Welcome back to our monthly round-up of the biggest headlines shaping the HR, payroll, and people technology landscape. April has been a month of strategic acquisitions, leadership shifts, and significant innovations that signal a continued acceleration across the sector. Here’s everything you need to know:
Asana Strengthens Board with Revenue Leader Appointment
Productivity platform Asana has added a new heavyweight to its Board of Directors: Marc Boroditsky, a seasoned revenue leader. Boroditsky brings extensive go-to-market experience from high-growth software companies, bolstering Asana’s leadership bench as it continues to scale its enterprise offerings globally.
Leadership Updates at UKG: A Month of Big Moves
It’s been a busy month for UKG with two major leadership announcements:
- Jay Dettling has been named UKG’s first-ever Chief Partner Officer. Dettling will lead the global partner ecosystem strategy, aiming to expand UKG's footprint through collaboration and innovation.
- Meanwhile, Prakash Kota joins as Chief Information Officer, bringing with him a wealth of experience from Autodesk. Kota will focus on enhancing UKG’s internal technologies and IT capabilities as the company scales further.
In addition, UKG announced a partnership with Payroll Integrations, enhancing automated payroll and benefits administration, aimed at streamlining processes for businesses of all sizes.
🔗 Payroll Integrations Partnership
The Josh Bersin Company Advances Galileo Platform
The Josh Bersin Company has unveiled a major update to Galileo, its AI-driven platform designed for HR and workforce management. The next-generation reasoning model now features an industry-leading skills and jobs knowledge base, enabling more p
recise and strategic talent decisions.
Papaya Global Strengthens Executive Bench
Global workforce management platform Papaya Global has announced a suite of executive appointments, including a new Chief Financial Officer and Chief People Officer, as well as other key leadership roles. The new team members will support Papaya’s mission to drive innovation and expand its international presence amid growing demand for global payroll solutions.
Intuit to Acquire GoCo HR Platform
In another major acquisition this month, Intuit revealed plans to acquire GoCo, an all-in-one HR platform designed for SMBs. The move will see Intuit enhance its offerings to small and medium businesses by integrating HR, payroll, and benefits solutions into its growing fintech ecosystem.
HiBob Recognised as Exemplary HCM Provider
It’s recognition season for HiBob, which has been named an Exemplary HCM Provider in the 2025 ISG Buyers Guides. This accolade highlights HiBob's strong momentum in offering agile, modern solutions for mid-sized businesses navigating rapid growth and transformation.
Dayforce Joins Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Finally, Dayforce (formerly Ceridian) has announced that its HCM platform is now available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. This development simplifies procurement for enterprise buyers and strengthens Dayforce’s partnership with Microsoft, providing organisations greater flexibility and security in their cloud-based HCM solutions.
Silver Cloud launches new website with tools to help HR leaders
This month, Silver Cloud, the HR tech consultancy that does things differently launched their new website in an effort to make HR transformation easier. With the new Digital Maturity quiz, you can see where you are on the journey and discover your next steps forward. With the new self-service selection tool, you can easily view, research and shortlist software providers with the click of a button.
It’s clear that April has been a big month in the HR tech space. From AI-driven innovation to strategic leadership changes and ecosystem expansions. Stay tuned for next month's edition as we continue to track the movers and shakers driving transformation across the sector.
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