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Guardian HR Launches Guardian University, a Compliance‑training Platform for Payroll and HR Teams
NewsMay 6, 2026

Guardian HR Launches Guardian University, a Compliance‑training Platform for Payroll and HR Teams

Guardian HR announced the launch of Guardian University, a compliance‑training platform that pairs a new learning management system with a legal‑reviewed course library. Developed with law firm Fisher Phillips, the solution aims to simplify mandatory training for payroll and HR...

By Pulse
Global Benefits | Developing a Data-Driven Benefits Strategy
NewsMay 6, 2026

Global Benefits | Developing a Data-Driven Benefits Strategy

Generali Employee Benefits highlights the growing complexity of managing multinational employee health plans, where divergent public and private healthcare systems, shifting disease trends, geopolitical instability, and accelerating medical inflation create unique risk profiles in each market. The article argues that...

By HR Grapevine
10 Remote Onboarding Best Practices to Skyrocket Productivity and Retention
NewsMay 6, 2026

10 Remote Onboarding Best Practices to Skyrocket Productivity and Retention

The article outlines ten best‑practice steps for remote onboarding, emphasizing a structured checklist, early pre‑boarding, clear expectations, and continuous manager involvement. It highlights how a repeatable workflow—supported by onboarding software like Process Street—reduces delays, improves new‑hire productivity, and boosts retention....

By Process Street – Blog
Marriott CHROs Answer 7 Questions Every HR Leader Is Asking
NewsMay 6, 2026

Marriott CHROs Answer 7 Questions Every HR Leader Is Asking

At HR Tech Europe 2026, Marriott International’s CHROs Francisca Martinez and Kris Dunn fielded seven pressing HR questions, revealing a hybrid approach to technology that blends global suite platforms with best‑of‑breed solutions. They stressed that AI agents will only deliver...

By Human Resource Executive
Using AI to Mask Accents of Call Centre Agents 'Misleading,' Says Union
NewsMay 6, 2026

Using AI to Mask Accents of Call Centre Agents 'Misleading,' Says Union

Canadian telecom unions warned Ottawa to curb AI use after uncovering real‑time accent‑masking AI in call centres, notably at TELUS. They cited 20,000 jobs lost over the past decade‑plus and said AI‑driven surveillance and offshoring threaten remaining roles. The alliance...

By Canadian HR Reporter
ServiceNow Launches AI‑native Workforce Platform, Teams with Novaworks on HR OS
NewsMay 6, 2026

ServiceNow Launches AI‑native Workforce Platform, Teams with Novaworks on HR OS

ServiceNow announced an AI‑native workforce platform at Knowledge 2026 and revealed a partnership with Novaworks to deliver a Core HR operating system on its AI infrastructure. The move combines ServiceNow’s Autonomous Workforce suite with Novaworks’ HR intelligence layer, aiming to...

By Pulse
Think the Technical Interview Is Dead? Think Again
BlogMay 6, 2026

Think the Technical Interview Is Dead? Think Again

Technical interviews are undergoing a rapid transformation as AI reshapes how candidates are evaluated. While algorithmic LeetCode‑style questions remain common at FAANG firms, their weighting is decreasing and many companies are experimenting with AI‑assisted coding stages. Startups are leading the...

By LeadDev (independent publication)
How HR Can Lead the Human Side of AI Transformation
NewsMay 6, 2026

How HR Can Lead the Human Side of AI Transformation

Enterprises are racing to operationalize generative and predictive AI, but many pilots stall because employees lack trust, understanding, and readiness. The article argues that the technology itself is rarely the barrier; the human factor is. Human Resources is uniquely positioned...

By Diginomica
Jobs Connect Opens Opportunities for Cape Residents
NewsMay 6, 2026

Jobs Connect Opens Opportunities for Cape Residents

Between July 2023 and April 2026 Cape Town’s Jobs Connect platform placed 12,914 residents into jobs, including 432 graduates and 388 people with disabilities. The service also delivered education and training to 2,376 users and has attracted 170,000 total profiles since its...

By ITWeb (South Africa) – Public Sector
How UKG Puts AI to Work for Frontline Employees
NewsMay 6, 2026

How UKG Puts AI to Work for Frontline Employees

UKG, a leading HR tech platform serving 80,000 firms, is deploying agentic AI, voice agents and an autonomous People Assist tool to improve frontline worker experiences. The company uses a democratized innovation framework that lets power users submit ideas, with...

