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Recruitment Marketing in 2026: Top Types of Video Editing Every HR Team Should Use
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Recruitment Marketing in 2026: Top Types of Video Editing Every HR Team Should Use

In 2026 recruitment marketing has shifted from static job posts to immersive video storytelling, making video editing a core competency for HR teams. The article outlines seven editing styles—from basic cuts to interactive formats—each tailored to specific recruitment goals and...

By Onrec
Napster, Scaling Up Launch AI-Powered Coaching
BlogFeb 20, 2026

Napster, Scaling Up Launch AI-Powered Coaching

Napster, an embodied AI firm, announced a partnership with Scaling Up to embed its AI platform into the global executive‑coaching network. The collaboration will generate AI‑driven digital twins of Scaling Up’s seasoned coaches, delivering the proven growth framework 24/7 in multiple languages....

By HRTech Cube
AI Coaching Nullifies Behavioral Interviews; Use Live Scenarios
SocialFeb 20, 2026

AI Coaching Nullifies Behavioral Interviews; Use Live Scenarios

AI Made Your Behavioral Questions Useless Every candidate you’re interviewing has been coached by AI — and your behavioral questions can’t screen for that anymore. The shift the best hiring teams are making: ditch ‘tell me about a time’ and replace it...

By Lars Schmidt
Aaptiv Launches New MSK App in Partnership With Movr
BlogFeb 20, 2026

Aaptiv Launches New MSK App in Partnership With Movr

Aaptiv has launched AaptivMSK, a musculoskeletal health app developed with movr, to deliver personalized, mobility‑focused programs for employees. The app offers self‑guided assessments, clinically validated exercises, and adaptive care plans that can be completed in as little as five minutes...

By HRTech Cube
IMF Report Reveals Critical HR Trends for Leaders
SocialFeb 20, 2026

IMF Report Reveals Critical HR Trends for Leaders

International Monetary Fund: Key learnings from the latest report for #HRleaders @UNLEASHgroup https://t.co/9mnBKR8WTT #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator

By Dave Millner
HR in Constant Change with Perry Timms
PodcastFeb 20, 202621 min

HR in Constant Change with Perry Timms

In this episode of HRchat, host Bill Banham and HR thought‑leader Perry Timms discuss a new HR operating model built on product thinking, systems design, and behavioural science, urging HR leaders to design for constant change. They illustrate how treating...

By HRchat
07.SAP SuccessFactors HCM Implementation – Top 10 Project Execution Risks and Mitigation Plan
NewsFeb 20, 2026

07.SAP SuccessFactors HCM Implementation – Top 10 Project Execution Risks and Mitigation Plan

The SAP SuccessFactors HCM implementation blog post outlines the ten most common execution risks and offers practical mitigation strategies based on the author’s experience. Risks highlighted include scope creep, data migration challenges, integration complexities, change‑management shortcomings, and insufficient testing. The...

By HRTechFeed
The Rising Cost of Recruiting: Why Hiring Got More Expensive in a Softer Labor Market
NewsFeb 20, 2026

The Rising Cost of Recruiting: Why Hiring Got More Expensive in a Softer Labor Market

The 2026 Recruitment Marketing Benchmark Report reveals that recruiting costs rose even as the labor market softened. Cost‑per‑click (CPC) climbed to a median of $0.95 in 2026, while apply rates improved to 5.19% but did not lower cost‑per‑applicant. Shrinking organic...

By HRTechFeed
HR Happy Hour Media Network Launches HR Connection to Serve Leaders Building HR in Fast-Growing Companies
NewsFeb 20, 2026

HR Happy Hour Media Network Launches HR Connection to Serve Leaders Building HR in Fast-Growing Companies

The HR Happy Hour Media Network announced the launch of a new podcast, The HR Connection, aimed at HR leaders and business executives in small to mid‑size companies (1‑500 employees). Hosted by Sabrina Baker, founder of Acacia HR Solutions, and...

By HR Tech Series
Stop Squeezing the Lemon: Why TA Must Pivot From Productivity to Capacity
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Stop Squeezing the Lemon: Why TA Must Pivot From Productivity to Capacity

Talent acquisition leaders are urged to abandon pure hiring‑productivity metrics and adopt a capacity‑focused model that delivers strategic, value‑based services. By centralizing enablement functions, automating administrative tasks, and simplifying interview processes, firms can free recruiters for genuine candidate engagement. Cost...

