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Workday’s New Platform Aims to Turn AI Job Change Into Visible Careers
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Workday’s New Platform Aims to Turn AI Job Change Into Visible Careers

AI is changing tasks faster than many employers can explain what that means for individual careers. Workday Work Intelligence aims to make the shift visible, connecting changing tasks to skills and learning paths. The idea is compelling, but early-access evidence remains limited.

Sophie Wilson · 21 Oct 2026
This Week: AI’s Productivity Problem Is Now People
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This Week: AI’s Productivity Problem Is Now People

AI may be getting faster, but work is becoming harder to design. Workday’s task-level workforce intelligence, Josh Bersin’s new HR partnership and Anthropic’s internal data point to the same uncomfortable truth: saved time is not productivity until leaders decide what people do next.

Sophie Wilson · 19 Oct 2026
Workday Rising Verdict: The Latest Promises Tested
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Workday Rising Verdict: The Latest Promises Tested

Workday's getting more ambitious about what its HR agents should handle. Sana coordinates the work, Work Intelligence looks at jobs task by task, and new safeguards keep agents in check. Rising 2026 gave buyers plenty to consider, although what shipped and what it's worth are different.

Rebekah Carter · 17 Oct 2026
Is Enterprise AI Productivity Becoming Operational?
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Is Enterprise AI Productivity Becoming Operational?

Enterprise AI is moving from personal assistance to coordinated work, but the companies that benefit most will be those that connect trusted data, workflow controls, and clear human accountability before they attempt to scale intelligent automation across their core operations

Lily Jemmett · 17 Sept 2026
Why Salesforce’s $166M HiBob Bet Matters for Enterprise AI
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Why Salesforce’s $166M HiBob Bet Matters for Enterprise AI

Salesforce’s $166 million investment in HiBob points to a bigger enterprise AI question: as AI agents move into daily workflows, how well do business systems understand the employees, teams, reporting lines, permissions, skills, responsibilities, and organizational context behind the work?

Sophie Wilson · 9 Sept 2026
NTT DATA Practices What It Preaches With SAP HR Overhaul
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NTT DATA Practices What It Preaches With SAP HR Overhaul

NTT DATA is putting its SAP expertise to the test internally, deploying SuccessFactors, Business Data Cloud, and Joule to overhaul its global HR infrastructure while creating a real-world example of the challenges and opportunities its own customers face when modernizing workforce technology

Kristian McCann · 26 Aug 2026
Cornerstone Finds HR and IT Need to Coordinate on AI as Employees Struggle to Prepare for Change
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Cornerstone Finds HR and IT Need to Coordinate on AI as Employees Struggle to Prepare for Change

Cornerstone’s latest research finds HR and IT leaders recognise the need for closer coordination on AI, but a lack of joint planning is leaving employees unprepared for technological change

Kristian McCann · 13 Aug 2026
Oracle Turns AI Agents Loose on Talent Management Tasks
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Oracle Turns AI Agents Loose on Talent Management Tasks

Oracle has launched new AI agents for talent management, aiming to automate skills tracking and workforce planning tasks.

Christopher Carey · 13 Aug 2026
Oracle Mulls More Layoffs to Fund AI Ambitions—Is This the Real AI Job Threat?
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Oracle Mulls More Layoffs to Fund AI Ambitions—Is This the Real AI Job Threat?

Oracle’s reported workforce cuts come as it pours billions into AI infrastructure, raising a new question for workers: Are jobs being lost not only to automation, but to fund the AI race itself?

Kristian McCann · 12 Aug 2026
Why Talent Decisions Have Become Financial Decisions in the Age of AI
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Why Talent Decisions Have Become Financial Decisions in the Age of AI

As AI reshapes work, hiring is no longer just an HR responsibility. Draup's Chief Data Officer, Vishnu Shankar, explains why workforce planning has become a financial strategy that reaches the boardroom

Kristian McCann · 10 Aug 2026
Can HiBob Bob End HR’s Spreadsheet Chaos?
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Can HiBob Bob End HR’s Spreadsheet Chaos?

Can HiBob Bob replace HR spreadsheet chaos? Our review examines its data, workflows, AI, integrations, and best-fit buyers.

