As we navigate through 2025, the landscape of the American workplace continues to evolve, presenting both opportunities and challenges for women. Despite significant strides in gender equality over the past decades, women still face a myriad of issues that impact their professional lives. This article delves into the most pressing themes and challenges that women...

Background  Workday, who has become a leader in Human Capital Management (HCM) over the last 20 years by providing solutions that help organizations manage their workforce effectively has continued to drive innovation in HR and workplace technology. Building upon the company’s AI platform called Workday Illuminate, Workday is now focusing on integrating AI agents into...

Paychex to Acquire Paycor: Review and Impacts for the HCM Technology Market, Customers, and Prospects  Background On January 7, 2025 Paychex (Nasdaq: PAYX) announced its definitive agreement to acquire Paycor HCM, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYCR) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $4.1 billion. Under the terms of the deal, Paychex will purchase Paycor for $22.50...

Introduction In today’s interwoven business environment, the success of an enterprise often depends on the seamless integration of its core functions. Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Human Capital Management (HCM) are two critical areas where collaboration can significantly enhance operational efficiency, productivity, and success. While SCM focuses on the movement of goods and services, HCM...

As a former HR executive, I can affirm that of all the duties HR is tasked with handling, ensuring that employees are authorized to work in the United States is top of the list. Without confirming the employee’s eligibility, the employee journey cannot legally occur.  The I-9 form is the mechanism used for this confirmation....

Gaining and maintaining competitive advantage in hiring and retention are top of mind for business leaders today. Successful organizations today are turning to solutions that combine people analytics with AI-driven interactions to streamline hiring processes and improve decision-making. And there is big news around an acquisition that is making this not only possible, but reality...