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Workday reported fiscal 2027 second-quarter revenue of $2.649 billion, up 12.8% year over year, with subscription revenue rising 13.9% to $2.471 billion. More importantly, AI is beginning to show measurable commercial impact: CEO Aneel Bhus
Company NewsWorkday Introduces AI Research Team Dedicated to Advancing Reliable, Trustworthy, and Efficient Enterprise AI
Workday has launched Workday AI Research to tackle enterprise AI challenges including agent memory, explainability and multi-agent orchestration. Its latest research reports 12% higher memory precision, ~8% better quality and 5.8% higher mu
Product NewshireEZ Rebuilds Its Recruiting Platform From the Ground Up Around AI Agents
hireEZ has rebuilt its talent acquisition platform around agents, with access starting Aug. 27. EZ Agent works across 1B+ professional profiles plus ATS and talent community data, while recruiters retain approval over strategy, shortlists a
Company NewsADP Reports $21.95 Billion in Fiscal 2026 Revenue as AI Adoption Accelerates Across HCM, Service, and Sales
ADP closed fiscal 2026 with broad-based growth across revenue, earnings, client retention, and AI-enabled product adoption. Full-year revenue increased 7% to $21.95 billion, while net earnings rose 8% to $4.41 billion. Adjusted EBIT reached
Company NewsWorkday Adaptive Planning Achieves FedRAMP Moderate Authorization to Support Federal Workforce and Budget Planning
Workday Adaptive Planning has achieved FedRAMP Moderate authorization, enabling U.S. federal agencies to securely connect workforce planning, budgeting and forecasting. The solution includes audit capabilities, FIPS 140-3 compliant security
Company NewsWorkday Announces Rising 2026: Where Agentic HR and Agentic Finance Take Center Stage October 12-15 in Las Vegas
Workday Rising 2026 will take place Oct. 12–15 in Las Vegas, bringing together 30,000+ in-person and digital attendees. The event will feature 400+ sessions on agentic HR, finance, IT, product innovation, customer use cases, demos, and hand
hireEZ Combines 1B Open Web Profiles with Nexxt and Talroo to Rebuild the Top of the Recruiting Funnel
hireEZ announced strategic partnerships with Nexxt and Talroo to unify passive candidates, nurtured talent and active applicants into one agentic recruiting workflow. The platform combines hireEZ’s 1B open web profiles with Nexxt’s 150M+ candidate...
Paychex Reaches $6.512B in FY2026 Revenue as Paycor Integration and WISE AI Engine Drive Momentum
Paychex reported FY2026 revenue of $6.512B, up 17%, with adjusted operating income rising 19% to $2.815B. Q4 revenue increased 12% to $1.606B, supported by Paycor integration and growth across Management Solutions, PEO, insurance, and...
UKG Adds Agentic Orchestration to Connect Workforce Intelligence with Frontline Execution
UKG introduced agentic orchestration to its AI-first Workforce Operating Platform, adding Workforce Intelligence Hub and Dynamic Workforce Operations. New capabilities include Operational Benchmarks, Fully Loaded Labor Cost, Real-Time Workf
Workday Launches New Tools for Developers to Build, Connect, and Verify AI Agents For HR, Finance, and IT
Workday unveiled three major AI agent capabilities at DevCon 2026: Developer Agent, Agent-Ready Tools, and Agent Passport. Developers can now build HR and finance agents using natural language in Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Cline, and Googl
Workday Global Research Finds AI Reduces Burnout but May Deepen the Workplace Connection Deficit
Workday’s new Human Connection Workplace Index surveyed 2,150 AI-using employees across 7 countries. While 62% say AI has reduced stress or burnout risk and 86% feel more productive, 14% have taken time off due to loneliness or social isola
Workday Announces Fiscal 2027 First Quarter Financial Results
Workday reported fiscal 2027 first-quarter revenue of $2.542 billion, up 13.5% year over year, with subscription revenue reaching $2.354 billion, up 14.3%. The company also delivered stronger profitability, with GAAP operating income of $33
Company NewsWorkday, Anthropic, and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Launch AI-Focused Solopreneurship Accelerator Program
Workday , Anthropic, and LISC have launched an AI-focused Solopreneurship Accelerator in the U.S. The pilot will support 15 entrepreneurs with $10,000 grants, Claude AI credits, AI skills training, and coaching support. The program focuses
ColumnADP Q3 Earnings: $5.9B Revenue Driven by AI and Client Funds Interest
ADP reported strong Q3 Fiscal 2026 results, with revenue increasing 7% to $5.9 billion and adjusted diluted EPS rising 10% to $3.37. The company also raised its full-year guidance, now expecting revenue growth of 6–7% and EPS growth of 10–1
Product NewsWorkday Launches Agentic AI to Transform Enterprise Execution Systems
Workday has introduced its next wave of Agentic AI capabilities, signaling a major shift from traditional enterprise software toward autonomous task execution. The announcement centers on the concept of the “New Work Day,” where human emplo
Product NewsWorkday Launches Sana: 300+ Skill AI Agents Transform HR and Finance Workflows
