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Company to add 330+ roles in Egypt as demand accelerates for multilingual, AI-enabled CX delivery. TTEC, a leading global consulting, technology, and managed services company delivering solutions at the intersection of data, AI, and customer experience (CX),  announced a major hiring initiative in Cairo, with plans to add more than 330 new team members by the end of April 2026. Scaling to Meet Rising Global Demand TTEC’s Cairo site supports more than 500 employees delivering services in 11 languages. This hiring initiative reflects growing global client demand for TTEC’s multilingual, AI-enabled CX services and cements Cairo’s role as one of the company’s fastest-scaling strategic delivery hubs worldwide. Since entering Egypt in 2023, the company has rapidly grown its presence, including opening a state-of-the-art facility in Maadi Technology Park in early 2025. In November 2025, the company signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Egypt’s Information Technology Industry...

As organizations continue to expand their use of data to inform decision-making, the demand for data scientists is rising across industries including technology, finance, healthcare, and e-commerce. In response to this growing need, Interview Kickstart has published a comprehensive career guide titled “How to Transition from Software Engineer to Data Scientist” offering a structured roadmap for engineers looking to move into data-focused roles. The newly released guide examines how software engineers can build on their existing technical foundations to transition into data science, a field that combines programming, statistical analysis, and machine learning. While software engineers already possess strengths in coding, problem-solving, and system design, the guide outlines the additional skills required to succeed in data science roles, particularly in statistics, data modeling, and analytical thinking. According to the guide, one of the first steps in making this transition is dev...

Spotsaas tracked 150,000+ buyer journeys to reveal how HR and payroll software decisions are made before vendors are ever involved. By the time an HR or payroll software buyer books a demo, the decision is largely made. Buyers decide before demos. By the time they fill a form, they’ve already compared tools, checked pricing, and formed clear preferences.” — Rajat Gupta A new analysis by Spotsaas — based on over 150,000 buyer journeys tracked over 12 months — reveals that most buyers in this category complete the majority of their evaluation before speaking to any vendor. The findings expose a critical blind spot in how demand generation is currently structured, and signal an urgent shift in where buying decisions are actually made. The Buying Journey Vendors Don’t See but the data paints a clear picture: a) 72% of buyers compare at least three tools before booking a demo b) 34% move to competitor comparison pages after viewing a vendor’s site c) Buyers revisit pricing pages...

When was the last time you read, in full, an all-staff email? The latest global research shows that one in three employees never clicks on company emails. And of those who do, only 34% read more than half.  Companies everywhere are grappling with one common problem: engaging their employees.  They are competing intensely to retain top talent and provide meaningful employee experiences, yet most workplace communications are still stuck in the early 2000s, reliant on PowerPoint decks, PDF reports and all-staff emails. These formats are skimmed quickly and forgotten just as quickly. Outside of work, digital experiences have transformed dramatically over the past decade. Social platforms have refined UX, algorithms and design to keep users engaged and immersed, and content is visual, interactive and personalised. Why should communication at work feel any less engaging than the digital experiences people enjoy outside it? Evolution of employee communications  One-d...

Brandon Hall Group collaborates with Scheer IMC on original research, executive engagement, and thought leadership while affirming its Smartchoice Preferred Provider status. Brandon Hall Group, the leading independent Human Capital Management (HCM) research and analyst firm, announced  that Scheer IMC has been selected as an Eminence Partner. Eminence Partners represent a select group of organizations Brandon Hall Group chooses to work with at the deepest level  collaborating on original research, executive-level dialogue, and market-shaping thought leadership. This designation reflects both Brandon Hall Group’s confidence in Scheer IMC’s capabilities and a shared commitment to advancing the industry. Catch more HRTech Insights:  HRTech Interview with Bernard Barbour, Chief Technology and Product Officer at Skillsoft As an Eminence Partner, Brandon Hall Group and Scheer IMC are collaborating on a Bellwether Research Report, jointly developed to explore critical ...