By SocialTalent
When Will AI Take Your Job? This Tool Thinks It Knows
NewsFeb 20, 2026

When Will AI Take Your Job? This Tool Thinks It Knows

A free calculator, TheGreatDisplacement.ai, predicts the exact year AI will replace an individual’s job using data from Goldman Sachs, Gartner and the World Economic Forum. Forecasts indicate up to 300 million jobs could be displaced globally, with 20 % of organizations expected...

By Human Resource Executive
B.C. Snooping Scandal Puts Workplace Privacy – and Employer Liability – Under Microscope
NewsFeb 20, 2026

B.C. Snooping Scandal Puts Workplace Privacy – and Employer Liability – Under Microscope

A British Columbia privacy commissioner report revealed 36 healthcare workers accessed patient records in 71 separate incidents, highlighting a broader issue of employee snooping. Privacy lawyer Lyndsay Wasser says such unauthorized access is common across sectors, not limited to high‑profile...

By Canadian HR Reporter
New 2027 ACA Draft Rules Are Out. 8 Predictions About the Impact
NewsFeb 20, 2026

New 2027 ACA Draft Rules Are Out. 8 Predictions About the Impact

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released draft ACA rules for 2027 that could make individual major‑medical coverage cheaper and more attractive. Key changes include broader availability of catastrophic plans, higher annual out‑of‑pocket caps, and the option for monthly...

By Human Resource Executive
New Generative AI Court Ruling Puts HR on Notice: What to Know Now
NewsFeb 20, 2026

New Generative AI Court Ruling Puts HR on Notice: What to Know Now

A New York federal judge ruled that generative‑AI documents created by a non‑lawyer and shared with counsel are not protected by attorney‑client privilege, marking the first federal decision on this issue. The case involved former board chair Bradley Heppner, who...

By HR Morning
The Fallacy of Treating AI Agents as Fellow Employees
NewsFeb 20, 2026

The Fallacy of Treating AI Agents as Fellow Employees

The article argues that AI agents should not be classified as fellow employees, emphasizing that they remain tools rather than workers. It critiques the notion of extending employee‑like rights or treatment to autonomous software. The author stresses that HR’s focus...

By HRTechFeed
The Fallacy of Treating AI Agents as Fellow Employees
NewsFeb 20, 2026

The Fallacy of Treating AI Agents as Fellow Employees

The article contends that AI agents should not be treated as employees but as advanced tools akin to computers. It explains that while agents like ChatGPT simplify tasks, they lack autonomy and require human supervision and prompt‑engineering. Using a marketing...

By Human Resource Executive
Interview: Ankur Anand, Group CIO, Nash Squared
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Interview: Ankur Anand, Group CIO, Nash Squared

Ankur Anand, group CIO of Nash Squared, is reshaping the recruiter’s technology agenda to turn data and AI into competitive advantages. He merged day‑to‑day IT operations with a growth‑focused digital strategy, integrating disparate systems to create a single candidate view. Anand...

By ComputerWeekly – DevOps
Turning Equity Into Clarity: How HR Can Explain Stock Options The Right Way
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Turning Equity Into Clarity: How HR Can Explain Stock Options The Right Way

HR teams that demystify stock options improve candidate confidence and close offers faster. The article outlines a repeatable process that starts with simple definitions of grant, strike price and vesting, then visualizes vesting schedules as timelines rather than percentages. It...

By Onrec
Healthee Introduces AI-Powered Claims Analytics: Real-Time Claims Insights that Drive Savings
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Healthee Introduces AI-Powered Claims Analytics: Real-Time Claims Insights that Drive Savings

Healthee announced the upcoming launch of an AI‑powered Claims Analytics solution that turns static claims reporting into continuous, conversational intelligence. The platform, accessed via Zoe, its agentic AI assistant, lets HR and benefits managers ask plain‑language questions to uncover cost...

