HR Tech News Analysis: Oracle Expands AI Agents Across Fusion Cloud HCM

Summary: Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming HR technology, and the latest wave in the form of Agentic AI, is set to reshape how HR leaders deliver services, manage transactions, and improve employee experiences. With Oracle’s newest announcement, the company is expanding AI agents across its Fusion Cloud HCM suite, offering proactive, embedded capabilities designed to…

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Disruption or Displacement? What AI Means for Work and Workers

The name Geoffrey Hinton might not be familiar to you, but he and the technology that he helped create and inspire, are likely to have a significant impact on your organization and maybe even your own career in the next few years.  Hinton, widely known as the “Godfather of AI,” is a British-Canadian scientist whose…

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AI Proficiency: The New Workplace Essential

colorful, abstract image that visually represents the growing synergy between people and AI tools in the workplace

Over the past year, a growing number of companies have made a significant shift in how they evaluate and develop their employees. Increasingly, organizations are formally requiring employees to adopt and become proficient with artificial intelligence tools in the workplace. What was once considered optional or experimental is quickly becoming table stakes for career advancement,…

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What the Big Beautiful Bill Means for the World of Work

What the Big Beautiful Bill Means for the World of Work A Workplace Minute – Special 5-Part Series The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill contains sweeping policy changes that will reshape the way millions of Americans work—and how employers manage payroll, hiring, compliance, and workforce planning. While the headlines have focused on the politics,…

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Mental Health and Wellbeing for Frontline and Deskless Workers in the USA: A Report for Business Leaders and HR Teams

Executive Summary  Frontline and deskless workers – those in roles without consistent access to desks or digital communication tools – comprise a significant portion of the U.S. workforce. Of the total US workforce of about 167 million, it is estimated that 50 – 60 million can be considered frontline workers. These are workers who have…

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HR Tech News Analysis: Oracle Releases AI Agent Studio

The News  On March 20, Oracle announced Oracle AI Agent Studio for Fusion Applications, a comprehensive platform for creating, extending, deploying, and managing AI agents and agent teams across the enterprise. Part of Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite, the new AI Agent Studio provides easy-to-use tools for customers and partners to create customized AI agents that…

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When AI Meets DEI: Is HR Tech Helping or Hurting Workplace Equity?

AI can remove bias – or reinforce it. How can HR leaders ensure AI-driven decisions create more opportunities, not fewer?  Introduction – The Opportunity and Risk of AI in HR  In the last three years Artificial intelligence has rapidly transformed HR, revolutionizing processes like hiring, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, and talent development. Companies are…

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