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!
SIRVA Appoints Jim Shepherd as CFO
Sirva Worldwide, a leading global relocation and moving services provider, announced the appointment of Jim Shepherd as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Shepherd succeeds Interim Chief Financial Officer, Paige Wisdom. Jim Shepherd brings over a decade of global financial leadership to Sirva, having most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at CWT, Inc. Over his three-year tenure, he led global finance functions, procurement, real estate, and pricing. Shepherd oversaw a team of 700 finance professionals supporting operations in 140 countries. Prior to that, he was Senior Vice President of Finance at CWT, focusing on driving operational efficiencies and business performance.
Yvonne Breiter Joins Alliant Insurance
Yvonne Breiter has joined Alliant Insurance Services as First Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. Breiter will leverage her experience in absence and productivity strategy to help clients design and implement time off solutions aligned with business objectives, compliance requirements, and broader market trends. She is based in Southern California. “Yvonne’s expertise in harmonizing leave policies, navigating complex compliance landscapes, and optimizing vendor delivery adds tremendous value to our team,” said Kevin Overbey, President, Alliant Employee Benefits. “She consistently delivers strategic, results-driven solutions, even in the most complex organizational environments.”
Envoy Expands Leadership to Boost Growth
Envoy, an integrated workplace platform that connects people, spaces, and data, announced two executive hires: Daryle Burt as Chief Revenue Officer and Ras Gill-Boulos as Vice President of Marketing. The hires reflect Envoy’s strategic expansion as demand surges for smarter, data-driven workplace solutions that reduce real estate costs and adapt to the evolving way people work. As return-to-office trends pick up speed, companies are under pressure to do more with less. Office space remains one of the largest expenses on the balance sheet, yet only 46% of leaders actively measure its effectiveness. Envoy’s recently launched Actionable Analytics gives organizations the insights they need to make tailored decisions about how space is being used, eliminate guesswork, and make informed decisions that drive both savings and stronger in-office collaboration.
Papaya Global & AKT Partner for SAP Workforce Payments
Papaya Global, the workforce payroll and payments platform, announced its partnership with AKT, a key worldwide player in SAP SuccessFactors and SAP Fieldglass. Through this partnership, Papaya and AKT introduce workforce payment solutions that seamlessly integrate with SAP’s SuccessFactors and Fieldglass platforms. This collaboration empowers customers to streamline global workforce management and payment processes across a wide range of business sectors. Papaya’s platform was purpose-built for workforce payroll and payments. Harnessing its unique technology along with subject matter expertise, Papaya delivers a smooth global payroll and payments process, with compliance and liability. The all-in-one platform serves as a single source of truth, providing critical, decision-driving data and visibility.
Cangrade Launches AI-Powered Skills Assessments
Cangrade announced the launch of generative AI-powered soft and hard skills assessments. Created instantly from a simple job description, HR teams can now access quick, customized, high-quality and high-validity assessments without the need for expert input or extensive talent data. Any organization that hires can benefit from Cangrade’s solution as a cost-effective, easy-to-implement tool to streamline intelligent talent decisions. Research shows that around 65% of job candidates use AI at some point in the application process, from resume and cover letter writing to interview practice and creating work samples. In response to a greater volume of applicants and potential skills’ inflation, HR teams must adapt their processes to properly vet AI-enabled candidates. Cangrade is using AI to fight AI with its science-backed, bias-free assessments.
