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This week in HR tech
9 stories across 5 beats, Sep 29–Oct 5, 2025 — each wired to the companies it names.
Funding
3Tue, Sep 30
SureCo , a Santa Ana–based health benefits technology company specializing in Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRA) for large employers, has raised $23 mil
Mon, Sep 29
Alex , an AI-powered recruiting partner, has secured $20 million in funding—including a $17 million Series A led by Peak XV Partners and a $3 million Seed round by 1984 Ventures. T
Mon, Sep 29
Gain , an Israel-based deeptech startup, has launched its first AI Employees designed to manage end-to-end procurement processes. The company announced a $12M seed funding round le
Acquisition
1Wed, Oct 1
Lightcast , the global leader in labor market intelligence, has acquired UK-based consulting firm Simply to strengthen its professional services and extend its leadership in skills
Product News
1Wed, Oct 1
The Talent Studios has launched Determined People™ , an agentic AI-enabled cognitive engine designed to transform recruitment into a precise, evidence-driven science. Built by vete
Column
2Wed, Oct 1
UKG has unveiled its global rebrand and new campaign, “When Work Works, Everything Works,” positioning itself as the world’s Workforce Operating Platform. The refreshed brand ident
Wed, Oct 1
Workday has officially completed its acquisition of Paradox, a leading AI-powered candidate experience platform. By integrating Paradox with HiredScore and Workday Recruiting, Work
Company News
2Thu, Oct 2
Helios has rebranded as Globalli and launched the world’s first-ever Global People Operating System (OS) , designed to unify payroll, compliance, and HR across more than 125 countr
Wed, Oct 1
DailyPay appointed veteran executive Nelson Chai as CEO, advancing its strategy beyond earned wage access toward broader financial wellness for frontline workers. Chai—formerly Ube
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