Alex Cole · 6 Aug 2026
AI Is No Longer Just Assisting Agents – It's Replacing Jobs
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AI Is No Longer Just Assisting Agents – It's Replacing Jobs

Uber’s latest support-team cuts add to evidence that AI is replacing routine customer-service work, with wider implications.

Christopher Carey · 31 Jul 2026
Cisco Webex vs 8x8: The Enterprise Platform Fight Behind UC and CX
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Cisco Webex vs 8x8: The Enterprise Platform Fight Behind UC and CX

Cisco Webex vs 8x8, which platform should you be choosing if you want a unified ecosystem for unified communications and contact center tools.

Rebekah Carter · 24 Jul 2026
HiBob Launches AI Skills Framework to Address AI Adoption Challenges Across Enterprises
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HiBob Launches AI Skills Framework to Address AI Adoption Challenges Across Enterprises

As businesses invest heavily in AI, HiBob’s new framework aims to help organisations close the skills gap preventing employees from turning adoption into measurable value

Kristian McCann · 24 Jul 2026
Workday Learning Now Generally Available, Bringing AI-Powered Personalized Learning to Enterprises
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Workday Learning Now Generally Available, Bringing AI-Powered Personalized Learning to Enterprises

Workday has made its Sana-powered learning platform generally available, using AI to deliver personalized employee training, automate content creation and connect learning to workforce outcomes

Kristian McCann · 22 Jul 2026
Global Employee Engagement Drops to 20%, With New Research Pointing to a Deeper Problem
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Global Employee Engagement Drops to 20%, With New Research Pointing to a Deeper Problem

Gallup’s latest research reveals global employee engagement has fallen to 20%, with a key factor behind the workforce disconnect

Kristian McCann · 17 Jul 2026
How Effective is Workday Adaptive Decision Intelligence?
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How Effective is Workday Adaptive Decision Intelligence?

Workday's Adaptive Decision Intelligence promises to end shadow spreadsheets in planning. Here's what the analyst lens actually reveals.

Alex Cole · 16 Jul 2026
Why Microsoft Dominated B2B Brand Visibility in Q2 2026
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Why Microsoft Dominated B2B Brand Visibility in Q2 2026

Techtelligence reveals Microsoft captured over a third of top brand mentions. Explore how Microsoft's AI strategy drove B2B tech visibility.

Sean Nolan · 15 Jul 2026
It's Coming Home? How Employers Can Manage Their Workforce If England Wins the World Cup
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It's Coming Home? How Employers Can Manage Their Workforce If England Wins the World Cup

As England edges closer to World Cup glory, new UKG research suggests employers should prepare for a spike in absenteeism, fatigue, and flexible working requests

Kristian McCann · 14 Jul 2026
PwC Cuts Audit Jobs, Highlighting New Workforce Planning Challenge at Enterprises
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PwC Cuts Audit Jobs, Highlighting New Workforce Planning Challenge at Enterprises

PwC has become the latest Big Four firm to cut audit jobs, reflecting how lower employee turnover and shifting market conditions are changing workforce planning

Kristian McCann · 13 Jul 2026
What Is Holiday Hoarding, and How Can Companies Stop It Before It Leads to Burnout?
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What Is Holiday Hoarding, and How Can Companies Stop It Before It Leads to Burnout?

As more employees leave vacation time unused, experts warn that "holiday hoarding" is becoming a growing leadership challenge that can fuel burnout, absenteeism, and lower productivity

Kristian McCann · 3 Jul 2026
Korn Ferry Agrees $1.1bn Acquisition of AMS in Recruitment Outsourcing Deal
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Korn Ferry Agrees $1.1bn Acquisition of AMS in Recruitment Outsourcing Deal

Korn Ferry has agreed a $1.1 billion deal to acquire AMS, in a move that underscores how recruitment outsourcing is adapting as AI transforms hiring practices

Kristian McCann · 1 Jul 2026
PwC Finds AI Is Reshaping Entry-Level Roles, Forcing Firms to Rethink Hiring and Training
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PwC Finds AI Is Reshaping Entry-Level Roles, Forcing Firms to Rethink Hiring and Training

PwC’s latest AI Jobs Barometer shows entry-level roles are being reshaped as AI automates routine work, forcing companies to rethink how they hire, train, and develop junior talent

Kristian McCann · 30 Jun 2026
Your Hiring Decisions Aren’t Wrong. They’re Based on Signals That Are Already Outdated
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Your Hiring Decisions Aren’t Wrong. They’re Based on Signals That Are Already Outdated

Your talent acquisition strategy is still focusing on candidates that fit the role you defined six months ago. It's time for an update.