By AiThority
Rotageek Founder: Your First Idea Is Probably Wrong
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Rotageek Founder: Your First Idea Is Probably Wrong

Rotageek co‑founder Chris McCullough warns first‑time founders that their initial idea is often wrong, but solving a real, paying problem is essential. He discovered that while hospital rostering was broken, the first market with budget and urgency was retail, prompting...

By UKTN (UK Tech News)
Training a Diverse Workforce: Strategies for Effective Learning
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Training a Diverse Workforce: Strategies for Effective Learning

Organizations are increasingly required to train multicultural teams, prompting a shift from generic programs to learner‑centric designs. Effective strategies begin with a detailed workforce analysis that captures language, education, role, and cultural expectations. Leveraging AI‑powered multilingual voiceovers, blended learning modalities,...

By Onrec
Appian's 'AI Needs Process' Thesis Goes Mainstream - Now It Has to Prove the Math Works
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Appian's 'AI Needs Process' Thesis Goes Mainstream - Now It Has to Prove the Math Works

Appian’s CEO Matt Calkins says AI must be paired with deterministic process governance, a thesis now echoed across the industry. The company reported Q4 cloud subscription revenue of $117 million, up 18% YoY, and total revenue of $202.9 million, a 22% increase,...

By Diginomica
RemoFirst Expands RemoVisa Service to Support Visa and Work Permit Applications in 110+ Countries
NewsFeb 20, 2026

RemoFirst Expands RemoVisa Service to Support Visa and Work Permit Applications in 110+ Countries

RemoFirst announced that its RemoVisa service now supports visa and work‑permit applications in more than 110 countries, spanning Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa and Oceania. The offering is built into RemoFirst’s Employer of Record (EOR) platform, letting companies manage immigration,...

By HR Tech Series
AI's Growing Influence on HR Strategy Unveiled
SocialFeb 20, 2026

AI's Growing Influence on HR Strategy Unveiled

#HR State of the Union: Understanding #AI's #Impact on Your Business Webinar @HR_Exec https://t.co/bLHuEenGHT #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator

By Dave Millner
Organizational Readiness, Not Employee Resistance to Change, Is the Biggest Barrier to AI Success
BlogFeb 20, 2026

Organizational Readiness, Not Employee Resistance to Change, Is the Biggest Barrier to AI Success

New research from Qualtrics and Celonis shows that employee resistance is no longer the primary obstacle to AI adoption; instead, organizational readiness is. While 52% of workers regularly use AI and 89% of leaders view AI as a competitive opportunity,...

By Unleash
How Medical Device Manufacturers Can Overcome Recruitment Gaps and Accelerate Innovation Hiring with Rapid Prototyping
NewsFeb 20, 2026

How Medical Device Manufacturers Can Overcome Recruitment Gaps and Accelerate Innovation Hiring with Rapid Prototyping

Medical device makers face a perfect storm of innovation pressure and a severe talent shortage, causing development cycles to stretch 18‑24 months. Rapid prototyping technologies can compress these cycles by up to 40%, enabling faster design iteration and ISO 13485‑compliant...

By Onrec
Built for Speed, Designed for Scale: 6 Gig Workforce Management Leaders in Singapore and Malaysia 2025
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Built for Speed, Designed for Scale: 6 Gig Workforce Management Leaders in Singapore and Malaysia 2025

The 2025 HR Vendors of the Year awards highlighted six platforms that are redefining gig workforce management in Singapore and Malaysia. As organisations shift from spreadsheets to purpose‑built solutions, the demand for scalable onboarding, real‑time coordination, and compliance has surged....

By Human Resources Online (Asia)
Onboarding in the Metaverse: Does VR Improve Retention?
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Onboarding in the Metaverse: Does VR Improve Retention?

Companies are replacing static video onboarding with immersive VR experiences to improve new‑hire retention. By building digital twins of offices, adding spatial audio, and gamifying compliance, firms create memorable, interactive training that accelerates cultural integration. Early adopters such as Accenture,...

