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!
Workday Unveils New Agent System of Record for Next-Gen Workforce Management
Workday, Inc., the AI platform for managing people and money, announced the Workday Agent System of Record to help organizations manage their entire fleet of AI agents – from Workday and third-parties alike – in one place. The Agent System of Record will enable businesses to thrive in the age of agentic AI by providing the essential tools to help effectively govern, manage, and optimize their digital workforce.
Eightfold AI Builds on 2024 Growth and Innovation
Eightfold AI leads the way in the use of agentic AI in the HR space and beyond, and begins its new fiscal year with the announcement of a new addition to its leadership team, technical accomplishments, and Fortune 500 additions to its customer base. “Eightfold is at an inflection point— organizations across industries are embracing our generative AI-native platform to transform how they hire, retain, and develop talent,” said Ashutosh Garg, Co-CEO and Co-founder at Eightfold AI. “With Meghna Punhani joining as Chief People Officer, major enterprises coming on board, and our expansion into every industry, we are proving that AI is not just a future aspiration but a present necessity for workforce transformation. Our customers are replacing legacy systems with our next-generation Applicant Tracking System and adopting our Gen AI-based workflows to redefine talent acquisition and management.”
WTW launches HR AI assistant, Expert
WTW, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, announced the launch of Expert, an AI-enabled assistant designed to help U.S. midsize businesses streamline and enhance their HR, compensation and benefits work. Based on WTW’s deep expertise in benefits, rewards and human capital, Expert helps teams with a range of tasks — from summarizing benefit trends to drafting employee communication materials.
InStride Launches Capability Accelerators: Tailored Learning for Talent Development
InStride, a human capital management company providing workforce education solutions, announced the launch of its Capability Accelerators. This solution, developed in partnership with some of America’s most innovative companies and leading academic institutions, delivers tailored, role-specific learning paths aligned with business strategy. By combining academic rigor with practical application, these cohort-based programs help top talent build skills that directly impact business performance.
Sitemetric Secures Investment to Boost Customer Innovation and Growth
Sitemetric, the industry-leading connected jobsite and workforce management platform, announced that an affiliate of Gemspring Capital Management, LLC (“Gemspring”) has made a strategic growth investment in the company. This investment will enable Sitemetric to accelerate innovation, expand product offerings, and enhance customer success for its rapidly growing base of commercial construction owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and workers. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
To share your insights, please write to us at news@intentamplify.com
