Industry News

Coverage of business deals, partnerships, new products, people moves, marketing strategies, regulatory issues and other developments that HCM solutions providers, HR leaders, financial executives and investors need to know.

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...
Whatever the predictions, the percentage of workers in remote and hybrid roles has remained stable since the end of the pandemic, according to research from Perceptyx. And, the past two years have seen no statistical change in the overall proportion of employees working on-site. However, the behavior of new employees...
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...
Namely launched its newest bundle for small businesses, a starter solution called Namely Now. Priced at $9 per employee per month, Namely Now is a self-contained package that can be implemented in three weeks. Namely positioned the platform as being ideal for businesses that want to start or streamline their...
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...