Know What's Happening in HRTech
Know What's Happening in HRTech
Firstup unveiled a major platform update that expands personalization across the employee experience, adding a Custom Homepage that can be tailored by role, location, tenure and other audiences. The new mobile enhancements bring the same drag‑and‑drop prioritization and content stacking to iOS and Android devices. Focused Content lets communicators target subsets within topics, while expanded analytics and self‑service data export deepen insight and reduce IT reliance. All features are no‑code, enabling business teams to launch audience‑specific experiences in minutes.
Workera announced four senior go‑to‑market hires to meet surging enterprise demand for verified skills data. Jim Hemgen joins as VP of Partnerships, Brad Bernstein as VP of Global Sales, Jessica Harvey as VP of Customer, and Amanda Ellsworth as Head of Product Marketing, bringing...
Payroll teams claim readiness for the UK’s Joint and Several Liability reforms, yet a Finity survey reveals significant gaps in data visibility and system capability. The new rules, effective April, give HMRC broader authority to hold multiple parties in labour...
Collective Health has unveiled Collective AI, an AI‑powered benefits assistant built with Google Cloud. The system answers member queries, supplies real‑time data to customer‑service reps, and offers employers plan‑design insights to streamline enrollment. Leveraging Google Cloud’s privacy‑by‑design infrastructure, the tool...
SAP and SmartRecruiters are hosting a live webinar on March 5 to showcase the SmartRecruiters for SAP SuccessFactors solution. The session will demonstrate how the integrated platform can elevate the hiring experience, speed up recruiting cycles, and tie each hire...
Insurers are confronting a widening gap between employee expectations and benefits delivery, as satisfaction with coverage fell to 61% in late 2025, down from 66% the year before. Younger workers demand fast, transparent digital interactions, while older staff prefer hands‑on,...
The article dismantles seven persistent myths surrounding applicant tracking systems, clarifying that AI supports rather than replaces human recruiters, and that ATS tools are valuable for organizations of any size. It explains that applications remain searchable, outreach can be personalized...
In a recent podcast, Usman "Oz" Khan, senior vice president of ADP Ventures, explained how the unit operates as both an incubation lab and a venture‑investment arm to surface emerging workplace technologies. ADP Ventures runs recurring ideation cycles that align...
The best infrastructure is the kind you can stop thinking about. That's how we measure what we build at Remote. The goal isn't applause (though it's nice). It's that you can just hire someone in another country, pay them and manage...
.@AlightSolutions' multi-year partnership with @IBMwatsonx embeds AI across its platforms, enhancing engagement and operational efficiency for enterprise clients. A new #NelsonHall vendor assessment analyzes its #BenAdmin offerings and capabilities: https://t.co/YwGa6SOXNN https://t.co/MfcVMcNE5H
Hurricane Helene devastated Appalachian Power’s mountainous service area, causing widespread circuit failures and road washouts. The utility relied heavily on pre‑established mutual‑aid agreements to bring in external crews and equipment. By implementing rigorous safety protocols, real‑time communication tools, and staged...
Dayforce LA summit. Might have under estimated attendance. Thank you to our great community and customer speakers. https://t.co/cFh8WysvvU
AI note‑taking tools are rapidly entering workplaces, with a 2025 survey showing one in five professionals regularly using them to draft meeting notes. These systems can transcribe, attribute speaker comments, generate summaries, and even suggest action items, promising higher engagement...
How to turn January’s brutal #jobcuts data into HR strategy @HR_Exec https://t.co/Qmlxr8qJcf #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator
Learning and Development leaders discovered that scaling programs is far more complex than simply adding courses or users. They found that relevance, automation, and personalization outweigh sheer content volume, and that technology must be paired with clear processes and governance....
ServiceNow reports that it resolves 90% of its own employee IT requests autonomously, delivering solutions up to 99% faster than human agents. The company unveiled an Autonomous Workforce framework, the EmployeeWorks product, and a "role automation" architecture to extend this...
