Welcome to today’s edition of the HR Tech Daily Roundup, where we bring you the most important news, trends, and innovations in the world of human resources technology. As HR tech continues to evolve, staying informed is essential for professionals striving to optimize their workforce strategies and drive meaningful change. In this roundup, we highlight key updates, cutting-edge solutions, and expert insights that are shaping the future of HR. Let’s take a look at today’s top news!
University of Phoenix Report on Workforce Learning & AI
University of Phoenix is pleased to share the findings of a new report showing a rapid shift in how employees and employers are seeking to leverage generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology, the 2025 Generative AI Report: Learning Fuels Human + AI Collaboration. The report, based on a national survey of more than 600 HR leaders and workers, was produced in collaboration with Jeanne Meister, a leading HR consultant. The report key findings highlight that learning leaders are leveraging GenAI to increase efficiency of learning operations, drive innovations in learning, and reinvent the learning experience.
Paycom Research: Fragmented HCM Systems Hurt Efficiency
Paycom Software, a leading provider of comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management software, discovered surveyed businesses rely on an average of 6.17 HCM providers to manage the employee life cycle, according to a Forrester Consulting study commissioned by Paycom. Respondents using multiple providers cited problems with data accuracy, which obstructs timely and effective workforce reporting. “Businesses with multiple HR platform solutions compromise data integrity and create a poor user experience for their employees,” said Chad Richison, Paycom founder and CEO. “Our single-database software eliminates duplicative efforts and allows for standard processes to be automated and adopted throughout the system.”
Nayya and Selerix Partner on AI Benefits Support
Nayya, a leading benefits experience platform, has joined forces with Selerix, a leading provider of cloud-based benefits administration and communication solutions, to deliver a more intuitive, streamlined, and personalized benefits enrollment experience. Through this new integration, Selerix’s employer, broker, and carrier partners will soon have access to Nayya Choose – powered by AI-driven technology – within a fully embedded Selerix experience. The partnership reflects both companies’ commitment to making benefits experiences smarter, simpler, and more human – empowering employees to make more confident, informed choices. By integrating Nayya Choose into the Selerix platform, the offering will extend beyond traditional benefits administration – delivering personalized, real-time recommendations based on each individual’s unique health, financial, and family needs.
Awardco Raises $165 Million, Hits $1Billion+ Valuation
Awardco announced a $165 million Series B round of funding with a valuation that eclipses $1 billion, further solidifying its leadership and innovation in the employee rewards and recognition space. By powering recognition for customers like AT&T, Pacific Life, Adobe, and Hertz, Awardco has grown to over six million users across 163 countries and offers more than 300 million reward options. This rapid expansion is reshaping employee experience worldwide and positioning Awardco as the leading force in workplace technology. With this new investment, the company will broaden its rewards and recognition platform with additional solutions for employee engagement and performance, leverage AI to drive deeper employee insights and automations, enhance HRIS and partner integrations, and scale its global infrastructure to power the next era of work.
Barndoor AI Raises $13.6 Million to Build Agentic AI Control Plane
Barndoor AI launched as the first control plane to allow enterprises to take control of their AI workforce and announced its seed funding of $13.6M, led by Crosslink Capital, with participation by Preface Ventures, Precursor Ventures, Gaingels, Rob Hayes, Natalie Diggins, Scott & Cyan Banister, and more. Barndoor is the first and only centralized platform to govern and manage AI access, policy, and visibility across enterprises — giving IT and security teams the control they need, and business teams the freedom to move fast. “Across any organization, dozens of autonomous agents are handling sensitive data, making changes, and introducing real risk,” said Oren Michels, founder and CEO of Barndoor AI. “To manage this new AI workforce, IT teams must understand the full context — who’s operating an agent, what their role is, what service they’re accessing, and what action they’re taking. Barndoor sits at that intersection, evaluating every request in context to ensure enterprises stay secure, compliant, and in control.”