Workday launches “ Sana ,” a new AI interface embedded directly into HR & finance workflows. With 300+ skills, Sana agents can find data, execute tasks, and automate workflows across systems like Salesforce, Outlook, and Google Drive—all wi
Company NewsUKG Showcases a New AI Workforce Orchestration Platform at UNLEASH America and TRANSFORM
UKG is showcasing its Workforce Operating Platform at UNLEASH America 2026 and TRANSFORM 2026, positioning AI as a real-time system of action for HR, payroll, and workforce management. UKG says 80,000+ organizations in 150 countries use its
Product NewsADP Builds Responsible AI HR Platform Across Payroll, Talent and Workforce Operations
ADP announced the launch of a dedicated AI agents destination within ADP Marketplace, the world’s largest digital HR storefront. The initiative introduces curated partner AI agents that integrate directly with ADP systems to orchestrate wor
ColumnWorkday Announces Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results
Workday reported strong fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full-year results, underscoring sustained growth and expanding profitability as it accelerates its enterprise AI strategy. Q4 total revenues reached $2.532 billion, up 14.5% year-over-y
Company NewsWorkday Announces CEO Transition as Co-Founder Aneel Bhusri Returns to Lead the Company's Next Chapter
Workday announced an immediate CEO transition as co-founder Aneel Bhusri returns to lead the company, replacing Carl Eschenbach , who steps down after guiding the business through global expansion and tighter operational discipline. Bhusri’
Company NewsWorkday Introduces the Military Skills Mapper to Help Organizations Better Recognize and Hire Veteran Talent
Workday launched Military Skills Mapper inside Workday Recruiting, translating military service into civilian skills for recruiters. 200,000+ service members transition yearly. Feature analyzes service history + job context to surface leade
Product NewsADP Launches ADP Assist AI Agents Powered by 1.1M Clients and 42M Workers Globally
ADP launches new ADP Assist AI agents to automate payroll and HR tasks. Built on data from 1.1M clients across 140+ countries and 42M wage earners, the agents audit payroll variances, guide tax registration, answer policy questions and trig
Company NewsADP Reports Q2 FY2026 Revenue of $5.4 Billion, Up 6% Year over Year
ADP Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results •Revenues increased 6% compared to last year's second quarter to $5.4 billion; 5% organic constant currency •Net earnings increased 10% to $1.1 billion, and adjusted net earnings increased 10%
Company NewsWorkday Commits CAD $1 Billion Investment in Canada Over Five Years
Workday has announced plans to invest CAD $1 billion in Canada over the next five years, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Canadian market and its rapidly growing customer base. The investment will focus on expanding local technol
Company NewsPaychex Announces $1 Billion Stock Repurchase Authorization and Declares Quarterly Dividend
Paychex , Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX), a leading provider of human capital management solutions, has announced a major capital return initiative, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to shareholder value. The company’s Board of Directors author
Company NewsNew Workday Research: Companies Are Leaving AI Gains on the Table
Workday released new global research revealing a critical gap between AI-driven productivity gains and real business value creation. While 85% of employees report saving one to seven hours per week using AI, nearly 40% of that time is lost
Company NewsWorkday Expands Frontline Workforce Capabilities Across 1,800+ Retail and Hospitality Customers
Workday is accelerating its momentum in the retail and hospitality sectors with new customer wins and a suite of AI-powered innovations designed specifically for frontline workers. More than 1,800 retail and hospitality organizations global
Product NewsParadox Conversational Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Now Available Through Workday, Helping Organizations Hire Frontline Workers Faster
Workday announced that Paradox Conversational Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is now available through its platform, extending Workday’s AI-driven workforce solutions to organizations that hire frontline workers at scale. Designed to remove
Company NewsPaychex Delivers 18% Revenue Growth in FY2026 Q2, Accelerated by Paycor Acquisition and AI Innovation
Paychex reported strong second-quarter results for fiscal year 2026, delivering 18% year-over-year revenue growth and continued progress toward its long-term strategy of building a comprehensive, AI-enabled human capital management platform
Venture CapitalUKG Agrees to Acquire Inova Payroll to Expand Service-Led HCM for SMBs
UKG has agreed to acquire Inova Payroll, a Nashville-based HCM and payroll provider serving 4,000+ SMBs. Inova is the largest reseller of the UKG Ready® suite nationwide. The deal is expected to close in early 2026, subject to conditions. U
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