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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
Product NewsG-P Delivers New AI Advancements and Expands AI Innovation Across Employer of Record (EOR) and Global Employment Products
G-P, a leader in global employment solutions, has introduced new AI-powered advancements across its suite of products, including Employer of Record (EOR), Contractor, and G-P Gia™ . These enhancements leverage generative AI (GenAI) and agen
Venture CapitalADP acquires Procesamiento Externo de Información, S.C. (PEI) in Mexico
ADP (Nasdaq: ADP) has acquired Procesamiento Externo de Información, S.C. ( PEI ), a Mexico-based payroll solutions provider. This acquisition strengthens ADP’s global presence in Latin America by integrating PEI’s domestic expertise with A
Product NewsEnvoy Introduces Virtual Front Desk Mobile to Streamline Access and Enable Virtual Assistance for Today’s Dynamic Workforce
Envoy has launched Virtual Front Desk (VFD) Mobile , a new solution designed to revolutionize workplace assistance by providing employees and visitors with real-time support, remote access, and seamless navigation via the Envoy mobile app.
Venture CapitalFinal Round AI Secures $6.88M in Oversubscribed Seed Funding to Transform the Job Search Journey
Final Round AI has raised an oversubscribed $6.88 million seed funding round, led by Uncork Capital and supported by investors like HF0, Linear Capital, and Sky9 Capital. The company is redefining job searches with its Interview Copilot ,
Company NewsCoursera Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results
Coursera (NYSE: COUR) announced its Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results, reporting $694.7 million in revenue for the year, a 9% increase from 2023. The company achieved positive Adjusted EBITDA of $41.5 million , marking a financial tur
Company NewsManpowerGroup Reports 4th Quarter 2024 Results
ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) reported Q4 2024 revenues of $4.4 billion, marking a 5% YoY decline (-3% in constant currency). The company recorded net earnings of $22.5 million, or $0.47 per diluted share, reversing a $84.5 million net loss in
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
Venture Capital15Five Acquires Kona, the AI-Powered Manager Effectiveness Coach for Remote Managers
15Five , a performance management platform, has acquired Kona, an AI-powered manager coaching tool designed for remote work environments. The acquisition strengthens 15Five's position as a leader in addressing manager skill gaps and improvi
ColumnFor Ninth Time, UKG Ranked #1 in North American Midmarket Use Case in the Gartner Critical Capabilities for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises Report
UKG has been ranked highest for the ninth consecutive year in the 2024 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises in the North American Midmarket Use Case. Their AI-driven UKG Pro HCM suite empowers
Product NewsStaffbase launches next-generation email solution to transform employee communications from unread to unmissable
Staffbase, the fastest-growing employee communications cloud, has launched "The New Staffbase Email" to revolutionize employee communication. This updated platform focuses on creating engaging, personalized, and data-driven emails, leveragi
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 CapitalTeal Announces Series A Funding to Expand its AI-Powered Careers Platform, Bringing Total Financing Raised to $19 Million
Teal , an AI-powered career platform, has raised $7.5 million in Series A funding, bringing its total financing to $19 million. The funds will support global scaling and product development, including new AI-driven tools such as an AI Inter
Venture CapitalWorkera Announces Strategic Investment from Accenture
Workera has announced a strategic investment and collaboration with Accenture, integrating Workera's AI-powered skills intelligence platform into Accenture's LearnVantage. This partnership aims to advance the adoption of skills-first strate
Venture CapitalBelfry Raises $12 Million Series A to Accelerate Innovation and Growth
Belfry Software , a platform designed for physical security providers, announced it has raised $12 million in Series A funding, led by Base10 Partners, with contributions from Bienville Capital and Aglaé Ventures. The funding increases Belf
Company NewsWorkday Assembles World-Class Academic Minds for Its AI Advisory Board to Define the Future of Work in an Intelligent World Download PDFShare to LinkedInShare to TwitterShare to Facebook
Workday announced the creation of its AI Advisory Board, composed of top academic experts, to advance responsible AI research and provide guidance on how AI is shaping the workforce and society. The board, chaired by UC Berkeley's Toby Stua
