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Quota Crushers Agency Named Most Innovative Sales Recruitment Talent Agency of 2026 in the United States and Canada

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The specialized sales recruitment firm has earned one of the most competitive recognitions in the North American talent industry, capping a growth journey built on a model that traditional recruitment firms have struggled to replicate. Quota Crushers Agency has been awarded the title of Most Innovative Sales Recruitment Talent Agency of 2026 across the United States and Canada by Business Minds Media, a globally respected international business publication known for recognizing organizations that are reshaping their industries. The recognition puts Quota Crushers in rare company. Business Minds Media’s awards are granted based on demonstrated innovation, market impact, and a track record of results that can be measured, not just marketed. For a sales recruitment firm to earn this distinction across two of the largest economies in the world speaks to how seriously the agency has been taken by the companies and candidates it serves. Quota Crushers Agency did not start as a tradi...
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isolved Study Reveals 58% of Employees Plan to Leave Despite High Job Satisfaction

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HCM leader’s fifth annual “Voice of the Workforce” study reveals that 86% of new workers with less than 12 months in their current roles have already applied to new jobs. isolved , a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions that help organizations recruit, retain and elevate their workforce,  released its fifth annual 2026-2027 Voice of the Workforce report: “Loyal but Looking: Today’s Workforce is Keeping its Options Open.” Based on a survey of more than 1,300 full-time U.S. employees of isolved customers, the report uncovers a paradox at the center of  labor market: while employees report high levels of satisfaction, most are still actively exploring new opportunities. isolved’s research finds that, though 90% of employees say they are happy in their current roles, and 73% report manageable workloads, 58% plan to apply for new jobs in the next year, and more than half (56%) have already done so in the past 12 months. This disconnect is even more pronounced acro...
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The $56 Billion Problem: Why AI Adoption is a People Challenge, Not a Technology One

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Organizations are investing heavily in AI tools to drive productivity, but without aligning learning, skills development, and performance support across a multigenerational workforce, companies risk low adoption, fragmented usage, and diminished ROI. New research underscores the severity of these challenges: Generational gaps in AI usage are costing companies $56 billion annually. But the buzzy headline obscures the real story. Age isn’t the problem. Organizational readiness is. The problem is that organizations are rolling out AI tools without first building a shared learning and skills framework to support adoption. Without developing that infrastructure, businesses are building on a shaky foundation. The true gap here isn’t generational; it’s between the speed of technology deployment and the pace of human readiness. Catch more HRTech Insights:  HRTech Interview with Bernard Barbour, Chief Technology and Product Officer at Skillsoft The Core Challenge Most organizations in...
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ELB Learning’s New Program for Associations Helps Drive Value for Members and Expand Growth Through L&D

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Tailored strategies will revitalize learning programs, speed up innovation, and reverse member decline. ELB Learning, a strategic workforce development partner to 80 percent of the Fortune 100, announced  its Associations Accelerator, designed to help associations expand membership and grow revenue by transforming their learning and development (L&D) offerings. ELB has deep experience creating learning programs for a wide variety of associations including the American College of Chest Physicians, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, American Traffic Safety Services Association, CompTIA, Entertainment Software Association, and the National Restaurant Association. Catch more HRTech Insights:  HRTech Interview with Bernard Barbour, Chief Technology and Product Officer at Skillsoft According to a 2025 Association Benchmarking Report from Association Adviser, generating non-dues revenue remains the top challenge for associations for the third consec...
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HireRight Appoints Jamie Ikerd as Chief Revenue Officer

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HireRight, a leading provider of global background screening services and workforce solutions, announced the promotion of Jamie Ikerd to Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), effective immediately. Catch more HRTech Insights:  HRTech Interview with Bernard Barbour, Chief Technology and Product Officer at Skillsoft “Jamie brings a rare combination of strategic vision, operational leadership, and deep customer insight,” said HireRight President and CEO, Euan Menzies. In this role, Ikerd will lead HireRight’s global revenue organization, bringing together sales, account management, customer experience, revenue operations, professional services, strategic alliances, and marketing to create a unified, customer-centric commercial engine. Ikerd previously served as HireRight’s Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, where she helped shape enterprise strategy and led cross-functional initiatives that supported the company’s record commercial performance in 2025, positioning HireRight for...
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Accolad Unveils a New Generation of Recognition Gift Catalogs to Transform Workplace Motivation

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In a landscape where workplace recognition has become a strategic lever for retention and performance, Accolad announces the launch of a new approach to its recognition gift catalog, designed to maximize employee engagement and modernize HR programs. A Direct Response to Professional Recognition Challenges According to several studies in human resources management, a lack of professional recognition remains one of the primary factors for disengagement. Peer-to-peer recognition and appreciation from leadership have become essential to maintaining a healthy organizational climate. “Companies are still investing in generic gifts that have no real impact on motivation. Recognition must be personalized, immediate, and relevant,” explains Marc-Antoine Perron. For him, a simple gesture must be accompanied by a genuine professional recognition message to have a lasting impact. Catch more HRTech Insights:  HRTech Interview with Bernard Barbo...
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Rippling Appoints Sonia Parandekar as SVP of Engineering and India Site Lead to Accelerate Global Product Expansion

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Pioneering Engineering Leader Joins to Drive Product Development & Lead Rippling’s Largest Engineering Hub Outside San Francisco Rippling, a leading workforce management company valued at $16.8 billion, announced the appointment of Sonia Parandekar as Senior Vice President of Engineering and head of its Bengaluru site, a critical hub powering Rippling’s global product expansion. Catch more HRTech Insights:  HRTech Interview with Bernard Barbour, Chief Technology and Product Officer at Skillsoft As we continue to expand the platform, we need leaders who can operate with both speed and precision. Sonia brings exactly that. As Rippling scales its unified platform across HR, IT, and finance, the company is investing heavily in world-class engineering leadership to accelerate product development and deepen its global footprint. Bengaluru has become central to that strategy, now serving as Rippling’s largest engineering presence outside of San Francisco and a key driver o...
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