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The HRTech Wire →This week's briefing →Submit newsPublish a sponsored article — $300The AI hype check: Fortune companies are not hiring AI-ready workers
Orgvue’s latest analysis of over 10,000 Fortune 100 job postings reveals that AI is not driving the massive layoffs dominating corporate headlines. Only 11% of job postings mention AI, and just 6% specify particular platforms or tools. Desp
Company NewsADP Nominates Karen S. Lynch and Robert H. Swan to Board of Directors
ADP has nominated Karen S. Lynch, former CEO of CVS Health, and Robert H. Swan, former CEO and CFO of Intel, to its Board of Directors ahead of the November 12, 2025, Annual Meeting of Stockholders. With decades of leadership experience acr
Company NewsDonna Morris, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Walmart Inc., Appointed to UKG Board of Directors
UKG has appointed Donna Morris, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Walmart, to its Board of Directors. With her extensive experience leading global HR operations for Walmart’s 2 million associates and her history of drivin
NewsCoAdvantage and PrimePay Merge to Create a Comprehensive HCM Powerhouse
CoAdvantage, a leading Professional Employer Organization (PEO), has successfully merged with PrimePay, a well-established payroll and HR software provider. Backed by private equity firm Aquiline, the combined entity aims to offer a more co
Company NewsIndeed CEO Chris Hyams Steps Down After 15-Year Tenure; Deko Returns to Lead
Chris Hyams has officially stepped down as CEO of Indeed after nearly 15 years of leading the world’s largest job platform. In a heartfelt letter to the team, Hyams reflects on his journey from VP of Product to CEO, overseeing Indeed’s expo
Company NewsPerceptyx Appoints Ross Wainwright as Chief Executive Officer
Perceptyx , a leader in AI-powered employee experience solutions, has appointed Ross Wainwright as CEO to accelerate global growth. With prior leadership roles at SAP, Alida, and NTT, Wainwright brings deep SaaS expertise and a customer-cen
Company NewsUKG Appoints Former Autodesk CIO Prakash Kota to Lead Global Tech and AI Strategy
UKG has appointed Prakash Kota as its new Chief Information Officer, marking a strategic move to enhance its global HR and workforce management offerings. With over two decades of experience in enterprise technology, including his recent ro
Company NewsDeloitte's '2025 Global Human Capital Trends' Aims to Help Leaders Navigate Complex Workplace Tensions
Deloitte's 2025 Global Human Capital Trends report explores the growing tensions between business needs and human workforce development. Based on insights from nearly 13,000 business and HR leaders across 93 countries, the report highlights
Company Newsbeqom Appoints Lars Pedersen as CEO
beqom, a global leader in compensation management, embarks on an exciting new chapter as Lars Pedersen assumes the role of CEO, succeeding co-founder Fabio Ronga. With a strong foundation established under Ronga's leadership, including sign
Venture CapitalHR Path Expands Global Reach with the Acquisition of Pay Human Group, Enhancing Its Market Presence in LATAM
HR Path , a global leader in HR consulting and HRIS solutions, has acquired Pay Human Group, a prominent Mexican company specializing in payroll management and HR consulting. This strategic move strengthens HR Path's market presence in Lati
Company NewsWorkday Appoints Liz Centoni to its Board of Directors
Workday, a leader in enterprise solutions for people and financial management, announced the addition of Liz Centoni, EVP and Chief Customer Experience Officer at Cisco, to its Board of Directors. With over two decades of expertise in drivi
Company NewsWorkday Names Rob Enslin President, Chief Commercial Officer
Workday has appointed Rob Enslin as President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to lead its global commercial strategy, marking a significant step in its growth journey. Enslin, with over 30 years of experience in leading technology organi
Product NewsSE Healthcare Launches PulseCheck: A Real-Time Solution for Addressing Burnout and Workforce Engagement
SE Healthcare has launched PulseCheck, a real-time tool designed to monitor employee burnout and workforce engagement in healthcare organizations. Aimed at supplementing SE Healthcare's Burnout Prevention Program®, PulseCheck offers frequen
Venture CapitalSHRM has acquired CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion from PwC, transforming it into CEO Action for Inclusion & Diversity
This acquisition signifies a shift in how CEOs and executives prioritize inclusion and diversity in the workplace. SHRM’s leadership of this initiative empowers CEOs with the tools to make inclusivity a key component of their leadership str
Product NewsAlvaria’s Workforce Enterprise Suite Becomes Aspect
Alvaria , a leader in workforce management and contact center technology, is reviving its legacy brand, Aspect , as part of a new growth era under CEO Darryl Kelly. Aspect, which will operate as an Alvaria-owned subsidiary, is reintroduced
