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AI Boosts HR Efficiency, Yet Demands Human Empathy
SocialFeb 19, 2026

AI Boosts HR Efficiency, Yet Demands Human Empathy

The Paradox of #AI in #HRStrategy: Efficiency, Empathy, and the Human Factor https://t.co/LiIGmm7GKI #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator

By Dave Millner
New HR Metric Measures How Employees "Truly" Connect to Work
NewsFeb 19, 2026

New HR Metric Measures How Employees "Truly" Connect to Work

Researchers from Canada have introduced a new HR metric called Love of the Job (LOJ) that gauges employee passion, commitment, and intimacy toward their work, colleagues, and organization. The nine‑item scale adapts Sternberg’s triangular theory of love and is positioned...

By HR Daily (Australia)
UPS CHRO Shares the Most Important Predictors of AI Success
NewsFeb 19, 2026

UPS CHRO Shares the Most Important Predictors of AI Success

UPS Chief Human Resources Officer Darrell Ford is steering a multi‑year HR transformation that now emphasizes artificial intelligence. The initiative prioritises clean, high‑quality data—targeted for completion by the end of the quarter—as the foundation for AI‑driven talent decisions. Simultaneously, UPS...

By HRM Asia
Beyond Buzzwords: Using OPM’s Human Capital Standards for Federal HR Modernization
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Beyond Buzzwords: Using OPM’s Human Capital Standards for Federal HR Modernization

The article explains how OPM’s Human Capital Management (HCM) standards—namely the Human Capital Business Reference Model (HCBRM), the Human Capital Federal Integrated Business Framework (HC‑FIBF), and the Human Capital Information Model (HCIM)—provide a detailed, tiered framework for federal HR IT...

By Federal News Network
Opkey Launches Design Studio for ERP Implementation Planning
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Opkey Launches Design Studio for ERP Implementation Planning

Opkey introduced Design Studio, an AI‑driven module within its application lifecycle automation platform that streamlines ERP and HCM implementation planning. The visual canvas embeds more than 20 domain‑specific AI agents to automate discovery, requirements capture, process mapping, and configuration design....

By ERP Today
Managing Legal Risk in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: What Key Stakeholders Need to Know Today
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Managing Legal Risk in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: What Key Stakeholders Need to Know Today

In 2026 enterprises are scaling AI from pilots to company‑wide deployments, prompting a surge in legal exposure across governance, compliance, privacy, contracting and IP. Boards face heightened fiduciary duties under the Caremark standard, yet only 36% have formal AI oversight...

By JD Supra (Labor & Employment)
Why Leaders Are Putting a Renewed Focus on PTO Policies
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Why Leaders Are Putting a Renewed Focus on PTO Policies

A new WTW survey shows 73% of U.S. employers will enhance paid‑leave programs within two years. Leaders cite employee experience, talent attraction, and retention as primary drivers. Caregiver leave is projected to jump from 22% to 39%, while parental and...

By Employee Benefit News
Techreviewer Finds Ongoing IT Skills Gap
BlogFeb 18, 2026

Techreviewer Finds Ongoing IT Skills Gap

Techreviewer’s 2025 IT Labor Market report shows a paradox: while 71.6% of surveyed firms consider their talent pool strong, 53.7% still struggle to find suitably skilled candidates. Hiring demand remains positive but volatile, with 43.3% reporting growth versus 26.8% seeing...

By HRTech Cube
Appspace, ContactMonkey Elevate Employee Emails
BlogFeb 18, 2026

Appspace, ContactMonkey Elevate Employee Emails

Appspace and ContactMonkey have launched an integration that lets internal communications teams pull visual updates from Appspace directly into ContactMonkey email campaigns. The link enables drag‑and‑drop, magazine‑style newsletters while keeping content centrally managed in the Appspace Story library. Real‑time read...

By HRTech Cube
TEI Study Finds Organizations Achieved 176% ROI With Dayforce
BlogFeb 18, 2026

TEI Study Finds Organizations Achieved 176% ROI With Dayforce

Dayforce announced a Forrester Consulting Total Economic Impact study showing a 176% return on investment and $6.8 million net present value over three years, with payback in less than six months. The analysis, based on a composite organization of 7,500 employees,...

By HRTech Cube
Folks Unveils 2026 State of HR Report
BlogFeb 18, 2026

Folks Unveils 2026 State of HR Report

Folks, a Canadian HR software provider, has released its 2026 State of HR Report, surveying over 400 small and medium‑sized businesses across Canada. The study spotlights recruitment as a top priority while documenting a surge in artificial‑intelligence use and broader...

By HRTech Cube
Collage Integrates Payroll, Powered by Nmbr
BlogFeb 18, 2026

Collage Integrates Payroll, Powered by Nmbr

Collage, a Canadian all‑in‑one HR, benefits and payroll platform, has launched Collage Payroll in partnership with Nmbr, the country’s first embedded payroll provider. The new feature lets businesses manage HR, benefits, time‑off and payroll from a single login, eliminating the...

