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The HRTech Wire →This week's briefing →Submit newsPublish a sponsored article — $300Workleap Acquires Barley to Unite Performance and Compensation in One AI-Powered HR Platform
Workleap , a Montreal-based HR technology leader, announced on July 7, 2025 the acquisition of Barley , an end-to-end compensation management platform. By integrating Barley into its AI-powered Workleap Suite—already used by over 20,000 com
Venture CapitalCA-based Wisq Raises $15M to Accelerate Human-Centric AI for HR
Wisq has raised a $15 million round from Norwest, Shasta Ventures, and True Ventures to accelerate the rise of Agentic HR—where AI supports, rather than replaces, the human side of HR. With its purpose-built AI HR Generalist “Harper” and pr
Venture CapitalNew York-Based Warp Raises $18M Series A to Build AI-Driven Payroll and Compliance Platform for Startups
Warp , a New York-based HR and payroll automation startup, announced it has raised $18 million in Series A funding , bringing its total funding to $24 million . The round was led by Sound Ventures , with participation from Y Combinator , HO
Product NewsWorkday Unveils Next Generation of Illuminate Agents to Transform HR and Finance Operations
Workday introduces new Illuminate Agents, a suite of advanced AI tools designed to revolutionize HR and financial operations. These agents automate key processes including contingent hiring, contract negotiations, accounting documentation,
Venture CapitalUK-Based Ravio Secures $12M to Disrupt Outdated Salary Practices with Live Benchmarking Tools
Ravio , a London-based compensation data platform, has secured a $12 million Series A round led by Spark Capital to transform how companies manage pay. With outdated compensation benchmarks often based on data that is over a year old, Ravio
Venture CapitalItalian-based Skillvue raises $6.3M to transform how companies discover and develop hidden talent
HR tech platform evolves from recruitment tool to comprehensive skills partner as organizations struggle to identify capabilities in both candidates and employees. Milan, May 05, 2025 -- While 70% of HR professionals desperately search for
Company NewsiHire Launches All-in-One, AI-Powered Recruitment Management Solution iHire360
iHire has unveiled iHire360, an all-in-one, AI-powered recruitment management platform designed to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) streamline their hiring processes. By integrating AI technology with personalized hiring suppor
Venture CapitalWorkStep Acquires WorkHound to Strengthen Frontline Engagement Capabilities Across Logistics and Industrial Sectors
WorkStep has officially acquired WorkHound, a frontline employee feedback platform, in a strategic move to deepen its impact on frontline workforce engagement. By combining WorkStep’s data-driven insights and WorkHound’s real-time feedback
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
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,
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
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
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 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
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 CapitalAI-Driven Hiring Platform Mercor Secures $100M Series B, Reaching $2B Valuation Amid Rapid Growth
Mercor , an AI-driven recruiting startup founded by three 21-year-old Thiel Fellows, has raised $100 million in a Series B funding round, valuing the company at $2 billion. Led by Felicis, with participation from Benchmark, General Catalyst
Company NewsAlight Reports Q4 2024 Earnings: $680M Revenue with 9.8% BPaaS Growth
Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT) reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 financial results, demonstrating resilience despite a slight revenue decline. Q4 revenue stood at $680 million, with Business Process as a Service (BPaaS) revenue grow
Company NewsWorkday to Roll Out TechWolf's AI-Powered Skills Intelligence Across its Workforce, Making it Easier for Employees to Drive their Career Growth
Workday has announced the integration of TechWolf ’s AI-powered skills intelligence into its global workforce, benefiting over 20,400 employees. This partnership aims to enhance Workday’s existing skills framework by automating skills ident
Venture CapitalCanada-Based Borderless AI Secures $5M Seed Extension, Raising Total Funding to $32M for HR Tech Innovation
Borderless AI has introduced HRGPT, a transformative AI-powered search engine designed specifically for HR teams and employees. HRGPT enables real-time retrieval of internal HR data and external HR regulations while providing transparency t
Product NewsHR Signal® Launches Lookalikes™, a Sourcing Platform for Recruiters That Uses AI to Find Better Candidates Instantly and Predict Their Interest in a New Job
HR Signal® has unveiled Lookalikes™, an AI-driven sourcing platform that redefines how recruiters discover and engage talent. By leveraging proprietary technology, Lookalikes™ allows recruiters to build candidate Archetypes, identify top ma
Venture CapitalDeel Acquires Assemble: A New Era in Global Compensation Management
Deel’s acquisition of Assemble marks a significant advancement in global workforce management. By integrating Assemble’s robust compensation management tools into Deel’s platform, businesses can now access a seamless, data-driven solution f
Product NewsZoho Launches Zoho Payroll, a Comprehensive Solution That Simplifies Payroll Processing and Compliance for Businesses in the United States
Zoho Corporation has launched the US edition of Zoho Payroll, providing an all-in-one solution for simplifying payroll management, automating tax compliance, and connecting HR and financial operations. This release enhances Zoho's robust fi
Product NewsWorkday Unveils New Illuminate Capabilities for Peakon Employee Voice to Unlock Deeper and Faster Employee Insights with AI
Workday has introduced groundbreaking AI-driven enhancements to its Peakon Employee Voice platform, enabling managers to better understand and support employees through real-time insights and actionable recommendations. These innovations, s
Product NewsRemote Unveils AI-Powered Recruit AI to Tackle Global Hiring Challenges
Remote has unveiled Recruit AI , a groundbreaking AI-driven hiring solution designed to tackle the complexities of global recruitment. With "Matches," an intelligent candidate matching tool, the platform identifies top talent worldwide by a
ColumnADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 146,000 Jobs in November; Annual Pay was Up 4.8%
The November ADP National Employment Report reveals a 146,000-job increase in the private sector, with annual pay up by 4.8% year-over-year. This independent report, derived from anonymized payroll data from over 25 million employees, offer
Product NewsPaychex Introduces HR Analytics Premium Plus Solution with Built-in GenAI Capabilities
Paychex has launched HR Analytics Premium Plus, an advanced solution integrating generative AI insights to empower SMBs with enterprise-level workforce analytics. This enhanced offering within the Paychex Flex platform combines benchmarking
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
Venture CapitalRecruiter.com Acquires bountyJobs to expand total talent solutions
Recruiter.com has acquired BountyJobs , a recruitment marketplace known for connecting employers with third-party recruiters, to strengthen its position as a comprehensive total talent solutions provider. This strategic acquisition enhances
Company NewsUKG Unveils Bryte AI Agents and Capabilities to Transform Employee Experiences for the UKG Pro HCM suite
UKG has introduced UKG Bryte™ AI Agents within its Pro HCM suite, leveraging advanced AI like Large Action Models to automate complex processes and enhance workplace experiences. These agents, focusing initially on compliance and talent man
Product NewsUKG Launches AI-powered Talent Marketplace Solution to Optimize Skills Development and Close Critical Labor Gaps
UKG has launched the UKG Pro Talent Marketplace, an AI-driven solution to help companies manage internal talent and tap into external gig resources. Designed for both frontline and knowledge workers, the platform empowers employees with too
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