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!
Jordan Leclair Joins Alliant Insurance in Phoenix
Alliant Insurance Services continues to grow its Employee Benefits team in the Southwest, hiring Jordan Leclair as Vice President. The Phoenix-based benefits consultant joins Alliant with a multifaceted background spanning healthcare, HR technology, and employee benefits, delivering strategic, data-driven solutions that improve plan efficiency and cost management for his clients. “Jordan has a strong ability to connect strategy with execution, helping clients streamline their benefits programs while delivering tangible results,” said Kevin Overbey, President, Alliant Employee Benefits. “His broad perspective and analytical mindset make him a valuable asset to organizations navigating the modern benefits landscape.”
Simplilearn and Michigan Engineering Launch Gen AI Program
Simplilearn, a global leader in digital upskilling, announced the launch of the Generative AI Applications for Leaders program with Michigan Engineering Professional Education. This program, designed for senior professionals, enables learners to drive AI-led change across various business functions like sales, marketing, analytics, customer service operations, engineering, product R&D. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, the generative AI market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 43% over the next decade, while McKinsey estimates an annual economic impact between $2.6T and $4.4T. As generative AI reshapes industries and operating models globally, business leaders are pressured to adopt new technologies tactically and strategically, making demand for AI-literate leadership more critical than ever.
Jobright Launches AI Agent to Make Job Hunting Searchless
Jobright, the AI–native job platform, unveiled Jobright Agent, the first AI career agent that finds, customizes, and submits applications on behalf of job seekers. Trusted by over 520,000 professionals and growing 30× year–over–year, Jobright now puts job search on autopilot –slashing job–search time by 80% and doubling interview rates. The launch coincides with a new $3.2M financing round led by Translink Capital with participation from HR Tech Investments, the venture arm affiliate of Indeed.
University of Phoenix, JFF Partner on Workforce Upskilling
University of Phoenix and Jobs for the Future (JFF), a national nonprofit driving transformation in the U.S. workforce and education systems, announce a new project in their continued partnership; to pilot and evaluate an AI-powered skills analysis and upskilling business outcomes strategy that accurately captures and understands employee skills, tech integration and employer adoption of skills pathways for their workforce. The collaboration comes at a pivotal moment. According to the World Economic Forum, 39% of core job skills are expected to change by 2030. Yet many organizations still do not center understanding of workforce skills and development opportunities in their business strategy; the 2025 Career Optimism Index study found that while 86% of workers are actively seeking skill development opportunities, employer investment in reskilling and upskilling has declined by 13 and 10 points, respectively, since 2022.
Hackett Group: Gen AI Boosts HR Engagement and Impact
The Hackett Group, a leading generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) consultancy and executive advisory firm, released its 2025 Digital World Class Human Resources (HR) research. It reveals how top-performing HR organizations are redefining excellence. The report shows that Digital World Class HR organizations – those achieving top-quartile performance in both business value and operational excellence – are achieving 29% lower cost while supporting three times more employees. This reflects a strategic approach to scaling impact, not doing more with less. These HR leaders are embracing Gen AI and advanced automation to expand the capacity of HR teams, unlock time for higher-value work, and reshape the function into a more agile, insight-driven partner to the business. This trend is about building a better workforce experience to more effectively enable business objectives.
