Welcome to CHROFirst’s Weekly Roundup — your go-to summary for the latest in HR innovation, AI-powered workforce transformation, employee experience, and talent development. This week’s edition explores how leading organizations are redefining HR intelligence, workplace engagement, and professional growth with AI-driven insights, automation, and data integration.
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
Bullhorn Launches Bullhorn Insights — A Real-Time Labor Market Intelligence Platform
Bullhorn unveils Bullhorn Insights, a new platform that provides real-time labor market intelligence to help staffing firms and HR leaders make data-driven talent decisions. The solution offers predictive analytics on workforce trends, candidate availability, and wage benchmarks—empowering recruiters to act strategically in a rapidly evolving job market.
HR Technology & Automation
UKG Unveils Workforce Intelligence Hub to Transform Labor Operations with Real-Time AI Insights
UKG introduces its Workforce Intelligence Hub, an AI-powered platform that connects data across HR, payroll, and operations systems. The hub delivers actionable insights into workforce performance, helping organizations optimize scheduling, engagement, and productivity through continuous, real-time analytics.
Change Management
New ATD Research Highlights Variability in Talent Development’s Role in Change Management
A new study from ATD reveals significant differences in how organizations integrate talent development into their change management strategies. The findings highlight a growing need for alignment between learning teams and organizational leadership to successfully navigate transformation initiatives.
Employee Experience
LumApps Launches Agent Hub, Redefining the AI-Powered Employee Experience
LumApps launches Agent Hub, a conversational AI workspace that centralizes employee communication, support, and knowledge sharing. Designed to improve productivity and engagement, the platform empowers HR and IT teams to deliver personalized assistance through an intuitive, unified interface.
Compensation & Benefits
Guardian and PrismHR Launch Industry-First APIs to Simplify PEO Benefits Management
Guardian Life partners with PrismHR to launch a set of APIs that streamline benefits management for Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs). The integration automates benefits enrollment and data exchange, reducing administrative overhead while improving accuracy and compliance.
Compliance & Global Workforce Management
YunoJuno Expands Amiqus Partnership to Streamline Global Contractor Compliance and Onboarding
YunoJuno deepens its partnership with Amiqus to simplify global contractor onboarding and compliance. The collaboration enhances identity verification and documentation workflows, ensuring faster, more secure hiring across international markets.
Workplace Wellness
Wellable Acquires Bright Breaks to Enhance Everyday Employee Well-Being
Wellable acquires Bright Breaks, expanding its portfolio of workplace wellness solutions. The integration introduces micro-wellness sessions into daily routines, enabling organizations to boost employee morale, reduce burnout, and support holistic well-being at scale.
Upskilling & Professional Development
Tandym Group Introduces ANDY — An AI Career Mentor Built into Tandym Catalyst
Tandym Group unveils ANDY, an AI-driven career mentor designed to personalize employee learning and growth. Integrated into Tandym Catalyst, the tool provides real-time coaching, tailored career guidance, and skill-building recommendations to foster continuous development.
⭐ Article of the Week
Applicant Tracking Systems Explained: How Modern ATS Platforms Streamline Hiring in 2025
This week’s must-read demystifies modern applicant tracking systems, revealing how automation, analytics, and AI are simplifying recruitment workflows, improving candidate experiences, and accelerating hiring outcomes in the digital-first workplace.
