Welcome to CHROFirst’s Weekly Roundup, your go-to digest for the latest in HR tech, talent strategy, compliance, and workforce innovation. This week’s news showcases the growing role of AI in HR—from agentic automation and smarter payroll to mental wellness for blue-collar workers.
In Recruitment & Talent Acquisition news this week…
Daxtra Transforms Talent Discovery with New Conversational Search
Daxtra, the leading provider of AI-based software for the talent acquisition ecosystem, officially introduced Conversational Search, the company’s latest innovation, designed to make sourcing faster, smarter and more intuitive for recruiting teams.
In HR Technology & Automation news this week…
Workday Debuts Advanced Illuminate Agents to Revolutionize HR and Finance Operations
Workday, Inc. has announced the next generation of its AI-powered Illuminate™ Agents, designed to transform how organizations manage human resources and financial operations. These enhanced AI agents will be embedded directly into Workday applications, offering more intuitive, conversational experiences and greater operational efficiency across the enterprise.
In Employee Experience news this week…
Appspace Introduces Orchestration to Streamline Workplace Communications, from Creation to Impact
Appspace, the workplace experience platform that keeps everyone in the know, unveiled Appspace Orchestration, a new capability that helps organizations manage the full lifecycle of internal communication, from content creation to delivery to engagement. Appspace is showcasing the latest functionality at the Gartner Digital Workplace Summit 2025 in London.
In Compensation & Benefits news this week…
Strada and Nayya enter agreement to accelerate the future of employee benefits
Strada, a leader in end-to-end payroll, human capital, and financial management solutions, announced an agreement with Nayya to deliver an integrated benefits administration solution built on the Workday platform.
In Workplace Culture & Wellness news this week…
Wiley Debuts WorkSmart: A New Era for Personalized Workplace Development
Article of the Week…
How Agile Leadership Transforms Recruitment and Talent Strategies
In a dynamic economy, companies need to be quick and flexible to find and keep the best employees. Agile leadership helps organizations by promoting teamwork, quick decisions, and continuous improvement. It is changing how businesses recruit and manage talent.
