for UK firms in 2026, enabling hybrid work, talent expansion, and operational agility. By offering a professional city address, mail handling and on‑demand meeting rooms, they preserve...
The latest Fosway 9‑Grid report confirms Workday’s tenth straight year as a Strategic Leader, underscoring its dominance in Europe’s HR‑tech market. The analysis highlights five trends reshaping the region: platform consolidation, heightened employee‑experience demands, AI‑driven work redesign, a pivot to...
Zapier’s Talent Acquisition team piloted AI‑driven recruiter screens with Ezra AI Labs, processing roughly 250 interviews. The experiment cut screen time by 66%, from eight days to 2.75 days, and freed about 84 recruiter hours, equating to 5‑6 extra weekly...
PwC’s 2025 Hong Kong Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey reveals that 61% of local employees are using AI at work, with 22% engaging with generative AI daily—below the 29% Asia‑Pacific average. The majority report productivity gains (77%) and higher work...
I just mapped my role (Recruiter) through JamLab_X's Human-AI Task Map — scored against where AI will be in 18 months. 50% of my tasks require me. Which of your tasks are uniquely yours? https://t.co/9emmwjKkhy
Cinareo has partnered with workforce‑management specialist Aspect to fuse scenario‑driven capacity planning with real‑time scheduling. The joint solution lets contact centers replace spreadsheet‑based forecasts with structured, what‑if modeling that aligns staffing, budgets, and service goals. Aspect’s AI‑powered platform will execute...
Denmark’s Ministry of Employment has issued a draft bill to transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive, opening a public consultation until 27 March 2026. The law will take effect on 1 January 2027, a year after the EU deadline, giving larger firms a delayed...
Still writing job descriptions the old way? Shift to skill- and outcome-based hiring so your AI initiatives attract stronger, more diverse talent rather than narrowing your pipeline. #AI #CIO #CHRO https://t.co/O0K0QkTUyt
The article argues that the drive for efficiency—through AI and automation—has not translated into higher employee engagement. Gallup data shows engagement at a decade low of 31%, while boredom rises. Leaders are prioritizing speed over autonomy, purpose, and connection, creating...
The Office of Personnel Management unveiled the Federal Workforce Data (FWD) platform, superseding the two‑decade‑old FedScope system. FWD delivers monthly refreshed data and interactive tables that illuminate federal employee demographics and agency staffing trends. OPM Director Scott Kupor highlighted the platform’s...
Salario, a Nigerian payroll‑technology startup, has introduced a free payroll solution aimed at small and medium‑sized enterprises. The platform automates salary calculations, statutory deductions, and compliance reporting, addressing the widespread reliance on manual spreadsheets. By aligning with Nigeria’s tightening PAYE,...
SHIFT HR Compliance Training introduced a new 10‑minute microlearning course, “Conversations that Count: Giving and Receiving Feedback,” aimed at equipping employees with practical feedback skills. Developed by employment attorneys and workplace training experts, the module uses realistic scenarios to build...
The Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) will host the Europe & Africa Summit in London on 18–19 May 2026 at the Barbican Centre. Expanded to a two‑day format, the conference under the theme “Human Connections in a Digital World –...
iCIMS unveiled a refreshed brand identity, including a new logo and vibrant purple visual system, to signal its evolution as a leader in AI‑powered talent acquisition. The company also rebranded its enterprise AI suite as iCIMS Coalesce AI, a unified...
In this episode, business administrator Christine Veda discusses how the Epping, NH School District transformed its operations by replacing manual, paper‑based processes with Tyler Technologies solutions. She highlights the shift toward automation in HR, finance, and onboarding, which improved accuracy,...
At ZohoDay 2026, Newcross Healthcare showcased how it built a mission‑critical care‑management application on Zoho’s governed platform, unifying CRM, finance, workforce and analytics. By leveraging Zoho Creator, the team delivered a fully integrated solution in six months, cutting licensing costs...
2026 has seen five major HR‑tech acquisitions—Payoneer‑Boundless, Remote‑Atlas, Phenom’s purchase of Be Applied and Included AI, Docebo‑365Talents, and Perceptyx‑Lyceum—signaling a shift toward AI‑centric, unified platforms. Buyers benefit from increased vendor competition and pricing pressure, while the deals aim to close gaps...
Major tech firms such as Google, Meta and Amazon are moving beyond encouraging AI experimentation to making it a formal job requirement. They now track employee AI tool adoption, embed usage metrics into performance reviews, and in some cases reject...
TestGorilla unveiled seven AI‑focused assessments built on its five‑pillar AI Fluency Framework, giving hiring teams a science‑backed way to gauge candidates' AI readiness. The launch follows data showing 70% of companies now embed AI in core functions and 71% of...
Opensity Solutions announced two senior executive appointments: Matthew Cates as Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary, and Kathleen Pearson as Chief Human Resources Officer. Both bring extensive experience from leading legal and HR functions at major firms, positioning Opensity to...
YAROOMS has launched Yarvis, an AI‑powered workplace assistant that lives inside Microsoft Teams and email, turning natural‑language requests into coordinated actions such as desk and room booking, visitor management, and facility tickets. The tool aims to cut through the average...
The article reframes recruitment budgeting as a strategic investment rather than a line‑item expense. It argues that every key business outcome—revenue growth, innovation, customer experience, and employee retention—originates from hiring decisions and the support those hires receive. Instead of asking...
