December 1-7, 2025:
• Putting agents to work on 3 key tasks: VONQ intros EQO, a team of intelligent AI co-assistants;
• Setting up guardrails down under: Australia establishes new institute to strengthen AI safety;
• Enhancing its recruitment features: Polish HRTech startup Global Work AI secures €2 million;
• Feeling the pinch in SMBs: ADP reports November private payrolls unexpectedly fell by 32,000;
• Hammering another nail in its coffin: SHRM asked judge to exclude evidence of its HR expertise.
• TAtech North America 2026 – Get in on the Early Bird Discounts and register right now for the largest gathering in the world of talent tech CEOs, senior execs and rising stars. Network for competitive intelligence; meet in the Deal Center to explore partnerships and take a look at leading edge products that are entering the market. May 6-8 in Charleston, South Carolina.
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The introduction of EQO by VONQ marks a significant advancement in recruitment marketing technology. EQO is designed to enhance the hiring process by integrating AI-driven technology with deep ATS integrations. This innovative approach aims to deliver high-quality candidates to the shortlist while elevating employer brands. The platform’s AI agents perform various functions, including screening, interviewing, scoring, and shortlisting candidates, all while ensuring a structured and bias-aware evaluation process. This integration of AI and ATS technology is expected to streamline the hiring process, reduce drop-off rates, and improve overall efficiency.
The AISI (Australian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute) will provide trusted, expert capability to monitor, test and share information on emerging AI technologies, risks and harms. By identifying future risks, it will help the government ensure fit-for-purpose protections for Australians. The AISI will be an important capability in government, working directly with regulators to make sure we’re ready to safely capture the benefits of AI with confidence.
Global Work AI, the Warsaw-based AI-native job-search platform focused exclusively on job seekers, has secured a €2 million ($2.4 million) follow-on investment to deepen its core AI feature set, including personalised job recommendations, AI-generated CVs and cover letters, and its Auto-Fill browser plugin.
The U.S. labor market slowdown intensified in November as private companies cut 32,000 workers, with small businesses hit the hardest, payrolls processing firm ADP reported Wednesday. Larger businesses, entailing companies with 50 or more employees, actually reported a net gain of 90,000 workers. However, establishments with fewer than 50 saw a decline of 120,000.
The world’s largest human resources trade group argued that the plaintiff shouldn’t be allowed to portray it as an expert in HR during a trial that begins with jury selection Monday. A judge disagreed. The Society for Human Resource Management, known as SHRM, was sued in 2022 by former employee Rehab Mohamed, who alleges that she faced racial discrimination and retaliation while working there as an instructional designer.
• TAtech North America 2026 – Get in on the Early Bird Discounts and register right now for the largest gathering in the world of talent tech CEOs, senior execs and rising stars. Network for competitive intelligence; meet in the Deal Center to explore partnerships and take a look at leading edge products that are entering the market. May 6-8 in Charleston, South Carolina.
Seating is limited at all events, so register today!
