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!
UKG Talk Improves Ops & Unity at Amusement Parks
UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, announced that Wahooz Family Fun Zone, a year-round destination for family entertainment, and Roaring Springs Waterpark, the largest outdoor waterpark in the Northwestern U.S., are leveraging UKG technology — including the UKG Talk communications platform — to create a more productive workplace culture to help drive business success. Both Wahooz and Roaring Springs employ predominantly Gen Z workers, with teenagers comprising 90% of the frontline staff. One of the biggest challenges for park management was finding a way to communicate instantly and effectively with employees who are spread out across the parks, especially during the busy summer season. The park’s operators say the UKG Talk platform has been instrumental in allowing them to easily connect with staff — and allowing staff to interact with each other — right from their phones.
CompTIA Launches Careers+ for Aspiring Tech Professionals
CompTIA, announced the premiere of CompTIA Careers+, an engaging and unique virtual “test drive” approach to learn about career scenarios working in technology. CompTIA Careers+, developed by the leading global provider of vendor-neutral information technology (IT) training and certification products, offers an immersive experience that illustrates how individual talents and collaborative teamwork combine to create innovative solutions and solve problems. Interactive simulations and real-world scenarios mirror the responsibilities of IT professionals. “With CompTIA Careers+, you can explore a variety of job roles in a way that demystifies working in tech, whether it’s in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity or other areas,” said Bliss Maginnis, executive producer, CompTIA. “It’s an engaging and immersive day-in-the-life learning experience that’s both interactive and packed with a touch of entertainment to keep things exciting.”
Energage Acquires TalentQuest to Redefine Workplace
Energage, the HR technology company behind the trusted Top Workplaces employer recognition program, announced its acquisition of TalentQuest, a proven leader in personalized talent management solutions. This strategic move creates the only employee experience offering that seamlessly connects engagement insights with personalized talent development tools, enabling organizations to attract, develop, and retain top-performing teams. “Through this acquisition, we’re advancing our mission to make the world a better place to work together,” said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. “We’re proud to bring the TalentQuest team and their highly respected solutions into the Energage family. Organizations will have access to a powerful employee experience suite and data to measure, improve, and showcase a truly authentic and credible employer brand.”
Accenture and Commercial Bank of Dubai Launch AI Training Program
Accenture has joined forces with the Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) to train the bank’s employees in the fields of data and AI. As the first bank in the UAE to launch an enterprise-wide data literacy programmme, CBD is setting a new standard by enabling its employees to achieve certifications in both Data and AI. With the financial services industry navigating an era of unprecedented digital transformation, the ‘CBD AI and Data for the Future’ programme will equip the bank’s workforce with the crucial skills needed to stay ahead of the curve. This collaboration is designed to empower CBD’s employees by harnessing the full potential of innovative technologies, thereby enabling them to meet and exceed the evolving expectations of their customers. Through this initiative, Udacity, part of Accenture, brings their combined expertise to the forefront, offering a comprehensive and future-ready digital upskilling programme that underscores the importance of data and AI in driving the bank’s digital evolution.
Events Industry Council Certifies Workday Rising for Sustainability
Workday, the AI platform for managing people and money, and The Events Industry Council (EIC), announced Workday Rising, Workday’s annual customer conference, has achieved platinum-level certification to EIC’s Sustainable Event Standards for its 2024 event. This is the highest possible level of certification and the first awarded to a technology company. “Workday Rising is more than just a conference—it’s a moment to celebrate our customers while bringing our core values to life and inspiring meaningful action,” said Erik Hansen, chief sustainability officer, Workday. “Achieving platinum-level certification from the Events Industry Council underscores our commitment to creating impactful and sustainable experiences for our customers and partners as we help them move forever forward.”
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