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Lyra Empower Integrates AI-Powered Solutions for Highest ROI in Mental Health Lyra Health , the leading provider of Workforce Mental Health solutions, announced Lyra Empower. The new AI-powered platform is the foundation of Lyra’s vision to bring life-changing mental health care to people across the globe, combining the highest-quality care and technology solutions for HR leaders, members, and providers. “Lyra was the first mental health company to thoughtfully bridge a deep clinical understanding with technology to deliver never-before-seen quality and access,” said Jennifer Schulz, chief executive officer of Lyra Health. “Evolving technology creates the opportunity to take that to a whole new level, improving care for members and guidance for organizations while delivering the highest ROI in mental health.” Lyra Empower brings all of Lyra’s AI-enhanced tools and features onto one connected platform, delivering actionable insights for HR leaders, a more personalized care experien...

Jayant Paleti talks about the future of HR and HRtech and the story behind Darwinbox in this catch-up with HRTech Series: _________ Hi Jayant, tell us about your role at Darwinbox and journey till now in the HRtech space? I’m Jayant Paleti , one of the Co-founders at Darwinbox . Together with them, I’ve spent the past decade shaping Darwinbox as an HCM platform that helps enterprises adapt to rapid change while preserving the heart of their culture. Our “why” came from seeing how legacy HR systems—originally meant to empower HR—were doing the exact opposite, limiting agility with high costs, slow updates, and outdated user experiences. Rather than painting over rust, we scrapped the old blueprint and built the platform from scratch. We spent over 2 years perfecting the foundation so the platform could deliver on usability, speed of execution, connectivity, and real-time insights for everyone in the organization. Since then, we’ve added over 14 modules encompassing time and absence...

Salary.com , the global leader in compensation technology and data, announced its agentic AI platform, the first of its kind designed specifically for HR and compensation teams. This platform leverages the power of Large Language Models (LLMs) and advanced agentic AI to automate complex HR and Compensation workflows, scale standard processes, and drive new efficiencies for Compensation and HR teams. By adding an AI platform to Salary.com’s sophisticated data foundation, HR and Compensation teams can dramatically streamline how quickly they get answers to a wide range of complex, previously time-consuming, and data-driven questions. While compensation has historically played a primary role in attracting and retaining top talent, its impact is fundamental to company culture, financial wellbeing, and employee engagement. Compensation remains one of the most complex functions in the HR category, necessitating accuracy, reliability, and close alignment between all functions in a company. ...

LumApps , the leading connected employee hub, introduces its new brand identity and positioning, marked by the thought-provoking tagline: “The Bright Way to Work.” This transformation underscores LumApps’ unwavering commitment to reimagining the employee experience, helping people feel they belong, make an impact, and grow—every day. LumApps is more than just a tool; it’s a new way of working. Its “bright” approach delivers smart, enlightening solutions that positively affect work practices. With more than 6 million users from supporting internationally renowned companies such as Global Payments Inc, Zapier, and Galeries Lafayette, LumApps transforms the way organizations work by making their employee experience more effective, intuitive, and engaging. In today’s intricate enterprise landscape, delivering an exceptional employee experience is paramount. However, this endeavor often involves navigating a myriad of solutions that can create digital friction and hinder effective commun...

Lighthouse Research & Advisory recognizes the breakthrough HiringBranch Soft Skills AI  in their 2025 HR Tech Awards. HiringBranch , creators of the first AI-based assessments to measure soft skills in conversations, has just been named winner of the Best Innovative or Emerging Tech Solution in the 2025 HR Tech Awards. This announcement comes on the heels of  $5 million  in Series A funding, 330% customer growth in the past two years, and two other recent award nominations. The HR Tech Awards are administered by Lighthouse Research & Advisory. HiringBranch was listed as a Talent Acquisition category winner in the Best Innovative or Emerging Tech Solution award, which recognizes solutions bringing new capabilities to the market to solve an old problem in a new way. Ben Eubanks , Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory, talks about the success of HiringBranch’s clients and what sets the technology apart. He says, “A major telecom firm reduce...

Supercharge your day with a new Calendar AI Assistant that simplifies scheduling and enhances productivity: Get Morning Briefs, Schedule Events, Set Reminders – all from the comfort of WhatsApp so you can stay on top of your day! TheLibrarian.io , an AI startup that empowers professionals, is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovation: a Calendar AI Assistant, designed to help busy professionals take control of their schedules and stay on top of their day with ease – all from the comfort of WhatsApp. Why Now In today’s fast-paced world, staying organized is crucial. The new Calendar AI Assistant empowers professionals to manage schedules, set reminders, and stay on top of their day – all from WhatsApp. In today’s fast-paced world, managing schedules and staying organized has become more challenging than ever. With remote and hybrid work as the new normal, professionals need smarter tools to control their schedules effortlessly. The new Calendar AI Assistant from TheLibr...

micro1’s AI recruiter agent, Zara, now offers feedback on technical skills, interview preparation, and automated candidate support. micro1 is excited to announce the launch of its innovative candidate feedback feature within Zara, the AI recruiter agent. This addition overcomes a problem as old as recruitment itself: candidates rarely receive feedback on why they didn’t pass an interview, leaving them without the tools to improve. For decades, candidates have requested feedback after interviews, only to be met with silence or vague, highly generalized responses. Hiring managers, overwhelmed by high candidate volumes and pressed for time, struggle to provide personalized insights to everyone. The new candidate feedback feature in Zara changes that. Powered entirely by AI, it automatically delivers detailed, constructive feedback to candidates, ensuring they leave the process with actionable steps to enhance their skills. The feedback provided by Zara focuses exclusively on hard ski...