By HR Tech Series
TELUS Health Benefits Administration Profile Receives In‑Depth Review
SocialFeb 19, 2026

TELUS Health Benefits Administration Profile Receives In‑Depth Review

.@DeeAnnaW_NH's @NHInsight #BenefitsAdministration profile on TELUS Health is a comprehensive assessment of the company’s offerings and capabilities: https://t.co/QTZQPc1ueC #BenefitsAdmin #Benefits #HR #Digital #Wellbeing #AI https://t.co/BDtr4NOZQd

By DeeAnna Warrington
Inside the Rolling Layoffs at Jack Dorsey’s Block
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Inside the Rolling Layoffs at Jack Dorsey’s Block

Jack Dorsey’s Block announced a rolling layoff that could trim roughly 10% of its 11,000‑person workforce. The cuts are being framed as performance‑based, yet employees report a crumbling culture, heightened anxiety, and a mandatory shift to generative AI tools. Workers...

By WIRED — Business
Caregivers Find Much-Needed Relief with This Unique Eldercare Solution
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Caregivers Find Much-Needed Relief with This Unique Eldercare Solution

CareYaya, a student‑matching platform, connects college students with seniors and disabled adults to provide non‑medical in‑home assistance. By paying students directly at about $20 an hour, the service reduces care costs roughly 50 % compared with traditional agencies. The app’s algorithm...

By Employee Benefit News
New HR Tech: Workleap, Stratas
NewsFeb 19, 2026

New HR Tech: Workleap, Stratas

Workleap unveiled a Human Capital agent integrated with Slack, leveraging the Real‑Time Search API and Model Context Protocol to deliver live performance, engagement, and coaching insights. The AI analyzes Slack conversations anonymously, surfacing team signals alongside existing goal and historical...

By HRTechFeed
AI You Can Trust, Insights You Can Use: Lever’s Latest Innovations, Built for Confident Hiring
NewsFeb 19, 2026

AI You Can Trust, Insights You Can Use: Lever’s Latest Innovations, Built for Confident Hiring

Lever unveiled a suite of AI‑driven hiring tools designed around trust and actionable insight. The platform now leverages IBM’s watsonx for built‑in governance, offering transparent recommendations and bias monitoring. New features like the AI Screening Companion and automated early assessments...

By Lever Blog
Echo360 Partners with Exxat to Advance Skills-Based Learning
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Echo360 Partners with Exxat to Advance Skills-Based Learning

Echo360 announced a partnership with Exxat to extend its AI‑powered video assessment tool, GoReact, into experiential education programs worldwide. The collaboration leverages an LTI integration that lets institutions blend skill practice, observation, and feedback across healthcare and human services curricula....

By HR Tech Series
Fiverr Shifts Focus to High-End Work as AI Transforms the Gig Economy: 2025 Results and 2026 Outlook
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Fiverr Shifts Focus to High-End Work as AI Transforms the Gig Economy: 2025 Results and 2026 Outlook

Fiverr reported a 10% revenue increase to $430.9 million in 2025 and achieved a record adjusted EBITDA margin of 21.3%, underscoring strong profitability. The company deliberately shed 14% of its active buyers while average spend per buyer rose 13.3% to $342,...

By HRTechFeed
Brian Platz – The Future of AI in HR: Privacy, Security, and Transformation Opportunities
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Brian Platz – The Future of AI in HR: Privacy, Security, and Transformation Opportunities

The latest HRtech podcast episode examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping human resources, emphasizing the need for robust data privacy and security frameworks. It outlines practical steps HR leaders can take to protect employee information while leveraging AI-driven insights. The...

By HRTechFeed
HR Must Balance Human and Machine Intelligence
SocialFeb 19, 2026

HR Must Balance Human and Machine Intelligence

Human and machine intelligence: what #HR must govern @TPShub https://t.co/1lGyQbILYf #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator

By Dave Millner
Giggle Raises Funding to Expand Flexible Staffing Platform
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Giggle Raises Funding to Expand Flexible Staffing Platform

Budapest‑based Giggle, a mobile‑first staffing platform for blue‑collar shift work, has closed an undisclosed funding round led by OXO Labs and Catalyst NXT Ventures. The capital will fund Giggle’s entry into Romania and accelerate growth across its existing Central and...

By Tech.eu
5 Bold Workplace Predictions for the Rest of 2026
NewsFeb 19, 2026

5 Bold Workplace Predictions for the Rest of 2026

HR leaders face a wave of change in 2026 as AI, immigration policy, and employee benefits reshape the workplace. Companies will demand AI‑native talent and implement formal AI governance, while AI tools will overhaul recruiting, emphasizing quality over quantity. Tightening...