Has #AI broken #psychometrics? A review of the science & practice of mitigating candidate cheating using AI @ABPsychologists https://t.co/A9lerEQjhe #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator https://t.co/GJFw7ZGYor
Capita has been named the preferred bidder for a £700 million civil service payroll contract covering more than 250,000 staff across DWP, MoJ, Home Office and DEFRA. The deal is part of the government’s “Synergy” programme, which aims to replace 286...
Almost a third of UK businesses experienced a remote‑working related cyber breach in the past year, with phishing responsible for 85% of incidents. The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025 shows larger firms are most affected, reporting breach rates of 67%...
Mark Cuban suggests treating hospitals like lean start‑ups, mirroring his Cost Plus Drugs model. He would enforce fixed, transparent margins, pay physicians above market rates, and strip away non‑essential infrastructure. Cuban also argues that AI‑driven contract automation could slash administrative...
WorkWhile announced Simon Khalaf as its new chief executive officer, while co‑founder Jarah Euston moves to president and COO. The AI‑native staffing platform now supports more than 1.2 million U.S. workers and has posted over 110% growth in the last nine...
In this episode of the Bright Mind Podcast, host Robert Shaw and Brightmine Principal Editor Stephen Simpson break down the Employment Rights Act 2025, focusing on the reduction of the unfair dismissal qualifying period from two years to six months...
HireClearedTalent.com launched a dedicated marketplace that links federal contractors, subcontractors and small businesses with more than one million pre‑vetted security‑cleared professionals. The platform combines AI‑driven role matching with a network of over 100 live recruiters experienced in DoD, DHS, DOE...
Employ Inc., a leading provider of people‑first hiring platforms such as JazzHR, Lever, and Jobvite, announced the appointment of Patrick (PJ) Jean as its new Chief Technology Officer. Jean arrives with more than two decades of experience building AI‑native products and...
Leadership strategist Amy Summers released her new book “Lift: 10 Mentorship Touchpoints to Empower Your Team and Accelerate Your Career,” arguing that human‑focused mentorship is essential in an AI‑driven workplace. The book outlines a practical framework that embeds mentorship into...
Yanik Guillemette, chair of Accolad’s External Technology and Innovation Advisory Committee, unveiled an initiative to modernize employee recognition for Canada’s aerospace sector. The platform automates service‑milestone awards, safety and performance rewards, and provides instant digital distribution with full traceability. It...
A new Holafly Global eSIM & Travel Report reveals that 79% of companies now provide digital connectivity for employees traveling abroad. The shift reflects a broader move from traditional travel logistics to a digital‑first employee experience that includes 24/7 multilingual...
Obesity affects over a third of England's adults, driving demand for GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro. Research by Howden Employee Benefits shows 26% of staff have used these medications and 41% now expect them in benefits packages....
Workday announced an AI‑native Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solution hosted in Frankfurt, giving EU customers a local data residency option. The service leverages generative AI to draft, review, and negotiate contracts while automatically enforcing compliance rules. By storing all contract...
Not sure this is a fun idea or not but one would really want to see the data behind this. https://t.co/chD2ktrQMB
The Unseen Potential #Bias Around #SocioeconomicBackground in #Assessment and #Selection https://t.co/u8QbSgT6p3 #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator
South Korea's AI Basic Act became effective on January 22, 2026, imposing governance, transparency, and risk‑management duties on AI business operators, including employers that develop or deploy AI influencing workplace decisions. The law reaches beyond Korean borders, requiring entities that meet revenue,...
The Illinois Appellate Court ruled that staffing agencies are not liable under BIPA Section 15(b) because they did not acquire or possess biometric data, only facilitated its collection. The court affirmed summary judgment for the agencies and denied discovery, emphasizing...
How #Technology Shapes HR, Not Just Enables It @TalInCollective https://t.co/ZIlkWiKtVM #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond basic automation in payroll to handle timesheet verification, anomaly detection, and compliance monitoring across jurisdictions. Vendors and experts say AI augments payroll professionals, freeing them to provide strategic insights on compensation costs and labor forecasting....
