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Deals•Feb 26, 2026
Humand Raises $66M to Target Deskless Workforce
HR tech startup Humand announced a $66 million funding round to expand its platform for the deskless workforce. The round, reported on Feb 26, 2026, will fund product development and market expansion. Investor details were not disclosed.
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News•Feb 24, 2026
When Software Can’t Replace Judgment
Everest Group’s new whitepaper reveals that automation cannot fully resolve the complexities of global hiring, emphasizing the need for human judgment alongside technology. The report categorizes Employer of Record (EOR) providers into three maturity levels, highlighting a shift toward strategic...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Why Companies Are Hiring Abroad Instead of Fixing Talent Pipelines at Home
The global labor market is split, with layoffs in some sectors while major firms aggressively recruit abroad. Visa restrictions and talent shortages at home are driving companies to expand overseas hiring hubs. Google announced a 20,000‑employee campus in Bangalore, effectively...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Why Geo-Blocking Is the Essential Next Step for Every Job Board
Job boards are increasingly adopting geo‑blocking to limit traffic to target markets. A recent case study of UK healthcare portal Nurses.co.uk shows that blocking foreign visitors eliminated 82% of global users, raising domestic traffic share to 98%. The move was...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Humand Secures $66 Million Series A to Revolutionize the “Deskless” Workforce with AI
Humand announced a $66 million Series A round, co‑led by Kaszek and Goodwater Capital, to accelerate its AI‑powered platform for the 2.7 billion deskless workers worldwide. The San Francisco‑based startup positions its mobile‑first operating system as a social‑network‑style hub where frontline employees can request...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Candidates in the Loop | Doug Berg From Match2
Doug Berg of Match2 highlighted the systemic flaws in today’s recruiting process, noting that candidates often receive no response after applying. In a recent example, a job seeker applied to 100 positions and heard back from only 44, while the...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
The Fix for Compliance: Culture, Tech and Accountability
A new HR Executive report highlights that U.S. compliance programs are lagging in data‑analytics adoption, limiting their ability to build resilient, future‑proof processes. The study points to a three‑pillar solution—culture, technology, and accountability—to navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. Researchers...
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News•Feb 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...
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News•Feb 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...
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News•Feb 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...
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News•Feb 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...
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News•Feb 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,...
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News•Feb 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...
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News•Feb 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....
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News•Feb 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...
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News•Feb 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...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
Revamping High Volume Hiring Strategies
High‑volume hiring, often overlooked, is essential for maintaining business continuity. Companies struggle with a pronounced supply‑demand mismatch, especially for frontline positions. The article argues that future talent acquisition must balance operational efficiency with strategic use of technology. Emphasizing technology as...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
Upcoming Webinar | Confidently Navigate the EU Pay Transparency Directive
The EU Pay Transparency Directive, one of the most comprehensive pay‑equity laws, will take effect in 2026 across all member states. It requires employers to publish gender‑pay gap data and detailed compensation breakdowns. To help organizations prepare, HRtechBot is hosting...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
Hackajob Announces Its AI Recruiting Agent Has Surpassed $1 Million in ARR
Hackajob announced that its AI recruiting agent, Archer, generated $1 million in annual recurring revenue within just 90 days of launch, making it the fastest‑growing AI‑native recruiting product. The platform qualified 35,000 double‑opt‑in introductions, achieved a 20:1 candidate‑to‑hire ratio and blocked...
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News•Feb 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...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
How Curiosity Shaped a Career in TA: Carmen Hudson’s Career Crossroads
Carmen Hudson, a seasoned talent acquisition leader, credits curiosity as the engine behind her varied career moves. She recounts how each transition—from agency recruiting to corporate TA leadership—was driven by a desire to explore new challenges and learn emerging hiring...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
The World Is Accelerating: What Have We Learned About Leadership?
Leadership in 2026 faces unprecedented acceleration, driven by rapid AI advancements, shifting global politics, and heightened scrutiny over ethical conduct. Executives must balance speed with responsibility, integrating data‑driven decision‑making while preserving human judgment. The era demands continuous learning, agile structures,...
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Impact of a U.S. Federal Government Shutdown on E-Verify: February 16 2026
A U.S. federal government shutdown can render the E‑Verify system unavailable, disrupting the connection between SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding and the federal verification service. During a shutdown, employers using SuccessFactors may be unable to automatically confirm employee eligibility, potentially delaying hires....
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Job Board News: Wellfound, Boomband and More
Wellfound, the startup‑focused job platform formerly known as AngelList Talent, announced it has acquired Hirefly, an AI‑driven recruiting solution. Hirefly’s “agentic” technology automates outbound candidate sourcing and inbound application screening, turning data into executable actions. The deal integrates Hirefly’s automation...
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Hiring Software Lawsuits: What It Means for Hiring Transparency and Data Sovereignty
A class‑action lawsuit against Eightfold AI has thrust data protection and personal data sovereignty into the spotlight of the recruitment‑tech sector. While the case mentions artificial intelligence, the core dispute centers on how candidate information is collected, stored, and shared....
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Deals•Feb 16, 2026
Wellfound Acquires Hirefly to Boost AI-Driven Recruiting
Wellfound, the startup job market platform formerly known as AngelList Talent, announced the acquisition of Hirefly, an AI-powered recruiting platform that automates outbound sourcing and inbound screening. The deal, disclosed on February 16, 2026, aims to enhance Wellfound's hiring automation...
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News•Feb 13, 2026
What Is Candidate Disposition Data? The Down-Funnel Metrics that Actually Predict Hiring Success
The 2026 Benchmark Report adds candidate disposition data, a down‑funnel metric that tracks candidates through each hiring stage from application to hire. This visibility lets talent‑acquisition leaders compare funnel health across sources, not just cost‑per‑click or cost‑per‑application. By revealing conversion...
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News•Feb 13, 2026
Recognition Tech Is Beating AI Hype. Plus, Workday Gets a Familiar New CEO
The latest Building Human Workplaces report from Reward Gateway and Edenred shows that employee‑recognition platforms are delivering tangible engagement gains, outpacing the current AI hype in HR. While 89 % of senior HR leaders cite AI as a priority, workers are...
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News•Feb 12, 2026
Announcing: Enhancements to Quality Gates and Embedded Launch Activities for HCM and SAP Cloud ERP
SAP announced upgrades to its Quality Gate framework and introduced Embedded Launch Activity support for both HCM and SAP Cloud ERP. The enhancements include new CQC (Continuous Quality Check) reports that deliver real‑time visibility into gate compliance. Embedded launch activities...
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News•Feb 12, 2026
Roundup: HR Tech Confronts Cooling Investor Sentiment Despite AI
HR technology firms are posting solid revenue growth as AI‑enabled talent‑management tools gain traction, yet investor sentiment is cooling. Recent earnings beats have been offset by sharp share‑price declines, reflecting worries about slower sales cycles and rising customer‑acquisition costs. Workforce...
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News•Feb 12, 2026
This Job Board Just Broke My #1 Rule
A new platform dubbed “Glassdoor for News” launched with a dual focus on anonymous newsroom reviews and job listings, but its job board is completely empty. The author highlights this as a breach of the core rule for any job...
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News•Feb 12, 2026
The Hidden Risks of AI-Driven Layoffs
January saw roughly 108,000 job cuts, the steepest layoff wave in 17 years, driven in part by firms accelerating AI adoption. High‑profile exits at Amazon and Pinterest highlighted a growing reliance on algorithmic tools to identify redundant roles. While AI...
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