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Vangst , the leading hiring platform in the cannabis industry, has acquired GreenForce, a temporary staffing agency based in Oregon and Arizona, marking its second acquisition of 2024. GreenForce, founded in 2016, specializes in providing t
Company NewsManpower to Open Job Hubs Inside Select Walmart Stores
Manpower ® , a global leader in staffing solutions, is launching innovative job hubs within select Walmart locations across the U.S., starting with two openings in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, and High Point, North Carolina, on September 13. The
Venture Capitalfinally raises $200M Series B with $50M equity and $150M credit facility
finally , an AI-driven, all-in-one finance and HR suite for small and medium businesses (SMBs), has raised $200 million in Series B funding, consisting of $50 million in equity from PeakSpan Capital and a $150 million credit facility from E
Venture CapitalAssessio Acquires Wisnio to Redefine Talent Assessment with AI
Assessio International Holding AB has strategically acquired Wisnio, an innovative HR tech provider specializing in talent assessment and development with advanced generative AI technology. This acquisition enhances Assessio's offerings in
Venture CapitalNayya Secures Strategic Investment from Workday Ventures to Enhance Employee Benefits Experience
Nayya , a leader in the benefits experience platform, announced a strategic investment from Workday Ventures to enhance how employees engage with and choose their benefits. This collaboration aims to simplify the benefits selection process
Venture CapitalSeries A Success: Thatch Secures $38M to Reinvent Health Benefits for All
Thatch , a health benefits platform, announced a $38 million Series A funding round led by General Catalyst and Index Ventures, aimed at decoupling health insurance from employment. The investment will enhance Thatch's technology and expand
Venture CapitalPaylocity Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Airbase Inc., a Leading Spend Management Software Solution Provider
Paylocity Corporation (NASDAQ: PCTY), a leading provider of cloud-based HR and payroll solutions, announced its definitive agreement to acquire Airbase Inc., a prominent spend management software provider. This acquisition, valued at appr
Venture CapitalOyster Raises $59M Series D to Democratize Access to Global Job Opportunities
Oyster® ,a leading global employment platform, has secured $59M in Series D funding led by Silver Lake Waterman. This investment will accelerate Oyster's roadmap, enhance compliance capabilities, and expand its suite of services including g
Product NewsSmartJobBoard Unveils AI Matching: A New Era for Job Seekers and Employers
SmartJobBoard, a leading provider of AI-powered job board solutions for associations, nonprofits, and government organizations, has launched a new AI Matching feature. This feature uses advanced AI algorithms to analyze candidates' skills,
Company NewsSmall and Mid-sized Businesses Simplify Payroll with UKG Ready
The UKG Ready ® HR Suite has been recognized on the Constellation ShortList™ for SMB HCM Suites, marking it as a top choice for small and mid-sized businesses in North America. The suite offers comprehensive tools for HR, payroll, and ti
Venture CapitalMilan-Based Skillvue Raises $2.8M to Lead Skills-Based Recruitment Revolution
Skillvue , an HR tech startup based in Milan, announced a $2.8 million funding round for its AI platform, which facilitates a skills-based approach in recruitment, talent development, and internal mobility. Founded in 2021 by Nicolò Mazzocc
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
Venture CapitalPangeam Secures $4.25 Million Seed Funding to Launch Revolutionary AI-Powered Workplace Analytics Platform
Pangeam has introduced an innovative enterprise B2B SaaS platform designed to enhance workplace environments through advanced social-spatial analytics. Leveraging anonymous AI sensing and deep learning, the platform offers insightful metric
Product NewsClockwise Launches AI Calendar Prism to Offer Better-Than-Human Scheduling
Clockwise introduces Prism, a transformative visual calendar interface enhanced by AI, designed to optimize scheduling for over 40,000 organizations. This interface integrates a custom-tuned Large Language Model (LLM) with sophisticated alg
Venture CapitalLightcast Acquires Talent Intelligence Provider Stratigens
Lightcast , a leader in global labor market data and analytics, has acquired Stratigens, a UK-based talent intelligence provider known for its data science expertise and innovative analytics. Founded by Alison Ettridge, Stratigens excels in
Company NewsAlight Names Dave Guilmette as Chief Executive Officer
Alight , Inc. has announced the appointment of Dave Guilmette as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Guilmette, who will retain his position as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, succeeds Stephan Scholl. Scholl will transitio
