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!
Aptitude and HireVue: Firms Still Rely on Unreliable Hiring
Hirevue, the global leader in skills-based hiring, announced the release of a new research report in partnership with Aptitude Research: “A New Conversation on Skills.” The report reveals a growing disconnect between the enthusiasm for skills-based hiring and companies’ ability to operationalize it, highlighting that 50% of organizations report difficulty validating candidate skills, and most still default to outdated methods like resume screening. Based on insights from 418 HR and talent acquisition leaders across a range of industries with companies over 2500 employees, the report paints a picture of widespread “skills fatigue,” where companies are eager for change but plagued by uncertainty and ineffective tools.
Eightfold AI Now in Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Eightfold AI, the pioneer in talent intelligence, announced the availability of its Talent Intelligence Platform in Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure. With expanded access to the Eightfold Talent Intelligence Platform on Microsoft Azure, customers can now bring their HR applications together in one secure, integrated environment—making it easier to move fast and operate efficiently. Eightfold customers also benefit from simpler deployment and management using the trusted Azure cloud. More than 100 organizations in 155 countries use Eightfold AI and the world’s largest global talent data set to gain unmatched clarity into internal and external talent—driven by work and worker intelligence that enables AI agents to act on their behalf and give teams back more time to hire, retain, and grow their global workforce with confidence.
WorkJam Taps Google Cloud to Boost Frontline with AI
WorkJam, the world’s leading digital frontline workplace, announced an expansion of its strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to deliver enterprise-ready AI solutions built specifically for frontline teams. WorkJam already offers AI Agent, powered by Google’s Gemini models and cloud infrastructure, which is revolutionising how frontline organizations operate—bringing intelligent automation, productivity, and engagement to a new level and this feature will be the first of an innovative road map that will be AI-driven.
UKG Acquires Shiftboard to Strengthen Scheduling Tools
UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions, announced the acquisition of Shiftboard, a leading employee scheduling software platform for mission critical operations in the oil and gas, energy, and manufacturing industries. Trusted by BASF, Bridgestone, Daisy Brand, and Shell, Shiftboard helps organizations solve their complex workforce scheduling challenges, such as aligning their labor strategy with production demand, supporting compliance with union regulations, and ensuring 24/7 operational continuity, while also enhancing frontline employee engagement and job satisfaction.
Lyneer Staffing Launches Conversational AI for Workforce
Atlantic International, a leading provider of strategic staffing, outsourced services, and workforce solutions, announced the official launch of its conversational AI platform through its subsidiary Lyneer Staffing Solutions (“Lyneer”). This innovative subscription-based AI-powered assistant delivers instant access to comprehensive workforce intelligence and compensation insights, transforming how organizations make critical hiring and compensation decisions. The new AI platform features an intuitive conversational interface that empowers hiring managers and HR professionals to access real-time market intelligence through natural dialogue. The system seamlessly integrates job market data from multiple hiring platforms, incorporating regional economic indicators and career development trajectories to provide contextual and actionable insights.
