Up Next @ WorkTech! AI Lawsuits, Resume Hacks, and HR Tech Shakeups

In the first episode of "Up Next @ WorkTech," George LaRocque and Katie Achille look at AI in recruiting, HR Tech lawsuits, resume optimization, applicant tracking systems (ATS), workforce planning, HR compliance, and future of work trends.

Key Takeaways

• Workday’s age discrimination lawsuit moves forward, with court-mandated social media outreach and protected client disclosures—raising major compliance and reputational risks for HR Tech vendors.
• AI-generated resume hacks resurface, including embedded ChatGPT prompts and invisible keyword stuffing—reviving concerns about ATS manipulation and ethical recruiting practices.
• The missing BLS jobs report disrupts Q4 workforce planning, forcing HR leaders to rely on alternative labor market data from ADP, Paychex, and Lightcast.
• Sora’s viral explosion surpasses ChatGPT downloads, spotlighting the growing influence of generative AI in entertainment, recruiting, and digital identity.
• Major M&A activity reshapes the HR Tech landscape, with Workday acquiring Sana and Paradox, SAP absorbing SmartRecruiters, and Sage buying Criterion HCM.
• Investor sentiment rebounds in HR Tech, with Q3 funding surging and AI dominating deal flow—signaling renewed momentum for startups and strategic innovation.