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OpenAI has announced its upcoming AI-powered hiring platform , the OpenAI Jobs Platform, set to launch in mid-2026 . Positioned as a direct competitor to LinkedIn, the service will leverage AI to match businesses with workers, offering dedi
Company NewsDonna Morris, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Walmart Inc., Appointed to UKG Board of Directors
UKG has appointed Donna Morris, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Walmart, to its Board of Directors. With her extensive experience leading global HR operations for Walmart’s 2 million associates and her history of drivin
Venture Capitalzvoove Acquires Spain's Market Leader for Temporary Staffing Solutions, Nivel IV
zvoove, a leading European software and AI provider for temporary staffing, cleaning, and security industries, has acquired Spain’s market leader, Nivel IV. Following its 2024 acquisition of Freematica, this deal positions zvoove as the top
Venture CapitalDarwinbox Secures US$40M from Teachers’ Venture Growth to Fuel North America Expansion and AI-First HCM Innovation
Darwinbox , a fast-growing AI-powered human capital management (HCM) platform, has secured US$40 million from Teachers’ Venture Growth (TVG), part of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. The funding will accelerate the company’s North Americ
Venture CapitalLaurel Secures Strategic Investment from Workday Ventures to Transform AI Time Tracking in Professional Services
Laurel, the world’s first AI Time platform for professional services, has raised $100 million in Series C funding led by IVP, with participation from GV and 01A. The investment will accelerate Laurel’s mission to solve the “time intelligenc
Venture CapitalUnmind Announces $35M In New Funding to Transform Workplace Mental Health
Unmind , a global leader in workplace mental health solutions, has raised $35 million in new funding led by TELUS Global Ventures. The investment will accelerate its U.S. expansion and enhance its AI-powered platform, which integrates thera
Company NewsFiverr Q2 2025 Earnings: $108.6M Revenue Driven by AI & Managed Services
Fiverr reported solid second-quarter 2025 results, with total revenue reaching $108.6 million, up 14.8% year-over-year. The growth was driven primarily by AI-related services, the strong performance of Fiverr Pro’s Managed Services, and a s
Venture CapitalSan Francisco’s Sparrow Secures $35M Series B to Tackle Global Leave Compliance with AI
Sparrow , the first end-to-end leave management platform designed for modern, global companies, has raised $35 million in Series B funding led by SLW, bringing its total funding to $64 million. The company leverages AI and compliance expert
Product NewsLeena AI Announces the Launch of Voice-Enabled, Agentic AI Colleagues to Revolutionize Employee Centricity and Enterprise Productivity
Leena AI has launched voice-enabled Agentic AI colleagues to revolutionize employee support and workplace productivity. These AI agents use natural voice interactions to assist employees across HR, IT, Sales, Finance, and more—anytime, anyw
Venture CapitalLumApps and Beekeeper Merge to Form $1B+ AI Employee Hub for the Future of Work
LumApps and Beekeeper , two founder-led leaders in workplace technology, are merging in a Bridgepoint-backed deal that values the combined company at over $1 billion . The new entity will serve 7 million users across 2,000+ organizations ,
Venture CapitalWorkWhile Secures $23 Million Series B, Fueling AI-Powered Revolution in $650B Staffing Industry
WorkWhile , an AI-driven labor platform transforming the $650B staffing industry, has raised $23 million in a Series B round led by Rethink Impact. The company leverages machine learning to match businesses with reliable hourly workers, ach
Company NewsWorkday Announces New AI Agent Partner Network and Agent Gateway to Power the Next Generation of Human and Digital Workforces
Workday has unveiled the Agent Partner Network and Agent Gateway at DevCon 2025, introducing a transformative shift in workforce management by integrating AI agents into the enterprise ecosystem. With partners like AWS, Microsoft, Google Cl
Company NewsIndeed CEO Chris Hyams Steps Down After 15-Year Tenure; Deko Returns to Lead
Chris Hyams has officially stepped down as CEO of Indeed after nearly 15 years of leading the world’s largest job platform. In a heartfelt letter to the team, Hyams reflects on his journey from VP of Product to CEO, overseeing Indeed’s expo
Venture CapitalUKG Acquires Shiftboard, a Leading Energy and Manufacturing Employee Scheduling Solutions Provider
UKG has acquired Shiftboard, a top scheduling software provider serving mission-critical sectors like oil and gas, energy, and manufacturing. Shiftboard’s platform optimizes union compliance, fatigue management, and 24/7 operations through
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 CapitalLondon-based Origin Secures $21M Series A to Revolutionize Global Benefits Intelligence
Origin today launched the world’s first Global Benefits Intelligence platform, securing $21 million in a Series A led by Felix Capital (with Acadian Ventures and Notion Capital). Powered by its AI engine Cuido™, Origin centralizes and struc
Company NewsTrueBlue Board of Directors Unanimously Rejects Unsolicited Proposal from HireQuest
On May 13, 2025, TrueBlue Inc. (NYSE: TBI), a leading workforce solutions provider, publicly announced its Board of Directors has unanimously rejected an unsolicited acquisition proposal from HireQuest, Inc. The all-stock offer of $7.50 per
Company NewsFiverr Announces First Quarter 2025 Results
Fiverr (NYSE: FVRR) delivered a strong start to 2025 with Q1 revenue of $107.2 million, up 14.6% year-over-year, and Adjusted EBITDA of $19.4 million, beating the midpoint of prior guidance. The company saw rapid growth in services revenue,
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 CapitalHelios Raises $15.5M to Transform Global Payroll & Workforce Management with AI
Helios , an AI-powered workforce management platform, has secured $15.5 million in seed funding to enhance how global companies hire, manage, and pay their teams compliantly. Founded by HR tech innovator Rick Hammell, Helios integrates payr
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
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
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