Welcome to CHROFirst’s Weekly Roundup—your essential digest of the week’s top HR tech trends, talent strategy shifts, and compliance innovations. From combating hiring fraud to rethinking employee engagement, the focus is clear: smarter tech, safer workplaces, and more connected workforces.
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
🕵️♂️ Greenhouse Debuts Real Talent to Tackle Hiring Fraud and Streamline Candidate Pipelines
Greenhouse launches Real Talent, a new solution designed to combat hiring fraud and enhance candidate validation. The tool integrates directly into the hiring pipeline, helping recruiters vet talent with greater confidence and speed.
HR Technology & Automation
🤖 Draup Launches ETTER: The Agentic AI Platform to Build AI-Ready Teams
Draup introduces ETTER, an agentic AI platform designed to help enterprises assess, upskill, and prepare talent for AI-centric roles—bringing precision to workforce planning and talent transformation.
Change Management
📚 CodeSignal and Go1 Join Forces to Expand AI-Driven Practice-Based Learning for Modern Workforces
CodeSignal and Go1 partner to enhance workplace learning with AI-powered practice modules. This collaboration is set to accelerate real-world skill development through adaptive learning paths and performance tracking.
Employee Experience
📢 Korbyt to Unveil New 5CAI Agent Suite at InfoComm 2025
Korbyt announces the upcoming release of its 5CAI Agent Suite, a next-gen communication and engagement tool that enables organizations to personalize digital signage, content delivery, and internal messaging experiences at scale.
Compensation & Benefits
📈 Paychex Enhances Accountant Experience with Launch of Partner Pro Platform
Paychex unveils Partner Pro, a tailored platform for accountants that simplifies payroll and HR administration—offering better access, real-time collaboration, and a smoother client management experience.
Workplace Culture & Wellness
🌐 WorkJam Brings Next-Gen AI to the Frontline Workforce with Google Cloud
WorkJam, in partnership with Google Cloud, integrates generative AI into its frontline management platform—boosting scheduling accuracy, real-time communication, and workforce enablement at the edge of operations.
Regulations & Compliance
⚖️ BLR Launches Reimagined EHS Hero Platform to Elevate Workplace Safety and Compliance
BLR reintroduces its EHS Hero platform with a revamped interface, AI-powered tools, and enhanced reporting features—equipping safety leaders to better manage compliance, training, and hazard tracking across industries.
⭐ Article of the Week
📊 10 Best Employee Engagement Software Solutions to Boost Workforce Productivity in 2025
Looking to elevate engagement? This feature explores ten standout software solutions—from performance tracking to pulse surveys—designed to enhance motivation, communication, and team alignment in the year ahead.
