Welcome to CHROFirst’s Weekly Roundup—your go-to digest for the most impactful developments in recruitment, HR technology, employee experience, upskilling, and compliance. This week features major acquisitions in talent acquisition, new workforce scheduling tools, insights into AI’s workplace impact, and innovations in financial wellness and compliance training.
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
Workday to Acquire Paradox, Expanding AI-Powered Talent Acquisition Capabilities
Workday announces plans to acquire Paradox, strengthening its AI-driven talent acquisition portfolio with advanced automation for candidate engagement and hiring efficiency.
HR Technology & Automation
Aspect Launches Aspect Cloud Workforce with Mobile App and Developer Portal to Redefine Workforce Scheduling
Aspect introduces a cloud-native workforce scheduling platform with a mobile app and developer portal, offering enterprises flexible scheduling, real-time updates, and seamless integrations.
Change Management
Employees Left Behind in Workplace AI Boom, New WalkMe Survey Finds
A WalkMe survey reveals that while AI adoption accelerates in workplaces, many employees feel unprepared and unsupported—highlighting the need for better change management strategies.
Employee Experience
ControlUp Introduces ControlUp for Frontline Workers, Boosting Mobile Workforce Experience
ControlUp expands its platform with a new solution for frontline workers, enhancing digital employee experience across mobile devices through real-time observability and IT support.
Compensation & Benefits
Chime Partners with Workday to Make Financial Wellness a Core Employee Benefit
Chime and Workday collaborate to embed financial wellness into HR systems, enabling employees to access modern financial tools as a standard workplace benefit.
Upskilling & Professional Development
Cranium AI Launches Online Learning Environment with Free Courses to Address Critical AI Security Skills Gap
Cranium AI unveils a new online learning platform offering free courses to close the AI security skills gap, equipping professionals with critical knowledge for safeguarding AI systems.
Regulations & Compliance
Vector Solutions Introduces Content Configuration to Deliver Customizable Compliance-Ready Training
Vector Solutions launches a content configuration feature for its compliance training, giving organizations the ability to tailor learning materials while ensuring regulatory alignment.
⭐ Article of the Week
AI & HR: Why Every CHRO Needs to Embrace It in 2025
This week’s featured insight examines why embracing AI is no longer optional for CHROs. From workforce analytics and engagement to compliance and personalization, AI is reshaping HR’s role in driving organizational growth and employee success.
