Press Releases
Sogolytics EX Index Q2 2026: Fully In-Office Overtakes Every Other Work Arrangement | HR Dive
The Q2 2026 Employee Experience Index released by Sogolytics shows that the full-time office work arrangement, with 41% support, has for the first time surpassed other modes such as remote work to become the most preferred option among employees. Employee satisfaction rose to a series high of 74%, and 63% of employees indicated they are highly likely to stay with their current employer, but nearly half of them would still leave for higher compensation. Meanwhile, employee attitudes toward AI are polarized, and the perception gap between management and frontline employees regarding communication transparency has further widened.
DeVry University Earns 2026 Top Workplaces Industry Award for Education, Eight Culture Excellence Awards | HR Dive
DeVry University announced it has earned the 2026 Top Workplaces Industry Award for Education and eight Culture Excellence Awards from Energage, recognizing its workplace culture. The honors reflect feedback from 1,323 full-time employees surveyed between May 27 and June 12, 2026.
Darwinbox launches Cortex, its new AI-native HCM platform | HR Dive
On August 4, 2026, Darwinbox released Cortex, an AI-native HCM platform rebuilt from the ground up, embedding intelligence at its core and introducing the industry's first Context Graph. Cortex has partnered with Microsoft, Slack, Glean, and others, and has pilot customers including Visteon and Transcarent.
OutSolve Report Reveals the Growing Risks Employers Face with Pay Transparency Laws | HR Dive
On August 4, 2026, OutSolve released the report 'Pay Transparency and Pay Equity: The Business Impact on Performance, Risk, and Reputation,' noting that pay transparency has evolved from an internal process into a corporate governance issue. The fragmentation of state and local regulations increases compliance complexity for multi-state employers, while transparency amplifies weaknesses in existing pay practices. The report recommends that companies prioritize pay equity before expanding transparency, supported by defensible data analysis and clear communication.
Improv Launches Dedicated Sports and Entertainment Venues Practice for UKG Workforce Management | HR Dive
Improvizations, LLC (Improv), an Austin-based strategic advisory and implementation firm, has launched a dedicated Sports and Entertainment Venues practice for UKG workforce management. The practice targets professional sports teams, stadiums, arenas, and entertainment venues, addressing the gap between event-day and non-event-day staffing needs with specialized services including diagnostics, advanced scheduling, and managed support.
Teachstone Names Yvonne Cowser Yancy Chief People Officer to Support Its Next Phase of Growth | HR Dive
On August 11, 2026, Teachstone announced that Yvonne Cowser Yancy has joined the company as Chief People Officer, responsible for leading the newly named Talent Strategy and Culture team and reporting to CEO Karlo Young. Yancy brings over 30 years of executive experience, having previously served as Chief People Officer at Kaplan North America, among other roles.
Improv Launches Industry Research Initiative to Benchmark AI Adoption in HR, HCM, and Workforce Management | HR Dive
Improvizations, LLC (Improv), an Austin-based advisory firm, has launched The State of AI in HCM and WFM, an anonymous survey to benchmark AI adoption in HR, HCM, and WFM. The initiative aims to fill a market gap by providing credible, publicly available data segmented by platform, industry, and company size. The survey covers 16 questions, takes about three minutes, and will produce six outputs including a baseline, platform-level insights, and a shared industry report.
CuraLinc Marks Five Years on Inc. 5000 and Four Years as a Great Place To Work | HR Dive
CuraLinc Healthcare ranked No. 1,417 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list with a three-year growth rate of 249%, while also achieving Great Place To Work certification again with a certification score of 79% (above the national average of 57%).