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.

ADP launched ADP Ventures, a corporate venture capital arm and “innovation lab.” The unit’s mission is to strengthen ADP's core business, create offerings in new adjacent segments and geographies, and develop assets to monetize markets and segments beyond HCM.  "ADP Ventures will allow us to further invest to provide clients...
Large technology providers are launching new artificial intelligence products at an astounding rate, even though their offerings often break down as soon as they hit the market. A study by researchers at Stanford and the University of California, Berkeley found that ChatGPT has become less accurate over time, for...
SAP sees AI as a central part of its marketing strategy for SuccessFactors, steering its messaging and product development down complementary paths. In fact, a notable chunk of this week’s SuccessConnect conference will focus on how the company has wrapped AI into the entire SuccessFactors HXM suite. Broadly speaking, more...
Ceridian will rebrand itself as Dayforce, adopting the name of its flagship HCM platform as its overall corporate identity, beginning in January. The move is meant to underscore the company’s ambitions for leadership in the cloud HCM space. The announcement was made at INSIGHTS 2023, Ceridian’s annual customer conference in...
Over the years, the role of HR technology has evolved significantly, becoming a pivotal component in organizational success. In this pursuit, we've consulted professionals, ranging from founders to vice presidents, to share their expert strategies on measuring the return on investment (ROI) of HR technology. Uncover strategies, including...
Our weekly roundup of deals, product announcements and other HR technology news. ServiceNow acquired ToolBox OH&S from Enable, a Fujitsu company based in Australia. ToolBox OH&S helps businesses minimize incidents and maintain compliance in order to create a global safe workplace culture. Key features include safety incident and hazard, contractor...
HR leaders could be underestimating the number of their employees who want a more structured 9-to-5 routine. According to a recent Gallup poll, CHROs believe a larger portion of their workforce prefer that their work and life are blended throughout the day than is actually true. The Gallup poll revealed...
Workday Unveils AI Capabilities To Enhance Efficiency
Workday announced the release of a series of AI and ML capabilities for its product suite. The new additions are designed to help businesses “drive productivity, streamline business processes, empower their people and make better decisions.” In addition, the company unveiled the new Workday AI Marketplace which claims to help...
The recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action and a slew of threatening letters from advocacy groups to employers have combined with economic uncertainty to temper hopes of continued progress in corporate DEI programs. But those rumors, as the saying goes, may be greatly exaggerated. In a survey by Capterra,...
As technology advances and businesses recognize its potential, HR tech expanded into a realm of innovation. Now, it plays a vital role in enhancing every aspects of human resources, from streamlining recruitment processes to revolutionizing employee engagement strategies. We've gathered thirteen valuable insights from CEOs and founders, shedding...