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.

Authorities Struggle With What to Do About AI
With the increased utilization of AI tools to streamline the hiring process, the question of regulations has been on many minds. As a result, state and federal authorities are grappling with how to regulate the use of AI in hiring and guard against algorithmic bias. According to Reuters, surveys show...
Explore unique ways organizations are leveraging HR technology, as shared by HR leaders and company founders. From using payroll software for staff communication to implementing gamification for engagement, these innovative approaches provide fresh perspectives on the evolving role of HR tech in the workplace. Payroll Software for Staff Communication I like...
Leaders Aren't Prepared For AI's Demands
AI is the top issues of concern for business leaders, according to research by Nash Squared, the parent company of Harvey Nash. The company's survey revealed that only 15% of global technology leaders feel adequately prepared for the demands of generative AI, and 88% believe stronger regulation of AI...
Our weekly roundup of deals, product announcements and other HR technology news. ADP introduced ADP Workforce Now for Construction, which it calls the first comprehensive HCM solution tailored for the construction industry. The new solution helps construction firms run payroll, manage HR and recruit and develop their workers. Upwork launched the...
Transcript Mark:Welcome to PeopleTech, the podcast of the HCM Technology Report. I'm Mark Feffer.Today I'm talking with Dan Kessler, the president of Energage. They research and analyze employee sentiment with an eye toward its use in employer branding. We're going to talk about how hiring has changed and...
Our weekly roundup of deals, product announcements and other HR technology news. Sapia.ai launched Talent Hub, which compares candidates across key selection criteria to enable faster decision-making. The company claims the product will reduce the number of clicks needed to review and shortlist candidates. In addition, Talent Hub integrates directly...
Radancy acquired hiring event solutions provider Brazen in a move that will allow users to manage both virtual and in-person recruiting events through the Radancy Talent Acquisition Cloud. With Brazen, Radancy will offer a complete, end-to-end platform for companies seeking to provide a “holistic” candidate experience across all channels. Adding Brazen's...
To help businesses evaluate the effectiveness of their recently implemented HR technology solutions, we asked HR Leaders and managers for their best advice. From soliciting employee feedback and monitoring KPIs to involving employees in tech decision-making, here are the top tips these experts shared. Solicit Employee Feedback and Monitor KPIs Actively...
Our weekly roundup of deals, product announcements and other HR technology news. Workday and ADP extended their partnership to provide global payroll, compliance and HR experiences for joint customers. The partnership builds on a decade-long relationship between the two companies and aims to enable deeper customer visibility into data across...
A significant portion of job seekers are abandoning the hiring process due to poor experiences, according to a recent study by Greenhouse.The company’s 2023 Candidate Interview Experience Report found that job seekers are experiencing red flags and other “warning signs” including poor communication, negative interviews, companies avoiding questions about...