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!
Global hiring intentions hold steady heading into the second quarter of 2025, with employers reporting a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 25%, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey. The results, which gathered data from nearly 40,000 employers across 41 countries during January 2025, show the Outlook holding steady for the third consecutive quarter while demonstrating a modest three percentage point increase year-over-year. The majority of employers – 42% – expect to maintain current staffing levels, 40% anticipate an increase in hiring, 18% anticipate a decrease or are unsure. “We are pleased to see hiring outlooks holding steady for three consecutive quarters now – the longest period of stability we have seen since before the pandemic,” said Jonas Prising, ManpowerGroup Chair & CEO. “Despite continued economic and political uncertainty, employers are holding onto the skilled workers they have and hiring cautiously for new talent, particularly those with in-demand skills that will enable their business to transform. As AI accelerates, we expect to see a greater focus on skills development as organizations seek to guide their workforce through a period of transition.”
Instant Teams Launches Job Board for CX Talent Sourcing
Instant Teams, a CX Talent Marketplace, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Job Board, designed to revolutionize the way brands connect with military spouse talent. As a leading CX Talent Marketplace, the roll out of the Instant Teams Job Board joins their already existing suite of BPO services and brand marketing opportunities. This new product allows continued access to a highly untapped and underutilized talent community of military spouse professionals.“We’ve reimagined how brands connect with CX talent and specifically military spouse professionals. Our new Job Board isn’t just another place to drop an open position — it’s a strategic tool that is about transforming how CX talent is identified, by leveraging technology and community, and demonstrating how social impact can go hand in hand with business.” – Liza Rodewald, CEO & Co-Founder of Instant Teams.
Docupace, a leading provider of software to streamline back-office operations of wealth management enterprises and financial advisors, announced the acquisition of Hubly, a powerful workflow management platform that provides efficiency and visibility to registered investment advisors (RIAs), as well as wealth management firms from a wide range of channels. Hubly’s workflows ensure work items are documented, routed and completed by the right team member at the right time to elevate client experiences. “Hubly and Docupace share a passion for taking the complex, cumbersome and most arcane areas of the wealth management industry and transforming them into a unified, transparent and intelligent experience,” said Docupace Chief Executive Officer David Knoch. “This acquisition perfectly aligns with our strategic vision to deliver a comprehensive back-office ecosystem to the financial services industry and underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional back-office software solutions to TAMPs, broker-dealers, banks, RIAs and more.”
Smartlinx, a leading provider of workforce management solutions, has acquired Bektek, a one-stop solution for human resources systems. Smartlinx and Bektek share a mission to empower senior care facilities to optimize and sustain their workforce – reducing labor costs, improving employee engagement, and ultimately enhancing patient experience and outcomes. The combined expertise between the two companies will advance Smartlinx’s position as the market leader for senior care workforce solutions. Bektek’s “Hosted Time” platform provides scheduling, attendance, and payroll software. With this acquisition, Smartlinx will bolster its best-in-class workforce management and human capital solutions. The unified company will accelerate growth and innovation through product functionality, research and development, and strong customer support.
Boost Career and Skills with CompTIA Essentials
New learning resources to help technology workers, business professionals, students and others enhance their business and workplace skills are now available from CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral information technology (IT) training and certification products. CompTIA Business Essentials and CompTIA Soft Skills Essentials are the newest editions to the company’s growing selection of skills-building products for individuals and organizations.
