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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
Product NewsPaycor Launches New AI-Powered Assistant to Boost Productivity
Paycor, a leading HCM software provider, has launched the AI-powered Paycor Assistant, designed to streamline HR processes and enhance productivity for both employees and administrators. The new assistant allows users to engage with Paycor’
EarningsAdecco Group Q3 2024 Financial Results: Resilient Performance Amid Market Headwinds, Revenue Decline of 5%
Adecco Group's Q3 2024 revenue saw a 5% decline on an organic and trading days adjusted basis, attributed to a challenging macroeconomic environment and sectoral pressures, particularly in logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing. The compa
EarningsHeidrick & Struggles Q3 Financials: Revenue Up 6% to $278.6M, Strengthening Global Talent Solutions
Heidrick & Struggles reported solid third-quarter 2024 results, with revenue growth across all segments, hitting $278.6 million—a 6% year-over-year increase. Strengthening its leadership in talent solutions, the company achieved an EPS of $
Venture CapitalAtlantic International Acquires Staffing 360: Creating a Leading Human Capital Powerhouse
Atlantic International Corp. and Staffing 360 Solutions, Inc. have entered into a definitive merger agreement aiming to establish a leading company in human capital management, workforce solutions, and outsourced services. With projected co
EarningsTrueBlue Reports 19% Revenue Decline in Q3 2024 but Accelerates Digital Transformation to Drive Future Growth
TrueBlue, a leading workforce solutions provider, reported its third-quarter 2024 financial results, highlighting a 19% year-over-year revenue decline to $382 million and a net loss of $8 million. Despite challenging market conditions, the
Company NewsUKG Empowers Hawaiian Airlines’ Frontline Workforce with Mobile-first HR Technology
UKG, a prominent HR technology provider, is enhancing Hawaiian Airlines' HR processes with its mobile-first UKG Pro suite. This partnership, spanning 15 years, allows Hawaiian Airlines’ 7,000 employees—many working outside traditional offic
Venture CapitalMercer Completes Acquisition of Cardano
Mercer , part of Marsh McLennan, has completed its acquisition of Cardano, significantly expanding its footprint in pension and investment solutions in the UK and Netherlands. This move positions Mercer to address savings gaps and enhance D
Company NewsWorkday and Compa Partner to Revolutionize Compensation with Real-Time Data
Workday and Compa have announced a new partnership aimed at transforming how organizations approach compensation by integrating Compa's real-time market intelligence data into Workday’s platform. This collaboration will empower HR teams to
Venture CapitalKorn Ferry Completes Strategic Acquisition of Trilogy International
Korn Ferry , a prominent global organizational consulting firm, recently completed its acquisition of Trilogy International, a UK-based leader in digital interim talent services across EMEA and the United States. This acquisition enhances K
Product NewsO.C. Tanner Unveils AI-Enabled Insight Tools to Improve Employee Experience
O.C. Tanner’s Culture Intelligence suite introduces AI-driven tools to its Culture Cloud platform, aimed at enhancing employee experience through inclusivity and meaningful recognition. This suite, built on years of workplace culture resear
Product Newsempinfo's Verification-as-a-Service (VaaS) Platform for Verifying Employment and Income is Now Available Online
EmpInfo has launched its Verifications-as-a-Service (VaaS) platform online, enabling credentialed verifiers to access nationwide employment and income records seamlessly. With its combination of "Instant" and "On-Demand Verifications," the
Venture CapitalARCOS Acquires Clearion, Expanding its Workforce Management Solutions Portfolio
COLUMBUS, Ohio – ARCOS® LLC, a leading provider of workforce management solutions for utilities and other critical infrastructure industries, announced today the acquisition of Clearion , a provider of SaaS and mobile software for vegetat
Venture CapitalFirst Advantage Completes Acquisition of Sterling Check for $2.2 Billion
First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA) has successfully completed its acquisition of Sterling Check Corp. for $2.2 billion, including assumed debt. This strategic move enhances First Advantage's global presence and product offerings in ba
Venture CapitalEQT Acquires Leading SaaS Talent Solutions Provider PageUp to Accelerate Global Expansion and Product Innovation
EQT, a global investment organization, has acquired PageUp, an Australian SaaS leader in talent acquisition and management, from Battery Ventures. This move aims to leverage EQT's expertise to accelerate PageUp's international expansion and
EarningsInsperity Announces Third Quarter Results
