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DHI Group (NYSE: DHX), the parent of tech-focused job boards Dice and ClearanceJobs, announced a 25% workforce reduction as part of a strategic restructuring. This decision follows an earlier 8% layoff in January and will result in $4.2 mil
Venture CapitalVancouver’s Acorn Secures $12.3M to Advance Performance Learning Systems (PLMS)
Acorn , a Vancouver-based AI-powered performance and learning management platform, has secured $12.3 million in Series A funding led by Level Equity. The funding will accelerate product innovation and global expansion, coinciding with the l
Venture CapitalWedgeHR Raises Strategic Funding to Scale Video Hiring Platform Across North America
WedgeHR, an HR tech innovator in video interviewing, has announced a new strategic funding round led by a consortium of HR tech veterans and growth investors. The round includes BDev Ventures and several seasoned operators, with new board a
Product NewsDarwinbox Becomes First HCM Platform Globally to Launch Its Own Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server
Darwinbox has become the first global Human Capital Management (HCM) platform to launch its own Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server, marking a major leap toward enabling secure, intelligent collaboration between AI agents and enterprise sys
Venture CapitalRippling Raises $450M in Series G, Valuation Soars to $16.8B as YC Becomes a Customer
Rippling has raised $450M in a Series G round, boosting its valuation to $16.8B. The round includes investors like Elad Gil, Sands Capital, GIC, Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Baillie Gifford, and Y Combinator. A $200M tender offer accompanies
Venture CapitalUK-Based Ravio Secures $12M to Disrupt Outdated Salary Practices with Live Benchmarking Tools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 With outdated compensation benchmarks often based on data that is over a year old, Ravio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 CapitalEngagedly Acquires hiringtool.co, a Next-Gen AI Applicant Tracking Platform (ATS), in Strategic Acquisition
On May 7, 2025, Engagedly, an AI-powered talent management platform, announced its acquisition of hiringtool.co, a GenAI-first applicant tracking system (ATS) tailored for startups and SMEs. This strategic move integrates intelligent hiring
ColumnServiceNow and UKG collaborate to supercharge employee productivity and efficiency with agentic AI
At Knowledge 2025, ServiceNow and UKG unveiled a groundbreaking partnership to integrate their AI platforms—ServiceNow's newly launched AI Agent Fabric and UKG's People Fabric—to transform HR, payroll, and workforce management. This strateg
Company NewsQuantum Workplace Names Joe Holland as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Phase of Growth and Innovation
Quantum Workplace, a leading provider of employee engagement and performance management solutions, has appointed Joe Holland as its new CEO, marking a significant leadership transition as Co-Founder Greg Harris steps into a board role after
Product NewsConfirm Launches AI-Powered One-Click Performance Reviews, Bringing Speed, Fairness and Simplicity to Performance Management
Confirm has launched its AI-powered One-Click Performance Reviews to simplify, accelerate, and bring fairness to performance management. Built on Organizational Network Analysis (ONA), the solution auto-generates self-assessments and manage
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 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 CapitalCologne-Based peopleIX Secures €2.3M Pre-Seed to Revolutionize AI-Driven Workforce Intelligence
peopleIX , a Cologne-based AI-powered people intelligence platform, has secured €2.3 million in pre-seed funding, led by Earlybird-X with contributions from neoteq ventures, TS Ventures, and HR Tech business angels. The company aims to solv
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 CapitalIndia’s HR SaaS Star Darwinbox Raises $140M to Expand HR Tech Disruption into the U.S.
Indian HR tech startup Darwinbox has raised $140 million in a funding round co-led by KKR and Partners Group, positioning itself to compete with Deel and Rippling. The company, which provides an all-in-one SaaS platform for hiring, onboardi
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
EarningsPaylocity Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results
Paylocity reported strong financial results for Q2 FY2025, with total revenue reaching $377.0 million, a 16% YoY increase. Recurring & other revenue grew 17% YoY to $347.7 million, driven by strong sales and product innovation. GAAP operati
Venture CapitalConversational AI Leader Paradox Acquires People Analytics Platform Eqtble to Advance AI Vision
Paradox , a leader in conversational AI for talent acquisition, has acquired people analytics platform Eqtble . The acquisition aims to enhance AI-driven hiring intelligence by integrating Eqtble's expertise in workforce analytics with Para
EarningsDayforce Reports $1.76B in Revenue for 2024, Driving HR Tech Growth
Dayforce , a leading human capital management (HCM) technology provider, reported strong financial results for Q4 and FY 2024, with total revenue reaching $1.76 billion (up 16.3% YoY) and recurring revenue climbing to $1.34 billion (up 20.6
Venture CapitalDeel Secures New Investors in $300M Secondary Share Sale, Achieves $800M Run-Rate
Deel , a global leader in payroll and HR technology, announced that new anchor investors, including General Catalyst and a sovereign fund, have acquired $300 million in secondary shares from early investors. This is not new funding but a se
Company NewsEngagedly Announces the Top 100 Global HR Influencers of 2024
The Eighth Annual list celebrates the achievements of people strategists who are driving impactful change in the workplace. ST. LOUIS, Sept. 11, 2024 — Engagedly, the world’s most adaptable and connected employee experience platform, proud
Venture CapitalCheckmate Raises $1.6 Million in Seed Funding to Expand Pre-Employment Screening Solutions in the U.S., Australia, and Southeast Asia
Checkmate, a leading provider of pre-employment screening solutions, has raised $1.6 million USD in Seed funding from Wavemaker Partners, Southeast Asia's top VC firm. This funding will support Checkmate's expansion into new markets, includ
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 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
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 Newsbswift Launches Emma EnrollPro: Mindful AI Revolutionizes Employee Benefits Enrollment
bswift ® , a leader in cloud-based benefits administration, has launched Emma EnrollPro, an AI-powered decision support tool designed to revolutionize employee benefits enrollment. Emma EnrollPro offers a personalized, intuitive experience
Product NewsERIN Launches Cutting-Edge Employee Recognition Platform to Boost Employee Retention & Company Culture
ERIN has launched a cutting-edge Employee Recognition Platform designed to enhance employee retention and company culture. This innovative platform integrates peer-to-peer recognition, automated rewards, and gamification to create an engagi
Venture CapitalHumanly Acquires Teamable, Introducing an AI-First End-to-End Recruiting Powerhouse
Humanly , a leading AI-powered recruiting solutions provider, has acquired Teamable to solidify its position as a comprehensive end-to-end solution in talent acquisition. This acquisition will allow Humanly to offer an integrated suite of t
Product NewsPhenom Releases Massive Wave of HR Tech Innovation: Talent Experience Engine, Next-GenAI Agents, New Platform Experiences, and Updates for Talent Acquisition and Talent Management
Phenom has unveiled a significant update to its HR tech offerings during the IAMPHENOM 2024 Product Innovation Keynote in Philadelphia. The update introduces several new features aimed at enhancing talent acquisition and management. These i
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