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!
iCIMS Data Reveals Labor Market Resilience in Volatility
Sweeping layoffs across federal agencies are shaking up the U.S. workforce, impacting multiple departments and job functions, from healthcare to financial services and education. iCIMS, a leading provider of talent acquisition technology, released the iCIMS Insights April 2025 Workforce Report, unveiling new challenges and opportunities for employers and job seekers alike as tens of thousands of displaced public sector workers flood the private job market. The report also includes perspective and actionable advice for employers and job seekers from iCIMS partner, UKG. iCIMS data shows that despite all predictions of a gloomy March, the overall labor market has shown surprising resilience. According to the new report, job applications and openings are on the rise, up a whopping 24% and 7%, respectively, since this time last year. Will these positive signs persist as the effects of the federal workforce cuts trickle into the private-sector labor market, or will this optimism give way to chaos?
ServiceNow Named Leader in IDC Facility Management
ServiceNow, the AI platform for business transformation, announced it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cloud-Enabled Facility Management Applications 2024-2025 Vendor Assessment. ServiceNow attributes this recognition to its innovations across its Workplace Service Delivery (WSD) and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solution, which offer a comprehensive set of solutions to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance workplace experiences on a single platform. ServiceNow believes the report underscores ServiceNow’s strong foundation in AI, emphasizing its long-standing commitment to innovation in this space. The report states, “ServiceNow has a history of prioritizing and investing in AI and GenAI going back to its introduction of Virtual Agent in 2017.” It further asserts, “ServiceNow is as well positioned as any company to integrate GenAI capability into facility management solutions.”
Zoom Workplace for Frontline Launches for Shift Workers
Zoom Communications, announced the launch of Zoom Workplace for Frontline, a purpose-built mobile-first solution that unlocks agentic Zoom AI Companion skills for all frontline workers and managers with paid Zoom accounts. Zoom Workplace for Frontline is designed to streamline on-shift communications and work management tools to help frontline workers—ranging from retail and manufacturing to healthcare and first responders—get more done, do better work, and strengthen relationships. “Our mission of delivering an AI-first open work platform isn’t just limited to knowledge workers; we’re also thinking about how we can address the needs of frontline workers, who represent over 80% of the global workforce,” said Smita Hashim, chief product officer at Zoom. “Zoom Workplace for Frontline empowers frontline workers to stay connected, access critical information on the go, and streamline daily tasks – ultimately fostering a more engaged, productive, and connected workforce.”
Visier Unveils Strategic Vision for Workforce Planning
Visier, the globally recognized leader in Workforce AI solutions, unveiled its strategic vision for continuous workforce planning, empowering organizations with closed-loop, insights-to-action capabilities necessary to iterate through an environment of ongoing and accelerating change. As part of this strategy, Visier has expanded and deepened relationships with consulting leaders including Deloitte, LACE Partners, and Ember Group Consulting to help build the organizational culture and capabilities necessary to enable continuous workforce planning for real-world business outcomes.
EcoVadis Launches Worker Voice for Smarter Sourcing
EcoVadis, the leading sustainability intelligence platform for global supply chains, announces the availability of the EcoVadis Worker Voice survey. The latest offering in the EcoVadis portfolio of solutions was developed with Ulula to further strengthen EcoVadis’ position to help organizations improve working conditions, comply with regulations, and drive meaningful change on a global scale.
