The future of work at HR Tech 2025: 400+ vendors, 90+ start-ups

As HR and business leaders converge at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas next week for HR Tech 2025, innovation will take center stage. The HR Executive editorial team will be fully covering this can’t-miss experience, widely regarded as the world’s largest and most influential gathering of HR technology professionals.

This year’s conference comes at a key moment for the HR tech sector. Artificial intelligence and automation are moving beyond hype, transforming everything from recruitment to employee engagement, compliance and workforce planning. The challenge for many organizations, experts say, is no longer finding the latest tools but aligning their teams, systems and strategies to unlock meaningful impact from the tech.

Attendees will find new opportunities to engage directly with these technologies. A first-of-its-kind AI Playground will provide hands-on experiences, allowing HR teams to test and compare solutions in real time. The People & Culture Theater will feature discussions on wellbeing, culture and the human side of work, while expanded Think Tanks will bring senior leaders together for peer-to-peer collaboration on today’s most pressing challenges.

Also, more than 60 new products and services will be launched at the conference, covering a wide range of HR technology solutions. These innovations span various areas, including AI-driven recruitment tools, enhanced employee experience platforms and advanced analytics solutions. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience these latest technologies firsthand, showcasing the dynamic advancements in HR transformation.

With the unmatched Expo Hall, 90-plus start-ups present, live demos and robust educational programming, HR Tech 2025 remains the industry’s must-attend event. It’s an essential experience that showcases innovation and helps leaders translate it into actionable strategies.

We hope to see you there! Find all the social buzz with #HRTechConf and #HRTech2025.

HR tech in the news

Greenhouse, which provides recruiting software for thousands of companies, revealed a dramatic spike in resume hacks, up 500% since 2022. Certain customer segments are disproportionately impacted, particularly in sectors like tech, crypto and cybersecurity, where candidates strive to differentiate themselves.

Ivanti, an enterprise IT and security software company, published data on digital employee experience (DEX). It found that only 77% of IT professionals report measuring DEX, and just 50% prioritize it. Enterprise companies lag behind mid-sized firms due to legacy systems and complexity.

TechWolf, a workforce intelligence platform, found that only 18% of tasks are fully automatable by AI. Most work remains human, and 75% of Fortune 500 tech employees have untapped upskilling potential, highlighting the need for nuanced workforce strategies.

iCIMS has strengthened its AI hiring platform by acquiring Apli, enhancing frontline recruitment with conversational AI. Organizations use the product to attract, assess and hire top talent, combining enterprise-grade tools with advanced automation.

Brex, a corporate finance platform, has partnered with DoorDash for Business to offer DashPass to U.S. cardholders. Employees gain a workplace perk, simplifying access to meals with an aim to boost satisfaction and engagement.

Health and wealth advisor Nayya expanded its offerings by acquiring financial wellness firm Northstar and launching the SuperAgent AI tool. Nayya uses its proprietary platform to analyze benefits data, linking employee demographics, finances, plan designs and medical networks for personalized guidance.

Arthur Technologies, an enterprise collaboration software company, finds 100% of employees use AI, yet mostly for research, data and brainstorming. However, it found that core tasks like project management or customer service see minimal AI integration.

LinkedIn announced global availability of its AI Hiring Assistant for recruiters. The tool promises to cut workloads and improve candidate response rates. It also adds chat interface improvements, pre-screening automation and ATS integrations.

Unily, an employee experience platform, launched Agent Orchestrator. This secure interface aims to reduce digital friction, enhance collaboration and allow organizations to manage multiple AI agents across business systems.

Attesto, a hiring operations automation company, unveiled Trust Layer to detect fake, duplicate and AI-generated applications at the recruiting funnel’s start. The AI tool aims to help HR teams maintain hiring integrity amid growing application fraud.

Wellhub, a corporate wellness platform, acquired Urban Sports Club for $600 million. Together, they serve 5 million employees and 39,000 companies across 18 countries with personalized wellness support through 94,000 partners.

HubStar, a workplace management software provider, has published The Workplace Optimization Playbook. The guide provides HR leaders with actionable strategies for hybrid work adaptation and workplace planning.

Navitus, a pharmacy benefit manager, has partnered with Grokker, an employee wellbeing platform, to expand digital health offerings. Employers gain access to courses in physical, mental and financial wellness, plus engagement tools that help employees take control of their health.

Cybersecurity company GetReal Security has added real-time deepfake protection for Microsoft Teams and Cisco Webex, with Zoom coming soon. The platform detects, investigates and neutralizes identity-based AI threats in virtual meetings.

Klaar, a performance management platform built for HR leaders, is launching in the U.S. with $5 million Series A funding. The platform streamlines performance evaluation, improves workflows and supports scaling, backed by a proven track record in global HR solutions.

ActivTrak has enhanced its Workforce Management platform to better support hybrid and remote work environments. The updated solution integrates digital and non-digital data, calendar events and schedule information for comprehensive visibility into workforce activity.

On-demand pay platform DailyPay has partnered with APS, a workforce management software provider, to embed instant pay into its HCM system. Through the arrangement, employees gain immediate access to earned wages without payroll disruption.

Paychex introduced Bill Pay, Powered by BILL, an integrated financial operations solution. Payroll, HR and accounts payable are combined in a single platform, aimed to give SMBs clarity and control over business payments.

hackajob, an AI-native tech hiring platform, launched AI voice agents to remove administrative burdens in tech recruitment. The tools aim to allow TA teams to focus on delivering a strong candidate experience while managing high volumes of applications.

Fyxer AI, a creator of AI-powered executive assistants, raised $30 million in Series B funding to expand its platform. Rapid adoption has grown ARR from $1 million to $17 million in seven months, streamlining administrative tasks and boosting productivity for over 180,000 users.

Frontline tech company Relay has announced its Fleet Shield program. This innovation promises reliable communication tools to improve safety, retention and morale while modernizing operations to match office-level tech standards.

Velocity Global, an Employer of Record company, has rebranded as Pebl, launching an AI-first platform for global workforce management. The solution simplifies hiring, payroll and HR for international teams.

Strada, a workforce management solution, marked its first anniversary by unveiling Strada Verify (a test automation solution in the Workday ecosystem), Automated ACFR and an exclusive partnership with agentic AI advisor Nayya.

HR tech people moves

G-P, a global employment solutions provider, has announced the promotion of Nat Natarajan to COO. He will unify product, tech, revenue and marketing teams, signaling a new phase of growth for the company’s international workforce management solutions.

ZipRecruiter has hired Nicole Bachaud as its first labor economist to expand research capabilities. Her work will provide deeper insights into labor market trends and workforce dynamics for employers and job seekers.

Eightfold AI, a talent intelligence platform, named Amber Grewal as chief growth officer. Grewal will unite product, sales, marketing and customer success, aligning AI-driven talent solutions with organizational needs.

Rep Cap, a strategic consulting and PR firm, welcomed Tony Spangler to lead PR and analyst relations. Joining Steve Smith and Lance Haun, the team will expand content marketing and research to strengthen the firm’s client impact.

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