Welcome to CHROFirst’s Weekly Roundup—your trusted guide to the latest developments transforming HR. From AI-powered hiring and productivity agents to compensation training and global upskilling alliances, this week’s stories highlight how HR leaders are blending innovation with strategy to build resilient, empowered, and future-ready workforces.
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
Tandym Group Unveils Agentic AI Products to Accelerate Hiring on Catalyst Platform
Tandym Group launches Agentic AI solutions designed to supercharge hiring cycles through its Catalyst platform—bringing intelligent automation to candidate matching, engagement, and placement.
HR Technology & Automation
Lyzr Launches Specialized AI Agent Suite to Streamline Enterprise HR Operations
Lyzr introduces a modular AI agent suite tailored for HR—empowering teams to automate routine workflows like onboarding, policy management, and performance tracking across the employee lifecycle.
Employee Experience
Leena AI Unveils Voice-Enabled Agentic AI Colleagues to Redefine Enterprise Productivity
Leena AI rolls out voice-enabled, AI-powered “colleagues” that assist employees with real-time support—ushering in a new era of enterprise productivity through seamless, intelligent human-AI collaboration.
Compensation & Benefits
Payscale and WorldatWork Partner to Advance Compensation Strategy Training
Payscale teams up with WorldatWork to offer upskilling in compensation strategy—providing HR leaders and professionals with data-driven training to optimize pay equity and planning initiatives.
Regulations & Compliance
Veriforce and DISA Announce Strategic Integration to Streamline Contractor Compliance and Accelerate Workforce Qualification
Veriforce and DISA partner to integrate compliance platforms—enhancing contractor qualification, streamlining onboarding processes, and strengthening safety assurance across complex supply chains.
Upskilling & Professional Development
HCLTech and Pearson Forge Global Alliance to Drive AI-Driven Learning and Workforce Readiness
HCLTech partners with Pearson to deliver AI-powered learning at scale—equipping organizations with the tools to future-proof talent pipelines and close critical skill gaps in digital transformation.
Workplace Culture & Wellness
Unmind Secures $35M to Advance AI-Powered Mental Health Support in the Workplace
Unmind raises $35M in Series B funding to expand its AI-backed mental wellness platform—enhancing support for employee mental health and embedding emotional resilience into workplace culture.
⭐ Article of the Week
What Is Talent Mobility—and How Can It Strengthen Global Teams?
This week’s featured insight explores how talent mobility programs can unlock leadership potential, support DEI goals, and create agile teams ready for global business challenges.