Rebekah Carter · 17 Jun 2026
Your Workforce Forecasting Model Is Broken – And It’s Costing You Talent Before You Even Hire
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Your Workforce Forecasting Model Is Broken – And It’s Costing You Talent Before You Even Hire

Workforce forecasting fails when headcount plans stay static. Learn dynamic demand planning to prevent hiring whiplash and talent loss.

Alex Cole · 1 Jun 2026
The HCM Platform Buying Framework That Prevents You Investing in Expensive Workforce Guesswork
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The HCM Platform Buying Framework That Prevents You Investing in Expensive Workforce Guesswork

Use this HCM buying framework to avoid costly workforce guesswork. Evaluate platforms by data, adoption, governance, and outcomes.

Alex Cole · 29 May 2026
AI Not Optional: Fintech Lendi Brings Employee AI Agent Use Into Performance Reviews
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AI Not Optional: Fintech Lendi Brings Employee AI Agent Use Into Performance Reviews

Australian fintech Lendi Group is making AI agent usage and orchestration part of employee performance reviews, signaling a broader shift toward AI-native workplaces

Kristian McCann · 26 May 2026
Picking a Winner: Why Formula E Selected HiBob's HCM Platform
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Picking a Winner: Why Formula E Selected HiBob's HCM Platform

Formula E is racing to simplify its people operations, with HiBob helping the team bring consistency, connection, and speed to a fast moving global workforce

Kristian McCann · 25 May 2026
Cornerstone Adds New Salesforce Integrations to Deliver Workforce AI Via Slack
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Cornerstone Adds New Salesforce Integrations to Deliver Workforce AI Via Slack

Cornerstone’s latest Salesforce integration brings workforce intelligence into Slack, signaling a shift toward headless HR and making UC platforms a more active part of enterprise decision making

Kristian McCann · 25 May 2026
Why Are UK Employers Falling Behind Global Peers on AI Hiring?
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Why Are UK Employers Falling Behind Global Peers on AI Hiring?

New research from YouGov and HireRight suggests UK employers are adopting AI in recruitment far more cautiously than their global counterparts, raising concerns over competitiveness and long-term hiring efficiency

Kristian McCann · 22 May 2026
Standard Chartered’s AI Job Cuts Put ‘Entry Level Jobs’ in the Firing Line
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Standard Chartered’s AI Job Cuts Put ‘Entry Level Jobs’ in the Firing Line

Standard Chartered plans major AI-driven job cuts. Here is what it means for entry level jobs, workflow design, and enterprise productivity.

Alex Cole · 20 May 2026
Your Talent Strategy Isn’t Broken. It’s Built on a Definition of “Performance” That No Longer Works
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Your Talent Strategy Isn’t Broken. It’s Built on a Definition of “Performance” That No Longer Works

Your talent strategy isn't the problem, your approach to workforce performance measurement is. Here's how to fix it.

Rebekah Carter · 18 May 2026
How to Build a Talent Intelligence Layer That Reflects Real Capability, Not Job Titles
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How to Build a Talent Intelligence Layer That Reflects Real Capability, Not Job Titles

Learn how to build a talent intelligence layer that maps real workforce capability. Skills ontology and HCM design tips for HR tech leaders.

Alex Cole · 14 May 2026
Return-to-Office's Hidden Cost: Accommodation Litigation Hits Three-Year High
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Return-to-Office's Hidden Cost: Accommodation Litigation Hits Three-Year High

Return-to-office accommodation litigation is rising as mental health leave and AI workforce planning reshape enterprise risk in 2026.

Sean Nolan · 8 May 2026
Say Goodbye to Monitoring: Enterprises Are Now Boosting Productivity With Workforce Planning
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Say Goodbye to Monitoring: Enterprises Are Now Boosting Productivity With Workforce Planning

Techtelligence data shows employee performance interest falling as HCM surges. Learn why workforce intelligence is rising.

