Posts

Millions Apply, Few Are Hired, Most Hear Nothing, According to New Fountain Report On How Frontline Hiring Really Works

Image
Promises of better pay, faster hiring, and smarter technology are outrunning the proof, data from job applications and workers shows Only about 8% of frontline worker applicants are hired, and most of the rest never get a clear answer either way, threatening the trust applicants have in prospective employers. These findings come from an analysis of 12.5 million U.S. frontline applications flowing through Fountain’s AI-native platform for managing the global frontline workforce, as well as a Fountain-commissioned survey of 1,014 U.S. frontline workers. Catch more HRTech Insights: HRTech Interview with Elizabeth Andora, Chief People Officer at DHI Group, Inc. AI is entering hiring faster than most employers realize, with AI’s share of first interviews jumping from 2% to 14% in a single year. And too many applicants apply and hear nothing,” said Fountain CEO Sean Behr The clearest example is the 881,000 applications that, in 2025, simply timed out rather than receiving an outri...
Post a Comment
Read more

Tech Hiring Is Cooling, Not Stalling. Here’s What Employers Should Prioritize Now

Image
Tech hiring in the U.S. has cooled heading into the final quarter of 2026, but it hasn’t stalled. Experis’ latest Tech Talent Outlook puts the U.S. Net Employment Outlook (NEO) for tech at 37% for Q4, down 10 points from both the previous quarter and the same period last year. That pullback follows a notably strong stretch for U.S. tech hiring, and it would be easy to read it as a retreat. I read it differently. This is a market getting more deliberate, not one pulling back. Employers are still adding people, but they are becoming far more precise about who they hire, which skills they prioritize and how they close the gaps that hiring alone can’t fill. For HR and talent leaders, that shift matters more than the headline number. A Cooler Market Is Still a Hiring Market Look past the decline and the fundamentals remain healthy. More than half (53%) of U.S. tech employers plan to increase staffing in Q4, compared with just 16% who expect reductions. Among those adding staff, business ...
Post a Comment
Read more

SPS Releases New Report on Turning Workplace Data and AI into a Competitive Advantage

Image
Featuring insights from AWS, the report explores how connecting workplace data, human context and AI can help organizations make better business decisions SPS , a leading technology-driven business transformation company, released Turning Workplace Data into a Competitive Advantage, a new report examining how organizations can connect workplace data, human context and AI to generate meaningful insights and make better business decisions. Authored by Nicole Mangarella, Head of Global Technology and Innovation at SPS, the report explores why collecting more data is not enough. Drawing in part on perspectives shared at the 2026 SPS Connected Workplace Experience event, hosted by SPS in partnership with AWS in New York City, the report examines how connecting information across workplace systems, combining quantitative signals with human context, and applying artificial intelligence can help leaders uncover patterns, identify risks and act with greater confidence. Organizations generate...
Post a Comment
Read more

Axxess Partners With Betterleave to Expand Bereavement Communication and Engagement Services for Clients

Image
Axxess , the leading global technology platform transforming how care is delivered in the home, has partnered with Betterleave, a family caregiver engagement and bereavement support platform, to help providers strengthen communication and support services for families throughout the care journey. “Betterleave helps clients improve family engagement, reduce administrative burden and improve satisfaction.” Through this partnership, Axxess clients gain access to a comprehensive platform that helps organizations stay connected with families through timely check-ins, bereavement resources and personalized text-based communications, while providing insights that support family satisfaction, quality improvement and CAHPS performance. Catch more HRTech Insights:  HRTech Interview with Emma Lavelle, Chief Operating Officer, UneeQ “Our partnership with Betterleave reflects Axxess’ commitment to helping providers support families throughout the care journey,” said...
Post a Comment
Read more

SeekOut Names Co-Founder John Tippett President to Lead the Shift from Recruiting Apps to AI Coworkers

Image
The appointment comes as SeekOut moves recruiting inside the AI enterprises have already approved, with an AI coworker that earns responsibility the way a new hire does. SeekOut, the agentic AI recruiting platform that works inside the AI enterprises already use, announced that co-founder John Tippett has been named President, effective immediately. Tippett, most recently Chief Client Officer, will lead day-to-day operations and partner with co-founder and CEO Aravind Bala on the company’s direction. Catch more HRTech Insights: HRTech Interview with Elizabeth Andora, Chief People Officer at DHI Group, Inc. Tippett co-founded SeekOut in 2017 and has spent nine years closest to its customers, helping enterprise talent teams put the platform to work. He previously spent 18 years at Microsoft and holds a BS in electrical engineering from Stanford University. “Enterprises have already chosen their AI, connected it to their systems, and trained their people on it. Recruiting b...
Post a Comment
Read more

Genesys Earns 2026 Great Place to Work Certification Across 23 Countries

Image
Employee feedback reflects a strong global culture where people feel supported, empowered to grow and encouraged to innovate Genesys®, a global leader in agentic orchestration for customer experience (CX), announced that it has been Certified as a Great Place to Work® across 23 countries. The recognition is rooted in the experiences of Genesys employees, with 92% of those surveyed saying the company is a great place to work. The results reflect the company’s continued commitment to fostering a workplace where people feel supported, empowered to grow and connected to the impact of their work. Catch more HRTech Insights: HRTech Interview with Elizabeth Andora, Chief People Officer at DHI Group, Inc. Genesys is focused on giving employees opportunities to build new skills and grow their careers, while helping them connect their work to the company’s success. This is reflected in this year’s survey, with 90% of employees saying they are developing professionally at Genesys and 9...
Post a Comment
Read more

OptimizeTeamwork.com launches leadership development programs for teams

Image
National leadership and develop firm connects DiSC, MBTI, and EQ assessments to measurable business outcomes OptimizeTeamwork launched a new line of leadership skills development programs, built in partnership with HR leaders and senior executives and designed to be customizable to your context, rather than pulled from a generic catalog. Each program is designed to the client’s specific goals, culture, and the changes their people are navigating. Founder Dr. Rachel Cubas-Wilkinson, a former vice president at The Myers-Briggs Company and former head of learning consulting at Pearson, leads the practice. OptimizeTeamwork.com by the numbers – More than 30 years of experience in leadership and team development – Former executive leadership at The Myers-Briggs Company – Former head of learning consulting at Pearson – Programs built on DiSC, MBTI, EQ, CliftonStrengths, and TKI – Clients include Fortune 500, government, higher education, and small ...
Post a Comment
Read more