By CIO.com
Master Candidate Engagement with SmartRecruiters Talent Communities
SocialMay 6, 2026

Master Candidate Engagement with SmartRecruiters Talent Communities

Campaigns in #SmartRecruiters Talent Communities: A Complete Guide to Candidate Engagement https://t.co/k4AtNTigox by @sapachauri >a very good explanation. #EnSw #SAP #SuccessFactors #Recruiting #Recruitment

By Luke Marson
Daon Launches Workforce Identity Fraud Prevention Tool
NewsMay 6, 2026

Daon Launches Workforce Identity Fraud Prevention Tool

Daon announced a Workforce Identity Fraud Prevention solution that unifies its TrustX, xProof, xAuth and xFace technologies into a single framework. The platform verifies candidate identities during hiring, issues phishing‑resistant passkey authentication, and provides step‑up and continuous re‑verification throughout employment....

By RegTech Analyst
JobsUPI Raises Pre-Seed Round From IIMA Ventures and Others
NewsMay 6, 2026

JobsUPI Raises Pre-Seed Round From IIMA Ventures and Others

JobsUPI, a multilingual Voice‑AI employment platform, closed a $250 K pre‑seed round led by IIMA Ventures with participation from several angel investors. The funding will fuel product enhancements, broader distribution and geographic expansion beyond its North‑India base. Co‑founders Shrey Bansal and...

By Entrackr
AI Generates SAP SuccessFactors Data Dictionary in 30 Seconds
SocialMay 6, 2026

AI Generates SAP SuccessFactors Data Dictionary in 30 Seconds

An AI Tool That Turns #SuccessFactors $metadata Into a Clean Excel Data Dictionary in 30 Secs https://t.co/FlIpSiDnHM >A really neat tool. #SAP

By Luke Marson
AI Hiring Bias Could Derail The Future Of Work For Women
BlogMay 6, 2026

AI Hiring Bias Could Derail The Future Of Work For Women

AI-driven hiring tools risk perpetuating gender bias because they learn from historical data that underrepresents women’s leadership experience. Women hold only about 5% of CEO roles, and career interruptions often skew the proxies AI relies on, such as past titles....

By Allwork.Space
Workday’s Moat Is Real—But AI Is Testing Its Limits
NewsMay 6, 2026

Workday’s Moat Is Real—But AI Is Testing Its Limits

Workday’s competitive moat rests on deep structural lock‑in, including multi‑year contracts, intricate payroll‑finance‑identity integrations, and a proprietary configuration layer that drives implementations costing up to $1 million and lasting 6‑18 months. Analyst Joe Schmidt warns that AI‑native entrants could undermine these...

By ERP Today
KPMG Deploys AI Usage Dashboard Aiming for 75% Employee Adoption
NewsMay 6, 2026

KPMG Deploys AI Usage Dashboard Aiming for 75% Employee Adoption

KPMG has introduced an internal dashboard that tracks artificial‑intelligence tool usage across its 10,000‑person US advisory unit, setting a 75% adoption target. The move ties AI engagement to performance metrics, prompting both enthusiasm and concerns about measurement fidelity.

By Pulse
Salary.com and WorldatWork Unveil 29‑City Total Comp Tour for Pay Professionals
NewsMay 6, 2026

Salary.com and WorldatWork Unveil 29‑City Total Comp Tour for Pay Professionals

Salary.com partnered with WorldatWork to launch a 29‑city Total Comp Tour that runs from May through August 2026, creating in‑person networking hubs for compensation and total rewards professionals across the United States. The series, hosted by local WorldatWork affiliates, aims...

By Pulse
Sage Unveils "Glass Box" AI Suite for Finance and HR, Adding Explainable Tools to Mid‑Market
NewsMay 6, 2026

Sage Unveils "Glass Box" AI Suite for Finance and HR, Adding Explainable Tools to Mid‑Market

Sage announced a new "glass box" artificial‑intelligence suite at its Sage Future 2026 conference, coupling explainable AI with finance and human‑resources software. The rollout includes the Sage HCM platform for mid‑market firms, the acquisition of Doyen AI, and deeper collaborations...