By HRTech Cube
Zoho CEO Highlights Overwhelming System Complexity
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Zoho CEO Highlights Overwhelming System Complexity

Next up - @Zoho CEO Mani Vembu on the challenges of #ensw. In short. Too many systems. #ZohoDay26 https://t.co/VncJBRx1pr

By Holger Müller
Turnover Costs: Direct + Indirect Impacts Revealed
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Turnover Costs: Direct + Indirect Impacts Revealed

Cost of Turnover: Direct and Indirect #EmployeeTurnover Costs @perceptyx https://t.co/DN32GkyPrz #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator

By Dave Millner
Apply Now: $102.7‑million Grant to Help Employers Retain Workers While They Train
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Apply Now: $102.7‑million Grant to Help Employers Retain Workers While They Train

The Canadian government has launched a $102.7 million Worker Retention Grant for employers already participating in the Work‑Sharing program. The grant subsidises up to 70 percent of an employee’s full‑time wage while they upskill during reduced‑hour periods. It targets sectors that account...

By Canadian HR Reporter
Dayforce AI Simplifies Workforce, Lets You Focus
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Dayforce AI Simplifies Workforce, Lets You Focus

Shrinking workforce complexity with Dayforce AI so that you can do the work you are meant to do! https://t.co/96YMPZh4O1

By David Ossip
Employ Inc. Appoints New CEO
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Employ Inc. Appoints New CEO

Employ Inc., a provider of people‑first intelligent hiring solutions, announced Jerry Jao as its new CEO. Jao, the founder of AI‑driven SaaS firm ReSci and former board member of FIGS, brings extensive experience scaling AI technology and strategic initiatives. Having...

By HRTechFeed
Indeed Names New CTO
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Indeed Names New CTO

Indeed announced Jim Giles as its new Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately. Giles, formerly Vice President of Engineering at Google, will steer the technical strategy of Indeed’s global engineering teams. His mandate includes accelerating AI‑first product development to simplify hiring...

By HRTechFeed
Yello Integrates LinkedIn CRM Connect to Boost Efficiency for Recruiters
BlogFeb 18, 2026

Yello Integrates LinkedIn CRM Connect to Boost Efficiency for Recruiters

Yello has launched an integration with LinkedIn CRM Connect, linking its early‑talent acquisition platform directly to LinkedIn Recruiter. The new connection lets recruiters view real‑time LinkedIn member profiles and update candidate records without switching applications. It also surfaces interaction history...

By HRTech Cube
Eightfold AI Bias Lawsuit Likely Just the Tip
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Eightfold AI Bias Lawsuit Likely Just the Tip

Eightfold #AIbias suit: Just the ‘tip of the iceberg’? @HR_Exec https://t.co/stdZRYvq2H #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator

By Dave Millner
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank to Shift Majority of Workforce to Sales Roles
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank to Shift Majority of Workforce to Sales Roles

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank announced that 50‑60% of its roughly 5,000‑strong workforce will be shifted into sales‑focused roles over the next two years. The bank will retrain employees rather than cut jobs, adding more than 200 staff as part of a...

By HR Katha (India)
ANSR Identifies Critical Global Talent Trends for Capability Centers in 2026
NewsFeb 18, 2026

ANSR Identifies Critical Global Talent Trends for Capability Centers in 2026

ANSR’s 2026 analysis warns that Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are confronting a widening skills gap as they evolve from cost‑saving units to innovation engines. The report highlights soaring wage inflation, a shift toward a "build, borrow, and bot" talent model,...

By HR Tech Series
AI Challenges Psychometrics: Strategies to Prevent Candidate Cheating
SocialFeb 18, 2026

AI Challenges Psychometrics: Strategies to Prevent Candidate Cheating

Has #AI broken #psychometrics? A review of the science & practice of mitigating #candidatecheating using AI #Event @ABPsychologists https://t.co/gvwLuCeFjw #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator

By Dave Millner
Treat Employee Morale Like a Market Indicator
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Treat Employee Morale Like a Market Indicator

The Sentiment Ticker: Why We Should Track #Morale Like a Stock Market https://t.co/6TWOLgE0BQ #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator

By Dave Millner
HR's AI Ambitions Clash with Employees' Demand for Human Touch
NewsFeb 18, 2026

HR's AI Ambitions Clash with Employees' Demand for Human Touch

HR leaders are accelerating AI adoption, with 38% targeting administrative tasks and 35% focusing on employee self‑service, according to Conduent’s latest study. While AI promises efficiency, 86% of employees still view HR relationships as personal and crucial to loyalty. The...

