Tagged Innovation

Assessio 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

Sep 6, 2024

Alight Names Dave Guilmette as Chief Executive Officer

Alight , Inc. has announced the appointment of Dave Guilmette as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Guilmette, who will retain his position as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, succeeds Stephan Scholl. Scholl will transitio

Aug 26, 2024

UKG Wins Global Payroll Industry’s Top Honor

UKG has been named the 2024 Global Payroll Supplier of the Year by the Global Payroll Association for its innovative UKG One View solution, which simplifies multi-country payroll processes for global organizations. The award highlights UKG'

Aug 19, 2024

Sprockets Expands Workforce Solutions with HourWork Acquisition: A New Era for Hourly Worker

Sprockets , an AI-powered hiring solution, has acquired HourWork , a leading platform specializing in post-hire engagement and retention. This acquisition aims to enhance Sprockets' product offerings, covering every stage of the employment

Aug 13, 2024

CuraLinc Healthcare Secures Strategic Investment to Expand Mental Health Services

CuraLinc Healthcare, a leading provider of workforce mental health and employee assistance programs (EAP), has secured a strategic investment from Lightyear Capital, a New York-based private equity firm. This partnership aims to fuel CuraLi

Aug 12, 2024

Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. Announces Q1 FY2024 Financial Results

Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. announced its Q1 FY2024 financial results, highlighting significant growth across all key metrics. The company reported a 6.0% increase in revenue, reaching ¥901.56 billion, driven by strong performances in its HR

Aug 8, 2024

UKG Names Jennifer Morgan as Chief Executive Officer

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, has appointed Jennifer Morgan as its new CEO. Morgan, a former Co-CEO of SAP and a member of UKG's Board of Directors since 2021, succeeds Chris Todd, who

Jul 29, 2024

Passionfruit Closes $9m Series A Funding to Scale its Platform for Independent Work

Passionfruit , a London-based start-up founded in 2022, has secured $9 million in Series-A funding from prominent investors, including Seaya, Firstminute, and Playfair Capital. The platform connects freelance workers with companies such as

Jul 24, 2024

Tokyo's HR Tech Leader SmartHR Secures $140 Million Series E Funding

KKR and Teachers' Venture Growth (TVG) have announced a $140 million Series E investment in SmartHR , a leading cloud-native human resources management platform in Japan. This funding will drive SmartHR's growth, including new solution deve

Jul 1, 2024

PIXO Unveils Reality Intelligence (RI)™ Offering Designed to Make VR a Winning Reality

PIXO VR has launched Reality Intelligence™ (RI), a new initiative aimed at revolutionizing XR training. Focused on Value Added Resellers, RI offers unmatched flexibility, customization, and management ease for VR training portfolios. As t

Jun 18, 2024

Prosci launches new change management generative AI tool

Prosci , a global leader in change management, has introduced Kaiya, a unique generative AI tool designed for change practitioners and leaders. Kaiya leverages Prosci's extensive intellectual property, including over 25 years of research an

Jun 18, 2024

O.C. Tanner Elevates Scott Sperry to CEO and President

O.C. Tanner, a leader in strengthening organizational culture through employee recognition, has announced Scott Sperry as its new CEO and president. Sperry succeeds Dave Petersen, who retires after a notable 41-year tenure. Sperry, ascendin

Jun 12, 2024

Workday Announces Built on Workday to Help Partners Build, Manage, and Distribute Finance and HCM Apps to Workday Customers

Workday, Inc. has announced "Built on Workday," a new program designed to enable partners to build, manage, and market apps for the Workday platform. Unveiled at the Workday DevCon 2024, this initiative allows partners to create tailored so

Jun 5, 2024

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Workday VNDLY Named a Leader in Everest Group's Vendor Management Systems (VMS) PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024

Workday, Inc. announced that Workday VNDLY has been recognized as a Leader and Star Performer in Everest Group's Vendor Management Systems (VMS) PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024. This marks the fourth consecutive year Workday VNDLY has been nam

