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Workday has reported strong Q3 FY2025 results, with total revenues of $2.16 billion (+15.8% YoY) and subscription revenues of $1.959 billion (+15.8% YoY). Operating income rose to $165 million, and non-GAAP diluted EPS reached $1.89, showca
Company NewsWorkday Names Rob Enslin President, Chief Commercial Officer
Workday has appointed Rob Enslin as President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to lead its global commercial strategy, marking a significant step in its growth journey. Enslin, with over 30 years of experience in leading technology organi
Product NewsWEX Launches Two AI Pilots for Benefits Administration
WEX has introduced two AI-powered solutions, Benefit Assistant and BeneFITwise Premier, within its benefits administration platform, My Benefit Express . These pilots aim to streamline benefits decision-making for employees while reducing H
Venture CapitalGermany’s zvoove Acquires Netherlands-Based Online Results, Driving Global Innovation in Recruitment Marketing
Germany-based zvoove has acquired Netherlands-based recruitment marketing firm Online Results , integrating their innovative Falcon SaaS platform into zvoove's ecosystem. This move strengthens zvoove's end-to-end solutions for temporary sta
Venture CapitalProProfs Acquires HR & Performance Goals Management Software PeopleGoal
ProProfs has acquired PeopleGoal , a performance management platform known for enhancing employee engagement and productivity. This strategic acquisition broadens ProProfs’ HR solutions suite, integrating tools for goal setting, performan
Venture CapitalLiquidAgents Healthcare Acquires Certain Assets of Republic Health Resources
LiquidAgents Healthcare, a leading healthcare staffing agency with over 20 years of experience, has acquired the travel nursing and allied business assets of Republic Health Resources. While Republic will remain an independent brand, its he
Product NewsPaychex Introduces HR Analytics Premium Plus Solution with Built-in GenAI Capabilities
Paychex has launched HR Analytics Premium Plus, an advanced solution integrating generative AI insights to empower SMBs with enterprise-level workforce analytics. This enhanced offering within the Paychex Flex platform combines benchmarking
Company NewsRandstad Digital launches Salesforce Novelty Hub
Randstad Digital , in collaboration with Salesforce, has launched the Salesforce Novelty Hub, an innovative solution designed to address the challenges faced by Global Capability Centers (GCCs). This initiative provides a roadmap for establ
Venture CapitalCiphr Acquires Avantus to Revolutionize UK Employee Benefits and Enhance HR Solutions
Ciphr Group, a leading HR software provider in the UK, has acquired Avantus , an established employee benefits platform serving over 400 businesses globally. The acquisition enhances Ciphr’s offering by integrating Avantus' customizable pla
Company NewsPeople Analytics Teams Still Struggle to Deliver Business Impact, Warns The Josh Bersin Company
A new study by The Josh Bersin Company highlights the challenges facing People Analytics teams worldwide. Despite increasing investments, only 10% of teams deliver high-level business impact. To avoid marginalization, experts urge a shift t
Product NewsAlight to Enhance the Employee Experience with Launch of Alight Worklife® on Microsoft Teams
Alight , Inc., a leader in human capital and technology-enabled services, has partnered with Avanade to integrate its Alight Worklife® platform with Microsoft Teams. This collaboration aims to simplify benefits access and enhance employee w
Venture CapitalUK-Based Adzuna Acquires Seiza to Dominate Social Media Recruitment in Europe and North America
Adzuna , the global job search engine, has acquired Seiza , a leading platform in social media recruitment advertising. This strategic move enables Adzuna to revolutionize recruitment by combining Seiza’s expertise in engaging over four bil
Venture CapitalRecruiter.com Acquires bountyJobs to expand total talent solutions
Recruiter.com has acquired BountyJobs , a recruitment marketplace known for connecting employers with third-party recruiters, to strengthen its position as a comprehensive total talent solutions provider. This strategic acquisition enhances
Venture CapitalJobGet Acquires Snagajob, Creating the Largest Hourly Workforce Job Platform in the U.S.
JobGet has acquired Snagajob , creating the largest hourly workforce job platform in the U.S., connecting over 100 million workers with millions of job opportunities in industries like food service, retail, and healthcare. The acquisition e
Company NewsUKG Unveils Bryte AI Agents and Capabilities to Transform Employee Experiences for the UKG Pro HCM suite
UKG has introduced UKG Bryte™ AI Agents within its Pro HCM suite, leveraging advanced AI like Large Action Models to automate complex processes and enhance workplace experiences. These agents, focusing initially on compliance and talent man
Product NewsStrivr Announces Industry's First XR Training Bundle for Retail Banking
Strivr announced the release of the industry's first off-the-shelf XR training bundle tailored for retail banking and financial services designed to accelerate training and improve employee performance through immersive, AI-powered modules.
