Human Resources (HR) stories
A recent Gartner survey reveals that only 61% of CFOs plan to increase employee pay in 2025, marking a notable decline from previous years.
The HR software market is projected to grow from USD $20.16 billion in 2024 to USD $30 billion by 2032, driven by demand for innovative, cloud-based solutions.
HiBob has appointed Anna Volkova as Head of People and Culture for Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to enhance its people-focused culture in the region.
Qualtrics has partnered with SAP to enhance employee experiences, integrating its XM platform with SAP SuccessFactors to boost engagement and productivity.
Microblink has reported robust growth in 2024, buoyed by rising demand for its identity verification solutions and expanded integration on Google Cloud.
Employment Hero has acquired Canadian platform Humi for over CAD $100 million, aiming to expand into Canada's SME market with tailored employment solutions.
Deel has acquired Assemble to enhance its global workforce management, aiming to simplify compensation management and boost pay transparency.
A new study shows New Zealand workers take an average of 14 leave days yearly, fewer than their Australian and British counterparts, raising wellbeing concerns.
Workday has teamed up with JLL to enhance global HR operations, leveraging AI to streamline functions across its workforce of 100,000 employees.
Varonis Systems has expanded its data security offerings to include ServiceNow, enhancing protection against cyber threats for critical business data.
As AI reshapes the job landscape, Microsoft plans to train one million Australians and New Zealanders in new skills, highlighting an urgent need for adaptation.
As HR leaders face the chaos of fragmented systems, 2025 promises a revolution with all-in-one Employment Operating Systems transforming the landscape.
Access People in Leicestershire has been recognised as a Core Leader in the Fosway 9-GridTM for Cloud HR, reflecting its prominent role in the HR solutions market.
A Workday study reveals that over a third of ASEAN organisations view employee upskilling as a key priority amid challenges in talent management.
Skillsoft has launched a new integration with SAP's talent intelligence hub, aiming to bolster workforce skills insights for UK businesses amid skills shortages.
Research from the Australian HR Institute reveals that 86% of HR professionals expect AI to boost productivity, despite concerns over data security.
A Freshworks survey reveals that nearly half of UK employees would consider job changes for better AI integration, highlighting its workplace importance.
From 1 January 2025, wage theft will be criminalised in Australia, with penalties up to AUD $7.8 million for companies and up to ten years' imprisonment for individuals.
Box and Adobe have partnered to integrate Adobe Express as the default image editor within Box, enhancing digital media management for enterprises.
A new report reveals that 65% of Australian small business owners are struggling with skill shortages, while 25% have not recovered from COVID-19 impacts.