Welcome to CHROFirst’s Weekly Roundup — your essential digest of the latest in HR innovation, AI-powered automation, employee experience, and compliance. This week spotlights transformative developments in recruiting intelligence, digital workplace evolution, and AI-driven learning — redefining how organizations engage, support, and upskill their workforce for the future of work.
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
Oracle Introduces Agentic AI in Fusion Cloud Recruiting to Redefine Candidate and Hiring Experiences
Oracle unveils Agentic AI in Fusion Cloud Recruiting, bringing next-generation automation to talent acquisition. The solution reimagines candidate engagement, accelerates hiring decisions, and enhances recruiter efficiency through contextual intelligence and adaptive recommendations.
HR Technology & Automation
Infosys Secures $1.2 Billion NHS Contract to Build Future-Ready Workforce Platform
Infosys wins a landmark $1.2 billion contract with the UK’s NHS to develop a future-ready workforce platform. The initiative aims to strengthen digital capabilities, streamline workforce planning, and enhance healthcare delivery through AI-driven workforce management tools.
Change Management
TCS Disproves Layoff Rumors, Announces 6,000 Severances in Restructuring
TCS addresses workforce speculation by confirming 6,000 severances as part of an organizational restructuring initiative. The move underscores TCS’s commitment to optimizing operational efficiency while investing in reskilling and redeployment across growth areas.
Employee Experience
TeamViewer Integrates Digital Employee Experience with Salesforce Agentforce to Transform IT Support and Employee Productivity
TeamViewer integrates its Digital Employee Experience (DEX) platform with Salesforce Agentforce, enabling real-time visibility and proactive IT support. The collaboration enhances digital productivity, streamlines employee assistance, and elevates hybrid workforce engagement.
Compensation & Benefits
Rain Integrates with Paylocity to Simplify Earned Wage Access for Employers
Rain partners with Paylocity to offer integrated earned wage access, allowing employees to access their pay on demand. This collaboration simplifies payroll administration, boosts financial wellness, and supports employers’ efforts to attract and retain talent.
Regulations & Compliance
EB3 Work Unveils Free Prevailing Wage Calculator to Simplify EB-3 Visa Compliance for U.S. Employers
EB3 Work launches a free prevailing wage calculator designed to help U.S. employers comply with EB-3 visa requirements. The tool streamlines wage determination, reduces administrative complexity, and ensures greater transparency in employment-based immigration processes.
Workplace Culture & Wellness
Canary Speech Launches Canary Ambient Continuous Monitoring to Address Workplace Violence in Healthcare
Canary Speech introduces an ambient AI monitoring solution that detects signs of distress and aggression in healthcare settings. The system aims to mitigate workplace violence, improve staff safety, and create more secure, supportive care environments.
Upskilling & Professional Development
Cornerstone Unveils AI Learning Agent for Salesforce’s Agentforce to Elevate Sales Readiness
Cornerstone debuts its AI Learning Agent integrated with Salesforce Agentforce, delivering personalized learning paths that enhance sales enablement, product mastery, and real-time skill development across teams.
⭐ Article of the Week
Digital Employee Experience vs. Traditional Employee Experience: What’s Changing in 2026
This week’s must-read explores the evolution of employee experience in 2026—examining how digital tools, automation, and analytics are reshaping engagement strategies and redefining what it means to build truly connected workplaces.
