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Key players in the HCM software industry are joining forces to create what the companies say will be one of the world’s largest cloud companies.
Kronos and Ultimate Software announced their merger agreement on Thursday. A new company name hasn’t been revealed, but the venture will be valued at $22 billion. The company will utilize Ultimate’s UltiPro HCM and Employee Experience tools, in addition to Kronos’ Workforce Dimensions and Workforce Ready in its offerings.
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Organizations could face low engagement and high turnover due to rising burnout and stress if employees continue to feel deprioritized.
Public sectors are approaching chronic disease support out of necessity, leading to benefits that build a stronger workforce.
The 2026 Excellence in Benefits winner is leading the insurance company's efforts to close the preventative care gap and personalize the employee experience.
Organizers should ask, "Where are patients getting stuck, where are teams overloaded, and where is the current process failing to scale?"
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