<img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/3a208a74-02ed-45c9-835e-8acff09a817c?size=2" nborder="0" align="left" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="HR+Tech_Breakthrough_Awards+logo.png" alt="HR Tech Breakthrough"/>Inaugural Program Honors Breakthrough Innovation Across Talent Acquisition, Employee Experience, Workforce Analytics and MoreLOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2026 <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com" target="_blank">(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)</a> -- <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=UBDdIkCyIbPWUOu0hY40c49RweTmyHyOXS2yS4NNCIvpLwm-RKps1R-INGWvaR47muuo8nU8MGHydNlSxcwGU71xYYrKRzbaeraIi2gxVcs=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="HR Tech Breakthrough">HR Tech Breakthrough</a>, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global HR technology innovation and leadership, today announced the winners of its inaugural HR Tech Breakthrough Awards program, showcasing technologies and companies that drive innovation and exemplify the best in human resources and workforce technology solutions across the globe. The 2026 HR Tech Breakthrough Awards program is produced by Tech Breakthrough, a market intelligence organization that has conducted more than a decade of research and recognition programs honoring innovation and leadership across AI, cybersecurity, fintech, digital health, edtech and other highly competitive technology sectors. The HR Tech Breakthrough Awards program is dedicated to recognizing the standout innovators, leaders and visionaries in the global human resources and workforce technology industry. From talent acquisition and employee experience to workforce analytics, AI and automation, payroll, performance management and beyond, the inaugural HR Tech Breakthrough Awards honor breakthrough solutions across the full HR technology spectrum. Across the HR technology landscape, 2026 has brought a defining shift toward agentic AI and intelligent automation that can streamline talent acquisition, personalize employee experiences and optimize workforce planning with minimal manual intervention. Organizations are increasingly investing in platforms that unify core HR, payroll, benefits and compliance into cohesive ecosystems, while advances in workforce analytics and AI powered decision making are enabling HR leaders to move from reactive administration to proactive, data driven strategy. At the same time, the continued evolution of remote and hybrid work technology, employee wellness platforms and internal mobility solutions reflect a broader transformation in how organizations attract, develop and retain talent in an increasingly competitive and distributed workplace. "The human resources technology ecosystem is experiencing a period of remarkable innovation, with new categories and capabilities emerging to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving workforce," said Scott Johansson, Managing Director at HR Tech Breakthrough. "From agentic AI platforms that are redefining talent acquisition to employee experience solutions that are reshaping how organizations engage and retain their people, this year's HR Tech Breakthrough Award winners represent the most significant advances in HR technology today. We are proud to launch this inaugural program and recognize these outstanding companies and solutions for their breakthrough contributions to the industry." 2026 HR Tech Breakthrough Award winners include: Core HR and HRIS Technology Core HR Platform of the Year: BambooHR Core HR Innovation Award: Novaworks Core HR Company of the Year: Rippling Human Capital Management (HCM) HCM Innovation Award: ADP, ADP Assist™ HCM Company of the Year: SAP SuccessFactors Payroll and Compensation Technology Payroll Innovation Award: Paychex Global Payroll Solution of the Year: Deputy Benefits Administration Technology Benefits Administration Solution of the Year: 401GO Benefits Platform of the Year: Alight Solutions, Alight Worklife® Benefits Innovation Award: Clasp Talent Acquisition and Recruiting Technology Talent Acquisition Solution of the Year: ICIMS, ICIMS High Volume Hiring  Recruiting Platform of the Year: Symphony Talent, SFX Solution Suite Recruiting Innovation Award: Beamery Talent Acquisition Company of the Year: Juicebox Talent Acquisition Innovation Award: Greenhouse Software, MyGreenhouse Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) ATS Solution of the Year: Elevatus ATS Company of the Year: Workable Learning Management Systems (LMS) Learning Management Solution of the Year: 360Learning Learning Technology Company of the Year: Skillsoft Performance Management Technology Performance Management Solution of the Year: Grace Hill, PerformanceHQ Performance Platform of the Year: Betterworks Employee Engagement Technology Employee Engagement Solution of the Year: Unily Engagement Innovation Award: Workhuman Employee Engagement Company of the Year: Bonfyre Employee Experience (EX) Technology Employee Experience Solution of the Year: WorkTango EX Platform of the Year: Simpplr EX Innovation Award: Oyster Workforce Analytics and HR Analytics Workforce Analytics Solution of the Year: Benny Button HR Analytics Innovation Award: ADP, ADP DataCloud AI and Automation in HR AI-Powered HR Solution of the Year: G-P, G-P Gia™ AI HR Platform of the Year: ADP, ADP Assist™ HR AI Innovation Award: Sana from Workday Agentic AI HR Solution of the Year: Eightfold AI, Eightfold AI Interviewer and AI Interview Companion  Workforce Planning and Scheduling Workforce Planning Solution of the Year: Legion Technologies, Legion Labor Planning Workforce Planning Innovation Award: Deltek Time, Attendance and Leave Management Time Management Platform of the Year: Harvest Workforce Time Technology Company of the Year: Workforce Compliance, Risk and HR Governance HR Compliance Solution of the Year: DCI Consulting Group, FedAssure HR Compliance Innovation Award: AbsenceSoft HR Compliance Technology Company of the Year: Trusaic Compliance, Risk and HR Governance Solution of the Year: Papaya Global Employee Wellness and Mental Health Technology Employee Wellness Solution of the Year: Twello Wellness Innovation Award: Fringe Remote and Hybrid Work Technology Remote Work Technology Company of the Year: Remote Distributed Workforce Management Solution of the Year: UKG Internal Mobility and Career Development Career Development Solution of the Year: Fuel50 Career Development Innovation Award: LHH, LHH Career Studio Employee Communications and Collaboration Employee Communications Solution of the Year: Interact Communications Innovation Award: Asana SMB HR Tech SMB HR Platform of the Year: Keka SMB HR Innovation Award: Gusto Industry Leadership HR Tech Startup of the Year: Factorial Overall HR Technology Solution of the Year: Cornerstone OnDemand, Cornerstone Workforce AI™ Overall HR Technology Company of the Year: Deel About HR Tech Breakthrough Part of <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=wyt6Gk7VZjuxkH-IXYZEdplB0jr_3ldGQE3ncT5vJhBqgyafscEtplOX41OGHbZn7d6p71eM2hJbaApIkIqUbRvi2Skv_g_I7T15-6-dtqA=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Tech Breakthrough">Tech Breakthrough</a>, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the HR Tech Breakthrough Awards program is dedicated to recognizing the top companies, technologies and products in today's global human resources and workforce technology market. The annual program provides a comprehensive analysis and evaluation of the most innovative solutions transforming how organizations attract, engage, develop and retain talent in an increasingly digital and data driven workplace. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=b0seBNNq5o7oIc2aYy6xgiiJFyyjJWM86vTM8y0AF_SMuhuZoZ-zpnrdG99Voj38T3jZOB1SbxjykpzxJX5HN_vZQ8PnlL4duBI09PAYMXOjf0IV8ZcqQgrDB2ScPWZQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="HRTechBreakthrough.com">HRTechBreakthrough.com</a>. Tech Breakthrough LLC does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our recognition programs, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with award designations. Tech Breakthrough LLC recognition consists of the opinions of the Tech Breakthrough LLC organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Tech Breakthrough LLC disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this recognition program, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. <pre>CONTACT: Media Contact:
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