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HR tech player Workday has agreed to acquire Paradox, a conversational AI platform that uses AI to streamline candidate interactions, particularly high-volume hiring for frontline roles. The deal is expected to close in Workday’s third quarter of fiscal 2026.
The acquisition comes as Paradox gains industry recognition for its innovative tools. HR Executive and the HR Tech conference recently named Paradox’s Immersive Job Previews one of the year’s Top HR Products.
According to a press release, the deal will integrate Paradox’s technology into Workday’s recruiting platform, creating an end-to-end AI-powered talent acquisition suite for organizations across all worker types, from frontline to professional roles. No announcement has been made on the timing for the integration.
In a breaking blog post, industry analyst Josh Bersin described the acquisition as potentially transformative for Workday. “Paradox has the potential to change Workday’s growth trajectory as a business,” he wrote, noting that it positions Workday as a leader in high-volume hiring, which represents roughly 70 percent of global jobs.
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He added that the acquisition could open new industry verticals, including healthcare, retail, transportation, hospitality, airlines and entertainment, while also strengthening mid-market offerings and advancing Workday’s AI agent capabilities.