Paycom achieves highest designation, based on large‑scale workforce outcomes. Paycom Software, Inc. (“Paycom”), a leading provider of comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management software, has been recognized as a 2026 Platinum Employer on the inaugural Where You Work Matters List. Paycom is the only company in its industry to receive the program’s highest overall distinction and achieved this distinction based on its performance in creating high‑quality jobs, supporting career advancement, offering competitive wages and retaining talent. Catch more HRTech Insights:  HRTech Interview with Bernard Barbour, Chief Technology and Product Officer at Skillsoft Paycom was the only company in its industry named a 2026 Platinum Employer on the inaugural Where You Work Matters List. “This recognition reflects the focus we place on creating high-quality roles where employees can grow and advance,” said Tiffany McGowen, senior executive vice president of HR and talent acquisiti...

Creating new training courses usually takes your team several weeks. You spend countless hours writing scripts and designing slides. Instructional design is a notoriously slow process that creates a massive bottleneck for fast-growing companies today. You cannot train your workforce quickly enough to keep pace with changing market demands. AI learning content generation completely changes this slow dynamic. The software builds entire courses in a few minutes. You simply provide a basic outline and the system handles the heavy lifting instantly. This allows your learning department to scale production without hiring a massive team of external consultants. How Does Software Build Complete Courses Instantly? You must understand how this incredible technology transforms a simple text prompt into a fully interactive learning module rapidly. The smart software analyzes your core business learning objectives to structure a highly logical syllabus for you automatically. The system gene...

The solution combines real-time DEX analytics with silicon-level device intelligence to enable proactive, autonomous endpoint management above and below the OS—while maintaining device performance through Intel vPro–certified application validation. ControlUp, a leader in Digital Employee Experience (DEX) management, announced a strategic collaboration with Intel that integrates Intel Device IQ into the ControlUp for Desktops and validation of ControlUp ONE as an Intel vPro Certified Application. Together, these milestones enable silicon-level telemetry, AI-driven on-device intelligence, and real-time DEX analytics to help organizations detect, contextualize, and remediate endpoint performance issues before they disrupt employee productivity. With distributed and hybrid work now the norm, many performance issues that originate at the hardware level, like thermal stress or power inefficiencies, are hidden from traditional endpoint tools until user experience degrades. By combining In...

Paycom named best HR Service Delivery software; recognized as a top product across payroll, HRIS and workforce management categories. Paycom Software, Inc.  (“Paycom”), a leading provider of comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management software, was named the best software in the following categories in G2’s Spring 2026 Grid ®  Reports: Catch more HRTech Insights:  HRTech Interview with Bernard Barbour, Chief Technology and Product Officer at Skillsoft Paycom was awarded 107 badges in G2’s Spring 2026 Grid® Reports. HR Service Delivery Compensation Management eLearning Content Background Check Training Management Systems Benefits Support Earned Wage Access These third-party rankings were based on verified customer reviews, reflecting strong performance across core HR, payroll and workforce management functions. In addition to its top rankings, Paycom earned Most Implementable, Best Relationship, Best Support, Easiest To Do Business With and U...

Unum has announced expanded capabilities within its Unum Broker Connect integration with Employee Navigator, introducing automated billing and eligibility features that advance how brokers and employers administer benefits and leave. Catch more HRTech Insights:  HRTech Interview with Bernard Barbour, Chief Technology and Product Officer at Skillsoft Building on nearly a decade of partnership, Unum is expanding its Broker Connect integration with Employee Navigator to include automated eligibility and billing capabilities. The enhancements build on automated plan setup and digital Evidence of Insurability capabilities introduced in 2024, reducing administrative work, improving accuracy, and delivering a more connected, modern experience for brokers and their clients. “The strength of our partnership with Employee Navigator and depth of our enhancements reflect our commitment to meet the needs of the market,” said Erin Casey, Unum Group’s SVP, Platform Partnerships. “As benefits...

