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RemotePass Launches SpendCards to Eliminate Reimbursement Chaos for Global Teams

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RemotePass , the global HR and Payroll platform trusted by Spotify, Tabby, and Logitech, launched SpendCards: corporate cards built specifically for distributed teams operating across borders. RemotePass becomes the first global payroll platform to offer expense cards designed for international workforces. SpendCards addresses a critical pain point for finance teams managing remote workforces: zero visibility into spending until after money is gone, hundreds of manual reimbursement requests processed monthly across multiple currencies, and unexpected cross-border tax liabilities that create compliance risk. “Finance teams are processing hundreds of reimbursement requests monthly across multiple countries and currencies with zero spending visibility until after the money’s gone,” said Kamal Reggad, Founder and CEO of RemotePass. “Meanwhile, remote workers are subsidizing the company cash flow and dealing with tax complications. SpendCards eliminate this entirely.” Most corporate exp...

University of Phoenix CIO Jamie Smith Shares How Technology Is Redefining Online Education for Adults on National Podcast

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Smith discusses AI integration, student-centered innovation and the future of career-aligned online education on “The Rant” Jamie Smith, Chief Information Officer at University of Phoenix , was featured on the How University of Phoenix Is Redefining Online Learning for Working Learners episode of The Rant podcast, where he discussed how technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and data-driven design are reshaping online education for adults who work. Hosted by Eloy Ortiz Oakley, an innovator and leader in higher education,  The Rant  explores how technology, leadership and innovation are shaping higher education and workforce development. The podcast features Oakley’s conversations with senior leaders across education and industry on the future of learning. In the episode, Smith outlines how University of Phoenix is modernizing the online education for adults’ experience to better serve learners balancing work, family and school responsibilities. Key themes...

FischTank Named Top Place to Work in Communications

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Ragan’s 2026 Top Places to Work list recognizes excellence in culture, leadership, and employee experience across companies, agencies, and nonprofits. FischTank PR, the best media relations and communications firm, was recently named a Top Place to Work in Communications by Ragan. The 2026 list honors workplaces where communicators are empowered to do meaningful, high-impact work. “Of the recognitions FischTank has received over the years, this is one we’re most proud of. Being acknowledged for your culture and employee experience is a testament to what we have worked to build, and a credit to every FischTanker, past and present, who has contributed to the mission of not only high quality work, but a high quality workplace,” said Matt Bretzius, Partner, FischTank PR. Catch more HRTech Insights:  HRTech Interview with Sandra Moran, Chief Marketing Officer of Schoox FischTank PR has built a workplace culture grounded in flexibility, balance and professional growth...

Paycom Promotes Shane Hadlock to President

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Paycom Software, Inc. (“Paycom”), a leading provider of comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management software, announced the promotion of Shane Hadlock to president, effective immediately. Hadlock will serve as president and chief client officer, overseeing the company’s strategic operations, cross-functional alignment and continued execution of Paycom’s full-solution automation strategy. Catch more HRTech Insights:  HRTech Interview with Sandra Moran, Chief Marketing Officer of Schoox “Shane has been instrumental in driving meaningful outcomes for our clients and our business, and he consistently demonstrates strong leadership and an unwavering commitment to operational excellence,” said Chad Richison, Paycom founder and CEO. “His ability to unify teams, strengthen processes and execute at scale has positioned Paycom for long-term growth as we continue delivering even more ROI to our clients.” Hadlock has business and technology leadership experience, including nearly ...

40% of Professionals Struggle with Accountability When Reputational Risk Rises, New Research Finds

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The Interactive EQ 2026 Behavioral Intelligence Index Report reveals execution performance drops sharply under pressure, with middle management declining by up to 70% in high business-risk scenarios.  Interactive EQ  released findings from its 2026 Behavioral Intelligence Index, a first-of-its-kind simulation-based assessment platform designed to measure how employees think, decide, and act under real workplace pressure. Based on more than 5,000 immersive, role-based workplace scenarios conducted across 1,700+ professionals at 46 organizations, 40% of professionals struggle to demonstrate learning or ownership when asked to reflect on a past failure. When Accountability Feels Risky, Learning Weakens As perceived reputational or personal risk increases in the workplace, accountability drops sharply, limiting opportunities for reflection and learning. Rather than demonstrating ownership, participants were more likely to reframe events, externalize blame, or avoid owners...

Achievers Clinches Two Wins in the 2026 Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service

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Recognition and rewards pioneer builds on a long list of industry accolades for delivering superior customer experience  Achievers, the world’s most utilized recognition and reward software that engages nearly 5 million employees every day across 190+ countries, announced that it has won two Stevie Awards in the Customer Service Department of the Year and Best Use of AI by a Customer Service Manager categories of the 20th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Catch more HRTech Insights:  HRTech Interview with Sandra Moran, Chief Marketing Officer of Schoox These awards recognize Achievers for transforming its global customer service operations while demonstrating measurable, AI-driven impact at scale. The company consolidated previously fragmented regional support teams into a unified global model that delivers superior, 24/7 service. Specific metrics reflecting the impact of this shift include: Reduced call abandonment rates from 26% to 2% M...

Conduent Study Reveals Human Connection in HR Strongly Influences Employee Perceptions

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Data shows HR teams balancing employee demand for human interaction with growing technology adoption New research from Conduent Incorporated, a global technology-driven business solutions and services company, highlights the tension HR teams face as they modernize operations, adopting AI and automation while still delivering the human connection employees value. These findings build on Conduent’s 2023 survey exploring employee satisfaction and HR engagement. Catch more HRTech Insights:  HRTech Interview with Sandra Moran, Chief Marketing Officer of Schoox According to  Humanizing HR: The   2026 State of Experience in the New World of Work , employees who feel genuinely cared for and recognized by their employers are far more likely to report high satisfaction, stronger engagement, and long-term commitment. The study, conducted in partnership with Mercer, surveyed 765 employees and 254 HR professionals across three markets to understand how the HR-emplo...