Sean Nolan · 7 May 2026
Workhuman Launches AI Tool to Identify Future Leaders Within Workforce
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Workhuman Launches AI Tool to Identify Future Leaders Within Workforce

Workhuman has launched an AI-powered platform that uses workplace data to identify and develop high-potential employees earlier, helping organizations modernize succession planning

Kristian McCann · 4 May 2026
Your HCM Platform Isn’t Managing Talent — It’s Scaling Hiring Mistakes Across the Business
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Your HCM Platform Isn’t Managing Talent — It’s Scaling Hiring Mistakes Across the Business

Poor hiring decisions can undermine HCM platform effectiveness by scaling bad data, weak evaluation, and workforce planning mistakes.

Alex Cole · 1 May 2026
Nucleus Research 2026 Matrix: Why Standalone WFM Platforms Are Failing
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Nucleus Research 2026 Matrix: Why Standalone WFM Platforms Are Failing

Discover the findings of the 2026 WFM Technology Value Matrix by Nucleus Research. See why enterprise buyers demand real-time analytics and integration.

Marcus Law · 30 Apr 2026
Workday Helps Housing Provider SNG Streamline Its Operations Ahead of Sector Shakeup
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Workday Helps Housing Provider SNG Streamline Its Operations Ahead of Sector Shakeup

Housing association SNG has deployed Workday to connect HR and finance, aiming to streamline operations, cut manual processes, and strengthen compliance readiness ahead of sector-wide regulatory changes

Kristian McCann · 29 Apr 2026
Is Your Learning Platform Driving Skills or Just Content Usage?
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Is Your Learning Platform Driving Skills or Just Content Usage?

Discover whether your LMS or LXP is building real skills or just tracking content usage across your enterprise learning strategy.

Alex Cole · 29 Apr 2026
Is Your Performance Management System Driving or Killing Growth?
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Is Your Performance Management System Driving or Killing Growth?

Performance management software should help organisations grow. Too often, it does the opposite.

Alex Cole · 22 Apr 2026
Zalaris Brings SAP SuccessFactors Payroll to UK SMBs with Weeks-to-Live Promise
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Zalaris Brings SAP SuccessFactors Payroll to UK SMBs with Weeks-to-Live Promise

HR and payroll specialist Zalaris has launched a pre-configured, AI-enabled SAP SuccessFactors Payroll solution for UK small and mid-sized organizations

Kristian McCann · 22 Apr 2026
Meta Plans 8,000 Job Cuts Amid Major AI Restructuring
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Meta Plans 8,000 Job Cuts Amid Major AI Restructuring

Meta plans 8,000 job cuts starting May 20 as it restructures around AI, according to Reuters, with further layoffs expected later in 2026

Christopher Carey · 20 Apr 2026
Xref Launches Verified Candidate Profile Platform to Tackle AI CV Overload
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Xref Launches Verified Candidate Profile Platform to Tackle AI CV Overload

Xref has launched a verified candidate profile platform designed to help HR teams cut through a surge of AI-generated CVs and improve trust in early-stage hiring decisions

Kristian McCann · 17 Apr 2026
Exclaimer Integrates Workday to Connect HR Data with Employee Communications
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Exclaimer Integrates Workday to Connect HR Data with Employee Communications

The update allows HR data from Workday to automatically sync with employee communication tools for greater consistency

Kristian McCann · 16 Apr 2026
Oracle Fusion Agentic Applications for HR: What It Means for HCM Leaders
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Oracle Fusion Agentic Applications for HR: What It Means for HCM Leaders

Oracle brings agentic AI into Fusion HCM, raising the bar for HR automation, platform strategy, and embedded enterprise AI.

Alex Cole · 16 Apr 2026
Are You Underusing Workforce Data That Could Drive Strategy?
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Are You Underusing Workforce Data That Could Drive Strategy?

Discover how HR analytics software helps enterprises turn data into strategy, improve forecasting and support better HCM platform decisions.