For decades, payroll has been a predictable, one-dimensional system designed for workforces in one place. But the way people live, work, and manage financial risk has changed—and compensation systems haven’t kept pace. Global HR leaders report growing demand for currency flexibility and alternative compensation. In an era of economic uncertainty, employees are thinking more critically about how they’re paid. Inflation, currency shifts, and global work have made payment structure as important as salary. Stability, ownership, and long-term wealth creation are part of the equation. Flexible compensation models that span currencies, equity, performance incentives, and digital assets have become a competitive advantage. This raises a question: Should we be preparing our payroll and related HR systems to support crypto? But the more important question is whether our payroll infrastructure is flexible enough for what comes next. Pay Flexibility Is Now Standard Recent global research s...

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Vocantas and HR1Systems (HR1) announced a strategic partnership designed to elevate the next generation of Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) Ready product ecosystem. UKG Ready product is the #1 leading product in global HCM software that brings an All-In-One product for Human Resource (HR) and Payroll professionals. Together, this partnership will optimize integration and NextGen software that connects advisory, implementation, and advanced workforce optimization into one unified experience of Human Capital Management (HCM) and Scheduling software. This partnership delivers a strategic solution for mid-market organizations using UKG Ready that are facing growing workforce complexity, including compliance pressure, cost containment demands, manager bandwidth constraints, and shifting operational needs. Recognizing that implementation alone is not enough to solve these challenges, the Vocantas & HR1Systems collaboration creates a structured path from foundational system configuration to...

Advancing strategic partnerships to help reduce complexity, streamline vendor selection, and accelerate time to value. Dayforce, Inc., a global human capital management (HCM) leader that makes work life better,  announced the expansion of its existing partnerships with Emburse and Docusign. These expanded partnerships allow Dayforce customers to access leading expense management and digital agreement solutions directly through the Dayforce ecosystem. For HR, finance, and operations leaders navigating fragmented systems, rising regulatory demands, and growing workforce complexity, trusted ecosystems play a critical role. Through certified integrations with Dayforce, Emburse and Docusign deliver secure, reliable data exchange and a streamlined user experience to help organizations improve efficiency, strengthen compliance, and connect workflows without added implementation risk or procurement bottlenecks. Catch more HRTech Insights:  HRTech Interview with Bernard Barbour, C...

As talent retention and employee engagement become critical strategic priorities, organizations are increasingly turning to structured recognition solutions. Accolad, a leading Canadian provider of HR technology, is proud to announce the launch of its modernized platform, specifically designed to transform the management of Employee Years of Service Programs. A Strategic Lever for Corporate Culture and Compliance In addition to the intense competition for top talent, regulatory requirements and workplace well-being expectations are evolving rapidly. Organizations must now integrate recognition practices that are consistent, measurable, and sustainable, all while maintaining high operational efficiency. Accolad’s solution addresses these challenges by enabling companies to automate their years of service recognition programs and provide personalized service award gifts that strengthen corporate culture. Catch more HRTech Insights:  HRTech...

If you’ve noticed your employee engagement metrics slipping, you’re not alone. Engagement is at historic lows, with only 21% of employees engaged , according to Gallup. For many organizations, those statistics trigger concern, and often another cycle of surveys and communications. But engagement isn’t the real issue. What we’re seeing is a breakdown of alignment. Leaders are operating with far less margin for error. Change is constant. Expectations shift quickly while outcomes matter more than ever. Even as communication volume increases and AI delivers efficiency, execution continues to stall somewhere between “message sent” and “work done.” So if engagement isn’t the core problem, what is?   It Comes Down to Role Clarity Low engagement often reflects uncertainty rather than a lack of motivation. Employees are unclear about priorities, expectations, or how their work connects to changing strategies. Gallup’s research shows that 35% of employees say better communication wou...