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!
True Partners with Ascent to Boost Talent Solutions
True, the only tech and data-first global executive talent platform, announced a new strategic partnership with Ascent Leadership Networks, LLC, a leading strategic advisory firm and provider of executive assessment and development solutions. Last year, True launched a suite of advisory and assessment services, True Advisory, combining their best-in-class data, advanced technology, and deep industry expertise to help clients de-risk talent decisions and optimize performance. As part of this new alliance, True is partnering with Ascent to introduce True View, a comprehensive flagship suite of assessments that aggregates multiple tools and data sets to provide the most dynamic, actionable talent insights.
Pryor Learning Acquires PeopleKeys, Inc.
Pryor Learning, LLC, backed by Dallas-based private equity firm Trive Capital and Epic Partners, is pleased to announce that it has acquired PeopleKeys. The acquisition of PeopleKeys expands Pryor’s capabilities to offer market-leading DISC assessments and benchmarking analytics as part of its training and learning curriculum. Founded in 2004 by Dr. Sandy Kulkin and Dr. Brad Smith, PeopleKeys is a provider of behavioral assessments, analytics, certifications, and consulting services that support hiring, upskilling, and organizational development. PeopleKeys offers behavioral assessments specializing in soft skills and the unlocking of potential workforce strengths. PeopleKeys has assessed over 1,000,000 users using specialized assessments like DISC, Teams, Values, and Behavioral Attitudes. These solutions enhance self-awareness, improve communication, and supplement the hiring process. Additionally, PeopleKeys’ proprietary software offers unique insights into organizational benchmarks and historic traits for success.
CompTIA: Investment in Skills Key for Workforce Resilience
Creating a workforce that is productive, resilient and technology-savvy requires an ongoing commitment to and investment in skills-building and expansion. That key message was delivered at the Innovation 2025 conference by a representative of CompTIA. “The UK workforce must adapt to the challenges of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and other technological innovations to remain competitive and secure,” said Luke Barton, senior manager. CompTIA, during his Innovation 20254 session. Barton spoke on “Empowering the UK Workforce: Building Essential Skills for a Secure and AI-Driven Future.” Innovation 2025 brings together government leaders from across the globe who are responsible for the transformation and acceleration of their public sector organisations and services. The conference is co-hosted by the UK Government, UK Civil Service and the Cabinet Office.
84 Percent of Workers Want DEI Efforts to Grow, Not Reduce
As political debates shape corporate decision-making, employees are making clear that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts should not be scaled back. A new Impact of DEI Rollbacks survey from MyPerfectResume, a leading resource for resume and career advice, finds that 84% of employees want their companies to expand DEI initiatives, not reduce them. However, growing concerns over political influence and corporate hesitation threaten to slow progress. The Impact of DEI Rollbacks survey, which gathered responses from over 1,000 U.S. employees, found that 73% believe President Trump’s rhetoric and policies have influenced their company’s DEI approach and 69% fear that if high-profile companies cut back, others will follow. Despite this uncertainty, employees overwhelmingly support workplace DEI initiatives and see them as essential to morale, retention, and company culture
Nova Scotia’s Growth Drives Construction Job Demands
Construction activity in Nova Scotia recorded another strong year in 2024, with both the residential and non-residential sectors reporting gains in activity over the previous year. The former was elevated by gains in new-housing and renovation activity, while the latter saw strong levels of activity in both engineering construction and in the construction of industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings. BuildForce Canada released its 2025–2034 Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward report for Nova Scotia today. The forecast calls for overall construction growth by 2034, with gains limited to the residential sector. Residential construction investment levels are projected to grow into 2025 and are sustained into 2027 before increasing steadily to the end of the decade. Growth is driven initially by activity the new housing component, but as investment in this component declines in latter years of the outlook, residential renovations become the principal driver of residential construction investment in the province. By 2034, residential employment should be 21% higher than 2024 levels, with significant gains anticipated in employment relating to residential renovations and maintenance activities.
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