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!
Orange County Adopts Oracle AI-Powered Cloud Applications
The County of Orange (Orange County), California has selected Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite to help it provide outstanding, cost-effective regional public services that support its mission to create a safe, healthy, and fulfilling place to live, work, and play. With Oracle Fusion Applications for finance and HR, Orange County will be able to increase productivity, reduce costs, improve controls, enhance transparency, and optimize the employee experience. With more than three million residents, 74 million visitors per year, 34 cities, and an annual budget of more than $9.5 billion, Orange County is the sixth largest county in the United States of America. To improve resource allocation and efficiency as it grows, Orange County needed to replace its on-premises systems, which were highly customized and difficult to maintain. After careful consideration and an independent review conducted by the County Auditor-Controller’s office, Orange County decided to move its finance and HR processes to Oracle Fusion Applications so that it could benefit from a single integrated suite of business applications.
ServiceNow Expands in Asia Pacific to Optimize Workflows
Enterprise adoption of ServiceNow is surging in Asia Pacific as companies in the region embark on digital transformation and workflow modernization initiatives, according to a new research report published by Information Services Group (ISG), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. The 2024 ISG Provider Lens ServiceNow Ecosystem Partners report for Asia Pacific finds that the use of ServiceNow has grown over the last 12 months as the company has aggressively invested in the region. Global service integrators are also expanding their consulting and implementation offerings to meet local regulatory, cultural and market requirements.
isolved People Cloud Delivers 330 Percent ROI, TEI Study Finds
Amid economic uncertainty and tighter budgets, return on investment (ROI) has become a top priority for HR leaders investing in technology. isolved announced the release of an independent Total Economic Impact (TEI) study by Forrester Consulting, highlighting the isolved People Cloud platform’s transformative value. The study, commissioned by isolved and conducted by Forrester Consulting, reveals positive results, including a 330% ROI with a payback period of less than six months. “HR leaders today are navigating a complex landscape — from managing time-consuming administrative tasks and ensuring compliance, to attracting, developing and retaining top talent. These challenges not only impact organizational efficiency and productivity, but also employee satisfaction and long-term business growth,” said Celia Fleischaker, Chief Marketing Officer at isolved. “We believe the Forrester TEI study validates the impact of isolved People Cloud and confirms when organizations invest in their people strategies, their businesses win too.”
Most Working Moms Hide Parenthood, Regret Career
A new survey of nearly 1,000 working moms in the U.S. from LiveCareer, a career service dedicated to resumes and cover letters, paints a sobering picture of what it means to be a working mother in 2025. Despite years of progress in workplace flexibility and equity, motherhood remains a professional liability—and millions of moms are burning out under the pressure to hide who they are. According to LiveCareer’s Motherhood on Mute 2025 report, 87% of working moms have avoided mentioning their children for fear it would hurt their careers and 94% say they would choose a different, more family-friendly career if they could do it all over again.
Ivanti: 1 in 3 Employees Secretly Use AI at Work
Ivanti, the enterprise software company that provides a comprehensive IT and security cloud-based platform, released its latest report 2025 Technology at Work Report: Reshaping Flexible Work, which surveyed over 6,000 office workers and 1,200 IT and cybersecurity professionals to explore the challenges and opportunities in the modern workforce. Amid economic turbulence, a stagnating job market, return-to-office mandates, and fewer opportunities to climb the corporate career ladder, the Ivanti report finds that a significant number of employees are feeling heightened concerns around the use of technology to enhance productivity, as well as job dissatisfaction and a lack of motivation at work. In fact, 30% of employees who use GenAI tools at work worry their job may be cut and 27% experience AI-fueled imposter syndrome, saying they don’t want people to question their ability.
