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!
McLean & Company Launches HR Scenario Planning Guide
As organizations grapple with complex workforce challenges – from mass layoffs to ethical dilemmas posed by rapid AI adoption – global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company has released its insightful HR Guide to Scenario Planning. This practical guide is designed specifically to assist HR professionals and organizational leaders in anticipating trends, preparing for various future scenarios, and strategically positioning their organizations for sustainable success. While news headlines comment on disruptions across tech, finance, and healthcare, HR strategy continues to evolve to accommodate organizational shifts, such as moving away from remote and hybrid work and dealing with ongoing challenges with employee burnout and engagement. The firm’s new guide offers HR teams a repeatable process to help them prepare for a broad range of emerging scenarios.
79 Percent of Tech Workers Pretend to Know More About AI: Study
Pluralsight, the technology workforce development company, released its second annual AI Skills Report, which explores the AI landscape and its impact on talent by examining the perspectives of executives and IT practitioners. This year’s report, based on a survey of 1,200 technology decision-makers and practitioners in the United States and the United Kingdom, revealed that an overwhelming majority of executives and tech workers pretend to know more about AI than they actually do. The industry is also rife with AI paradoxes – despite 95% of tech executives citing AI skills as crucial for ensuring job security, 61% of tech workers said that using generative AI tools for work is seen as “lazy” at their company.
Salesloft Identifies Key Sales Skill Gaps in 2025
Salesloft, the leading Revenue Orchestration Platform that helps B2B organizations drive durable revenue growth, announced new research revealing a growing divide in sales execution. While sellers believe they are performing well, managers see critical gaps that stall deals and make revenue growth harder to sustain. The 2025 Sales Skills Gap Survey, based on responses from 100 frontline sellers and sales managers across multiple industries, reveals a number of contradictions between sellers and managers. For example, sellers rate themselves highly in core sales skills like prospecting, executive engagement, and risk detection, yet managers don’t share the same confidence.
CodeSignal Launches AI Skills Assessments for All Levels
CodeSignal, an AI-native skills assessment and experiential learning platform, announced the launch of the AI Collection—the industry’s first and only comprehensive suite of certified assessments for measuring AI skills in the workplace. As artificial intelligence transforms every function and industry, professionals need new skills to collaborate with AI tools and systems effectively. From understanding which model to use, to writing better prompts, to building new models from scratch—AI is becoming a core competency for the modern workforce.
Investment Adviser Association Relaunches Career Center
SmartJobBoard, a leading AI-powered job board solution provider for associations, nonprofits and government organizations, today announced the relaunch of the Investment Adviser Association’s (IAA) Career Center, a premier job site tailored specifically for the investment advisory profession. Powered by SmartJobBoard’s advanced AI technology, the enhanced platform makes it easier than ever for employers to connect with top talent and for job seekers to find their next career opportunities in the industry. “Our career center’s relaunch represents our ongoing commitment to supporting the investment advisory profession. By enhancing our job board with the latest AI features, we are ensuring that firms can find the best candidates efficiently, while professionals have access to high-quality career opportunities,” said Brad Feldman, chief operating officer at Investment Adviser Association. “Looking ahead, we are excited to expand our offerings even further, including adding internship opportunities to help the next generation of professionals enter the field.”
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