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CHROFirst’s Weekly Roundup: Fountain, Atrium, Quantum Workplace, Papaya Global, Go1 & More

Welcome to CHROFirst’s Weekly Roundup — your essential briefing on the latest innovations shaping frontline hiring, workforce intelligence, talent management, global payroll, continuous learning, compliance readiness, and culture-driven performance....

New AMS Research Uncovers Growing C‑Suite vs. HR Tension as AI Reshapes Hiring

New research published by global talent solutions company AMS has uncovered the beginning of a trend that could have profound implications for the future...

Fountain Introduces AI-Powered Pool and Source to Transform Frontline Hiring Efficiency

Fountain has unveiled two new AI-driven capabilities, Pool and Source - aimed at helping employers hire frontline workers faster while reducing recruiting costs. The...

Netchex Unveils OneScreen Payroll to Simplify Processing and Eliminate Payroll Uncertainty

Netchex has launched OneScreen Payroll, a brand-new payroll experience that aims to give administrators more confidence, visibility, and control throughout the entire payroll process....

Instructure Expands Canvas Career to Power Skills-First, Outcome-Driven Workforce Learning

Instructure has announced the broader availability of Canvas Career, a skills-first, AI-powered learning experience designed to better align education with workforce needs and measurable...

ADP Accelerates AI Leadership With Launch of New AI Agents to Tackle Workforce Challenges

ADP, a worldwide leader in HR and payroll management solutions, has launched a new set of AI-driven “ADP Assist” agents to address actual challenges...

Medix Expands Workforce Offerings With New Physician and APP Staffing Solutions

Medix has launched a new set of Physician and Advanced Practice Provider (APP) staffing solutions designed to help healthcare systems ensure consistent access to...

Oro Secures $3M to Bring Housing and Homeownership Benefits Into the Workplace

Oro, a social fintech company focused on housing and financial wellness, has raised $3 million in new funding. It has also launched its employee...

Papaya Global and Fireblocks Introduce Global Workforce Wallet for Cross-Border Payroll

Papaya Global has launched a new global workforce wallet with Fireblocks. This partnership aims to speed up and broaden cross-border payroll. Now, employers can...

Dragos Appoints Dawn Mitchell as Chief People Office

Dragos, Inc., a global leader in operational technology (OT) cybersecurity, has named Dawn Mitchell as its new Chief People Officer. In this role, Mitchell...

Ascensus Report Reveals Employers Are Prioritizing Financial‑Focused Benefits to Meet Shifting Generational Needs

A new 2025–2026 Compensation, Retirement, and Benefits Trends Report from Ascensus shows U.S. employers are focusing more on financial benefits. This shift meets the...