Welcome to CHROFirst’s Weekly Roundup—your go-to digest on the latest HR innovations driving smarter hiring, digital-first workplaces, and inclusive employee experiences. This week’s updates spotlight AI-powered recruitment, integrated communication tools, next-gen payroll solutions, and safety-first culture enhancements—all shaping the future of work.
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
🔍 Yello Partners with CodeSignal to Help Early Talent Teams Hire Best-Fit Candidates Faster and Smarter
Yello teams up with CodeSignal to combine sourcing automation with advanced skills assessments—helping campus recruiters and early talent teams quickly identify, engage, and hire top candidates with confidence.
HR Technology & Automation
🌐 Virtual Latinos and RingPlan Join Forces to Transform Business Communication and Customer Engagement
Virtual Latinos partners with RingPlan to integrate virtual assistant services with advanced communication technology—empowering businesses to streamline workflows, improve responsiveness, and deliver superior customer engagement.
Employee Experience
💻 Staffbase and ServiceNow Integrate to Deliver a Unified Digital Employee Experience
Staffbase joins forces with ServiceNow to create a seamless, connected platform for internal communications, HR services, and workflow automation—enhancing employee engagement and reducing digital friction across the enterprise.
Compensation & Benefits
💼 Ontop and Thredd Partner to Modernize Global Payroll and Payments for Remote Teams
Ontop collaborates with Thredd to launch innovative payroll solutions designed for distributed workforces—simplifying cross-border payments and ensuring remote employees get paid securely, on time, and in local currencies.
Regulations & Compliance
✅ MedTrainer Strengthens Position as the Leading Healthcare Workforce Compliance Platform for Mid-Size Organizations
MedTrainer expands its capabilities to help healthcare providers streamline compliance training, credentialing, and documentation—reducing administrative burden and mitigating regulatory risks.
Workplace Culture & Wellness
🛡 Envoy Adds New Emergency Notifications Features to Boost Workplace Safety and Compliance
Envoy introduces advanced emergency notification tools to help organizations quickly alert employees during critical incidents—reinforcing safety protocols while meeting compliance requirements.
⭐ Article of the Week
📘 What Is a Vendor Management System? A Complete Guide for HR Teams
This week’s must-read breaks down the role of vendor management systems in streamlining HR operations-covering how they improve compliance, cost control, and relationships with third-party service providers.
