Movers & Shakers May: What's new in the HR tech industry
by Silver Cloud
Welcome to the May edition of our HR tech round-up — and what a month it’s been. The race to embed AI agents in HR systems is officially on, with industry heavyweights launching new capabilities at pace. UKG, in particular, has made significant waves with multiple announcements. As innovation accelerates, the big question remains: Is your organisation ready for AI in HR?
Learn more: Are you AI ready? Take our Digital HR Maturity quiz to find out.
Let’s dive into the headlines that are shaping the future of people tech.
UKG – A big month of changes
It’s been a massive month for UKG, with several big announcements:
AI Agent Launch: UKG has joined SAP SuccessFactors in rolling out AI-powered HR agents aimed at streamlining workflows and enhancing the user experience.
UKG One View: The company also launched One View, offering real-time payroll data, AI validation, and instant reporting.
ServiceNow Integration: A new partnership with ServiceNow enables seamless “agentic workflows” between platforms, signalling deeper cross-platform collaboration.
Workday collaborated with Glean to launch AI agents
Workday is collaborating with Glean to bring connected AI agents into their platform, aiming to simplify and automate complex workflows.
Salesforce has launched its new HR tool
Salesforce entered the HR chat this month with the launch of AgentForce, a conversational AI tool that supports HR service delivery. Designed to improve productivity and employee experience, it’s yet another signal that enterprise vendors are getting serious about AI for HR.
Papaya Global has launched a new enterprise platform
Papaya Global has launched the first enterprise-grade platform for managing and paying global contingent workers. As gig work becomes more central to workforce planning, this platform sets out to simplify compliance and payment across borders.
🔗 Papaya Global Platform Launch
Vistra has acquired iiPay
In a significant move for global payroll, Vistra has acquired iiPay, creating a new top 4 player in the multi-country payroll space. The acquisition strengthens Vistra’s global presence and enhances its payroll processing and compliance capabilities.
Asana is using AI and templates to help coordinate teams
Asana has launched its Smart Workflow Gallery — a library of AI-informed process templates aimed at helping teams better coordinate people and technology. This release supports more efficient human-AI collaboration across functions.
🔗 Asana Smart Workflow Gallery
BambooHR gets AI upgrade
BambooHR has enhanced its platform with new AI features designed to cut through admin and deliver a more intuitive user experience for HR teams. It’s another strong signal of the SME market leaning into intelligent automation.
Supporting your business during a financial downturn: A new report by Cezanne
This exclusive report is a must-read for HR professionals navigating economic uncertainty. Discover what CEOs and business leaders expect from HR during tough financial times, and where to focus your efforts to make the biggest impact.
Dayforce MAX (the webinar series formerly known as Hello Helpdesk)
If you’re using Dayforce to manage shift-based teams, this live session is for you! We’ll walk through some of the most underused but powerful scheduling tools in Dayforce — and show you how to make life easier for managers while giving your front-line teams more flexibility and visibility.
HiBob & Silver Cloud rountable brunch: Scaling Smart
Join fellow HR leaders from fast-growing businesses for a candid, collaborative discussion on scaling smart - with the right strategies, systems, and mindset.
Date: Wednesday 18th June 2025
Time: 9:30 – 12:00
Location: The Terrace Room @ Sanderson Hotel, 50 Berners Street, London, W1T 3NG
Interested in brunch with Silver Cloud? You can request a spot here.
May has been a busy month in the HR tech landscape! Lots of new AI product launches and UKG is out there making things happen. Whether you’re looking for your next new tech or just trying to do more with the one you’ve got, AI is increasingly becoming part of the equation. Make sure you’re ready for it by following the Digital HR Maturity roadmap.
