Three decades of corporate leadership recently dovetailed for Craig Smith, appointed as senior consultant at Chicago-based strategy execution company Gagen MacDonald to focus on transformation, vision and value following his relocation to the area.

Human capital management systems provider Paychex recently launched Sage Intacct — an interactive upgrade adapted from the Paychex General Ledger Service — in its ongoing dedication to fostering improvements in accounting services.

Scoring strongly in solidarity, leadership, equity and reward factors, California-based career transition specialty firm RiseSmart recently achieved a top ranking — among the “2017 Best Small and Medium Workplaces” by Great Place to Work and Fortune.

HR service provider Randstad US plans several presentations illuminating technology, workplace robotics and inclusion practices at the American Staffing Association’s upcoming Staffing World 2017 expo slated for Wednesday through Friday at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center.

Lisa McGill was recently named chief human resources officer at cloud-delivered endpoint protection provider CrowdStrike.

Independent media organization Argus recently named Matthew Burkley its chief operating officer.

A benefits administration technology company is expanding in Denver more rapidly than it expected, increasing its workforce more than 400 percent since it entered the city three years ago.

The National Human Resources Association’s Los Angeles chapter (NHRA-LA) recently named Chicago-based media company tronc Inc.’s Cindy Ballard, who serves as SVP of HR, as the 2017 Los Angeles Human Resources Executive of the Year.

Florida’s CoAdvantage Corp., providing professional employer organization solutions to clients nationwide, has acquired Progressive Employer Management Co., also based in Florida, with the expectation of increasing its regional footprint, growth and strength.

Ruth Trezevant Cyrus has accepted a new role as executive vice president of acquisition integration at Oasis Outsourcing in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Integris Health, an organization that manages health care facilities throughout Oklahoma, seeks a human resources benefits consultant.

Benefits technology company Businesssolver last week showcased one of its latest products at the industry's main event of the year.

Theresa McDannald has been appointed chief financial officer at Global Employment Solutions.

Real estate technology company Compass recently named Madan Nagaldinne its first chief people officer.

Teaming up with Professionals In Human Resources Association, lactation and early parenting resource DayOne Baby recently orchestrated onsite services at a Long Beach Convention Center conference, easing the travel experience for new mothers.

In a pioneering product introduction, cloud-based solutions provider Infor has implemented its “Infor Coleman” branded AI platform into the existing Infor Talent Science suite created for its CloudSuite system.

St. Louis-based Inroads has named Christopher Collier of Atlanta-based utility enterprise Southern Co. to its board of directors.

Chicago-based renewable energy company Invenergy seeks a full-time human resources coordinator.

Karen Isaacs will lead HR functions, oversee cultural policy and work alongside colleagues as a vice president and senior manager at the specialty broker advisory firm JLT Specialty USA's Philadelphia location.

Maintenance products marketer NCH Corp. is looking for a human resources benefits representative in Irving, Texas.