The future of AI workloads (and more) @McKinsey https://t.co/6GX9k6FbRS #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator
SAP SuccessFactors Variable Pay consultants often struggle to build precise eligibility rules that pull only the correct employee records. Inaccurate data can cause proration errors, especially for terminated, leave‑of‑absence, or rehired staff within the same fiscal year. To overcome these...
Employees are growing more comfortable with artificial‑intelligence tools influencing compensation, with 67% of job seekers more likely to accept offers from firms that use AI in pay decisions. The Resume Now poll shows 90% would accept AI‑driven compensation if clear expectations...
Business leaders face accelerating capability gaps as new technologies, regulations and restructurings demand faster reskilling. The CBI estimates nine in ten employees will need new skills by 2030, and 87% of firms already see gaps. A skills‑based organisation replaces static...
HR is expanding 60% faster than the broader workforce, now encompassing over 250 job titles and nearly a hundred capabilities. The proliferation of AI tools has shifted HR from isolated “co‑pilot” agents to integrated “superagents” that automate entire workflows, a...
Marsh McLennan Agency launched Network Navigator, a health‑benefit pricing tool that translates Transparency in Coverage data into actuarially‑certified, provider‑level insights for employers. The platform lets users benchmark network costs by provider, location, service type or specialty amid federal proposals to expand price‑transparency...
ADP has opened a new AI Agents destination within its Marketplace, the world’s largest digital HR storefront, allowing clients to discover and deploy partner‑built agents that integrate directly with ADP’s payroll and talent systems. The agents can orchestrate multi‑step workflows,...
YAROOMS launched Yarvis, an AI‑powered workplace assistant that processes natural‑language requests for desk, room, visitor, and facility tasks through Microsoft Teams or email. The bot connects to calendars, the YAROOMS platform, and can execute multi‑step actions in a single conversation....
Mitratech’s GRC division released its 2026 State of Ethics Hotlines Report, analyzing nearly 50,000 anonymous reports from 2025. Hostile work‑environment filings surged from 2% to 18%, while safety reports rose 64% and AI‑privacy concerns grew 34%. Digital channels now dominate...
Kahuna Workforce Solutions and Skillcentrix have formed a strategic partnership to feed validated, role‑specific skills data for frontline healthcare positions, starting with nursing, into Workday’s Skills Cloud. The collaboration combines Skillcentrix’s clinical competency definitions with Kahuna’s continuous, in‑field skill validation,...
Zensai has maintained its Core Leader position on the 2026 Fosway 9‑Grid™ for Learning Systems, marking a second consecutive year at the top tier. The company progressed from Solid Performer in 2023 to Core Challenger in 2024 and Core Leader...
Hill Climbers, founded by former House staffer Omar Awan, consolidates decades of congressional staff salary and role data into a single, searchable platform. The tool introduces the Hill Climbers Index, which rates offices on capacity, stability, and structure, offering benchmarks...
Wondering how to approach AI automation in your recruiting efforts? Here's a free tool to help you diagnose some of the most high-leverage use cases. https://redefiningwork.substack.com/p/i-went-down-an-ai-rabbit-hole-and
.@empyreanbenefit partners with @hellobenifex to extend its benefits administration capabilities beyond the U.S., enabling support for multinational employers. A new #NelsonHall vendor assessment analyzes its #BenAdmin offerings and capabilities: https://t.co/EGmu9S5oKQ #HRTech https://t.co/HDqaPu41Ui
AI tools are rapidly moving from recruitment to real‑time performance management, with at least 70 % of knowledge‑economy workers already using AI at work. Traditional annual reviews are criticized for subjectivity and inconsistency, prompting organizations to adopt algorithms that analyze workflows,...
The March 2026 edition of our #HR & #Talent Transformation Newsletter has been published. It includes updates on our research and happenings in the world of HR. It also features important vendor financial results & M&A news: https://t.co/o7mIWElBbi https://t.co/SloDMyQnta
Excited for the @Rise_Pay team and especially excited for their customers. Now if you get payroll paid via Rise, you automatically start earning a fixed income % on that balance, putting your money to work for you better.
AI is reshaping enterprise priorities, prompting HR and technology leaders to co‑lead digital transformation. In a discussion with Workday CIO Rani Johnson and Box SVP and chief people officer Jessica Swank, the article highlights how AI is as much a people...
.@ServiceNow integrates Moveworks, launches Autonomous Workforce, EmployeeWorks https://t.co/Hhj0Ly3qNT ServiceNow launches AI agents designed for specialized roles in service desk, employee service, and security operations. @ldignan #FutureofWork
Career Intelligence Weekly + The Recruiting Life Two newsletters. Clear thinking for a changing labor market. https://t.co/UGHNPeD6oN
Deputy announced the U.S. launch of Deputy Payroll, powered by Paycor, merging its time‑tracking and compliance tools with Paycor’s payroll engine. The partnership gives Deputy instant access to Paycor’s extensive network of small‑ and mid‑size employers, accelerating customer acquisition. Pilot...
Andrea Holland leveraged two decades of PR experience to launch Remote PR Jobs, a niche job board focused on public‑relations and communications roles. The platform grew organically, emphasizing authenticity, trust, and a bootstrapped marketing strategy rather than heavy ad spend. By targeting...
.@Salesforce Q4 strong, Agentforce picks up momentum https://t.co/PqLYc0tJFP Salesforce reported a better-than-expected fourth quarter powered by Agentforce and Data 360. @ldignan https://t.co/c9L1RS7gVt
