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.

As the gig economy continues to grow, businesses are leveraging technology to maximize the benefits of their contingent workforces. We've gathered insights from industry leaders who share their top strategies for using technology to support and enhance the experience of contingent workers, from smart scheduling to seamless integration through...
SmartRecruiters unveiled “Hiring Without Boundaries,” a new message that's designed to help talent acquisition teams “break free from the limitations of legacy technology.” The company believes the concept “is the future of talent acquisition,” said CEO Michael DeSimone. "It's about helping companies meet people where they are and future-proofing their...
Our weekly roundup of deals, product announcements and other HR technology news. Paycor acquired Verb, a people development platform incorporating behavioral science and proprietary microlearning content. With the acquisition, the company said it hopes to support organizations to train their workers and develop better teams. Paycor plans to fully integrate...
The use of employee productivity monitoring and tracking tools has become more prevalent especially since the rise in remote and hybrid work during the pandemic. Business Insider found that about 96% of remote companies use some kind of employee monitoring software. In fact, according to a study done by...
From elevating the standard of fairness to improving both employee happiness and business performance, here are insights into how technology can support diversity in the workplace. Mitigating Unconscious Bias One vital strategy for achieving greater diversity and inclusion in the workplace is mitigating the unconscious bias that often occurs during the...
Our weekly roundup of deals, product announcements and other HR technology news. Modern Hire launched a self-service reporting system to help companies identify opportunities for improvement in their candidate recruiting and hiring funnel with analytics. Through visualizations and data exports the product allows clients to access the number, conversion rates...
While a majority of enterprise companies have realized cost savings from their HR technology investments, fewer than half are able to demonstrate clear business value from that investment, according to a survey by Information Services Group. The 2023 ISG Survey on Industry Trends in HR Technology and Service Delivery found...
WorkLLama has made its platform available on SAP Store, the online marketplace for SAP and partner offerings. The company’s products integrate with SAP SuccessFactors to help organizations tap into a diverse pool of candidates across all categories, and enable them to outperform their competitors in the highly dynamic labor...
From a poor start in the job market to a shift in seeking better connections rather than accomplishments, here are insights into why tech companies struggle with diversity and inclusion. A Fixation on Pedigree Instead of Skills When tech companies look to diversify their teams, many fail to consider their own...
Our weekly roundup of deals, product announcements and other HR technology news. Helios Consulting, an advisory partner of Workday, expanded its Rise Apprenticeship program with an online version to help recent college graduates. According to the company, the program can now hire, train, and deploy new Workday talent, by offering...