Human Resources (HR) stories
Downtime on Colt's switchover was cut to 6.5 hours, helping the telecoms group reduce disruption across operations in 40 countries.
Hiring teams may cut screening delays as the new tool lets candidates complete verified technical interviews at any time, even on weekends.
The funding will help TraqCheck hire in the UK and broaden its AI tools for sourcing, screening and verification across employers.
Professional services firms may soon query staffing, capacity and project finances in Teams as Dayshape embeds its tools in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Many self-described AI leaders in finance are still using it only in limited workflows because governance and data foundations are incomplete.
Payroll providers can now handle salary payments and statutory remittances through one interface in more than 70 countries.
Frontline employers could cut manual agency workflows as the new system keeps unfilled shifts and external labour pools inside one governed platform.
Universities facing tighter budgets are being pitched a cloud platform that links student, finance and workforce data across the campus.
Only 58% of UK tech staff have formal AI training, leaving daily users exposed to errors, privacy risks and weak oversight.
Employers are being urged to verify applicants earlier as AI swells CV volumes and weakens trust in standard hiring signals.
The deal aims to help companies turn AI training into changed workflows and measurable performance, rather than standalone learning.
Heavy use of AI at work could erode staff judgement and critical thinking, Hogan Assessments says, as employers adopt the tools more widely.
More than 1,800 staff will get a single app for pay, training and tasks as the bed retailer replaces several legacy systems.
Recruiters could save hours per vacancy as the new platform bundles screening, sourcing and tracking amid rising application volumes.
Fewer graduates are losing out than managers, but smaller firms and internships are becoming vital entry points as competition intensifies.
AI agents are forcing firms to redesign jobs, promotion paths and performance metrics as automation spreads through enterprise teams.
Poor type choices could leave internal PDFs and branded documents unreadable for dyslexic users, exposing UK employers to Equality Act risks.
Burnout, turnover and absenteeism are pushing employers to treat employee wellbeing as a core business strategy, not a perk.
The Queensland university expects a single data foundation to cut duplication and improve services as it moves core operations onto one platform.
Canadian small businesses could cut screening time by 75% as Employment Hero’s tool promises faster hiring and clearer candidate feedback.