Welcome to today’s edition of the HR Tech Weekly 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 top news!
CompTIA: Investment in Skills Key for Workforce Resilience
Creating a workforce that is productive, resilient and technology-savvy requires an ongoing commitment to and investment in skills-building and expansion. That key message was delivered at the Innovation 2025 conference by a representative of CompTIA. “The UK workforce must adapt to the challenges of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and other technological innovations to remain competitive and secure,” said Luke Barton, senior manager. CompTIA, during his Innovation 20254 session. Barton spoke on “Empowering the UK Workforce: Building Essential Skills for a Secure and AI-Driven Future.” Innovation 2025 brings together government leaders from across the globe who are responsible for the transformation and acceleration of their public sector organisations and services. The conference is co-hosted by the UK Government, UK Civil Service and the Cabinet Office.
LIPTON Partners with Papaya Global for Payroll Solutions
Papaya Global, the workforce payroll and payments platform, announced a landmark global partnership with LIPTON Teas and Infusions, the world’s largest tea group. Papaya Global will serve as LIPTON Teas and Infusions official provider for payroll and international workforce payments worldwide. LIPTON Teas and Infusions, which has more than 3,000 employees on its payroll, strives to stay at the forefront of innovations that improve their employee experience. They selected Papaya Global for its proven ability to go beyond workforce payroll to deliver cross-border workforce payments in 160 countries and 130+ payout currencies. Beyond securing business operations and growth, this streamlined payments solution enhances visibility and control over workforce payments. Papaya Global enables LIPTON Teas and Infusions to deliver faster and more streamlined payments and brings a wallet solution to its employees – giving them greater convenience.
McLean & Company Launches HR Scenario Planning Guide
As organizations grapple with complex workforce challenges – from mass layoffs to ethical dilemmas posed by rapid AI adoption – global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company has released its insightful HR Guide to Scenario Planning. This practical guide is designed specifically to assist HR professionals and organizational leaders in anticipating trends, preparing for various future scenarios, and strategically positioning their organizations for sustainable success. While news headlines comment on disruptions across tech, finance, and healthcare, HR strategy continues to evolve to accommodate organizational shifts, such as moving away from remote and hybrid work and dealing with ongoing challenges with employee burnout and engagement. The firm’s new guide offers HR teams a repeatable process to help them prepare for a broad range of emerging scenarios.
Three Link Solutions Becomes Workday Services Partner
Three Link Solutions, a leading provider in deploying and optimizing Workday solutions, announced a new partnership agreement with Workday, the AI platform for managing people and money. Since its founding in 2017, Three Link Solutions offers a full spectrum of services including staff augmentation, project management, and advisory services for Workday deployments. With a team of over 1,500 consultants, the company supports a diverse clientele ranging from large enterprises to SMBs, helping them enhance their Workday investment to drive business growth and operational modernization. A key feature of Three Link’s service is the Implementation Acceleration Program, specially designed for rapid deployment through Workday’s Launch Now offering. This program is particularly beneficial for SMBs aiming to quickly achieve enterprise-level efficiency.
Interplay Learning, the leader in immersive skilled trades training, announced a partnership with InStride, a public benefit company that enables corporate partners to provide career-aligned, debt-free education to their workforce. Through this collaboration, Interplay Academy’s job-ready certificate programs will be available via InStride’s Career Education Paths, expanding access to high-quality skilled trades training for employees at leading companies nationwide. InStride’s corporate partners, including Medtronic and Ascension, are offering their employees access to Interplay’s industry-recognized training at no cost. By investing in their employees, these corporate partners will enable their teams to build in-demand skills, advance their careers, and contribute more effectively to the company. At the same time, they benefit from a stronger, more skilled workforce while reinforcing their commitment to employee growth and reducing barriers to education, including the financial strain of student loan debt.
To participate in our interviews, please write to our HRTech Media Room at sudipto@intentamplify.com
