As we move deeper into 2026, the impact of AI on the workforce (and the systems that support it) is becoming impossible to ignore. Recent data shows UK tech salaries rising sharply as demand for AI talent surges, highlighting just how quickly organisations are adapting to new skills requirements and evolving workforce models. That said, from what we saw at the HR Technologies UK show, while many leaders are pushing for AI use, there is a disconnect in understanding how it’s best used.
This month’s HR tech updates reflect that shift and the desire to both introduce more tech and re-humanise HR. From AI agents entering core HR platforms to new frameworks for responsible hiring and expanded global partnerships, vendors are continuing to build a future where people, technology and intelligence are more closely connected than ever.
Here’s what’s been happening this April 👇
UKG has taken another step into the AI ecosystem with its launch into Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise Agent Gallery. This move brings UKG’s workforce management capabilities into a broader AI agent environment, enabling organisations to leverage intelligent assistants across scheduling, workforce planning and employee support.
🔗 Read more – UKG & Google Gemini integration
BambooHR has launched a new Broker Partner Program, designed to strengthen relationships between brokers and their clients. The initiative aims to help brokers better support organisations with HR technology adoption and ongoing people management strategies — reinforcing the importance of the wider HR ecosystem.
🔗 Read more – BambooHR broker partner program
Sage has introduced Sage HCM, a new solution designed to bring together HR, payroll and finance for mid-market organisations. The launch reflects the continued convergence of people and financial data. Perfect for giving businesses a more unified view of workforce costs, compliance and performance.
Greenhouse has launched an AI Principles Framework aimed at setting standards for responsible hiring in the age of AI. The framework focuses on transparency, fairness and accountability. This aims to address growing concerns around bias and ethics as AI becomes more embedded in recruitment processes.
🔗 Read more – Greenhouse AI principles
London-based startup Aigency Global has launched a new platform offering AI employees for sales, marketing and operations. This is an interesting development, introducing a world where AI-powered digital workers operate alongside human teams. Whether or not this becomes widely used and sustainable will be a major indicator of how workforces look in the future. And, if ‘digital workers’ become widespread – how do we take care of the human parts of our teams?
🔗 Read more – Aigency Global AI employees
Rippling has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Sonia Parandekar as SVP of Engineering and India Site Lead. The move supports Rippling’s global product expansion strategy, particularly as it continues to scale its all-in-one HR, payroll and IT platform.
🔗 Read more – Rippling leadership appointment
Oracle has introduced Fusion Agentic Applications for HR, bringing advanced AI-driven capabilities into its HCM suite. These applications are designed to automate workflows, provide intelligent recommendations and enhance decision-making across the employee lifecycle.
🔗 Read more – Oracle Fusion agentic applications
HiBob continues to invest in community-building with the global expansion of its In Good Company Chapters. These localised communities aim to connect HR leaders around the world, enabling knowledge sharing and peer learning at a regional level.
🔗 Read more – HiBob community expansion
Cezanne’s new research explores the future of payroll, and the warning signs are striking. Revealing that just 3% of young workers view payroll as a strategic function, the report delves into shifting perceptions, employer risks, and necessary changes to secure payroll’s future.
April’s been an interesting month of that shows how the HR industry is attempting to balance the increasing capability of AI and technology with the need for greater human interaction. As demand for AI skills rises and hybrid human + digital workforces become more common, HR technology will continue to evolve from a support function into a strategic driver of business performance.