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Workday Reports $8.446B Revenue in FY2025, Subscription Growth Hits 16.9%

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

Feb 25, 2025
Venture Capital

AI-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

Feb 25, 2025
Venture Capital

AI-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

Feb 20, 2025
Company News

Alight 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

Feb 20, 2025
Venture Capital

Talent 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

Feb 20, 2025
Earnings

Fiverr 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

Feb 19, 2025
Product News

Fiverr 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

Feb 19, 2025
Venture Capital

KKR 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

Feb 18, 2025
Company News

TriNet 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

Feb 13, 2025
Venture Capital

HiBob 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

Feb 13, 2025
Company News

Upwork 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

Feb 13, 2025
Company News

Paycom 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

Feb 12, 2025
Company News

Recruit 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

Feb 12, 2025
Venture Capital

Agentic 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

Feb 12, 2025
Venture Capital

ConverzAI 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

Feb 11, 2025
Company News

The 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

Feb 11, 2025
Company News

Insperity 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

Feb 10, 2025
Company News

Paylocity 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

Feb 7, 2025
Venture Capital

Selerix 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

Feb 6, 2025
Venture Capital

Phenom 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

Feb 6, 2025
Company News

DHI 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

Feb 5, 2025
Company News

Paycor 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

Feb 5, 2025
Venture Capital

Conversational 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

Feb 5, 2025
Company News

Workday 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

Feb 5, 2025
Company News

Dayforce 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

Feb 5, 2025
Venture Capital

ASGN 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

Feb 5, 2025
Company News

Nationally 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

Feb 5, 2025
Venture Capital

Workwell 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’

Feb 4, 2025
Venture Capital

Deel 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

Feb 4, 2025
Company News

Kforce 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

Feb 3, 2025
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