Human Resources (HR) stories

London-based HR tech firm inploi climbs Fosway 2025 grid, boosting client base by 230% and slashing hiring costs for companies like PureGym.

Seventy-two per cent of Australian employers have hired skilled migrants recently, reflecting ongoing reliance on overseas talent to address local skill shortages.

Remote has launched a global HRIS to simplify cross-border hiring, helping firms manage compliance and payroll for distributed teams across multiple countries.

Kao Data’s new campaign, Critical Careers, celebrates the vital contributions of women shaping the rapidly growing global digital infrastructure sector.

Hyland has appointed Sharon Brand as Chief Human Resources Officer to lead global HR strategy and foster an inclusive, high-performing workplace culture.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has upgraded its ERP system to TechnologyOne’s platform, enhancing services for 45,000 residents and improving staff efficiency.

Deel surpasses USD $1 billion run rate in Q1 2025, highlighting rapid growth and global expansion less than six years after launching in New Zealand.

Aon's Client Trends 2025 report reveals four megatrends—Trade, Technology, Weather, and Workforce—shaping business risks and opportunities globally.

HCLTech and UiPath have partnered to deliver scalable agentic automation, combining AI and automation to boost business agility and efficiency globally.

Contractor and consulting roles surge globally, with Oyster reporting a 46% rise in contractor engagements and a tenfold increase in consulting hires in 2024.

Capture Expense has unveiled a platform tailored to Irish firms, simplifying expense management and ensuring compliance with Irish Revenue's rules.

AI-driven phishing attacks targeting Australian businesses surged in 2024, with over 30 million attempts recorded, making Australia the eighth most targeted country.

UKG and ServiceNow join forces to integrate AI, streamlining HR and payroll to boost productivity and ease administrative burdens across industries.

Malaysian HR tech startup BrioHR raises USD $6.5 million to expand AI-driven solutions, aiming to boost ASEAN's digital workforce ahead of the 2025 Summit.

JobAdder launches AI-driven recruitment plans to ease workload pressures as candidate applications surge 42% year-on-year, streamlining hiring processes globally.

Most Australian workers see automation as a pathway to career growth, with 60% keen to reskill if their jobs become partially automated, a new study finds.

SAP unveils advanced AI tools and partnerships, including a smarter copilot and AI agents, aiming to boost productivity and AI accessibility for businesses.

Celonis, Uniper and Microsoft join forces to accelerate AI-driven digital transformation and operational excellence in the global energy sector.

Qualtrics leads Forrester's Employee Experience Management Platforms report, scoring top marks in AI-powered surveys and analytics for boosting workforce engagement.

Technology and AI are transforming HR in 2025, shifting it from a back-office role to a strategic function vital for organisational success.