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Jan 7, 2026

 
Emerging technology in HR operations

A Gartner prediction forecasts a significant rise in candidate profile fraud globally by 2028, suggesting an impending 'perfect storm' where one in four job applications worldwide may be entirely fabricated due to advancements in AI.

Read at HR Dive→

 

Do you believe AI will increase fabricated candidate profiles to over 25% globally by 2028?

Drawing lessons from the NFL's framework, this piece suggests HR leaders must leverage concepts like digital twins to successfully drive the adoption of new workforce technologies.

Read at HR Executive→

The early adoption of virtual reality and augmented reality technologies holds significant potential for transforming various human resources functions, including recruiting, onboarding, training, and the establishment of virtual workspaces.

Read at TechTarget HR Software→

 
Modernizing HR administrative workflows

A recent report details three specific ways in which technology, particularly artificial intelligence, is successfully simplifying and positively influencing benefit administration processes.

Read at Benefit News→

Paychex experts outline essential HR compliance updates for 2026, covering critical areas such as artificial intelligence implications and evolving wage regulations that leaders must address.

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BBSI has released a new Human Resources Information System (HRIS) module designed specifically for digital employee file cabinet management.

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Tech-driven employee support systems

Experts anticipate that employee learning will transition into a core business imperative in the near future, signaling a critical shift in how organizations approach workforce skill development.

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The article explores the possibility of leveraging technology solutions to mitigate widespread employee burnout among teams.

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Chatter
The view from Reddit
“My friend got caught while trying to cheat in an online technical interview. And I am so happy!!”

The author expresses relief after a friend was immediately flagged by advanced proctoring software for attempting to use ChatGPT during a technical assessment, highlighting the need for robust screening technology over basic video calls.

Read at r/recruiting→

 

Should organizations trust advanced proctoring software over human review for high-stakes technical interviews?

“Made it to “final round” and then they hit me with a surprise homework assignment and a vibes interview”

After extensive interviewing, a candidate was assigned a substantial, unpaid strategy project just before the final 'culture fit' call, only to receive a generic rejection without acknowledgment of the work provided.

Read at r/recruitinghell→

“GO TO HELL HIRING MANAGERS”

A job seeker, after a year of unemployment, expressed intense frustration over investing significant personal funds and time into a five-round interview process only to receive a generic rejection email.

Read at r/recruitinghell→

 

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