Welcome to the HR Tech Roundup. We have gathered the top HR trends for 2021 with different HR categories like Employee Engagement, e-Learning, Training and Development, Employee wellness, Career Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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Paycom Software Increases Stock Repurchase Plan
Paycom Software, a leading provider of comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management software,announced that its Board of Directors has increased and extended its ongoing stock repurchase plan, such that $1.1 billion is available for repurchases between August 15, 2022 and August 15, 2024. Prior to the increase, approximately $550.0 million was available for repurchases.
Lifesize Connect Plus+ Delivers Teams, Webex, And Zoom Interoperability For Hybrid Workplaces
Lifesize, the original inventors of high-definition video conferencing and creator of the world’s first cloud-based, video-enabled omnichannel contact center, announced the general availability of Lifesize Connect Plus+, a new DSS feature for its 4K Lifesize Cloud Room hardware. The new interoperability feature builds on the success of Lifesize Connect to provide seamless multivendor meetings connectivity to Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, and Zoom while protecting existing Lifesize hardware investments.
Protiviti Member Firm In India Acqui-Hires Loumus Data Systems; Expands Its Geographical Footprint In India With A New Office In Noida
Protiviti India Member Pvt. Ltd, a member firm of Protiviti global business consulting firm network, has strengthened its India presence with the acqui-hiring of Loumus Data Systems and opening a new office in Noida to serve global clients with operations in the region as well as local companies. With the move, the Protiviti India Member Firm boosts its Digital Transformation capabilities, enhancing the firm’s ability to deliver consulting services with a special focus on Cloud Services, App Modernization and Big Data & Analytics.
Deepcell Names Human Resources Veteran Kady Cooper As Head Of People To Support Rapid Growth
Deepcell, a life science company pioneering AI-powered cell characterization and isolation for cell biology and translational research,announced the appointment of Kady Cooper as Head of People. Kady has over 20 years of Human Resources experience supporting fast-growing start-ups and Fortune 100 companies in the San Francisco Bay Area. She joins Deepcell to build a world-class human resources function that supports the company’s exponential growth, tripling in size to 80 employees in the past 18 months and driving aggressive expansion plans.
Pega Appoints Naznine Tilak As Vice President Of Learning, Development, And Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Belonging
Pegasystems Inc. the low-code platform provider that builds agility into the world’s leading organizations, announced the appointment of Naznine Tilak as vice president of learning, development, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B). Naznine will spearhead Pega’s efforts to design and implement its near-term and multi-year strategy for its learning and development programs while continuing the execution of its DEI&B roadmap.
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