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The HRTech Wire →This week's briefing →Submit newsPublish a sponsored article — $300“The Spy in the Slack Channel”: Inside the Silicon Valley Espionage Scandal Between Rippling and Deel
In a plot that feels more like the screenplay of a corporate thriller than a courtroom reality, two of Silicon Valley’s most celebrated HR tech unicorns—Rippling and Deel—are now locked in a high-stakes legal war involving secret communicat
Product NewshireEZ Unveils Agentic AI: A Semi-Autonomous Approach to Smarter, More Strategic Recruiting
hireEZ has launched Agentic AI, a semi-autonomous recruiting solution embedded within its AI-first talent acquisition platform. Positioned between fully autonomous and assistant-level AI, Agentic AI offers guided autonomy—automating tasks l
Company NewsDeloitte's '2025 Global Human Capital Trends' Aims to Help Leaders Navigate Complex Workplace Tensions
Deloitte's 2025 Global Human Capital Trends report explores the growing tensions between business needs and human workforce development. Based on insights from nearly 13,000 business and HR leaders across 93 countries, the report highlights
Venture CapitalPayfare Enters into Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Fiserv
Payfare Inc., a global leader in Earned Wage Access (EWA) and digital banking for workforces, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Fiserv, Inc., a leading financial services technology provider. The all-cash deal values
Company NewsPeople Analytics Teams Still Struggle to Deliver Business Impact, Warns The Josh Bersin Company
A new study by The Josh Bersin Company highlights the challenges facing People Analytics teams worldwide. Despite increasing investments, only 10% of teams deliver high-level business impact. To avoid marginalization, experts urge a shift t
Company NewsFiverr Q3 2024: Revenue Hits $99.6 Million, Exceeds Expectations
Fiverr International Ltd. announced robust financial results for Q3 2024, highlighting a revenue increase to $99.6 million and a notable rise in adjusted EBITDA. The company outperformed expectations amidst a challenging macro environment,
EarningsADP Fiscal Q1 2025 Earnings: Revenues Climb to $4.8 Billion, Marking a Strong Start
ADP announced robust first quarter fiscal 2025 results with a 7% increase in revenue reaching $4.8 billion and a 13% increase in diluted EPS at $2.34. Significant highlights include the acquisition of WorkForce Software and the launch of AD
Product NewsQualtrics Rolls Out Game-Changing AI Features for Enhanced Employee Engagement
Qualtrics has unveiled new AI-driven tools for its XM for Employee Experience platform, aimed at enhancing employee engagement and productivity by refining feedback analysis and actionable insights. The tools include Qualtrics Assist for Em
Company NewsLattice's 2025 State of People Strategy Report: HR at a Crossroads with AI, DEIB, and Manager Engagement
Lattice 's 2025 State of People Strategy Report reveals that HR is at a critical juncture, facing challenges like declining employee engagement, reduced DEIB prioritization, and the slow adoption of AI. The report emphasizes the importance
Product NewsLinkedIn’s first AI agent, Hiring Assistant
LinkedIn has entered the AI agent market with its new Hiring Assistant , aiming to streamline up to 80% of the pre-offer recruitment workflow. The tool integrates directly into LinkedIn's platform, enhancing recruiter productivity and candi
Product NewsADP Unveils Lyric: The Flexible, Intelligent and Human-Centric Global HR Platform
ADP has launched Lyric HCM , a Human Capital Management (HCM) platform leveraging GenAI to enhance personalized employee experiences on a global scale. Lyric offers a comprehensive solution by combining flexibility, intelligence, and human-
Product NewsWorkday Launches Illuminate: The Next Generation of Workday AI
Workday Inc. has launched Illuminate, the next generation of its AI platform, designed to transform enterprise operations by leveraging the world's largest HR and finance dataset. Illuminate enhances decision-making, accelerates routine tas
Company NewsTwo HR Titans Unite: CareerBuilder and Monster Finalize Merger
CareerBuilder and Monster have officially completed their merger, forming a stronger job board with greater reach and scale. The merger unites two trusted brands to better serve job seekers and employers in navigating the evolving talent ma
Company NewsEngagedly Announces the Top 100 Global HR Influencers of 2024
The Eighth Annual list celebrates the achievements of people strategists who are driving impactful change in the workplace. ST. LOUIS, Sept. 11, 2024 — Engagedly, the world’s most adaptable and connected employee experience platform, proud
Company NewsSmartRecruiters Appoints Rebecca Carr as Chief Executive Officer
Rebecca Carr has been appointed the new CEO of SmartRecruiters , bringing extensive experience from her decade-long tenure within the company, most recently as Chief Product Officer. She aims to propel the enterprise's talent acquisition te
