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As technology advances, so does the opportunity for vendors to serve business of all sizes. But HCM technology is constantly changing as new companies emerge, old vendors plan for market changes and new generations of employees demand more from their tools. Here’s our coverage.

Our weekly roundup of deals, product announcements and other HR technology news. Ceipal introduced a new integration with ADP Workforce Now. The link allows users to single-click automate payroll, timesheets and expenses by sending pay data from Ceipal to ADP. The system automatically syncs updates in real time, eliminating manual data entry...
In the face of skepticism towards generative AI, we've gathered insights from experts, including marketing managers and growth marketers, to shed light on overcoming resistance. From fostering a co-innovation culture to turning skepticism into AI acceptance, these leaders reveal how they've successfully navigated initial doubts and cultivated organizational support...
In search of the ultimate HR technology to revolutionize operations, we've gathered insights from top executives, including a chief operating officer and a CEO. From the desire for a centralized intranet for efficient collaboration to the need for a holistic performance review management tool, here are three coveted solutions...
The labor market remains active but is cooling off, the Conference Board said, a trend it expects to continue until 2024’s second quarter, when job losses will begin. The board expects the unemployment rate will rise to 4.3% during the second half. The organization’s Employment Trends Index dropped to 113.05...
Our weekly roundup of deals, product announcements and other HR technology news. Employee experience company Workleap acquired Pingboard, a U.S.-based HR tech SaaS company with org chart and employee directory capabilities. With the acquisition, the company hopes to make the work experience simpler.  Despite economic uncertainty and the rise of AI,...
In a move to help employers address wage gaps, beqom acquired PayAnalytics, which calls itself a pay and workplace equity software provider. With PayAnalytics’ technology, beqom users can analyze pay for gender and other forms of demographic fairness, and take action to resolve challenges. Terms of the agreement were not...
Between a predicted recession, mass layoffs, multiple global crises, industry-wide strikes and labor shortages, 2023 was tough. Moreover, the year saw rapid digital transformation with the rise of generative AI, especially in the area of workplace and HR technology. Throughout it all, businesses grappled with ongoing challenges: attracting and retaining...
The Josh Bersin Company’s Systemic HR Initiative is a long-term play that attempts to organize the wide range of conversations regarding HR’s evolution into something that’s manageable and can actually be used. Released last week, the Initiative offers research and services designed to guide HR leaders through the adoption and...
Our weekly roundup of deals, product announcements and other HR technology news. More than half of U.S. employers plan to add new permanent positions during the first six months of 2024, according to Robert Half. Another 39% anticipate hiring for vacated positions. More than two-thirds (67%) expect to hire contract...
No surprise: AI was the dominant topic of HR technology conversation during 2023, while the underlying issues facing employers didn’t change. Businesses are preoccupied with skills, believe good workers are hard to find and struggle to figure out how to implement hybrid work policies. We think 2024 will be similar...