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!
Unit4 Announces CEO Transition
Unit4, a leader in enterprise cloud applications for people-centric organizations, announced that Simon Paris has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Mike Ettling, who will hand over the reins at the end of January. Mike has led Unit4 for almost six years, guiding the company through significant growth, a transition to recurring revenue and establishing it as a major global player in Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
UKG and Dell Launch Solar Community Hub in Mexico with Tecnológico de Monterrey and Computer Aid International
UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management and culture solutions, has partnered with Dell Technologies to open a Dell Technologies Solar Community Hub sponsored by UKG in Los Pinos Park, Mexico, benefitting the hillside neighborhoods of Campana and Altamira. The Dell Technologies Solar Community Hub developed with local partners, Tecnológico de Monterrey and Computer Aid International, will provide around 20,000 local residents with access to technology, education, healthcare and vital infrastructure, addressing the unique needs of the local community.
Jay Whitehead Joins Asure as Senior Vice President of AsurePay and Marketplace
Asure, a leading provider of cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) software solutions, announced that serial HR and pay technology pioneer Jay Whitehead has joined to lead its AsurePay Platinum VIP Banking card and Marketplace businesses. Jay Whitehead founded Human Resources Outsourcing magazine and HRO World conferences, and led or helped lead media companies including CRN, PC Magazine, UPSIDE and Daily Journals, and HR, PEO and payment companies including Ultimate Software, TriNet, employeeservice.com, Rideau Recognition, PeopleDoc and recently, LeagueNetwork.com and ReentryCenters.com. He earned a BA from UCLA and a strategic finance certificate at Harvard Business School.
OneDigital Welcomes Nonprofit HR, Expanding Capabilities for the Social Impact Sector
OneDigital, a leading insurance brokerage, financial services, and HR consulting firm announced a transformative expansion of its platform, aimed at transforming the social impact sector through its acquisition of Nonprofit HR Solutions (Nonprofit HR). This partnership marks OneDigital’s first sector-focused expansion, designed to deliver tailored solutions that empower mission-driven organizations to thrive.
Employers Say They’re Communicating Company Goals, But 80 Percent of Employees Are Unaware
Slingshot, the work management platform from software company Infragistics that brings data to the center of everything teams work on, has released the second part of findings from its Digital Work Trends Report. The report reveals that most employees are unaware of how their individual contributions at work support larger company goals and growth. Only 23% of employees feel educated on company goals, which is in stark contrast with the 84% of leaders who say they’re effectively communicating business goals, objectives and key results to employees. More than half of employees (51%) say that having increased transparency into these goals would help them to better manage their workload and drive productivity.
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