The 2026 HR landscape is being shaped by three converging forces: rapid AI adoption, rising expectations for employee well-being, and a complex regulatory environment across states and countries. This report highlights how organizations are shifting toward skills-based workforce planning, redefining

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. Despite shedding 86,000 jobs in the past year, 46 of 48 compan

In a significant development for HR tech, Findem has raised $51 million in Series C funding to revolutionize talent acquisition through AI powered by expert-labeled, 3D human data. The round, led by SLW with participation from Wing Ventures, Harmony Capital, Four Rivers Group, and growth financing

BetterComp, a compensation management software provider based in Walnut Creek, California, has secured $33 million in Series A funding led by Ten Coves Capital. This marks the company’s first institutional funding after years of bootstrapping. The capital will be used to scale operations, develop

Papaya Global and Worksome have formed a strategic partnership to transform how enterprises manage and pay their contingent workforce. As freelancers and contractors now make up 40% of the global labor market, this integration combines Papaya’s robust global payroll and payments infrastructure wit

Workleap, a Montreal-based HR technology leader, announced on July 7, 2025 the acquisition of Barley, an end-to-end compensation management platform. By integrating Barley into its AI-powered Workleap Suite—already used by over 20,000 companies across more than 100 countries—Workleap unifi

ChartHop AI revolutionizes workforce intelligence by integrating HRIS with business data, enabling HR leaders to make smarter, real-time decisions. By bridging workforce metrics with sales, customer support, and R&D insights, it transforms HR operations into a strategic command center. The AI-po

Employ has acquired Pillar, a leading AI interview intelligence platform, to enhance hiring efficiency and transform talent acquisition. By integrating Pillar’s AI-powered insights, Employ aims to eliminate inefficiencies, accelerate hiring, and improve candidate experience while maintaining a hum

Workera has announced a strategic investment and collaboration with Accenture, integrating Workera's AI-powered skills intelligence platform into Accenture's LearnVantage. This partnership aims to advance the adoption of skills-first strategies by addressing the evolving needs of workforce reskillin

Korn Ferry, a prominent global organizational consulting firm, recently completed its acquisition of Trilogy International, a UK-based leader in digital interim talent services across EMEA and the United States. This acquisition enhances Korn Ferry’s Professional Search & Interim offerings, me