Workforce Technology stories - Page 7

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

Organisations must prioritise building digital skills in-house through AI-powered learning to close widening gaps and thrive by 2026 amid rapid tech change.

Young UK hospitality staff face more shift unpredictability and stress than Gen X, with 73% of Gen Z reporting last-minute changes to their schedules.

Generative AI is reshaping recruitment by prioritising skills over CVs, helping firms hire faster and fairer in a rapidly changing workforce landscape.

In 2026, construction firms must prioritise edge technology and AI integration to boost productivity, safety, and sustainability on the jobsite front.

Kyndryl launches new AI services to help businesses transform job roles, improve collaboration, and upskill workforces for agentic AI integration.

Nearly half of UK industrial midmarket firms cite digital skills shortages, especially in AI, as a major obstacle to business growth and digital transformation.

In 2026, firms will shift AI investment towards cost-efficiency, data governance, and measurable outcomes amid rising scrutiny of AI returns, says OpenText.

Businesses face a customer support squeeze as rising effort, agent overload, and scale pressures threaten growth and customer loyalty.

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.

AI forecasting revolutionises contact centres by replacing outdated spreadsheets, boosting staffing accuracy and customer satisfaction amid volatile market demands.

Siemens' Expedite - Skills for Industry microcredential has earned ABET recognition, setting a new standard in digital industry workforce development.

Deel secures USD$300m funding to enhance its global payroll and workforce tools, aiming to simplify year-end tasks with AI and automation features.

Oracle has launched AI-powered enhancements to its Fusion Cloud Recruiting tools, improving job matching and streamlining hiring processes for recruiters and candidates.

Oracle launches AI Assistant and enhanced analytics in Fusion Cloud to boost data insights across finance, HR, and sales for smarter business decisions.

Dayforce expands its partnership with Microsoft to embed AI agents in HR and payroll, streamlining workflows and boosting efficiency for organisations.

Dayforce unveils AI Agents and Workspace to enhance HR efficiency, offering smarter workflows and real-time collaboration within its platform from 2025-2026.

Discovery Consulting unveils SAP SuccessFactors Work Schedule Builder, automating employee scheduling to ease HR workload and enhance payroll accuracy globally.

NTT DOCOMO Ventures has invested in US firm HappyRobot, whose AI Worker platform automates tasks like calls and emails, boosting enterprise efficiency.

OneAdvanced has launched autonomous AI agents across NHS, government and legal sectors, boosting efficiency and supporting 150,000 extra patient appointments weekly.