Company NewsFTC Takes Action Against Care.com for Deceiving Caregivers About Wages and Availability of Jobs on its Site, Impeding Cancellation Process
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Care.com for misleading advertising regarding the availability of caregiving jobs and the potential earnings from these jobs, which were often overstated. The company also made
HotNewsNational Advertising Division Finds Certain Deel Payroll and HRIS Claims Supported; Recommends Others be Modified or Discontinued
The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs reviewed advertising claims made by Deel, Inc. regarding its Payroll and Human Resource Information System (HRIS) in response to a challenge from competitor Rippling. While NA
Company NewsUKG Names Jennifer Morgan as Chief Executive Officer
UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, has appointed Jennifer Morgan as its new CEO. Morgan, a former Co-CEO of SAP and a member of UKG's Board of Directors since 2021, succeeds Chris Todd, who
Venture CapitalHireRight Acquired for $1.7 Billion by General Atlantic and Stone Point Capital
HireRight Holdings Corporation has finalized its acquisition by General Atlantic and Stone Point Capital in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.7 billion. The merger, approved by HireRight stockholders on June 21, 2024, converts all outsta
Venture CapitalChime Financial's $173 Million Acquisition of Salt Labs: A Step Towards IPO Ambitions
Chime Financial has acquired Salt Labs to enhance financial progress for everyday Americans. Both companies aim to empower employees by leveraging the Chime platform. Jason Lee, CEO of Salt Labs, will lead the new Chime Enterprise unit to d
HotNewsBIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES GROUNDBREAKING AI PRINCIPLES FOR WORKER WELL-BEING
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 principles, developed following President Biden’s Executive Order,
Company NewsFrom LMS365 to Zensai: Rebranding the Future of Work and Talent Development
Zensai , formerly known as LMS365, announces its rebranding and the launch of the Human Success Platform, a comprehensive AI-powered suite aimed at enhancing talent development. This strategic move, symbolizing growth and enlightenment in t
Company NewsPrivacy Concerns Surge as Glassdoor Allegedly Adds Real Names to User Profiles Without Consent
The article reports concerns among Glassdoor users that their real names were added to their profiles without consent, potentially compromising anonymity. This issue surfaced when a user, Monica, noticed her full name and city on her profil
Company NewsAlight Announces Agreement to Sell Payroll and Professional Services Business for up to $1.2 Billion
Alight , Inc. announced the sale of its Payroll & Professional Services business to an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital for up to $1.2 billion, aiming to transform into a more focused employee wellbeing and benefits platform. This strategic move
Company NewsSalt Labs Offers Lifeline to Employees Left Adrift by Blueboard’s Sudden Shutdown
In an unexpected turn of events that has sent ripples through the HR industry, Blueboard, a prominent experiential employee recognition platform based in San Diego, announced its abrupt shutdown on March 12, 2024. This sudden closure left h
Company NewsDHRmap Announces the 2024 Top HRTech Brands!
Dallas,Taxes.-- DHRmap , a leading global HRTech media outlet, has announced its 2024 Top HRTech Brands across 62 HRTech vertical categories. In total, more than 800 HRTech brands are recognized after a comprehensive analysis of over 1,500
HotNews2024 Workplace Trends Report Unveils Latest Employee Data Paired with Practical Advice
Quantum Workplace Research Shows AI, Change Management, and Retention to be Big Issues for Organizations in 2024. OMAHA, Neb. , Feb. 21, 2024 Acting on workplace data will be critical in 2024, according to the Not Another Employee Engagem
Company NewsLMS365 and Go1 Forge Strategic Partnership to Deliver a Diverse, World-Class Workplace Learning Experience Facilitating Upskilling and Reskilling Across the Workforce
LMS365, a leading AI-powered learning platform integrated with Microsoft 365 and Teams, has announced a strategic partnership with Go1, the world's largest online learning library. This collaboration introduces a powerful blend of technolog
Company NewsChris Thomas Promoted to Paycom Co-CEO with Chad Richison
Paycom Software , Inc. announces Chris Thomas as Co-CEO alongside Chad Richison. With a history of leadership and innovation, Paycom's strategic move aims to enhance its growth and service in the HR tech industry. OKLAHOMA CITY Paycom Softw
Product NewsDiscover 2024's Latest: DHRmap's January Market Map Unveiled
HR professionals often feel overwhelmed by the plethora of products at numerous HR tech expositions, many with overlapping functions or similar concepts. Observing the global HRTech market , it's clear that mergers and acquisitions are ongo
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