Alex Cole · 15 Apr 2026
How Talent Intelligence Systems Predict Workforce Needs at Scale
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How Talent Intelligence Systems Predict Workforce Needs at Scale

Talent intelligence platforms can help you predict your enterprise's needs and stay ahead of skill gaps. Here's what you need to know

Rebekah Carter · 15 Apr 2026
Microsoft Warns on AI Jobs Impact as SAP Backs Early-Talent Shift
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Microsoft Warns on AI Jobs Impact as SAP Backs Early-Talent Shift

SAP and Microsoft research shows what HR leaders need to know about hiring, governance, and early-career talent.

Sophie Wilson · 13 Apr 2026
Zoom CEO “Hates” the 5-Day Week, Says 3-Day Schedule Could Be the Future of Work
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Zoom CEO “Hates” the 5-Day Week, Says 3-Day Schedule Could Be the Future of Work

Zoom CEO Eric Yuan says AI could make a three-day workweek the norm within a decade as digital agents take over routine tasks and reshape how long people need to work

Kristian McCann · 13 Apr 2026
Google MD Rejects Job Disruption Narrative but Says AI Training Essential
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Google MD Rejects Job Disruption Narrative but Says AI Training Essential

Google’s UK and Ireland MD Kate Alessi argues that AI will create new roles, making skill development vital for workers

Kristian McCann · 9 Apr 2026
Is Poor Workforce Planning Costing You More Than You Think?
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Is Poor Workforce Planning Costing You More Than You Think?

Discover how strategic workforce planning helps HR leaders reduce hidden labour costs, improve forecasting and support long-term growth.

Alex Cole · 8 Apr 2026
McKinsey Interview: Why Most Companies Are Still Stuck in the Pilot Trap, And What It Takes to Break Free
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McKinsey Interview: Why Most Companies Are Still Stuck in the Pilot Trap, And What It Takes to Break Free

McKinsey's Senthil Muthiah explains why two-thirds of organisations can't scale agentic AI past the pilot stage, and what it actually takes to unlock the productivity upside

Marcus Law · 8 Apr 2026
Why Workplace Analytics Is Becoming a Strategic Priority
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Why Workplace Analytics Is Becoming a Strategic Priority

Discover why workplace analytics, workplace management software, and workforce analytics platforms are becoming strategic priorities.

Sean Nolan · 6 Apr 2026
HiBob Launches Global Chapters to Connect HR Leaders Locally
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HiBob Launches Global Chapters to Connect HR Leaders Locally

HiBob has launched its global In Good Company Chapters initiative to connect HR leaders through local meetups focused on collaboration and the impact of AI on the workplace

Kristian McCann · 3 Apr 2026
5 Industry Case Studies That Prove Workplace Analytics Isn’t Optional Anymore
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5 Industry Case Studies That Prove Workplace Analytics Isn’t Optional Anymore

Explore workplace analytics use cases, workforce productivity analytics, HR analytics case studies, and workforce optimization examples.

Sean Nolan · 2 Apr 2026
Is AI in Talent Management Driving Growth or Risk?
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Is AI in Talent Management Driving Growth or Risk?

Discover how AI in talent management can improve hiring, workforce analytics, and employee development when paired with strong governance, bias mitigation, and HR AI compliance.

Alex Cole · 1 Apr 2026
Avoid Shelfware: What To Do In The First 90 Days of Workplace Analytics Adoption
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Avoid Shelfware: What To Do In The First 90 Days of Workplace Analytics Adoption

A 90-day guide to workplace analytics implementation, workforce analytics adoption, HR analytics rollout, and workforce management deployment

Sean Nolan · 31 Mar 2026
How To Choose the Right Workplace Management Platform – And Avoid Regret
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How To Choose the Right Workplace Management Platform – And Avoid Regret

A practical workplace analytics buying guide covering workforce management RFP strategy, HR analytics software evaluation, and more.

Sean Nolan · 31 Mar 2026
BambooHR Launch Consulting Service for HR, Technical Services, and Outsourcing
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BambooHR Launch Consulting Service for HR, Technical Services, and Outsourcing

BambooHR has introduced BambooHR Services, a new offering that combines consulting, technical support, and outsourcing to help HR teams manage growing operational demands

Kristian McCann · 30 Mar 2026