By Pulse
KNEX Technology Launches AI Agent Pack for PeopleSoft to Automate HR Tasks
NewsMay 6, 2026

KNEX Technology Launches AI Agent Pack for PeopleSoft to Automate HR Tasks

KNEX Technology introduced its AI Agent Pack for PeopleSoft, embedding three domain‑specific AI agents that automate payslip queries, benefits navigation and time‑off planning. The launch aims to cut administrative load and improve employee experience without requiring system overhauls.

By Pulse
OPM Touts New AI Tool that Can Generate Federal Position Descriptions
NewsMay 5, 2026

OPM Touts New AI Tool that Can Generate Federal Position Descriptions

The Office of Personnel Management unveiled USA Class, an AI‑driven tool that drafts and refines federal position descriptions. Available early May on the existing USA Staffing platform, the service is free for agencies already using the system. By leveraging thousands of historic...

By Federal News Network
Origin Partners Launches AI‑Powered Benefits Intelligence on ServiceNow Employee Center
NewsMay 5, 2026

Origin Partners Launches AI‑Powered Benefits Intelligence on ServiceNow Employee Center

Origin Partners has integrated its AI‑driven Cuido benefits engine into ServiceNow’s Employee Center, delivering real‑time answers to employee benefits queries. The move, unveiled ahead of ServiceNow Knowledge 2026, targets a market where manual benefits administration can cost $96 per employee...

By Pulse
6 Email Verification Tools That Can Transform Your Recruitment Outreach
NewsMay 5, 2026

6 Email Verification Tools That Can Transform Your Recruitment Outreach

The article reviews six email verification tools that help recruiters maintain clean contact lists and improve deliverability. It highlights DeBounce for bulk cleaning, ZeroBounce’s enterprise scoring, NeverBounce’s real‑time API, Kickbox’s developer‑friendly integration, Emailable’s high accuracy, and Hunter’s built‑in verifier for...

By Onrec
Rethinking Global Hiring: Choosing the Right Remote Alternative for Modern Teams
NewsMay 5, 2026

Rethinking Global Hiring: Choosing the Right Remote Alternative for Modern Teams

Global hiring has moved beyond simple Employer of Record services toward comprehensive remote‑work platforms that combine compliance, payroll, and HR technology. Companies now seek partners that can deliver rapid, scalable onboarding while maintaining transparent pricing and local legal expertise. Multiplier,...

By Robotics & Automation News
IBM Study Finds 59% of CEOs Expect CHRO Influence to Rise with AI
NewsMay 5, 2026

IBM Study Finds 59% of CEOs Expect CHRO Influence to Rise with AI

IBM’s Institute for Business Value surveyed 2,000 global CEOs and found 59% anticipate a stronger CHRO role as artificial intelligence becomes a core strategic driver. The study also notes a surge in Chief AI Officer appointments, underscoring a broader re‑engineering...

By Pulse
How to Avoid ‘Skillfishing’ Traps
NewsMay 5, 2026

How to Avoid ‘Skillfishing’ Traps

Employers are grappling with a surge of AI‑generated résumés that game applicant‑tracking system keywords, a phenomenon dubbed “skillfishing.” Dice president Paul Farnsworth warns the volume problem will persist, forcing recruiters to rethink screening. Experts recommend rebuilding hiring pipelines with skill‑based...

By HR Dive
IFS Connect - How Poka Connects the Shopfloor Workforce, Improves Quality and Saves Time at Trivium Packaging
NewsMay 5, 2026

IFS Connect - How Poka Connects the Shopfloor Workforce, Improves Quality and Saves Time at Trivium Packaging

Trivium Packaging has rolled out the Poka shop‑floor communication platform to 45 manufacturing sites across its 57 global locations, saving thousands of labor hours each year. The digital solution replaces paper forms, PowerPoint work instructions and Excel checklists with real‑time,...

By Diginomica
AI and ‘the Art of the Possible’: HR Leaders From BC Hydro, CBC Weigh In
NewsMay 5, 2026

AI and ‘the Art of the Possible’: HR Leaders From BC Hydro, CBC Weigh In

HR leaders at BC Hydro and CBC are exploring AI to sharpen strategic workforce planning, close emerging skill gaps, and boost productivity. Both executives stress the need for robust data architecture and data‑literacy training to empower HR business partners. They...