By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
Pinterest and Maven Team up to Provide Menopause Support to Employees
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Pinterest and Maven Team up to Provide Menopause Support to Employees

Pinterest has partnered with Maven Clinic to launch a unified menopause, fertility and parenting support platform for its workforce. The initiative aims to curb the $1.8 billion productivity loss attributed to menopause‑related disruptions in 2023. By consolidating care into a single...

By Employee Benefit News
A Concise Summary Transforms Generic Resumes Into Impact
SocialFeb 17, 2026

A Concise Summary Transforms Generic Resumes Into Impact

Something small we worked on recently that made a big difference: the summary section. A lot of resumes I review are well-written… but too broad. They sound strong. They just don’t say enough.

By Theresa Park
Mellow Launches Indie Launchpad to Support Game Studios
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Mellow Launches Indie Launchpad to Support Game Studios

Contractor management platform Mellow has introduced Indie Launchpad, a support program for independent game studios. The initiative offers eligible teams of up to 15 developers six months of full access to Mellow’s platform and its AI Scout freelancer‑matching tool, with...

By PocketGamer.biz
Nearly 90% of the Largest U.S. Healthcare Systems Use UKG
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Nearly 90% of the Largest U.S. Healthcare Systems Use UKG

UKG announced its presence at ViVE 2026 and HIMSS 2026, showcasing its Workforce Operating Platform tailored for healthcare. The platform, already used by nearly 90% of the largest U.S. health systems, combines HR, payroll and AI‑driven workforce management to boost productivity and...

By HRTechFeed
Patchwork Health Launches AI-Powered ‘Preference-Based Rostering’ for NHS Clinicians
BlogFeb 17, 2026

Patchwork Health Launches AI-Powered ‘Preference-Based Rostering’ for NHS Clinicians

Patchwork Health has launched an AI‑driven Preference‑Based Rostering tool for NHS Trusts, instantly converting clinicians' shift preferences and service demand into compliant, fair schedules. The platform claims to meet 98% of negative preferences, cut unfilled shifts by 97% and slash...

By Med-Tech Insights
Eight Essential AI Agents Shaping HR by 2026
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Eight Essential AI Agents Shaping HR by 2026

8 AI Agents Every HR Leader Needs to Know in 2026 AI agents are becoming essential in HR — here are eight that HR leaders should understand and consider by 2026. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eck4Ey4x #AI #HRTech #FutureOfWork #BernardMarr

By Bernard Marr
Human Judgment Essential Amid Algorithmic Authority
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Human Judgment Essential Amid Algorithmic Authority

Beware #Algorithmic Authority: Why #Ethics, #Fairness, and #Accountability Still Require Human Judgement @ABPsychologists https://t.co/OLLiMUIGOx #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator

By Dave Millner
URecruits’ Agentic AI Helps Recruiters Cut Admin Tasks and Reduce Candidate Ghosting
NewsFeb 17, 2026

URecruits’ Agentic AI Helps Recruiters Cut Admin Tasks and Reduce Candidate Ghosting

uRecruits has launched an Agentic AI platform that automates core recruiting tasks such as job creation, resume parsing, candidate ranking, and interview scheduling. The autonomous agents cut administrative work by up to 60 % and reduce candidate ghosting by 50 %, while...

By HR Tech Series
Amy Armitage Explores Future of Work & Human Capital
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Amy Armitage Explores Future of Work & Human Capital

Directionally Correct Podcast #158 - Amy Armitage - The #FutureofWork, #HumanCapital, & The Conference Board https://t.co/OV3Xj5RfMu #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator

By Dave Millner
Top 9 Future‑of‑Work Trends Shaping 2026
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Top 9 Future‑of‑Work Trends Shaping 2026

9 #FutureofWork Trends for 2026 @Gartner_inc https://t.co/HdHjM5oK4t #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator

By Dave Millner
HireClix Introduces ‘Welcome Back’ Functionality to Improve Candidate Engagement and Enhance Personalization
NewsFeb 17, 2026

HireClix Introduces ‘Welcome Back’ Functionality to Improve Candidate Engagement and Enhance Personalization

HireClix has launched a new "Welcome Back" feature for its HireClix‑powered career sites, using secure local storage to recall a returning candidate’s recent search terms and last‑viewed job. The functionality automatically restores the user’s previous activity, letting candidates resume their...

By HR Tech Series
Enable Customers to Choose or Self‑Provision SuccessFactors IDs
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Enable Customers to Choose or Self‑Provision SuccessFactors IDs

Ask Customer which company ID they want for #SuccessFactors Systems or allow self-provisioning https://t.co/aIYNnyHglG >#SAP Customer Influence request.

By Luke Marson
With the Rise of AI Generated Grievances- How Should HR Professionals Respond?
NewsFeb 17, 2026

With the Rise of AI Generated Grievances- How Should HR Professionals Respond?

