Human Resources (HR) stories
Freshworks boosts AI revenue with a 15% rise in quarterly revenue and launches Freshservice for Business Teams, expanding beyond IT departments.
Karen Williams has been named chief revenue officer at Ciphr to lead growth and revenue operations as the firm expands its HR and payroll software business.
ELMO Software appoints Anne Tosky as Global Chief People Officer to lead people strategy amid expansion in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
UK firms are boosting AI spending with CTOs and CDOs leading strategy, expecting returns within two years despite workforce and legacy system challenges.
Rydoo leads Gartner's 2025 expense management report with a 95% user recommendation, thanks to its AI-powered software used by over 1 million customers globally.
Oracle has integrated new AI agents into Fusion Cloud Applications to boost efficiency and decision-making in finance, HR, supply chain, and sales.
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.
AI is revolutionising employee experience measurement in UK firms, shifting from annual surveys to real-time insights that boost morale and retention.
Huckleberry has raised NZD $2.1 million to expand its AI-driven voice-based platform, transforming workplace feedback into regular, actionable growth insights.
Workday is harnessing AI agents to revolutionise enterprise finance and HR, enhancing data integrity, compliance, and real-time insights across global firms.
The 2025 Work Experience Connection Programme offers 43 ACT and NSW girls and gender diverse students placements in ICT roles to boost diversity and skills.
Colonial First State and University of Sydney launch AI PhD internships to boost wealth management with practical research and innovation.
AI is transforming UK recruitment, with 73% of recruiters using it, sparking concerns that automation may undermine empathy in hiring processes.
Nearly 30% of Australian firms use AI in hiring, but many face compliance and fairness challenges, with over a quarter abandoning tools over such issues.
Second Nature has raised USD $22 million to expand its AI-driven sales training platform, helping businesses boost performance and reduce onboarding times.
Zoho launches free agentic AI features across its core business apps to ease AI adoption by automating tasks without added costs for users.
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.