By Canadian HR Reporter
VensureHR Launches New Benefits Advisor Program to Reduce Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Costs
NewsMay 5, 2026

VensureHR Launches New Benefits Advisor Program to Reduce Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Costs

VensureHR, the HR technology arm of Vensure Employer Solutions, has introduced Pathway to Care and Wellness, a free benefits‑advisor program for clients on a master health plan. The service pairs employees with dedicated advisors who guide them through coverage choices,...

By HR Tech Series
Built In Launches the First Employer Intelligence Platform for AI Search
NewsMay 5, 2026

Built In Launches the First Employer Intelligence Platform for AI Search

Built In unveiled the Employer Intelligence Platform, the first solution that lets companies monitor and shape how they appear in AI‑driven search tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Google AI Overviews. The platform delivers analytics, content creation and distribution across a...

By HRTechFeed
OpenGov Expands AI-Native Platform to Unify ERP, HCM, and Public Sector Operations
NewsMay 5, 2026

OpenGov Expands AI-Native Platform to Unify ERP, HCM, and Public Sector Operations

OpenGov announced a major upgrade to its Public Service Platform, merging its ERP system with human capital management (HCM) on a single data foundation. The AI‑native suite now includes OG Assist, an embedded assistant that guides users through tasks, data...

By ERP News
AI Coach Reviews Meetings, Aligns With Performance Feedback
SocialMay 5, 2026

AI Coach Reviews Meetings, Aligns With Performance Feedback

"It's really been surprising how good of a coach [AI] is." @rywiggs (Mercury VP) built a Claude Code system that reviews his meeting transcripts from @meetgranola and cross-references them against his performance review and coaching feedback. "It tells me, hey, in...

By Peter Yang
AWS Expands Enterprise Suite with Quick, Connect Talent, Decisions, Health
SocialMay 5, 2026

AWS Expands Enterprise Suite with Quick, Connect Talent, Decisions, Health

AWS moves further into enterprise applications with Quick, Connect Talent, Connect Decisions and Connect Health https://t.co/3nviVeICTt https://t.co/BALEWt5Pbd

By Tim Crawford
4 Ways HR Uses AI in Hiring, According to Talent Professionals
NewsMay 5, 2026

4 Ways HR Uses AI in Hiring, According to Talent Professionals

Talent acquisition teams are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence, with screening emerging as the top use case, according to a May 2026 iCIMS and Aptitude Research report. The same study shows AI is also applied to candidate communication, assessments and sourcing, but...

By HR Dive
SAP SuccessFactors Streamlines I‑9 and E‑Verify Compliance
SocialMay 5, 2026

SAP SuccessFactors Streamlines I‑9 and E‑Verify Compliance

1H 2026 #SAP #SuccessFactors #Onboarding: Enhanced I-9 and E-Verify Compliance Process https://t.co/82AT49euQt >lots of great enhancements for the I-9 and E-Verify processes. #EnSw #HRTech #HR #HCM

By Luke Marson
New SAP SuccessFactors H1 2026 Admin Innovations Unveiled
SocialMay 5, 2026

New SAP SuccessFactors H1 2026 Admin Innovations Unveiled

Introducing Powerful Innovations for System Administrators in Our H1 2026 Release https://t.co/qetIqnpot5 by @na_732EY2783D23 >a couple of great new features in the new #SAP #SuccessFactors release

By Luke Marson
AI Access Is No Longer the Advantage, Work Design Is, According to Microsoft ‘S 2026 Work Trends Index
BlogMay 5, 2026

AI Access Is No Longer the Advantage, Work Design Is, According to Microsoft ‘S 2026 Work Trends Index

Microsoft’s 2026 Work Trends Index, built on trillions of Microsoft 365 signals, 100,000 Copilot conversations and a survey of 200,000 workers, finds AI access is no longer a competitive edge. While 58% of employees say AI improves work quality and 49%...

