Human Resources (HR) stories
The hire signals a sharper regional push as Cornerstone seeks to win more HR software business across Asia Pacific and Japan amid fierce competition.
Large employers could gain more tailored hiring and workforce tools as Eightfold extends beyond packaged HR software into custom-built systems.
Legal teams could cut contract delays as Docusign folds AI assistants and agents into its agreement platform with new software links.
TEMi brings PolicyPilot to Australia and New Zealand as employers seek faster, compliant answers on remote work, tax, immigration and data risk.
Legal professionals can now access case files, notes and calendars on the move as Rock MS brings Bedrock to Apple and Android devices.
Operations teams could cut weeks of manual work as Deel opens Akai, already handling 100,000 cases a month, to external users.
The tie-up could speed adoption of workforce software among North American retailers and manufacturers seeking tighter payroll and scheduling control.
Hiring decisions are increasingly being driven by skills and fit, as AI-polished CVs and big-name employers lose their edge in Australia.
AI skills are pushing up salaries across Australian workplaces, with employers struggling to price talent amid fierce competition.
Business groups welcomed the Budget's productivity push, but warned small firms and agencies still lack the skills to deliver it.
AI-related revenue now accounts for more than a fifth of new and expansion sales, prompting a leadership shake-up aimed at faster growth.
Hiring now takes about three weeks at New Zealand's largest privately owned primary healthcare group after it replaced slow legacy HR systems.
Canadian workers worry AI is squeezing pay and prospects, with university graduates and younger staff feeling the pressure most, Borderless AI says.
Hiring teams are under pressure as application volumes surge, pushing employers to replace CV screening with earlier behavioural assessments.
Lack of training is pushing many Irish staff to seek new roles, as 44% say they get no learning opportunities and 39% want out.
Rushed AI adoption is already fuelling costly hiring and performance mistakes, while weak governance is amplifying bias and eroding trust.
Business leaders say burnout is a hard financial risk, urging employers to build mental health into job design, leadership and daily operations.
Singapore employers struggle to fill data and AI roles as 95% report tech hiring challenges and upskilling costs bite.
Humankind expands into Australia with The Mintable buy, combining management training software and people advisory services for growing firms.
Unexpected fees are pushing some US small businesses to cut retirement perks, as a survey found higher costs and more admin burden.