Human Resources (HR) stories
AI adoption is forecast to widen the gender skills gap in the UK's GBP £1 trillion tech sector, raising concerns over equality in emerging industries.
AVK appoints Wayne Searle as Chief People Officer to drive growth and sustainability in power solutions for UK and European data centres.
Research shows 90% of firms now measure outcomes of employee recognition schemes, boosting engagement and productivity despite budget limits.
Oracle launches AI Assistant and enhanced analytics in Fusion Cloud to boost data insights across finance, HR, and sales for smarter business decisions.
Dayforce expands its partnership with Microsoft to embed AI agents in HR and payroll, streamlining workflows and boosting efficiency for organisations.
Dayforce unveils AI Agents and Workspace to enhance HR efficiency, offering smarter workflows and real-time collaboration within its platform from 2025-2026.
Discovery Consulting unveils SAP SuccessFactors Work Schedule Builder, automating employee scheduling to ease HR workload and enhance payroll accuracy globally.
Employment Hero surpasses AUD $300 million ARR and nears first profit, supporting 350,000 businesses with its integrated employment platform globally.
Just 8% of HR leaders trust their managers have the skills to use AI effectively, despite rising employee performance demands linked to AI use, says Gartner.
IFS appoints Mihita Podobnik as Chief People Officer to lead global people strategy during its international expansion in Industrial AI.
Humanforce appoints Aaron Thorne as Chief Sales Officer to drive global expansion and strengthen sales in frontline workforce management sectors.
UNiDAYS taps Mona Akiki as Chief People Officer to drive global growth and enhance culture for its 250-strong London-based workforce.
Workday will acquire AI firm Sana for USD $1.1 billion to integrate AI tools enhancing employee experience and learning across its platform.
Recruitment agencies rushing candidate submissions without consent risk privacy breaches, ethical issues, and damaged trust, experts warn.
Workday launches new AI agents embedded in HR and finance workflows to boost efficiency and deliver measurable business results by 2026.
Remote launches AI-powered Surveys and tools for global payroll, HR automations and mobility, helping firms streamline workforce management worldwide.
The Choctaw Nation uses Oracle AI to boost efficiency, automate services, and preserve their language, benefiting over 250,000 tribal members in Oklahoma.
The US Air Force has adopted Oracle's AI-powered Fusion Cloud Applications to enhance efficiency in finance, HR, and supply chain management with robust security.
CFOs plan to slow overhead growth below revenue gains in 2026, focusing on cost cuts and AI-driven efficiencies amid rising labour costs, says Gartner.
New Zealand's top 20 workplaces for 2025, including realestate.co.nz and Cisco, showcase how strong cultures drive innovation and AI readiness.