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The HRTech Wire →This week's briefing →Submit newsPublish a sponsored article — $300Papaya Global Announces CFO, CPO, and Key Executive Appointments to Drive Innovation and Expansion
Papaya Global , a leading workforce payroll and payments platform, has announced significant leadership changes to bolster its global expansion. Erez Simha joins as CFO, bringing vast IPO and M&A expertise, while Amit Levi is promoted to CP
Venture CapitalIntuit to Acquire HR Platform GoCo to Build End-to-End HR Suite for SMBs
Intuit has announced its agreement to acquire GoCo, an HR and benefits platform focused on small and mid-market businesses. This strategic acquisition aims to transform Intuit’s Payroll into a full Human Capital Management (HCM) solution by
Product NewsHireClix Launches JobFlow SEO to Improve Employer’s Search Engine Optimization for Job Postings on Google and Beyond
HireClix has introduced JobFlow SEO , a new recruitment marketing solution designed to enhance the visibility of job postings across search engines like Google. Compatible with any applicant tracking system (ATS), this tool helps employers
Product NewsSalary.com Unveils Agentic AI Platform for HR and Compensation
Salary.com has launched the first-ever Agentic AI platform tailored specifically for HR and compensation professionals. By integrating advanced agentic AI and large language models (LLMs), this platform automates complex workflows, enables
Venture CapitalCheckr Expands into Employment Verification with Acquisition of Truework
Checkr has announced its acquisition of Truework , a major player in income and employment verification. This strategic move allows Checkr to expand beyond background checks into the multi-billion dollar employment verification industry. Tr
Company NewsManpowerGroup Q1 Revenue Falls to $4.1B, Net Income Down 86% Amid Restructuring
In Q1 2025, ManpowerGroup reported $4.1 billion in revenue, marking a 7% year-over-year decline (-5% in constant currency, -2% organic). Net income fell sharply to $5.6 million ($0.12 per diluted share) from $39.7 million ($0.81) a year ear
Venture CapitalChapel Hill-Based Well Secures $30M to Scale AI-Driven Health Engagement System
Well , an AI-driven health engagement company based in Chapel Hill, has raised $30 million in new funding, bringing its total to over $150 million. This round will accelerate the development of its AI platform, concierge services, and predi
Company NewsIn2Dialog and Ixly Receive MIT R&D Grant to Advance AI in Recruitment
In2Dialog, a multi-award-winning startup transforming the recruitment process with AI-driven tools based in Utrecht, has been awarded a prestigious MIT R&D collaboration grant by the Province of Utrecht. The grant supports a joint research
Product NewsJobot Launches Jax 6.0 Featuring AI Fast Track
Jobot , the AI-powered recruiting and consulting firm, has unveiled Jax 6.0, the latest version of its proprietary recruiting platform designed to accelerate hiring and enhance candidate engagement. With intelligent features like Fast Track
Venture CapitalPaychex Completes Acquisition of Paycor
Paychex has officially acquired Paycor in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $4.1 billion. This strategic deal merges two HCM powerhouses and aims to create the industry's most comprehensive and flexible AI-driven HR and payrol
Venture CapitalHireRight Acquires ClearChecks to Expand SMB Screening Services with Next-Gen Technology
HireRight has announced the acquisition of ClearChecks , a background screening company focused on small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This move aims to enhance HireRight's self-service platform, backgroundchecks.com, by integrating Cl
Company NewsPerceptyx Appoints Ross Wainwright as Chief Executive Officer
Perceptyx , a leader in AI-powered employee experience solutions, has appointed Ross Wainwright as CEO to accelerate global growth. With prior leadership roles at SAP, Alida, and NTT, Wainwright brings deep SaaS expertise and a customer-cen
Product NewsJosh Bersin Company's Galileo™ Leaps Ahead with Next-Gen Reasoning Model & Industry-Leading Skills and Jobs Knowledge Base
With a new reasoning model, Galileo™ Mercury release now features "chain of thought" processing for advanced AI capability. A New "Consultant Mode" transforms Galileo into an HR and organizational consultant. Vast datasets of jobs, skills,
Company NewsWorkday Puts AI Agents Center Stage with Rock Stars Gwen Stefani, Paul Stanley, and Billy Idol
Rockers Tell Office Workers “We’ll Stay Out of Your World, if You Stay Out of Ours” PLEASANTON, Calif., Apr. 7, 2025 – Workday, Inc . (NASDAQ: WDAY), the AI platform for managing people , money , and agents , is bringing AI agents cent