By Unleash
Key Highlights From SAP SuccessFactors 1H 2026 Release
SocialMay 5, 2026

Key Highlights From SAP SuccessFactors 1H 2026 Release

#SAP #SuccessFactors Release 1H 2026, Important notes on EC, Platform, Time Management, my view https://t.co/Dy9N9cozdX

By Luke Marson
Person‑Centric Model Leads SAP Learning’s AI‑Driven Upgrade
SocialMay 5, 2026

Person‑Centric Model Leads SAP Learning’s AI‑Driven Upgrade

From Tracking to Acting: Strategic Insights from the #SAP #SuccessFactors #Learning 1H 2026 Release https://t.co/eBlDul0qL9 by @snahata >lots of #AI features, but the person-centric model is a big enhancement. #EnSw #HRTech #HR #HCM #LMS

By Luke Marson
AI Tools Fuel New ‘Doom Loop’ in Job Interviews, Candidates Report
NewsMay 5, 2026

AI Tools Fuel New ‘Doom Loop’ in Job Interviews, Candidates Report

A recent Wired interview reveals job seekers are turning to generative AI during live interviews as hiring platforms deploy AI filters, creating an ‘AI doom loop’ that threatens fairness. Candidates report being rejected by automated screens and resorting to AI‑assisted...

By Pulse
SuccessFactors
SocialMay 5, 2026

SuccessFactors

1H 2026 Release: Streamlining Data after Employment Terminations in #SuccessFactors Employee Central https://t.co/ziJejLz3eW >a good feature for cleaning up data. #SAP

By Luke Marson
New Features Unveiled in SAP SuccessFactors 2026 Release
SocialMay 5, 2026

New Features Unveiled in SAP SuccessFactors 2026 Release

First Half 2026 Release: What’s New for #SAP #SuccessFactors Performance & Goals https://t.co/cOzqLILfzV #EnSw #HRTech #HR #HCM

By Luke Marson
Voice Is the New Interface. Greenhouse Just Made Its Move, Acquires Ezra AI Labs
BlogMay 5, 2026

Voice Is the New Interface. Greenhouse Just Made Its Move, Acquires Ezra AI Labs

Greenhouse announced the acquisition of Ezra AI Labs just weeks after Ezra closed a $3.2 million seed round. Ezra builds structured voice‑interview technology that tackles candidate trust, compliance, and usability gaps that plagued earlier AI interview tools. The deal reflects a...

By WorkTech (LaRocque, Inc.)
Release Center Showcases Cloud Solution Value
SocialMay 5, 2026

Release Center Showcases Cloud Solution Value

What’s New, Now Relevant: Introducing Release Center https://t.co/KI11BTNN5G >this is the value of a cloud solution. #SAP #SuccessFactors

By Luke Marson
SAP SuccessFactors UI Gets Smoother Navigation and Consistency
SocialMay 5, 2026

SAP SuccessFactors UI Gets Smoother Navigation and Consistency

1H 2026 Experience Updates in #SAP #SuccessFactors: Improving Navigation and Consistency https://t.co/bp7Jh4TNu1 >some nice changes to the UI. #EnSw #HRTech #HR #HCM

By Luke Marson
Origin Partners with ServiceNow to Bring Benefits Intelligence Directly to Employees
NewsMay 5, 2026

Origin Partners with ServiceNow to Bring Benefits Intelligence Directly to Employees

Origin has partnered with ServiceNow to embed its Cuido™ AI engine into the ServiceNow HR Service Delivery platform. The integration lets employees ask benefits questions in the ServiceNow Employee Center and receive instant, context‑aware answers without opening a ticket. By...

By HRTechFeed
HR’s Next AI Hurdle: Scaling Beyond TA
NewsMay 5, 2026

HR’s Next AI Hurdle: Scaling Beyond TA

HR departments are now the front‑runners in corporate AI adoption, with talent acquisition leading the charge. A 2026 CHRO Survey from the CHRO Association shows that 91 % of respondents view AI as a critical strategic factor. While recruiting has benefited...

By HRTechFeed
HR’s Next AI Hurdle: Scaling Beyond TA
NewsMay 5, 2026

HR’s Next AI Hurdle: Scaling Beyond TA

HR leaders are rapidly deploying AI in talent acquisition, with 91% of CHROs citing AI and digitization as top priorities, according to the 2026 CHRO Survey. Recruiting shows the highest adoption rate—almost twice that of HR service delivery—thanks to abundant...

By Human Resource Executive
Benefit Brokers Consider Efficacy of Medical Cannabis
NewsMay 5, 2026

Benefit Brokers Consider Efficacy of Medical Cannabis

Benefit brokers are evaluating employer reimbursement of medical cannabis as a new health‑benefit option. Platforms such as EM2P2 already provide $100‑$175 per month stipends to cover physician‑authorized cannabis purchases. The recent federal downgrade of cannabis to Schedule III and HHS’s wellness...

By Employee Benefit News