7 hot digital HR technologies

Human resource professionals find themselves with a wealth of software to help them recruit, onboard, train and manage employees. What follows are some of application categories Employee Benefit News has been watching and, within each, some of the products that have caught the editors’ eyes.

Applicant tracking software helps HR departments handle the recruitment process by posting, storing and then, based on an employer’s criteria, sorting resumes to find appropriate job candidates. ApplicantPro, PrecedentHR, Interviewed, Cangrade and JazzHR are among the companies offering ATS packages.

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Employee benefits

Applications open for annual Best HR Teams list

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By Danielle Lee

Editor-in-Chief

Employee Benefit News

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July 9

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EBN Benefits Technology VIRTUAL SUMMIT

Session archives 2026 Today’s benefits teams are modernizing administration and engagement through integrated platforms, data-driven personalization, and more seamless system coordination. This summit will also explores how AI and automation are being applied across benefits to improve efficiency and support, while balancing governance, privacy, and the ongoing need for human oversight.

June 16

Benefits Technology: Powering the Future of Employee Experience 2026

Modernizing Benefits Administration Through Integrated Technology

Legacy benefits systems often create inefficiencies, data silos, and poor user experiences for both HR teams and employees. This session explores how integrated benefits administration platforms are streamlining enrollment, eligibility management, compliance, and vendor coordination across increasingly complex benefits ecosystems.