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AI is splitting HR into 2 archetypes, study shows
Workforce intelligence platform Draup has released research showing that AI is dividing the HR profession into two distinct archetypes: the HR Technologist-Strategist and the HR Compliance Operator. The study, based on analysis of live job descriptions across 18 HR roles from July 2025 to July 2026, finds that data analytics skills are now required at every level of HR — from specialist to CHRO — while traditional administrative competencies are in decline.
U.S. Enterprises Advance Workforce Intelligence with UKG Pro
Analyst firm ISG reports that U.S. enterprises are increasingly turning to UKG Pro to bridge HR operations and broader business outcomes, according to a Business Wire release attributed to UKG.
Eightfold AI: Interview With Chief Product Officer Sachit Kamat About Agentic AI And Talent Intelligence - Pulse 2.0
Eightfold AI's Chief Product Officer Sachit Kamat sat down with Pulse 2.0 to discuss the company's strategic emphasis on agentic AI and talent intelligence — offering a window into where one of HR tech's most-watched AI platforms is heading as autonomous hiring tools move from concept to enterprise reality.
SAP to Acquire TechWolf: Placing Work Intelligence at the Center of the Autonomous Enterprise
SAP has announced its intent to acquire TechWolf, an AI-powered workforce intelligence platform, with plans to embed it into SAP SuccessFactors, the Joule copilot, and the wider SAP portfolio. The deal — financial terms undisclosed — is pending regulatory approval and expected to close in Q4 2026.
SkillsRight acquires hellohive to fold resume tech into its skills-first talent platform
SkillsRight, a nonprofit building skills-first workforce tools, has acquired hellohive, a resume platform that helps candidates showcase skills. hellohive's technology will fold into SkillsRight's talent-intelligence ecosystem; deal terms were not disclosed.
All in on continual feedback, Lattice acquires Pando
Lattice, a leading HR performance management platform, has acquired Pando in a move aimed at deepening its continuous feedback capabilities. The acquisition signals Lattice's intent to own a larger share of the real-time performance intelligence market, offering HR leaders a more integrated suite for ongoing employee development conversations — moving beyond periodic reviews toward always-on feedback loops.
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