Posts

Fountain Named a Niche Player in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Talent Acquisition Suites

Image
Recognized for Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute Fountain , the AI-native platform for managing the global frontline workforce, announced that it has been recognized as a Niche Player in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Talent Acquisition Suites. A copy of the report is available here. Catch more HRTech Insights:  HRTech Interview With Hari Kolam, CEO and Co-founder of Findem: Featuring Findem’s GliderAI “Frontline work is the largest segment of the global workforce, but it’s been underserved by traditional hiring systems,” said Sean Behr, CEO of Fountain. The announcement marks Fountain’s first inclusion in the report and comes as Fountain prepares to launch Cue, a new system designed to run frontline hiring and staffing in real time. Fountain’s inclusion also comes at an inflection point in hiring, which is shifting from systems that track workflows through a series of steps to systems that execute outcomes. Purpose-built for frontline and hourly hiring at s...
Post a Comment
Read more

Why CPOs are the Architects of Technical Success in the AI Era

Image
For a Chief People Officer, the conversation around AI often feels like a tug-of-war between two extremes: the fear of replacement and the hype of infinitely scalable productivity. But as those of us in the trenches of talent strategy know, neither of these narratives captures the reality of the work. Today we stand at a crossroads where technology is finally moving faster than our organizational design, and for the first time in a generation, the people part of the business is the primary driver of technical success. It is a fundamental shift in the social contract of work. Historically, the technical part was the bottleneck; you bought a system and hired people to operate it. But today, the technology is often ahead of our ability to structure ourselves around it. The differentiator is no longer the tools you use, but how quickly your people can adapt to them. As AI becomes a ubiquitous layer across every department, the challenge has shifted from “How do we use this tool?...
Post a Comment
Read more

Symetra Names Jeff Sealey Vice President, Stop Loss Captives

Image
Symetra Life Insurance Company, a stop loss pioneer currently celebrating 50 years as an industry leader, announced the appointment of Jeff Sealey as vice president, Stop Loss Captives. Catch more HRTech Insights:  HRTech Interview With Hari Kolam, CEO and Co-founder of Findem: Featuring Findem’s GliderAI “Jeff has partnered with employers to navigate complex funding decisions, including onsite and near-site employer clinic evaluation and group stop loss captive strategies designed to help stabilize self-funded risk.” — Jeremy Freestone, SVP, Stop Loss In this new role, Mr. Sealey will lead the strategic development and growth of Symetra’s captive solutions, expanding the company’s capabilities to meet the evolving needs of clients and partners. With deep expertise in alternative risk financing, he will play a key role in advancing Symetra’s commitment to delivering flexible, client-focused risk solutions. “We are delighted to welcome Jeff Sealey to the stop loss team,” said Jer...
Post a Comment
Read more

HR Tech as a Work Engine: Moving Beyond HRIS to Workflow Automation Systems

Image
Technology is driving a seismic shift in the modern workplace. For the past 20 years or so, organizations have depended on digital systems to handle workforce operations, employee records, payroll, compliance, and administrative processes. Traditional HR systems were primarily designed to be central databases that stored and organized employee information in a streamlined fashion. But as workforce expectations and business demands change, organizations are now looking beyond static data management to intelligent systems that proactively help execute operations.  Historically, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) have been record systems. Most of these platforms were focused on maintaining employee profiles, attendance records, payroll data, benefits information, and compliance documentation. These capabilities increased administrative efficiency and reduced manual paperwork. However, most legacy systems remained highly transactional and reactive in nature. They stored information...
Post a Comment
Read more

BambooHR and Clair Launch Fully Integrated On-Demand Pay

Image
New earned wage access (EWA) solution provides flexible payday options within the BambooHR platform with zero employer fees and no payroll complexity BambooHR , the leading people intelligence platform for HR, payroll, and benefits, announced the launch of BambooHR On-Demand Pay, powered by Clair. This embedded financial solution allows eligible employees to access earned wages instantly, providing a safety net against rising costs. Quick Facts: BambooHR On-Demand Pay What it is:  An embedded Earned Wage Access (EWA) tool. Core Benefit:  Employees can access wages before payday with no interest or credit checks. Cost to Employer:  $0 (Free for all BambooHR customers). Integration:  Fully embedded into BambooHR Payroll and mobile app. Speed:  Transfer options include free 1–3 business days or instant transfers for a small fee. Catch more HRTech Insights:  HRTech Interview With Hari Kolam, CEO and Co-founder of Findem: Featuring Findem’s GliderAI Meeting the Growing Demand for F...
Post a Comment
Read more