Asure Software reported Q3 2025 revenue of $36.3 million, a 24% year‑over‑year increase, driven by strong growth across payroll, benefits, recruiting and time‑and‑attendance solutions. Recurring revenue rose 11% to $31.8 million, while professional services and hardware revenue jumped to $4.4...
Chief medical information officers are reframing EHR and AI investments from pure operational upgrades to strategic tools for clinician recruitment, retention, and burnout mitigation. Leaders at Sentara Health report over 75% adoption of AI‑generated discharge summaries, citing significant time savings...
.@PlanSource's partnership with SAVVI Financial integrates actuarially validated decision support to enable personalized recommendations within enrollment workflows. A new #NelsonHall vendor assessment analyzes its #BenAdmin offerings and capabilities: https://t.co/tTvF7gkmXr https://t.co/A4OrbWFrWf
U.S. hospitals are pairing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems with AI‑powered human capital management (HCM) platforms to tighten workforce planning as clinical services expand. Leaders at Johns Hopkins, Henry Ford and Rush describe multi‑year integrations that promise real‑time staffing visibility,...
Reverse mentorship is reshaping workplaces as Gen Z employees teach senior staff AI fundamentals. According to International Workplace Group research, 62% of Gen Z are actively upskilling older colleagues, and 72% report higher team productivity from these interactions. Directors echo the trend,...
Altius launched Alti, an AI‑driven life‑quality companion aimed at employers and health systems. The platform claims 96% of users feel better, with stress, anxiety and depression dropping 48% and chronic‑disease risk falling 40%. For organizations, Alti reportedly lifts productivity by...
Indeavor launched Backfill, an automated shift‑vacancy module that integrates with its Operate platform. The solution instantly calls qualified workers, logs responses, and creates compliant assignments, eliminating manual outreach. By applying pre‑configured rules, it speeds coverage, improves fairness, and reduces overtime...
Cangrade has launched a free AI‑powered Job Description Decoder that analyzes any posting to surface the soft skills most predictive of success. The tool delivers a report highlighting five prioritized competencies and ten tailored behavioral interview questions. By moving beyond...
Payscale’s 17th annual Compensation Best Practices Report declares 2026 the “Year of Strategic Alignment,” as executives push compensation to the core of talent strategy. The study highlights a widening AI pay gap, with 55% of firms offering no premium for...
A new HiBob HR & Finance Report finds benefit leaders are transitioning from operational stewards to strategic decision‑makers, yet 82% say they lack timely, unified HR‑finance data. The study reveals that 68% cannot make fair pay decisions without integrated data,...
Empathy’s 2026 Workplace Benefits Report finds current benefit programs fall short during major life events, with bereavement support emerging as the most urgent gap. While 80% of employers plan modest budget increases, 84% intend to expand bereavement offerings and 95%...
As enterprises scale, HR departments need software that can handle growing employee data, complex contracts, and diverse work patterns. The article outlines four essential features—centralised data management, intelligent workflows, employee development tools, and self‑service portals—that enable large organisations to maintain...
Deel’s survey of 500 UK HR leaders shows AI‑generated applications are eroding trust in traditional hiring. Forty percent of employers have already extended probation periods, and 77 % say assessing authenticity before hire is harder. CVs and cover letters are now...
Elly launched an AI-native hiring platform and closed an $8 million funding round led by Sorenson Capital, with Atomic and Next Wave Capital participating. The platform consolidates sourcing, interviewing, and applicant tracking into a single AI-driven system, automatically capturing interview insights...
Bullhorn’s 16th annual GRID report, based on a survey of nearly 2,300 recruitment professionals worldwide, finds that staffing firms that adopt artificial intelligence experience markedly stronger revenue growth and faster candidate placements. Top‑performing agencies are four times more likely to...