Company News“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
Venture CapitalServiceNow to boost CRM offering with acquisition of Logik.ai’s best-in-class, AI-powered CPQ solution
ServiceNow has announced the acquisition of Logik.ai, a leader in AI-powered, composable Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) solutions, to enhance its CRM and Sales and Order Management capabilities. The move aims to streamline complex sales wo
Company NewsUKG Appoints Former Autodesk CIO Prakash Kota to Lead Global Tech and AI Strategy
UKG has appointed Prakash Kota as its new Chief Information Officer, marking a strategic move to enhance its global HR and workforce management offerings. With over two decades of experience in enterprise technology, including his recent ro
Product NewsPerceptyx Launches First ‘Experience-Aware’ AI Coaching Agent
Perceptyx has unveiled the industry's first "experience-aware" AI Coach, a generative AI agent embedded within its EX platform that delivers real-time, personalized leadership development. Unlike generic coaching tools, AI Coach continuousl
Company NewsThe Adecco Group and Salesforce Launch New Company to Integrate Human and AI Talent
The Adecco Group, in collaboration with Salesforce, has launched a new company aimed at seamlessly integrating human and digital talent in the workforce. This venture will utilize Salesforce's digital labor platform, Agentforce, and Adecco'
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 NewsPaychex Reports Q3 FY2025 Revenue of $1.51B and Adjusted EPS of $1.49, Announces Paycor Acquisition to Close in April
Paychex , Inc. reported a solid third quarter for fiscal 2025, achieving 5% year-over-year revenue growth and 6% growth in operating income. The company recorded $1.49 in adjusted diluted EPS, up 8% from the prior year. Notably, Paychex ent
Venture CapitalEnergage Acquires TalentQuest to Redefine the Future of Workplace Excellence
Energage , the HR technology company behind the Top Workplaces recognition program, has acquired TalentQuest , a leader in personalized talent management solutions. This acquisition creates a unified employee experience suite that integrate
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
Company NewsUKG Talk Communications Platform Helps Amusement Park Owner Optimize Frontline Operations and Strengthen Staff Unity
UKG, a leader in HR and workforce management solutions, is helping Wahooz Family Fun Zone and Roaring Springs Waterpark enhance workplace culture and operational efficiency through its UKG Talk platform. With a predominantly Gen Z workforce
Venture CapitalSpain’s HR Tech Firm Factorial Secures $120M in Non-Dilutive Funding to Accelerate Expansion in Germany, France, and Italy
Factorial , the Barcelona-based HR tech unicorn, has secured an additional $120 million in non-dilutive funding from General Catalyst, bringing its total borrowings from GC’s Customer Value fund to $200 million . This investment will fuel F
Product NewsOracle Expands Cloud HCM with AI-Powered Employee Engagement & Event Management
Oracle has introduced new communication and event management capabilities within Oracle ME, part of Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM, to enhance employee engagement and organizational culture. These updates allow HR teams to manage company-wide even
Product NewsFirstup Launches Workforce Orchestration, Transforming How Enterprises Drive Employee Activation
Firstup has launched an AI-powered workforce orchestration solution to revolutionize enterprise employee communications. By bringing AI-driven marketing automation principles to internal workforce engagement, organizations can now automate
Product NewsWorkday 2025 Spring Release: 350+ New Features, Updates, and AI Enhancements to Streamline HR and Finance Processes for Customers Around the World
Workday has unveiled its 2025 Spring Release, introducing over 350 new features and updates designed to streamline HR and finance operations. This update integrates AI innovations across recruiting, workforce management, and financial proce
Product NewsChartHop AI: Merging HR and Business Data for Smarter Workforce Decisions
ChartHop AI revolutionizes workforce intelligence by integrating HRIS with business data, enabling HR leaders to make smarter, real-time decisions. By bridging workforce metrics with sales, customer support, and R&D insights, it transforms
Product NewsLattice Debuts AI Agent for HR as HRIS Customer Growth Surges 250%
Lattice has introduced an AI-powered HR agent to streamline HR processes and enhance employee productivity. The AI agent automates responses to common HR inquiries, allowing HR teams to focus on strategic tasks like performance management a
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