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This week in HR tech
16 stories across 5 beats, May 13–19, 2024 — each wired to the companies it names.
Funding
3Tue, May 14
Sona , an advanced workforce management platform for frontline enterprises, announced a $27.5M Series A funding led by Felicis, with participation from Northzone, Gradient, and oth
Tue, May 14
Anthropos , a startup with offices in the US and Switzerland, has raised $2.7 million in pre-seed funding to address the pressing issues of talent shortage and skills development.
Tue, May 14
Worky , an all-in-one HR and payroll software designed for Mexican companies, recently secured $6 million in Series A funding led by Atlántico and ADP Ventures. Founded in 2018, Wo
Earnings
1Wed, May 15
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. announced its financial results for FY2023, showing a slight revenue decrease but significant profitability improvements. Revenue was ¥3,416.4 billion, d
Product News
5Fri, May 17
Edge of Bliss has launched Edge GPT, an AI-powered career assistant designed to transform the job search experience for both job seekers and employers. Edge GPT offers personalized
Thu, May 16
Harri , a leading Frontline Employee Experience platform, has announced its latest product release, featuring 70 new features and updates designed to enhance the efficiency and eng
Wed, May 15
Eightfold AI has launched Eightfold Talent Tracking, an AI-native, end-to-end talent acquisition system, replacing traditional applicant tracking systems. This innovative solution
Wed, May 15
Fountain , the leading platform for frontline workforce management, has introduced four new products: Fountain Assist, Fountain I-9 Center, Fountain Reach, and Fountain Communicate
Tue, May 14
Sense has unveiled its latest innovation, Sense Conversational Voice AI, which integrates with the company's existing Recruiting Automation, Chatbot, and Messaging products. This n
Company News
6Fri, May 17
ALEXANDRIA, Va. , May 17, 2024 -- Hundreds of owners, executives and employees of professional employer organizations (PEOs) around the country will be gathering in Washington,
Thu, May 16
Randstad NV, the world's leading talent company, announced the acquisition of Torc, an AI-powered talent marketplace platform. This acquisition aims to strengthen Randstad Digital'
Tue, May 14
Indeed , the career site, announced the layoff of approximately 1,000 employees, constituting about 8% of its U.S. workforce. This decision, conveyed through a letter from CEO Chri
Tue, May 14
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is closing down its enterprise communications platform, Workplace . The service will be available until September 2025, then read-only until May 2
Tue, May 14
Visier , a leader in people analytics, announced key achievements for Q1 2024. Highlights include the launch of "Vee," a generative AI assistant, and the "Open for Builders" initia
Tue, May 14
CoachHub has introduced its AI Coaching Companion, an innovative AI-driven tool integrated into its digital coaching platform AIMY™. Available as an add-on through the CoachHub app
News
1Thu, May 16
The Biden-Harris administration, through the Department of Labor, has introduced a comprehensive set of AI principles aimed at enhancing worker well-being and rights. These princip
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