HR teams now confront an influx of AI‑crafted grievance letters, which appear polished but often lack substantive detail. These documents tend to be overly legalistic, repetitive, and sometimes embed inaccurate case references, complicating investigations and prolonging resolution. Experts advise returning...

By Employer News (UK)
The Fall of Personalization and Rise of Anticipatory Benefits
NewsFeb 17, 2026

The Fall of Personalization and Rise of Anticipatory Benefits

Benefit leaders are moving beyond personalization toward anticipatory benefits, as Businessolver unveils an AI‑driven platform called Sophia that predicts employee needs before they arise. The solution mines chatbot transcripts, service calls, and activity data to deliver proactive nudges and alerts,...

By Employee Benefit News
Leveraging AI-Powered Training
BlogFeb 17, 2026

Leveraging AI-Powered Training

Restaurant group FB Society partnered with 1Huddle to embed AI into its training program, accelerating content creation and onboarding across multiple concepts. By using AI to generate drafts of games, guides, and workshops, material is now 60‑70% complete, allowing rapid...

By Modern Restaurant Management
CHRO Pay Reveals Company’s Human Capital Priorities
SocialFeb 17, 2026

CHRO Pay Reveals Company’s Human Capital Priorities

What CHRO Compensation Tells Us About a Firm’s Human Capital Strategy https://t.co/2rNFtxtSkC #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator

By Dave Millner
Jersey Hired Secures $250,000 Investment to Revolutionize Local Recruitment Technology
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Jersey Hired Secures $250,000 Investment to Revolutionize Local Recruitment Technology

Jersey Hired, New Jersey’s leading hyper‑local job board, announced a $250,000 strategic investment from its parent, Local Talent Group. The capital will accelerate AI‑driven matching, mobile‑first UX upgrades, and an expanded sales force targeting South and Central Jersey. By focusing...

By HR Tech Series
How Recruitment Funding Really Works (Beyond the Percentage)
NewsFeb 17, 2026

How Recruitment Funding Really Works (Beyond the Percentage)

Recruitment agencies often focus on headline funding percentages, but the true cost is driven by how funding behaves under real‑world conditions. Factors such as debt protection activation, margin release timing, invoice aging, credit limits, and ancillary charges shape cash‑flow stability...

By Onrec
Closing the 2026 Confidence Gap Through Workforce Adaptation
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Closing the 2026 Confidence Gap Through Workforce Adaptation

The Great #WorkforceAdaptation: How to Bridge the 2026 Confidence Gap https://t.co/HrK66onclJ #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator #HR

By Dave Millner
The Aperture Trap: Why “Broad Markets” Are the Silent Killer of WorkTech Startups
BlogFeb 16, 2026

The Aperture Trap: Why “Broad Markets” Are the Silent Killer of WorkTech Startups

WorkTech founders often chase a broad Total Addressable Market, resulting in vague messaging and weak traction. The article likens this to a wide‑angle camera lens that scatters light, urging startups to narrow their focus on a specific wedge segment. By...

By WorkTech (LaRocque, Inc.)
Chronus Launches Change Adoption Solution to Help Organizations Tackle the Human Side of Change
NewsFeb 16, 2026

Chronus Launches Change Adoption Solution to Help Organizations Tackle the Human Side of Change

Chronus introduced a Change Adoption solution that moves organizations beyond one‑way change announcements to real behavior adoption in the flow of work. The platform pairs employees for intentional peer conversations using AI‑powered MatchIQ, guided prompts, and built‑in measurement of mindset...

By HR Tech Series
Don’t Rip and Replace PeopleSoft — Pair It with Emerging Tech Instead
NewsFeb 16, 2026

Don’t Rip and Replace PeopleSoft — Pair It with Emerging Tech Instead

Enterprises are abandoning the notion that legacy ERP must be replaced to innovate, instead treating PeopleSoft as a stable anchor while layering emerging technologies. Hybrid ERP models keep PeopleSoft as the system of record for payroll, finance and planning, and...

By CIO.com
A Welcomed Turning Point for Earned Wage Access
NewsFeb 16, 2026

A Welcomed Turning Point for Earned Wage Access

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a December 2025 advisory opinion clarifying that employer‑integrated earned wage access (EWA) is not a loan under the Truth in Lending Act. This guidance removes a major regulatory uncertainty that has limited EWA adoption....

By Employee Benefit News
The Most Limiting AI Success Factor Maybe… Data Center Staffing (Why AIDC Recruiting Is so Difficult)
BlogFeb 16, 2026

The Most Limiting AI Success Factor Maybe… Data Center Staffing (Why AIDC Recruiting Is so Difficult)

AI data centers are expanding rapidly, with a projected 57% increase in operational facilities. However, the industry faces a critical talent bottleneck, as experienced AIDC professionals are scarce and most are already employed. Recruiting these specialists requires aggressive poaching, costly...

By Dr. John Sullivan