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The HR Tech Rundown

Jul 24, 2026

 
AI in workforce development

Workers who actively direct artificial intelligence tools, rather than passively delegating, demonstrate higher performance due to better judgment of AI outputs, according to a new study.

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Should workers actively direct AI tools instead of passively delegating for better performance?

Hibob launched an AI Skills Framework and Assessment Guide to help organizations prepare their workforce for the AI era, focusing on skill development and readiness.

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Workday Learning, now generally available and powered by Sana, offers an AI-native learning experience utilizing Workday's reliable data infrastructure.

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StarSpark AI introduces a new approach to personalized learning by integrating lectures, practice, and feedback, enhancing educational technology for users.

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AI-powered learning management systems can utilize employee data from various HR systems to provide tailored recommendations and enhance learning experiences.

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AI's impact on HR policy

OpenAI, AWS, and the Pentagon are in a race to embed engineers within enterprises to redesign HR systems, often with minimal CHRO involvement, impacting system integration.

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Google employees are circulating a petition demanding guaranteed severance packages and buyouts amidst increasing tech layoffs, aiming to secure better terms before potential mandatory cuts.

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Acting DOL Secretary Keith Sonderling testified on overtime and independent contractor rules at a Senate hearing, also discussing artificial intelligence's impact on the American workforce.

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Apple is suing OpenAI, alleging that the AI company poached employees and encouraged the sharing of proprietary trade secrets, escalating a legal battle between the tech giants.

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Is Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI over poached employees and trade secrets justified?

 

Artificial intelligence integrated with learning management systems can summarize learning data, automate tasks, and help identify a company's evolving training needs.

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OneSource Virtual has introduced its new Federally Chartered Trust Bank, expanding its financial service offerings for businesses and employees.

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Effective post-go-live human capital management system support involves clear ownership, issue tracking, training, documentation, and vendor planning to enhance user adoption.

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Chatter
The view from Reddit
“AI Interview…BRO WHAT.”

A frustrated individual describes their wife's agonizing experience with a malfunctioning AI interview that interrupts, goes on tangents, and pauses excessively, questioning how companies expect to attract talent with such a process.

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Are AI-powered interviews flawed and likely to deter top talent from applying?

“Hiring is a joke, companies & their recruiters are out of their minds!”

A candidate expresses outrage at Hyland Software for sending a 'next steps' email with 'good news' two months after applying for a senior role, only to find their application was rejected and the company is hiring globally, criticizing the recruiters' unprofessionalism.

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“Do you ever get asked for "more candidates" without any real feedback?”

A recruiter expresses frustration over receiving vague requests for 'more candidates' from clients without any specific feedback, making it difficult to adjust sourcing strategies effectively.

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is progressing towards the elimination of its equal employment opportunity data collection, which could affect regulatory oversight and compliance reporting.

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The Labor Department proposed a rule to enhance electronic delivery of disclosures for employer plans, a step intended to simplify communication for group health plans regulated by ERISA.

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