Last week, I had the opportunity to attend UKG Analyst Day, where we heard directly from the UKG leadership team about their vision, roadmap, and continued investment in creating technology that serves both employers and employees. The event underscored how UKG is evolving — not just as a technology provider, but as a long-term workforce […]| Aptitude Research
During the pandemic, HR and TA leaders were given unprecedented budgets to support remote hiring, DEI initiatives, and workforce agility. For many companies, HR tech spending exploded—fast decisions were made, and vendors were brought on without a clear long-term strategy. Fast forward to 2025: sales cycles are slower, CFOs are tightening wallets, and TA leaders […]| Aptitude Research
This year’s IAMPHENOM conference in Philadelphia felt much larger than in past years- not just in attendees but in content and product announcements as well. With 2,500 attendees, over 90 sessions, and more than 100 customer speakers from organizations like Mastercard, Pepsi, and SSM Health, the event highlighted the growing interest in AI-driven innovation. The […]| Aptitude Research
Last month, HireEZ marked a major milestone in its ten-year journey by announcing the launch of its newest innovation: the EZ Agent, powered by Agentic AI. This announcement not only reflects the company’s consistent evolution with market needs but reinforces its unwavering focus on the recruiter — a mission that has defined HireEZ from the […]| Aptitude Research
What a difference a year makes. One year ago, many HR and business leaders were cautiously curious about AI. This year at Eightfold Cultivate, the shift was unmistakable:The room was full of C-level executives, global HR leaders, and talent strategists—and the question is no longer if AI will be adopted, but how fast and how […]| Aptitude Research
Today, Paradox announced the acquisition of Eqtble, a people analytics provider. With this move, Paradox is proving that it is far more than just a talent acquisition solution—it is a company with a bold vision for AI-driven workforce intelligence. We’ve been studying the rapid growth of people analytics and the increasing demand for accessible, real-time […]| Aptitude Research
It has been an interesting year in HRTech. At Aptitude, we do a lot of research and speaking but we spend a lot of time on advisory with corporate clients as well. We have seen some things work for vendors…and others that do not. The HR technology market is more crowded than ever, and 2025 […]| Aptitude Research