Venture CapitalNYC-Based Thera Secures $4M Seed Funding to Revolutionize Global Payroll and Payments
Thera , a New York City-based payroll and payments platform, has secured $4 million in seed funding, led by Y Combinator and other prominent investors. Founded by former Amazon engineer Akhil Reddy, Thera aims to simplify global payroll man
Company NewsWorkday Announces Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Financial Results
Workday, Inc. reported strong fiscal 2025 second quarter results, with total revenues reaching $2.085 billion, up 16.7% year-over-year, and subscription revenues at $1.903 billion, up 17.2%. The company’s non-GAAP operating income increased
Venture CapitalAvionté Fortifies Market Leadership with Strategic Acquisition of AkkenCloud
Avionté has acquired AkkenCloud , strengthening its leadership in the staffing software industry. This acquisition enables AkkenCloud clients to benefit from Avionté’s comprehensive enterprise staffing platform, which includes a full front
Product NewsThe Josh Bersin Company Launches HR Career Navigator: The World's First AI-Powered Development Coach for HR Professionals
The Josh Bersin Company has launched the HR Career Navigator™, the world’s first AI-powered development coach specifically designed for HR professionals. This platform leverages over 25 years of research combined with Eightfold’s Talent Int
Product NewsWorkday Announces Global Payroll Connect - One Solution to Manage All of an Organization's Payroll Needs
Workday has announced the launch of Global Payroll Connect, a comprehensive payroll solution designed to seamlessly integrate with payroll providers, streamlining the payroll experience for global organizations. This solution addresses a ke
Company NewsPaycor’s FY 2024 Results: 19% Revenue Surge Driven by HR Tech Innovation
Paycor announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024, showing a 19% increase in total annual revenue, reaching $654.9 million. The company introduced a new Compensation Management solution and expanded its API
Venture CapitalCapitalize Secures $19M to Revolutionize 401(k) Rollovers with Digital Innovation
Capitalize , a platform that facilitates the digital transfer and management of retirement assets, announced the closure of a $19 million Series B funding round led by RRE Ventures. This investment will accelerate the adoption of their tech
Venture CapitalSprockets Expands Workforce Solutions with HourWork Acquisition: A New Era for Hourly Worker
Sprockets , an AI-powered hiring solution, has acquired HourWork , a leading platform specializing in post-hire engagement and retention. This acquisition aims to enhance Sprockets' product offerings, covering every stage of the employment
Venture CapitalCuraLinc Healthcare Secures Strategic Investment to Expand Mental Health Services
CuraLinc Healthcare, a leading provider of workforce mental health and employee assistance programs (EAP), has secured a strategic investment from Lightyear Capital, a New York-based private equity firm. This partnership aims to fuel CuraLi
Company NewsKelly Services Reports Strong Q2 Results Despite Revenue Dip from European Operations Sale
Kelly Services reported its second-quarter 2024 earnings, showing operating earnings of $12.2 million and adjusted earnings of $28.1 million, a 95% increase from the previous year. Despite a 13.1% decrease in revenue due to the sale of Euro
Company NewsRecruit Holdings Co., Ltd. Announces Q1 FY2024 Financial Results
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. announced its Q1 FY2024 financial results, highlighting significant growth across all key metrics. The company reported a 6.0% increase in revenue, reaching ¥901.56 billion, driven by strong performances in its HR
Venture CapitalUK's CloudPay Secures $120M to Revolutionize Global Payroll with AI and Automation
CloudPay , a leading global payroll and payment solutions provider, has secured $120 million in funding led by Blue Owl Capital, with participation from existing investors Rho Capital Partners, The Olayan Group, and Hollyport Capital. This
Company NewsFirst Advantage Posts Solid Q2 2024 Results; Anticipates Sterling Acquisition Closure by Q4
First Advantage Corporation reported second quarter 2024 results, showing revenue of $184.5 million and a net income of $1.9 million, which includes $9.2 million in expenses related to the acquisition of Sterling Check Corp. Adjusted net in
Company NewsUpwork Shatters Financial Records with $22.2M Net Income in Q2 2024
Upwork Inc. (Nasdaq: UPWK), reported its financial results for Q2 2024, showcasing a robust performance with a record GAAP net income of $22.2 million and a 15% year-over-year revenue growth to $193.1 million. The company achieved a dilute
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