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!

Workday Features Gwen Stefani, Paul Stanley, Billy Idol in AI Ad

Workday, the AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, is bringing AI agents center stage in its latest “Rock Star” campaign featuring Gwen Stefani, Paul Stanley, and Billy Idol. The rockers, dressed in business attire, hilariously try to navigate the corporate world – refusing to believe that Workday’s AI agents are making people “rock stars.” The two new TV commercials, titled “Carmen the Rock Star,” and “Goodnight Rock Stars,” are debuting at The Masters from April 7-13. The commercials playfully contrast the worlds of rock ‘n’ roll and business with Stefani, Idol, and Stanley trading their leather studs for power suits and attending countless meetings, engaging in small talk with colleagues in the office, and grappling with corporate jargon. Superstar Gwen Stefani quips, “You think AI agents can handle your tasks? Watch me handle my agent!” Rock and roll hall of famer Paul Stanley comments, “So you corporate types think you’re rock stars? That’s as ridiculous as us being corporate types! When your weekend routine involves smashing guitars on stage, a boring office job just doesn’t compare…”

BeamJobs Launches AI Resume Bullet Point Generator

BeamJobs, a SaaS company that provides free and premium job application tools and has helped over 2.5 million job seekers create standout resumes, announced the launch of its Resume Bullet Point Generator. The Resume Bullet Point Generator is integrated into BeamJobs’ resume builder for a seamless and intuitive experience for the user. This feature assists job seekers in writing high-impact and concise job experience bullet points tailored to their experience level and the role they want. The tool analyzes and scores bullet points between 0 and 100, educates job seekers with customized feedback about what works, and suggests potential rewrites as needed. It takes into account the job seeker’s profession and work experience to generate job-specific suggestions that demonstrate measurable outcomes and target industry keywords compliant with applicant tracking software (ATS).

TalentLMS Reveals “Quiet Cracking” Crisis in U.S. Workplaces

TalentLMS, a leading employee training platform, released a study of 1,000 U.S. employees that uncovers a silent crisis in the workplace that’s going largely undetected — a phenomenon its researchers have coined “Quiet Cracking.” Over half of employees surveyed (54%) experience some level of Quiet Cracking, and one in five report experiencing it frequently or constantly. Unlike burnout or quiet quitting, Quiet Cracking doesn’t manifest in obvious ways — making it even more dangerous for business leaders to ignore. The report highlights the steep costs of ignoring early signs of disengagement, which could lead to reduced performance and increased turnover risk.

Crystal Group Appoints VP of People and Culture

Crystal Group, a trusted designer and manufacturer of rugged high-performance edge compute solutions in Eastern Iowa, announced that Kaly Etten has joined the company as VP, People and Culture. Etten brings more than 15 years of dynamic leadership across the aerospace, defense, transportation, and staffing industries. Most recently, she served as Director, HR Business Partner and Talent Acquisition at CRST The Transportation Solution, where she partnered closely with senior leaders to develop and execute people strategies that aligned with business growth and transformation goals.

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