By Human Resource Executive
5 Bold Workplace Predictions for the Rest of 2026
NewsFeb 19, 2026

5 Bold Workplace Predictions for the Rest of 2026

The article outlines five bold workplace predictions for the remainder of 2026, emphasizing that basic AI literacy will no longer suffice. Companies will increasingly demand employees who are "AI native," meaning they can seamlessly integrate generative AI into everyday tasks....

By HRTechFeed
Digitising Work: Preserving Dignity and Desirability
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Digitising Work: Preserving Dignity and Desirability

#Dignity and #Desirability in Work #Digitisation @ABPsychologists https://t.co/mQ785u4nrv #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator

By Dave Millner
Where Purpose Meets Performance: Elutia Earns 2026 Great Place to Work Certification
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Where Purpose Meets Performance: Elutia Earns 2026 Great Place to Work Certification

Elutia Inc., a drug‑eluting biomatrix pioneer, earned the 2026 Great Place to Work certification, confirming a high‑trust, high‑engagement culture. The company highlights a workforce that is 54% women, with 62% of leadership roles held by women, and a median employee...

By HR Tech Series
UKG and Ellucian Announce Strategic Higher Education Technology Partnership
NewsFeb 19, 2026

UKG and Ellucian Announce Strategic Higher Education Technology Partnership

UKG and Ellucian announced a strategic partnership that links UKG’s Workforce Operating Platform with Ellucian’s ERP and student information systems. The integration enables real‑time data exchange, streamlined workforce operations, and AI‑driven insights for faculty, staff, and student employees. Mutual customers,...

By HR Tech Series
Dayforce Unveils New Brand Campaign That Shrinks the Weight of Work
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Dayforce Unveils New Brand Campaign That Shrinks the Weight of Work

Dayforce, a global HCM provider, launched the “Tiny Briefcase” brand campaign to illustrate how its AI‑powered platform reduces the burden of fragmented HR systems. The visual metaphor shows professionals weighed down by oversized bags that transform into a tiny briefcase,...

By HR Tech Series
40% of Professionals Struggle with Accountability When Reputational Risk Rises, New Research Finds
NewsFeb 19, 2026

40% of Professionals Struggle with Accountability When Reputational Risk Rises, New Research Finds

Interactive EQ’s 2026 Behavioral Intelligence Index, based on 5,000 simulations with 1,700 professionals, reveals that 40% of workers shy away from accountability when reputational risk rises. The study shows middle‑manager performance can plunge up to 70% in high‑pressure, visibility‑heavy scenarios....

By HR Tech Series
Why HR Leaders Can No Longer Ignore AI Search and Brand Visibility
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Why HR Leaders Can No Longer Ignore AI Search and Brand Visibility

HR leaders must adapt to AI‑driven search as generative large language models reshape how candidates and buyers discover HR solutions. Hallam’s new whitepaper shows that brands in the top half of traditional Share of Search are 2.5 times more likely to...

By Employer News (UK)
Accenture Links Promotion Prospects to Employees’ Use of AI
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Accenture Links Promotion Prospects to Employees’ Use of AI

Accenture announced that regular use of artificial‑intelligence tools will be a visible factor in promotion decisions for senior roles. The firm is now logging weekly AI‑tool access, including its proprietary AI Refinery, as part of talent discussions. It has already...

By Personnel Today
AI-Generated Deepfakes Threaten Authenticity in Hiring
SocialFeb 19, 2026

AI-Generated Deepfakes Threaten Authenticity in Hiring

#Deepfakes in the #talentpool: How #AI is reshaping hiring @HR_Exec https://t.co/fnus5j0LpD #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator

By Dave Millner
Law Firm Introduces AI Chatbot for Job Interviews
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Law Firm Introduces AI Chatbot for Job Interviews

London boutique Mishcon de Reya has deployed an AI‑powered chatbot to conduct first‑round graduate interviews. The tool, built by Bright Network, pulls data from each applicant’s submission to generate a customized conversation and produces a transcript for the firm’s early‑careers...

By Personnel Today