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Artisan Raises $25M Series A to Build Autonomous AI Sales Workforce

Artisan has secured a $25 million Series A round led by Glade Brook Capital to expand its AI-driven sales platform. Known for its bold slogan “Stop hiring humans,” Artisan offers AI employees called "Artisans" to autonomously perform sales

Apr 16, 2025

Perceptyx 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

Apr 11, 2025

Josh 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,

Apr 10, 2025

ServiceNow 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

Apr 3, 2025

UKG 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

Apr 3, 2025

Perceptyx 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

Apr 2, 2025

New York’s Jolly Raises $16.5M Series A to Scale AI-Driven Workforce Motivation System

Jolly , a New York-based workforce optimization platform, has secured $16.5 million in Series A funding led by former Tesla CFO Zach Kirkhorn, who also joins the board. The platform enables frontline workers to "Earn Points at Work™" by rew

Mar 26, 2025

UKG 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

Mar 24, 2025

Firstup 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

Mar 20, 2025

ChartHop 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

Mar 18, 2025

ServiceNow 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

Mar 10, 2025

First 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

Mar 7, 2025

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Workday 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

Feb 27, 2025

KKR Acquires Stake in HRM Platform Employment Hero from SEEK Investments

KKR, a leading global investment firm, has acquired a stake in Employment Hero, a prominent HR management platform, from SEEK Investments. Despite this transaction, the SEEK Growth Fund will continue as a material investor in the company. E

Feb 18, 2025

Upwork Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

Upwork reported record-breaking financial results for Q4 2024 and the full year 2024 , achieving all-time highs in revenue ($769.3M, up 12%) , GAAP net income ($215.6M, up 360%) , and adjusted EBITDA ($167.6M, up 129%) . The company also sa

Feb 13, 2025

The Next Generation of Workforce Management is Here--Workday Unveils New Agent System of Record

Workday has introduced the Agent System of Record, a new AI-powered platform designed to help businesses manage their growing fleet of AI agents. This centralized system enables organizations to govern, track, and optimize both Workday and

Feb 11, 2025

Nationally Acclaimed Government Organization Creates Flexible, Empowering Workforce Experience with UKG

Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA), a government organization offering inclusive programs for individuals with special needs, has implemented the UKG Ready suite to streamline HR, payroll, and workforce management. By ado

Feb 5, 2025

15Five Acquires Kona, the AI-Powered Manager Effectiveness Coach for Remote Managers

15Five , a performance management platform, has acquired Kona, an AI-powered manager coaching tool designed for remote work environments. The acquisition strengthens 15Five's position as a leader in addressing manager skill gaps and improvi

Jan 28, 2025

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For Ninth Time, UKG Ranked #1 in North American Midmarket Use Case in the Gartner Critical Capabilities for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises Report

UKG has been ranked highest for the ninth consecutive year in the 2024 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises in the North American Midmarket Use Case. Their AI-driven UKG Pro HCM suite empowers

Jan 28, 2025

ServiceNow accelerates agentic AI roadmap with acquisition of AI native conversation data analysis platform Cuein

ServiceNow announced its acquisition of Cuein, an AI conversation data analysis leader, to enhance its platform's capabilities in transforming customer interactions into actionable insights. This move accelerates ServiceNow's agentic AI ro

Jan 17, 2025

Tennis Star Frances Tiafoe Signs as UKG Brand Ambassador

UKG , a global leader in HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions, has announced tennis star Frances Tiafoe as its latest brand ambassador. Known for his achievements on the ATP Tour and his dedication to diversity and philanthropy,

Jan 16, 2025

AI Leader Grammarly to Acquire Coda, Bring on New CEO

Grammarly , a leader in AI communication tools, announced its acquisition of productivity platform Coda . This move aligns with Grammarly’s vision to evolve into a comprehensive AI productivity platform, integrating Coda's flexible tools an

Dec 17, 2024

UKG Hires Sarah Hodges as Chief Marketing Officer

UKG , a leader in HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions, has appointed Sarah Hodges as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective January 6, 2025. With over 20 years of marketing expertise from Autodesk and Procore Technologies, Hod

Dec 16, 2024

People 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

Nov 19, 2024

UKG 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

Nov 13, 2024

UKG 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

Nov 12, 2024

UKG Empowers Hawaiian Airlines’ Frontline Workforce with Mobile-first HR Technology

UKG, a prominent HR technology provider, is enhancing Hawaiian Airlines' HR processes with its mobile-first UKG Pro suite. This partnership, spanning 15 years, allows Hawaiian Airlines’ 7,000 employees—many working outside traditional offic

Nov 4, 2024