Company NewsFormer Board Member Chip Pearson Steps into CEO Role at When I Work
Chip Pearson has been appointed as the new CEO of When I Work , a leading provider of workforce management software trusted by over 200,000 workplaces worldwide. With over 20 years of experience, Pearson's leadership includes roles at JAMF,
Company NewsWorkday Appoints Rhonda J. Morris, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Chevron Corporation, to its Board of Directors
PLEASANTON, Calif. , Sept. 10, 2024 - Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ:WDAY), a leading provider of solutions to help organizations manage their people and money , today announced the election of Rhonda J. Morris , vice president and chief hum
Company NewsAlight Names Dave Guilmette as Chief Executive Officer
Alight , Inc. has announced the appointment of Dave Guilmette as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Guilmette, who will retain his position as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, succeeds Stephan Scholl. Scholl will transitio
Venture CapitalAvionté Fortifies Market Leadership with Strategic Acquisition of AkkenCloud
Avionté has acquired AkkenCloud , strengthening its leadership in the staffing software industry. This acquisition enables AkkenCloud clients to benefit from Avionté’s comprehensive enterprise staffing platform, which includes a full front
Company NewsUKG Names Jennifer Morgan as Chief Executive Officer
UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, has appointed Jennifer Morgan as its new CEO. Morgan, a former Co-CEO of SAP and a member of UKG's Board of Directors since 2021, succeeds Chris Todd, who
Venture CapitalZRG Secures $120 Million in Debt Financing from Main Street Capital
ZRG , a global talent advisory firm, has secured $120 million in debt financing from Main Street Capital Corporation. This funding, along with a recent equity raise from RFE Investment Partners, will accelerate ZRG's growth strategy, includ
Company NewsWorkTango Appoints Monique McDonough as Chief Executive Officer
AUSTIN, Texas, June 03, 2024- WorkTango , an award-winning employee experience platform, today announced the appointment of Monique McDonough as Chief Executive Officer. McDonough, who previously served as Chief Operating Officer at WorkTan
Company NewsPaycom Announces Promotions of Randy Peck to COO, Jennifer Kraszewski to CHRO and Matt Paque to CLO
Paycom Software, Inc. has announced major leadership promotions, positioning Randy Peck as Chief Operating Officer, Jennifer Kraszewski as Chief Human Resources Officer, and Matt Paque as Chief Legal Officer. These appointments reflect the
Company NewsDefense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Selects Workday to Accelerate its Human Resources Modernization Efforts
Workday has announced that the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has selected Workday Government Cloud to modernize its human resources processes, marking Workday's entry into the U.S. Intelligence Community. This partnership, supported by
Company NewsLeadership, benefits, and technology risks top of mind for risk and HR professionals surveyed by Mercer and Marsh
The US People Risk 2024 Report by Mercer and Marsh, businesses of Marsh McLennan, highlights the top people risks identified by over 1,000 risk and HR professionals nationwide. The report reveals that ineffective leadership, improper reward
EarningsHeidrick & Struggles Reports Strong Q1 2024 Earnings, with Strategic Acquisitions Boosting Growth
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. reported an 11% year-over-year increase in quarterly revenue, totaling $265.2 million for Q1 2024. The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share. Despite the acquisitions of
Company NewsUKG Names New President, GTM: Meet Rachel Barger
UKG , a leading provider of comprehensive HR solutions, today announced the appointment of Rachel Barger, the current SVP of the Americas at Cisco Systems, as its new President of Go-To-Market (GTM). Starting May 13, 2024, Barger will overs
Company NewsMeBeBot Drives Digital Employee Experience Excellence in Q1 2024
Expands Compliance AI Platform, Strengthens Leadership, and Earns G2 Recognition AUSTIN, Texas , April 16, 2024 -- MeBeBot ™, the leading provider of AI-powered employee experience (EX) solutions, today announced significant milestones a
Product NewsWisq Launches First Personalized AI Guide for Managers
Wisq introduces an AI-powered coaching guide designed to transform managers into inspirational leaders. By providing personalized, real-time guidance and expert advice, this platform addresses the coaching gap for middle managers. Availabl
Company NewsAccenture Appoints Karalee Close as Global Talent & Organization Lead to Help Power Clients’ Reinvention with Technology and Talent
Accenture announces the appointment of Karalee Close as the leader of its Talent & Organization practice and a member of its Global Management Committee. Close brings extensive experience in transformative leadership, combining technology w
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