Search results for “talent”
1239 stories
The HRTech Wire →This week's briefing →Submit newsPublish a sponsored article — $300NYC Startup Ropes Secures $3.1M to Expand Role-Specific Skill Evaluations
Ropes , a New York-based AI hiring startup, has raised $3.1 million in seed funding led by GSV Ventures to expand its innovative platform that assesses technical candidates based on real-world simulations. Unlike traditional tests or biased
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
Venture CapitalCanada-Based Ribbon Lands $8M to Build the AI-First Hiring Platform for High-Turnover Industries
Ribbon , an AI-native hiring platform, aims to fix the broken recruitment system by offering intelligent, voice-based interviews and real-time analytics that drastically reduce hiring times and improve candidate experiences. Backed by $8M i
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'
Venture CapitalMarit Health Launches Groundbreaking Community-Powered Platform for Salary Transparency in Medicine, Secures $3.2M Seed Round
Marit Health , a newly launched platform designed to provide salary transparency for physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs), is revolutionizing the healthcare sector. Backed by $3.2 million in seed funding, Marit offers clinician
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
Venture CapitalCologne-Based peopleIX Secures €2.3M Pre-Seed to Revolutionize AI-Driven Workforce Intelligence
peopleIX , a Cologne-based AI-powered people intelligence platform, has secured €2.3 million in pre-seed funding, led by Earlybird-X with contributions from neoteq ventures, TS Ventures, and HR Tech business angels. The company aims to solv
Venture CapitalMultiply Mortgage Raises $23.5M Series A to Make Homeownership an Employee Perk
Multiply Mortgage, a fintech innovator, has secured $23.5 million in Series A funding led by Kleiner Perkins, bringing its total funding to $27 million. The company is revolutionizing employee benefits by offering lower mortgage rates—up to
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
Venture CapitalHuman Cloud Acquires PeopleGPT: Pioneering the Future of AI-Driven HR Leadership
Human Cloud , a global workforce advisory firm, has acquired PeopleGPT, a prominent AI-focused HR community. The acquisition aims to bridge the gap between technological advancements and HR leadership by fostering collaboration between tale
Company NewsHudson Global Reports 2024 Financial Results: $140.1M Revenue (-13.2%), $4.8M Net Loss, $17.7M Cash Reserves, and $0.9M Adjusted EBITDA
Hudson Global, a leading global talent solutions provider, reported its Q4 2024 and full-year financial results. The company faced a 13.2% decline in annual revenue, reflecting a challenging hiring environment worldwide. Despite a net loss
Venture CapitalJobGet Acquires Seasoned: AI & Automation Reshape Restaurant Hiring
JobGet has acquired Seasoned , strengthening its position as the leading hiring platform for hourly workers. This acquisition follows its recent purchase of Snagajob, extending its reach to over 100 million job seekers. Seasoned’s AI-powere
Company NewshireEZ and Talroo Partner to Unify High-Volume Hiring, Unlock Access to Millions of Frontline Worker Profiles for AI-Powered Sourcing
hireEZ and Talroo have announced a strategic partnership to enhance high-volume hiring by integrating AI-powered sourcing and frontline worker profiles. This collaboration grants hireEZ users exclusive access to Talroo’s TalentSync database
Product NewsRemote Unveils Recruit: AI-Powered Hiring with One-Click Global Onboarding
Remote has introduced Recruit , an AI-driven talent sourcing solution that simplifies global hiring by providing access to a vast talent intelligence dataset, smart sourcing capabilities, and one-click compliant hiring. Through its partners
Venture CapitalServiceNow to extend leading agentic AI to every employee for every corner of the business with acquisition of Moveworks
ServiceNow has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Moveworks, combining ServiceNow’s agentic AI and automation strengths with Moveworks’ front-end AI assistant and enterprise search capabilities. This move aims to deliver powerful AI-d
Company NewsFirst HR AI Success Metrics Beyond "Saving Time" Emerge from Josh Bersin Company Analysis
The Josh Bersin Company has released a new analysis highlighting AI’s impact in HR, moving beyond the conventional focus on time-saving benefits. The study, based on SAP HR AI engagements, reveals concrete advantages such as a 95% accelerat
Venture CapitalEmploy Acquires Pillar: The Future of AI-Powered Hiring is Here
Employ has acquired Pillar, a leading AI interview intelligence platform, to enhance hiring efficiency and transform talent acquisition. By integrating Pillar’s AI-powered insights, Employ aims to eliminate inefficiencies, accelerate hiring
Venture CapitalCoAdvantage & PrimePay Merge to Elevate HR Tech for SMBs
Aquiline Capital Partners has announced the merger of its portfolio companies, CoAdvantage and PrimePay , to enhance human capital management (HCM) services for small- and mid-sized businesses. This strategic combination aims to offer a mor
Company NewsTalent Shortage Concerns Drive Shift to Skills-Based Strategies, Workday Research Finds
Workday ’s latest report, The Global State of Skills, highlights a growing concern among business leaders: 51% fear future talent shortages, and only 32% feel confident in their workforce’s skills for long-term success. As AI reshapes indus
Venture CapitalIndia’s HR SaaS Star Darwinbox Raises $140M to Expand HR Tech Disruption into the U.S.
Indian HR tech startup Darwinbox has raised $140 million in a funding round co-led by KKR and Partners Group, positioning itself to compete with Deel and Rippling. The company, which provides an all-in-one SaaS platform for hiring, onboardi
Company NewsJosh Bersin Company Systemic HR Model Emerges as Global 2025 HR Best Practice
The Josh Bersin Company’s Systemic HR® is emerging as the dominant HR best practice for 2025, marking a fundamental shift in human capital management. This model, developed over two years and now a registered trademark, integrates AI, analy
Venture CapitalHeyMilo Secures $2.2 Million to Interview and Evaluate Candidates at Scale with AI Agents
HeyMilo , an AI-powered candidate screening platform, has secured $2.2 million in seed funding led by Canaan Partners, highlighting the growing demand for AI-driven hiring solutions. HeyMilo automates the early interview process using AI ag
Venture CapitalPaychex’s Acquisition of Paycor Advances as HSR Waiting Period Ends
Paychex has announced the expiration of the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) antitrust waiting period, marking a key milestone in its planned acquisition of Paycor HCM. This development clears a major regulatory hurdle, bringing the deal closer to c
ColumnWorkday and Randstad Partner to Transform Hiring with AI
Workday and Randstad have partnered to revolutionize talent acquisition by integrating Workday’s AI-powered Recruiting Agent with Randstad’s vast talent network. This collaboration streamlines the hiring process, allowing recruiters to inst
Company NewsZipRecruiter Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results
ZipRecruiter reported annual revenue of $474 million, with Adjusted EBITDA reaching $78 million, representing a 16% margin. However, the company also posted a net loss of $12.9 million, resulting in a -3% net income margin. Despite macroeco
Events
Never miss what matters in HR tech.
The deals, launches, and decisions shaping the future of work — distilled every week.