Insperity, Inc. reported its third-quarter 2024 results, showcasing a slight decrease in worksite employees (WSEEs) by 2% year-over-year, with a total of 309,088 WSEEs. Despite this, Q3 net income stood at $3 million with a diluted EPS of $
EarningsPaycom Q3 2024: A Financial Deep Dive – Revenues Climb to $452M, Up 11%
Paycom Software, Inc. reported robust financial results for the third quarter of 2024, announcing revenues of $452 million, an 11% increase year-over-year. The company's GAAP net income was $73 million, equivalent to $1.31 per diluted share
Venture CapitalToothio Raises Additional $5M to Address Dental Staffing Shortage
Toothio , a leading digital marketplace for dental staffing, has announced an additional $5 million in financing led by nvp capital and Craft Ventures, with several other investors participating. This funding supports Toothio's expansion in
Company NewsPaylocity Reports $363M Q1 Revenue with 14% Growth, Driven by Airbase Acquisition
Paylocity 's first-quarter fiscal 2025 report highlights a strong start, with 14% growth in recurring and total revenue year-over-year, reaching $363 million. The recent acquisition of Airbase marks an expansion into finance and spend manag
Company NewsDayforce Reports Impressive Q3 2024 Results: $440 Million in Total Revenue, 19% Growth in Recurring Revenue
Dayforce, a global leader in human capital management technology, reported strong financial performance for Q3 2024, with a notable increase in total revenue to $440.0 million, up 17% year-over-year. Recurring revenue from the Dayforce plat
Company NewsFiverr Q3 2024: Revenue Hits $99.6 Million, Exceeds Expectations
Fiverr International Ltd. announced robust financial results for Q3 2024, highlighting a revenue increase to $99.6 million and a notable rise in adjusted EBITDA. The company outperformed expectations amidst a challenging macro environment,
EarningsADP Fiscal Q1 2025 Earnings: Revenues Climb to $4.8 Billion, Marking a Strong Start
ADP announced robust first quarter fiscal 2025 results with a 7% increase in revenue reaching $4.8 billion and a 13% increase in diluted EPS at $2.34. Significant highlights include the acquisition of WorkForce Software and the launch of AD
Product NewsQualtrics Rolls Out Game-Changing AI Features for Enhanced Employee Engagement
Qualtrics has unveiled new AI-driven tools for its XM for Employee Experience platform, aimed at enhancing employee engagement and productivity by refining feedback analysis and actionable insights. The tools include Qualtrics Assist for Em
Company NewsLattice's 2025 State of People Strategy Report: HR at a Crossroads with AI, DEIB, and Manager Engagement
Lattice 's 2025 State of People Strategy Report reveals that HR is at a critical juncture, facing challenges like declining employee engagement, reduced DEIB prioritization, and the slow adoption of AI. The report emphasizes the importance
Product NewsLinkedIn’s first AI agent, Hiring Assistant
LinkedIn has entered the AI agent market with its new Hiring Assistant , aiming to streamline up to 80% of the pre-offer recruitment workflow. The tool integrates directly into LinkedIn's platform, enhancing recruiter productivity and candi
Product NewsPaycor Launches Integration Platform to Transform Connectivity
Paycor has launched its new Integration Platform, aimed at simplifying the connection between its human capital management (HCM) software and third-party business applications. The platform offers three core services: Paycor Marketplace wit
Company NewsWorkday Named a Leader in 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises for Ninth Consecutive Year
Workday has been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites for the ninth consecutive year, noted for its ability to execute and innovate. Workday’s AI-powered Illuminate platform enhances workforce management
Product NewsSAP SuccessFactors Second Half 2024 Product Release: Embedding AI Across SAP SuccessFactors HCM
The SAP SuccessFactors 2H 2024 release brings over 250 innovative features, including 30 new AI capabilities designed to transform HR management. Key updates include enhanced AI-driven job recommendations, skills architecture creation, and
Venture CapitalCascade AI Secures $3.75 Million in Funding Led by Gradient
Cascade AI has secured a $3.75 million seed investment, led by Google’s Gradient, to expand its personalized AI HR assistant designed for employee-specific HR inquiries. The investment will help Cascade AI scale and enhance its platform, en
Product Newsempinfo Launches Industry-First Solution to Automate Employment Letter Generation for International Employees
empinfo, a leader in employment verification solutions, has introduced a new automated employment letter generation feature aimed at global HR operations. This industry-first solution, integrated into empinfo's platform, allows employers to
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