Human Resources (HR) stories - Page 2

Nearly half of employees spend a day a week on tasks mismatched to their strengths, causing stress, lower productivity, and increased turnover risk worldwide.

Aconso has launched aconso Insights, a new analytics tool that enhances HR data visibility and streamlines document workflows for global customers.

BI WORLDWIDE launches Elevate Intelligence, an AI platform enhancing employee recognition and saving 2,000+ hours monthly across EMEA organisations.

Modern payroll systems have become a strategic growth driver for tech firms, aiding global compliance, talent retention, and data-driven decision-making.

UK tech consultancies face a hidden workforce crisis as thousands of skilled consultants remain underused, impacting margins and national productivity ahead of the Autumn Budget.

Contact centre agent burnout costs Australian firms over AUD $20 million annually, driven by high turnover and costly operational challenges.

Yarra City Council partners with TechnologyOne to upgrade IT, enhancing management of AUD $2 billion assets and speeding up customer service delivery.

A study shows 87% of New Zealand firms face AI-driven job changes, with entry-level hiring slowing and a growing focus on reskilling and AI training.

Nearly half of UK HR professionals say their firms lag in pay transparency amid rising staff demands for clear salary information and fair pay.

Prophet has appointed Bec Geyer as Head of Talent and People to lead recruitment and development amid rapid growth in its decision science and tech teams.

Workday has launched GO Global Payroll with Remote integration, enabling firms to manage global payroll and compliance within a single platform seamlessly.

Agentic AI shifts focus from automation to augmentation, enabling humans and AI to collaborate, enhancing productivity and reshaping future workplaces.

Oracle launches an AI assistant in its Analytics Cloud, enabling users to query data in natural language and gain insights without complex tools.

Singapore firms plan to boost AI spending to SGD $18.9m this year, with rising ROI but face challenges in workforce skills and data integration.

Elvee launches AI platform to help universities cut student dropout rates by identifying at-risk students early and recommending tailored support.

Lightcast launches Skills Agent, an automation tool that uses real-time labour data to streamline HR skills mapping and reduce costly manual audits.

Seven major red flags signal payroll trouble, from compliance failures to data breaches, errors, slow responses, complexity, unreliable software, and poor reporting.

A new study finds ATS rarely auto-reject CVs; most recruiters manually review applications despite the 75% auto-reject myth circulating online.

Tech firms must balance rapid growth with team wellbeing, using clear processes and supportive leadership to sustain innovation and avoid burnout.

HR has evolved from back-office admin to strategic core, with AI and integrated tech helping businesses boost talent retention and compliance in 2025.