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Workday reported robust financial results for fiscal 2025, highlighting significant year-over-year growth in both total and subscription revenues. Fourth quarter total revenues reached $2.211 billion, up 15%, while subscription revenues ros
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 CapitalAI-Driven Hiring Platform Mercor Secures $100M Series B, Reaching $2B Valuation Amid Rapid Growth
Mercor , an AI-driven recruiting startup founded by three 21-year-old Thiel Fellows, has raised $100 million in a Series B funding round, valuing the company at $2 billion. Led by Felicis, with participation from Benchmark, General Catalyst
Company NewsAlight Reports Q4 2024 Earnings: $680M Revenue with 9.8% BPaaS Growth
Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT) reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 financial results, demonstrating resilience despite a slight revenue decline. Q4 revenue stood at $680 million, with Business Process as a Service (BPaaS) revenue grow
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
EarningsFiverr Reports 13% Q4 Revenue Growth, Unveils AI and Freelancer Equity Initiatives
Fiverr delivered an exceptional 2024 performance, closing the year with double-digit revenue growth and a 20% Adjusted EBITDA margin in Q4. Despite a decline in marketplace revenue and active buyers, the company saw significant gains in ser
Product NewsFiverr Unveils Fiverr Go, a Visionary AI Platform that Puts Creators Front and Center
Fiverr has launched Fiverr Go , a revolutionary AI platform designed to help freelancers scale their businesses while maintaining full creative rights . Unlike traditional AI tools that exploit human creativity, Fiverr Go introduces a susta
Venture CapitalKKR 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
Company NewsTriNet Reports $5.1 Billion FY 2024 Revenue with Strategic Growth Outlook
TriNet (NYSE: TNET), a leading provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions for SMBs, reported its Q4 2024 and full-year financial results. Revenue grew by 1% YoY to $1.3 billion for Q4 and $5.1 billion for FY 2024. Despite record w
Venture CapitalHiBob Acquires Mosaic for $35 Million to Integrate HR and Financial Planning
HiBob has announced its acquisition of Mosaic , a leading Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) platform, to bridge the gap between HR and finance for mid-sized businesses. This integration will empower companies with real-time insights
Company NewsUpwork 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
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
Company NewsRecruit Holdings Reports Q3 FY2024 Earnings: Revenue Rises 3.5% to JPY 896.9 Billion (USD 5.83 Billion), Driven by HR Technology Growth
Recruit Holdings , posted a 3.5% year-over-year revenue increase for Q3 FY2024, totaling JPY 896.9 billion (USD 5.83 billion). Operating income surged 28.2%, while adjusted EBITDA climbed 13.5%. The company highlighted stabilization in the
Venture CapitalAgentic AI Startup Integrail Announces $10 Million in Seed Funding, New CEO to Drive Uptake of New Platform Enabling Any Business to Create AI Workers
Integrail , a San Francisco-based Agentic AI startup, has raised $10 million in seed funding and appointed Peter Guagenti as CEO to drive adoption of its AI-powered no-code platform. The AI Studio platform enables businesses to create and d
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
Company NewsThe 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
Company NewsInsperity Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results
Insperity (NYSE: NSP), a leading HR solutions provider, reported its Q4 2024 and full-year 2024 financial results, with revenues reaching $6.6 billion for the year, a 1% increase year-over-year. Net income stood at $91 million , while adjus
Company NewsPaylocity 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 CapitalSelerix Acquires TBX® to Create an All-in-One Benefits Administration SaaS Platform
Selerix , a leading provider of cloud-based benefits administration solutions, has acquired The Benefits eXpert® ( TBX® ), a technology company specializing in employee benefits education and enrollment. The acquisition aims to create a com
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
Company NewsDHI Group Reports 2024 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results
DHI Group, Inc. (NYSE: DHX) reported a 7% decline in total revenue for both Q4 2024 and full-year 2024. ClearanceJobs revenue grew by 7% in Q4 and 8% for the full year , while Dice revenue fell by 14% for both periods. Net income for Q4 202
Company NewsPaycor Reports 13% Revenue Growth in Q2 FY 2025, Announces $4.1B Acquisition by Paychex
Paycor HCM, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYCR) reported a 13% YoY revenue increase to $180.4 million in Q2 FY 2025, alongside improved operating margins. The company's adjusted operating income grew 36% to $31.8 million , while net loss significantly narr
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
Company NewsWorkday Announces Workforce Reduction of 1,750 Employees to Optimize Operations
Workday (NASDAQ:WDAY) is cutting 1,750 jobs, representing about 8.5% of its workforce, as part of a broader initiative to improve operational efficiency and refocus on core business areas. Despite the layoffs, Workday plans to continue hiri
Company NewsDayforce 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 CapitalASGN Incorporated to Acquire TopBloc, A Preferred Workday Services Partner
ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN), a leading IT services provider, has announced its acquisition of TopBloc, a high-growth Workday consultancy, for $340 million in cash and equity. This move positions ASGN as a key player in the expanding Work
Company NewsNationally 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
Venture CapitalWorkwell Group Expands North American Presence with Acquisition of Eastridge Workforce Management
Workwell Group , a global leader in Human Capital Management (HCM) and Employer of Record (EOR) services, has acquired Eastridge Workforce Management (EWM) from Eastridge Workforce Solutions. This strategic acquisition strengthens Workwell’
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 NewsKforce Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Revenue of $343.8 Million; Full Year 2024 EPS of $2.68 Per Share; Board of Directors Approves Increase in Quarterly Dividend for Sixth Consecutive Yea
Kforce Inc. (NYSE: KFRC) reported Q4 2024 revenue of $343.8 million , a 5.4% YoY decline , with a full-year 2024 revenue of $1.41 billion , down 7.4% YoY . Despite a stabilized demand for technology services, earnings per share (EPS) fell
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