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Intuit has announced its agreement to acquire GoCo, an HR and benefits platform focused on small and mid-market businesses. This strategic acquisition aims to transform Intuit’s Payroll into a full Human Capital Management (HCM) solution by
Venture CapitalCheckr Expands into Employment Verification with Acquisition of Truework
Checkr has announced its acquisition of Truework , a major player in income and employment verification. This strategic move allows Checkr to expand beyond background checks into the multi-billion dollar employment verification industry. Tr
Venture CapitalHireRight Acquires ClearChecks to Expand SMB Screening Services with Next-Gen Technology
HireRight has announced the acquisition of ClearChecks , a background screening company focused on small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This move aims to enhance HireRight's self-service platform, backgroundchecks.com, by integrating Cl
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
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'
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 CapitalPalo Alto-Based Lumber Raises $15.5M Series A to Transform AI-Powered Construction Workforce Management
Lumber , an AI-powered workforce management platform for the construction industry, has secured a $15.5 million Series A funding led by Foundation Capital , with participation from Tishman Speyer, Carbide Ventures, 8VC, Sure Ventures, and F
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
Company NewsUKG 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
Product NewsOracle Expands Cloud HCM with AI-Powered Employee Engagement & Event Management
Oracle has introduced new communication and event management capabilities within Oracle ME, part of Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM, to enhance employee engagement and organizational culture. These updates allow HR teams to manage company-wide even
Product NewsFirstup 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
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
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
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
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
Venture CapitalAI-Powered Hiring: Perfect Secures $23M to Redefine Recruitment Efficiency
Perfect , an AI-driven recruitment platform, has secured $23M in Seed funding to revolutionize the hiring process through agentic AI. By automating candidate sourcing, interview scheduling, and job matching, Perfect reduces time-to-hire by
Venture CapitalTalent Intelligence Leader Loxo Raises $115M to Revolutionize AI Recruiting with Tritium Partners Investment
Loxo , a leading AI-powered talent intelligence platform, has secured a $115 million growth investment led by private equity firm Tritium Partners . This funding will accelerate AI and product development , further solidifying Loxo's positi
Company NewsPaycom Software, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2024 Results
aycom Software, Inc. (NYSE: PAYC) reported strong financial results for Q4 and full-year 2024. The company achieved $1.88 billion in annual revenue, up 11% year-over-year , with a GAAP net income of $502 million (27% of total revenues). Adj
Venture CapitalConverzAI Secures $16M Series A to Transform Recruitment with AI-Powered Virtual Recruiters
Seattle-based ConverzAI has raised a $16M Series A funding round led by Menlo Ventures , with participation from Left Lane Capital, Foundation Capital, and Afore Capital . The company specializes in AI-powered virtual recruiters , automatin
Venture CapitalPhenom Acquires EDGE to Enhance Workforce Intelligence for Professional Services, IT Services, and Global Capability Centers
Phenom , an AI-driven HR technology leader, has acquired EDGE , a top resource management and talent mobility platform. This move enhances Phenom’s Intelligent Talent Experience platform with advanced resource planning capabilities, caterin
Venture CapitalSquarePeg Raises $3.5M to Revolutionize AI-Driven Recruiting for Lean HR Teams
SquarePeg has raised a $3.5 million seed round led by Next Frontier Capital, with participation from Acadian Ventures, Bread & Butter Ventures, and Silicon Road Ventures, to refine its AI-driven candidate evaluation platform. Designed for m
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
Product NewsPaylocity Launches New Recruiting Features to Transform High-Volume Hiring
Paylocity has announced new features in its Recruiting platform to address the challenges of high-volume hiring, particularly in industries like retail and hospitality. These enhancements include streamlined recruiter scheduling, candidate
Venture CapitalMaki Secures $28.6M to Revolutionize Talent Acquisition with Conversational AI
Maki , a leader in conversational AI for HR, has secured $28.6 million in Series A funding to redefine how organizations approach talent acquisition. With rapid growth in 2024 and large-scale partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, Maki’s
Venture CapitalAI 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
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
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