Venture CapitalBluespine Raises $7.2 Million in Seed Funding to Help Self-Insured Employers Tackle Medical Overbilling
Bluespine , an AI-powered claims cost reduction platform, has raised $7.2 million in seed funding led by Team8. Targeting medical overbilling, a significant contributor to the $300 billion healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse crisis, Bluespin
EarningsDHI Group Q3 2024 Results: $35.3M Revenue, ClearanceJobs Grows 6% Amid Tech Job Surge
DHI Group , Inc. reported its Q3 2024 financial results, noting a 6% decrease in total revenue year-over-year, while ClearanceJobs showed growth with a 6% increase in revenue. Dice revenue declined by 12%, mirroring overall challenges in bo
Product NewsUKG Launches AI-powered Talent Marketplace Solution to Optimize Skills Development and Close Critical Labor Gaps
UKG has launched the UKG Pro Talent Marketplace, an AI-driven solution to help companies manage internal talent and tap into external gig resources. Designed for both frontline and knowledge workers, the platform empowers employees with too
Product News15Five Launches AI-Powered Predictive Impact Model, Helping HR Leaders Maximize Investments in Employee Engagement with Pinpoint Accuracy
15Five has unveiled its Predictive Impact Model, an AI-powered tool designed to help HR leaders strategically address employee engagement by leveraging precise, data-driven insights. Built on over six years of engagement data, the model use
EarningsAlight Reports $555M Revenue and $75M Stock Repurchase in Q3 2024
Alight , Inc., a leader in cloud-based human capital technology, reported a revenue of $555 million for Q3 2024, marking a slight decrease from the previous year. Despite a net loss of $44 million, Alight's gross profit improved, reaching $
Venture Capital11x Raises a $50 Million Series B Led by Andreessen Horowitz to Accelerate the Era of Digital Workers
11x , a pioneering AI company specializing in autonomous digital workers for revenue teams, recently secured $50 million in Series B funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. This investment supports 11x’s mission to redefine sales and Go-to-Mark
EarningsRecruit Holdings Achieves $11.99 Billion Revenue in Q2 FY2024 with 5.4% Growth, Notable Increases in Operating Income and EPS
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. reported solid Q2 FY2024 financial results, with revenue reaching ¥1.7987 trillion, a 5.4% year-over-year increase. Adjusted EBITDA grew by 11.9% to ¥367.2 billion, while operating income rose 13.4% to ¥269.7 bill
Venture CapitalOyster’s Specialized Global Employment Platform Attracts New Funding From ServiceNow Ventures
Oyster, a leading global employment platform, recently secured new funding from ServiceNow Ventures, enhancing its ability to support cross-border hiring and simplify complex global employment needs. This latest investment, part of Oyster’s
EarningsHireQuest Reports Q3 Growth: Franchise Royalties Increase to $9M, Adjusted Net Income Rises 29%
HireQuest , Inc., a national franchisor of staffing services, reported its Q3 2024 financials, showing slight growth in key revenue streams despite market challenges. Franchise royalties grew by 0.9% to $9.0 million from $8.9 million in the
Company NewsDocebo Posts $55.4M Revenue in Q3 2024, Driven by 21% Growth in Subscription Revenue
Docebo reported strong third-quarter 2024 results, showcasing a 19% year-over-year revenue increase, primarily driven by subscription growth which constituted 95% of its total revenue. The company recorded a net income of $5 million and adj
Venture CapitalCraftt Closed $2M Seed to Offer Universal Benefits with Future of Work Decentralized Platform
Craftt, a decentralized platform targeting the modern workforce, has raised $2 million in seed funding led by Superscrypt with participation from DCG and prominent angel investors. Built for independent workers, Craftt aims to provide unive
EarningsEmpower Reports Record Q3 Earnings: $264 Million After-Tax Base Earnings, $1.8 Trillion AUA, and 46% Net Asset Growth in Personal Wealth
Empower posted record third-quarter earnings driven by strong market returns, business growth, and increased sales. Year-over-year base earnings surged by 35%, reaching $264 million, while assets under administration rose to $1.8 trillion,
EarningsUpwork’s Q3 2024 Financial Results: $193.8M Revenue, Record Net Income of $27.8M, and 22% Adjusted EBITDA Margin
Upwork reported strong financial performance in Q3 2024, achieving a 10% year-over-year revenue increase, with GAAP net income reaching a record $27.8 million and adjusted EBITDA at $43.2 million. The company raised its full-year guidance a
Company NewsZipRecruiter Resilient Amid Hiring Slowdown with $117.1M Q3 Revenue and Share Repurchase Boost
ZipRecruiter has released its third-quarter 2024 financial results, reporting $117.1 million in revenue but a net loss of $2.6 million. Despite hiring challenges, CEO Ian Siegel reaffirms the company's confidence in the U.S. labor market an
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