May 22, 2024

Jet BI Digitally Cloned all its Employees Using AI

Jet BI, in collaboration with AI startup Eternity.AC, has digitally cloned its entire team of 60 employees to create AI-twins that users control completely. These digital doubles serve both professional and personal roles, fully managed by

May 20, 2024

Legion Secures $50M Growth Investment Led by Riverwood Capital To Accelerate Market Growth and Drive Global Hourly Workforce Innovation

Legion Technologies , a leader in workforce management, has secured a $50 million funding round led by Riverwood Capital, with participation from various investors. This investment will enhance Legion's R&D and market expansion efforts, aim

May 7, 2024

MedRisk Agrees to Purchase Casualty Claims Solutions Business from Conduent

MedRisk, a leader in managed physical rehabilitation for workers' compensation, has agreed to acquire the Casualty Claims Solutions business from Conduent, including Strataware products. This acquisition encompasses services like workers' c

May 3, 2024

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Upwork Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Upwork Inc. reported a robust Q1 2024 with a significant increase in net income to $18.4 million and Adjusted EBITDA to $33.3 million, marking substantial improvements from the previous year. The company announced a 19% year-over-year reven

May 2, 2024

Announcing Our 2024 Workday Partner Innovation Award Winners

These awards honor select services and software partners for their commitment to our customers’ success, demonstrated by their innovative extensions of Workday solutions. Read on to learn this year’s winners. In this article we discuss: Wor

May 1, 2024

Phenom 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

Apr 26, 2024

Handl Health secures $2.5M in Seed Funding to drive innovation for the employer-sponsored benefits ecosystem

Handl Health , an innovative AI platform designed to assist benefits consultants in creating affordable health plans, announced a successful $2.5 million Seed funding round led by Mucker Capital and Everywhere VC. The company aims to transf

Apr 25, 2024

UKG Names New President, GTM: Meet Rachel Barger

UKG , a leading provider of comprehensive HR solutions, today announced the appointment of Rachel Barger, the current SVP of the Americas at Cisco Systems, as its new President of Go-To-Market (GTM). Starting May 13, 2024, Barger will overs

Apr 19, 2024

RIVET raises $6 Million to expand Workforce Management to more contractors

Rivet.Work a leading Workforce Management platform for electrical construction, has successfully secured $6 million in funding, led by Brick & Mortar Ventures, with participation from other investors including defy.vc. This new capital br

Apr 17, 2024

Early-Stage Workforce Venture Fund Announces $15M First Close

JFFVentures , a pioneering impact venture fund, proudly announces the first close of its second fund at $15M, with an ambitious target of $50 million. This fund is dedicated to empowering tech startups led by founders with lived experiences

Apr 4, 2024

SmartRecruiters' Global Footprint: Facilitating 100 Million Job Applications Signals Strong International Growth

SmartRecruiters , an innovative hiring platform, announces significant growth and strategic advancements, marking a notable presence in the global recruitment technology sector. The platform has achieved a milestone with over 100 million jo

Apr 4, 2024

BetterUp Names Jolen Anderson as Chief People and Community Officer

Visionary People Leader Joins Human Transformation Company AUSTIN, TX – April 4, 2024 – BetterUp , the human transformation company and pioneer of virtual coaching, today announced the appointment of Jolen Anderson as the company’s first-e

Apr 4, 2024

CareerArc Acquires Recruitment Video Platform Lumina

CareerArc , a leading force in social recruiting solutions, has significantly expanded its capabilities by acquiring Lumina , the premier SaaS platform for producing visual job postings at scale. This strategic move not only enhances Caree

Apr 3, 2024

Accenture Appoints Karalee Close as Global Talent & Organization Lead to Help Power Clients’ Reinvention with Technology and Talent

Accenture announces the appointment of Karalee Close as the leader of its Talent & Organization practice and a member of its Global Management Committee. Close brings extensive experience in transformative leadership, combining technology w

Apr 3, 2024