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This week in HR tech
12 stories across 5 beats, Aug 19–25, 2024 — each wired to the companies it names.
Funding
1Fri, Aug 23
Thera , a New York City-based payroll and payments platform, has secured $4 million in seed funding, led by Y Combinator and other prominent investors. Founded by former Amazon eng
Acquisition
1Thu, Aug 22
Avionté has acquired AkkenCloud , strengthening its leadership in the staffing software industry. This acquisition enables AkkenCloud clients to benefit from Avionté’s comprehensiv
Earnings
1Thu, Aug 22
Workday, Inc. reported strong fiscal 2025 second quarter results, with total revenues reaching $2.085 billion, up 16.7% year-over-year, and subscription revenues at $1.903 billion,
Product News
7Thu, Aug 22
The Josh Bersin Company has launched the HR Career Navigator™, the world’s first AI-powered development coach specifically designed for HR professionals. This platform leverages ov
Thu, Aug 22
Sense , a leader in AI-driven talent engagement solutions, has launched a new Career Sites product designed to enhance the hiring process, elevate employer branding, and improve th
Wed, Aug 21
Fama Technologies has introduced "Instagram Reels as a Source," a new feature in their AI-driven candidate screening platform. This innovation allows employers to analyze publicly
Wed, Aug 21
Salary.com has introduced SalaryIQ™, an AI-powered, real-time job posting database designed to enhance compensation and recruiting strategies. Leveraging 25 years of experience i
Tue, Aug 20
bswift ® , a leader in cloud-based benefits administration, has launched Emma EnrollPro, an AI-powered decision support tool designed to revolutionize employee benefits enrollment.
Tue, Aug 20
Dayforce , Inc. has launched a new Dayforce Learning experience designed to modernize employee learning and development. This platform integrates AI-driven capabilities and an intu
Tue, Aug 20
Workday has announced the launch of Global Payroll Connect, a comprehensive payroll solution designed to seamlessly integrate with payroll providers, streamlining the payroll exper
Column
2Mon, Aug 19
Paychex has launched Paychex Flex® Perks, a digital marketplace offering a range of employee benefits tailored to today's diverse workforce. This integrated e-commerce platform all
Mon, Aug 19
UKG has been named the 2024 Global Payroll Supplier of the Year by the Global Payroll Association for its innovative UKG One View solution, which simplifies multi-country payroll p
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