HCM Technology Report

Dec 18, 2023 | hcmtechnologyreport.com | Gracie Wirick

Our weekly roundup of deals, product announcements and other HR technology news. Employee experience company Workleap acquired Pingboard, a US-based HR tech SaaS company with org chart and employee directory capabilities. With the acquisition, the company hopes to further its goal of tackling the full employee journey to make the work experience simpler. Despite economic uncertainty and the rise of AI, hourly workers are confident about their job prospects.

Dec 13, 2023 | hcmtechnologyreport.com | Gracie Wirick

Between a predicted recession, mass layoffs, multiple global crises, industry-wide strikes and labor shortages, 2023 was tough. Moreover, the year saw rapid digital transformation with the rise of generative AI, especially in the area of workplace and HR technology. Throughout it all, businesses grappled with ongoing challenges: attracting and retaining workers in a competitive market, adapting to the dynamics of an ever-evolving workforce and navigating near-constant economic shifts.

Dec 11, 2023 | hcmtechnologyreport.com | Gracie Wirick

The Josh Bersin Company unveiled its Systemic HR research. Developed in partnership with LinkedIn, the research initiative shows how HR teams can operate in a coordinated, problem-solving way. The company said it will also include a variety of deliverables in the coming year, including more education in The Josh Bersin Academy, in-depth case studies, a series of research-based webinars and an organizational assessment.

Dec 8, 2023 | hcmtechnologyreport.com | Gracie Wirick

Learning company Pearson joined forces with Forage, a platform that offers job simulations to students. Through the partnership, the companies will embed job simulations into Pearson’s MyLab coursework platform and Pearson+, the company’s e-textbook subscription service. Forage’s simulations will be available to MyLab students studying 15 business and economics disciplines encompassing areas such as marketing, finance and accounting.

Dec 7, 2023 | hcmtechnologyreport.com | Gracie Wirick

MeasureUp released iTalentUp, a platform designed to help recruiting agencies and HR departments simplify and streamline the technical assessment process for hiring technology workers. Founded in 1997, MeasureUp is a provider of certification practice tests and assessments for IT professionals. With the launch of iTalentUp, MeasureUp is moving toward providing insights for businesses rather than individual workers, with the goal of simplifying the task of creating talent assessments.