HR Tech Daily Roundup: Key Insights in HR Technology

HRTech Media Room

January 23, 2025

Welcome to today’s edition of the HR Tech Daily Roundup, where we bring you the most important news, trends, and innovations in the world of human resources technology. As HR tech continues to evolve, staying informed is essential for professionals striving to optimize their workforce strategies and drive meaningful change. In this roundup, we highlight key updates, cutting-edge solutions, and expert insights that are shaping the future of HR. Let’s take a look at today’s top news!

Qualtrics and SAP Partner to Enhance Employee Experiences

Qualtrics, the leader in experience management (XM), and SAP announced a new partnership helping organizations bring together the power of SAP SuccessFactors and Qualtrics XM for Employee Experience to improve employee experience, reduce unwanted employee attrition, retain and develop top performers, improve employee engagement, and increase productivity. Under the new SAP Endorsed Apps agreement, organizations using SAP SuccessFactors will be able to contract Qualtrics XM for Employee Experience to access the latest innovations including People Engage, People Lifecycle, and Employee Technology Experience – equipping them with capabilities to engage teams, improve manager effectiveness, and make informed people decisions.

HR Acuity Continues Momentum, Expanding Category Leadership in 2024

HR Acuity, the enterprise leader in case management and investigations software, announced its 2024 accomplishments, most notably the continued expansion of its customer portfolio across all industries—including many Fortune 500 companies. “Prioritizing employee relations is fundamental to building resilient organizations, especially in times of economic uncertainty, workforce transitions, and shifting employee expectations. At HR Acuity, we are proud to be the trusted partner that empowers employee relations teams with consistency, trust, and data-driven insights every step of the way,” said Deb Muller, CEO, HR Acuity. “Over the next 12 months, ER will be the definitive force behind creating trust, fostering belonging, and adapting to the challenges and complexities of the modern workplace.”

DDI Study: 71 Percent Report Increased Stress, Signals Leadership Exodus

DDI, a global leadership company, released its Global Leadership Forecast 2025, the largest and longest-running global study on the current and future state of leadership. This year’s study found that 40% of stressed-out leaders have considered leaving leadership roles to improve their wellbeing, threatening a structural breakdown in leadership pipelines. Spanning over 50 countries and 24 industry sectors, DDI’s eleventh forecast in the series examines responses from 2,185 human resource professionals and 10,796 leaders. The study explores the connection between talent retention and economic resilience, pinpointing several vulnerabilities in leadership pipelines, such as growing distrust, disillusionment, and development gaps.

Teal Announces Series A Funding to Expand Careers Platform, Totaling $19 Million Raised

Teal, the AI-powered career platform, announced it raised $7.5 million in Series A funding, bringing the company’s total capital to $19 million. The new financing, co-led by CityLight Capital and Flybridge, with participation from Rethink Capital Partners and Lerer Hippeau, will support product development to expand the Teal platform and its growing portfolio of advanced AI capabilities to help consumers navigate the increasingly complex job landscape.

Greenshades Joins Acumatica ERP Ecosystem, Unlocking Growth Opportunities

Greenshades Software, a leader in payroll, HR, and tax solutions, is excited to announce its latest strategic growth milestone: entering the Acumatica ERP ecosystem. This expansion is part of Greenshades’ broader vision to diversify its ERP partnerships and deliver innovative solutions to a wider range of businesses. With over 22 years of success serving primarily Microsoft Dynamics users, Greenshades has broadened its horizons to include staffing integrations such as Bullhorn, partnerships with Sage Intacct, and now, Acumatica ERP.Previous