Product NewsUneeQ 2.0: Redefining AI Digital Workforces with Emotionally Intelligent Avatars
UneeQ has launched UneeQ 2.0, a next-generation platform revolutionizing AI digital workforces with emotionally intelligent, personality-driven avatars. These digital humans offer sub-one-second response times, 4K ultra-HD rendering, and cu
Product NewsBetterUp Launches AI Coaching: Bridging Human Expertise and AI Innovation to Transform Organizational Impact at Scale
BetterUp has launched an AI-powered coaching platform that blends human expertise with AI innovation to scale personalized coaching across organizations. This offering integrates evidence-based methods, AI insights, and behavioral science t
Venture CapitalServiceNow accelerates agentic AI roadmap with acquisition of AI native conversation data analysis platform Cuein
ServiceNow announced its acquisition of Cuein, an AI conversation data analysis leader, to enhance its platform's capabilities in transforming customer interactions into actionable insights. This move accelerates ServiceNow's agentic AI ro
Venture CapitalCanada-Based Borderless AI Secures $5M Seed Extension, Raising Total Funding to $32M for HR Tech Innovation
Borderless AI has introduced HRGPT, a transformative AI-powered search engine designed specifically for HR teams and employees. HRGPT enables real-time retrieval of internal HR data and external HR regulations while providing transparency t
Venture CapitalCoram AI Raises $13.8 Million in Series A Funding to Bring AI to Video Security, Boosting Workplace Safety and Efficiency
Coram AI, a cutting-edge leader in AI-native video security, has secured $13.8 million in Series A funding to revolutionize workplace safety and operational efficiency. With technology leveraging advanced vision and language models, Coram’s
Company NewsTennis Star Frances Tiafoe Signs as UKG Brand Ambassador
UKG , a global leader in HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions, has announced tennis star Frances Tiafoe as its latest brand ambassador. Known for his achievements on the ATP Tour and his dedication to diversity and philanthropy,
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
Company NewsDHI Group, Inc. Announces Strategic Reorganization Separating the Dice and ClearanceJobs Businesses to Better Capitalize on Unique Market Dynamics
DHI Group, Inc. has announced a strategic reorganization to split its operations into two distinct divisions: Dice and ClearanceJobs. This move aims to focus on the unique market demands of each brand, streamline operations, and improve pro
Company Newsbeqom Appoints Lars Pedersen as CEO
beqom, a global leader in compensation management, embarks on an exciting new chapter as Lars Pedersen assumes the role of CEO, succeeding co-founder Fabio Ronga. With a strong foundation established under Ronga's leadership, including sign
Product NewsHR Signal® Launches Lookalikes™, a Sourcing Platform for Recruiters That Uses AI to Find Better Candidates Instantly and Predict Their Interest in a New Job
HR Signal® has unveiled Lookalikes™, an AI-driven sourcing platform that redefines how recruiters discover and engage talent. By leveraging proprietary technology, Lookalikes™ allows recruiters to build candidate Archetypes, identify top ma
Venture CapitalEmployment Hero acquires Canadian employment platform Humi in $100M+ global expansion move
Employment Hero, a global leader in employment solutions, has announced the acquisition of Humi, a Canadian employment platform, in a deal worth over CAD $100 million. This strategic move strengthens Employment Hero’s global expansion while
Venture CapitalHolly Secures $2.2M to Solve Million-Job Vacancy Crisis in Government Workforce
Holly, an AI-powered GovTech platform, has secured $2.2 million in pre-seed funding to address the million-job vacancy crisis in the government workforce. By modernizing outdated hiring systems, Holly accelerates recruitment for 24 million
Product NewsWorkJam Launches Shift Bidding to Simplify Scheduling and Ensure Compliance in Complex Frontline Work Environments
WorkJam introduces Shift Bidding, a new feature designed to simplify scheduling in complex environments like unionized workplaces. This innovative tool ensures compliance with union rules and regulations while empowering employees to rank s
Venture CapitalHR Path Acquires IntSys Solutions, Strengthening Its Workday Expertise and Expanding Presence in Northern Ireland
HR Path , a global leader in HR consulting and HRIS solutions, has strategically acquired Northern Ireland-based IntSys Solutions, renowned for its Workday expertise and innovative HR services. This acquisition enhances HR Path's Workday ca
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