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The energy at this year’s HR Technology Conference was incredible. More than anything else, the event reminded me that this industry is about people and relationships. Technology may be the headline, but the real story is the connections we make with colleagues, providers, and partners all working toward the same goal. It’s an amazing industry, and I am so happy to be part of it.
This year’s conversations and announcements reinforced that theme. From agentic AI to payroll and compliance, every innovation we saw ultimately comes back to building stronger, more human connections. Here are the highlights across the key themes that stood out to me:
1. Agentic AI
Agentic AI took center stage this year, with vendors moving beyond hype to real, usable agents that act on behalf of recruiters, managers, and employees.
Eightfold announced expanded agent capabilities including its AI Interviewer and Digital Twin, strengthening its talent intelligence platform. Phenom went live with four distinct agents previewed earlier this year—supporting candidates, employees, recruiters, and managers. hireEZ unveiled EZ Agent, embedding conversational intelligence directly into sourcing. Oleeo is applying AI to automate recruiting workflows, from intelligent candidate scoring to diversity-focused hiring. Visier launched People Agent, delivering
