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!
UOPX to Lead Higher Ed Career Panel at JFF Horizons Summit
University of Phoenix is pleased to share that leaders Christina Neider, Ed.D., associate provost, Colleges, Leo Goncalves, vice president, Workforce Solutions Group, and Sandip Bhakta, vice president of Product Management, Career & Student Experience, will join the Jobs for the Future (JFF) Horizons Summit June 10-11, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to serve on the panel, “Career Ecosystems in Action: Helping Advance Learning to Earning,” focused on building a dynamic, career-connected education ecosystem that bridges academic learning and real-world job readiness, on June 11, 2025, at 1:10-2:00 p.m. CT. JFF Horizons is an event focused on innovation and thought leadership in every sector of the learn and work ecosystem, themed “Dare To Be Brave.” University of Phoenix is a partner with JFF and a supporting sponsor of the Horizons Summit.
Talent Platforms Reshape Workforce: New Report
A new joint report by Randstad Digital, Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), and Open Assembly reveals how forward-looking companies are responding to economic uncertainty, geopolitical shifts, skill gaps, and the accelerating pace of digital transformation by reshaping how they approach their workforce strategy. Titled Reinventing Talent Acquisition: How Open Talent Is Transforming the Workforce, the report explores how platforms like Randstad Digital’s Torc are transforming hiring through a blend of AI-driven matching and human-led engagement. The report offers timely insights into the future of talent acquisition, spotlighting the convergence of traditional staffing models with next-gen digital platforms. Notably, 62% of enterprises are already using or planning to adopt talent platforms within the next two years. The result is curated talent pools based on customer demand by skill, domain, experience level, industry experience, and talent demographics.
Westcliff Opens Toronto Campus, Boosts Tech
Westcliff University, a global leader in career-focused higher education, is establishing its first international campus in Toronto—one of North America’s fastest-growing technology hubs—to help meet Canada’s urgent demand for skilled IT professionals. Ontario’s tech sector is projected to add 300,000 jobs by 2030, yet key IT roles already face a 51% vacancy rate, with a 90% surge in the need for cybersecurity, AI and smart manufacturing talent. To address these workforce gaps, Westcliff is launching a Master’s in Information Systems Technology (MIST) degree, developed in close collaboration with regional IT leaders to directly align with the needs of local employers.
InStride Expands, Redefines Workforce Development
InStride, a leading provider of strategic education and skilling solutions, announced continued growth, accelerated by its new and transformative approach to workforce development. Recently named by TIME and Statista as one of the World’s Top EdTech Companies of 2025, InStride has advanced its offerings to address critical talent challenges through education and skilling solutions designed to be career-aligned, industry-relevant, and tailored to its corporate partners’ needs. In partnership with some of the most influential organizations in the Fortune 250, InStride provides nearly one million eligible employees access to over 2,500 education opportunities, helping prevent $73 million in student loan debt to date.
Purple Team Skills Boost Cyber Job Security
New research reveals that cybersecurity professionals with purple team capabilities – skills that blend offensive and defensive expertise – are in high demand, and have the potential to command salaries significantly higher than traditional specialists. The industry research findings, highlighted as part of INE Security‘s comprehensive two-month study of career trends in cybersecurity, reinforce how industry professionals are adapting to both economic pressures and evolving threat landscapes by developing cross-functional skills that bridge traditional red team and blue team disciplines. “We’re seeing a fundamental shift in what makes cybersecurity professionals valuable,” said Tracy Wallace, Director of Content Development at INE Security. “While the broader tech sector has lost over 300,000 jobs in the past two years, cybersecurity professionals with specialized purple team skills are not only keeping their positions – they’re actually advancing, thriving, and proving that they possess strong earning power.”
