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!
365Talents Achieves ISO 42001 for Ethical AI in Talent Management
365Talents, a global leader in AI-based talent and skills intelligence solutions, has become the first HR Tech organization to achieve the ISO 42001 standards. This milestone underscores the company’s commitment to transparent, responsible, and ethical AI, meeting the growing demand from businesses for reliable and ethical technologies in talent management. By obtaining this certification, 365Talents establishes a new benchmark in the industry, ensuring its clients access safe and trustworthy AI solutions.
Intellum Launches Ai-Powered Video Assessments with Yoodli
Intellum, the world’s leading customer education and learning management platform, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Yoodli, an AI-powered conversation and roleplaying solution. This collaboration brings GenAI-driven video assessments directly into the Intellum Platform, enabling organizations to revolutionize skill-building and coaching at scale.
KKR Acquires Stake in HRM Platform Employment Hero from Seek Investments
KKR, a leading global investment firm, Employment Hero, a global leader in employment management solutions, and SEEK Investments, manager of the SEEK Growth Fund, a long-term investment fund focused on human capital management, announced the signing of definitive agreements under which funds managed by KKR will acquire a stake in Employment Hero (“the Company”) from SEEK Investments. The SEEK Growth Fund continues to be a material investor in Employment Hero.
Making Space Announces Inaugural Workforce Development Program for Disabled Professionals
Making Space, with support from the GitLab Foundation, is proud to launch the inaugural Making Space Ascend Program, a 10-month initiative designed to support 100 Disabled professionals in accessing competitive and sustainable employment opportunities. Applications for the program are now live, and the program is set to begin on April 1, 2025.
9amHealth Survey: Access to Glp-1 Meds Is Critical for Job Retention, Hiring
As the demand for GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound continues to skyrocket, new survey results from 9amHealth reveal that access to these medications has become a critical factor in job retention and acquisition. 54% of Americans are using or want to use a GLP-1 medication–a 6% increase from last year. Compared to last year’s findings, even more employees said that GLP-1 coverage was important for taking or staying at a job (73%, up from 67%). Employer-sponsored coverage of these medications has more than doubled, rising from 30% to 63%. However, for the 25% of employees who want access but don’t have it, affordability remains a challenge. In fact, 31% would change jobs to gain coverage (up from 21%).
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