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Assessio Acquires Wisnio to Redefine Talent Assessment with AI

Assessio International Holding AB has strategically acquired Wisnio, an innovative HR tech provider specializing in talent assessment and development with advanced generative AI technology. This acquisition enhances Assessio's offerings in

Sep 6, 2024
Venture Capital

Nayya Secures Strategic Investment from Workday Ventures to Enhance Employee Benefits Experience

Nayya , a leader in the benefits experience platform, announced a strategic investment from Workday Ventures to enhance how employees engage with and choose their benefits. This collaboration aims to simplify the benefits selection process

Sep 5, 2024
Venture Capital

Series A Success: Thatch Secures $38M to Reinvent Health Benefits for All

Thatch , a health benefits platform, announced a $38 million Series A funding round led by General Catalyst and Index Ventures, aimed at decoupling health insurance from employment. The investment will enhance Thatch's technology and expand

Sep 5, 2024
Product News

TalentWell Launches Next Generation of AI-powered Talent Sourcing with Automated, Personalized Videos

TalentWell  announces the launch of its advanced talent sourcing platform, leveraging generative AI to revolutionize recruitment. The platform enhances candidate discovery and outreach by creating personalized emails and videos, aiming to s

Sep 5, 2024
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ZipRecruiter Launches ZipIntro to Connect Employers and Candidates Faster Than Ever

ZipRecruiter ® has officially launched ZipIntro, a groundbreaking tool designed to expedite the hiring process by enabling quicker, more personal connections between employers and candidates through face-to-face video screenings. After a su

Sep 5, 2024
Venture Capital

Paylocity Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Airbase Inc., a Leading Spend Management Software Solution Provider

Paylocity   Corporation (NASDAQ: PCTY), a leading provider of cloud-based HR and payroll solutions, announced its definitive agreement to acquire Airbase Inc., a prominent spend management software provider. This acquisition, valued at appr

Sep 4, 2024
Venture Capital

Oyster Raises $59M Series D to Democratize Access to Global Job Opportunities

Oyster® ,a leading global employment platform, has secured $59M in Series D funding led by Silver Lake Waterman. This investment will accelerate Oyster's roadmap, enhance compliance capabilities, and expand its suite of services including g

Sep 4, 2024
Venture Capital

L2L Acquires SwipeGuide: The Future of the Connected Workforce Is Here

L2L , a leader in connected workforce solutions, has acquired SwipeGuide, a pioneer in mobile-first training and visual job aids for manufacturing employees. This strategic move integrates SwipeGuide's innovative training solutions into L2L

Sep 4, 2024
Product News

SmartJobBoard Unveils AI Matching: A New Era for Job Seekers and Employers

SmartJobBoard, a leading provider of AI-powered job board solutions for associations, nonprofits, and government organizations, has launched a new AI Matching feature. This feature uses advanced AI algorithms to analyze candidates' skills,

Sep 4, 2024
Product News

Amplify Your Employer Brand with Symphony Talent’s New SFX Brand Amplifier!

Symphony Talent , a global leader in talent acquisition, has unveiled the SFX Brand Amplifier. This innovative recruitment marketing tool is designed to elevate employer branding and attract top-quality candidates by utilizing advanced adve

Sep 4, 2024
Product News

Papaya Global Unveils Rapid Payroll Platform: Global Compliance in 4 Weeks!

Papaya Global is revolutionizing payroll and payments for multinational companies with its tech-first platform, capable of streamlining global payroll processes in just four weeks, a stark contrast to traditional methods that take years. By

Sep 3, 2024
Company News

Small and Mid-sized Businesses Simplify Payroll with UKG Ready

The   UKG Ready ® HR Suite  has been recognized on the Constellation ShortList™ for SMB HCM Suites, marking it as a top choice for small and mid-sized businesses in North America. The suite offers comprehensive tools for HR, payroll, and ti

Sep 3, 2024
Venture Capital

Milan-Based Skillvue Raises $2.8M to Lead Skills-Based Recruitment Revolution

Skillvue , an HR tech startup based in Milan, announced a $2.8 million funding round for its AI platform, which facilitates a skills-based approach in recruitment, talent development, and internal mobility. Founded in 2021 by Nicolò Mazzocc

Sep 3, 2024
Product News

BerniePortal Introduces New Recruiting Feature to Empower Small Businesses in the War for Talent

BerniePortal   has introduced a new Recruiting feature tailored for small businesses, designed to enhance their competitive edge in attracting top talent. This feature includes API integrations with major job boards like Indeed and ZipRecru

Aug 30, 2024
Venture Capital

DirectEmployers Acquires Equality Magazine’s Job Boards to Amplify Job Visibility & DEI Solution

DirectEmployers Association, a leader in OFCCP compliance and recruitment marketing, announced its acquisition of EqualityMagazines.com and its network of diversity-focused job boards, aiming to enhance job visibility and support inclusive

Aug 29, 2024
Product News

Aon Advances Data and Analytics Capabilities for Human Capital Clients with Launch of Integrated Radford McLagan Compensation Database

Aon plc   has unveiled its   Radford McLagan Compensation Database,  a comprehensive platform that integrates the company's extensive compensation and talent insights across various sectors including financial services, life sciences, and t

Aug 29, 2024
Company News

Blink Announces Strategic Partnership with LineZero to Facilitate Meta Workplace Transition

Blink, a leading employee super-app, announced a strategic partnership with LineZero, a top provider of workplace community solutions and Meta Workplace's largest global partner. This collaboration aims to assist Meta Workplace customers in

Aug 28, 2024
Company News

SmartRecruiters Appoints Rebecca Carr as Chief Executive Officer

Rebecca Carr has been appointed the new CEO of SmartRecruiters , bringing extensive experience from her decade-long tenure within the company, most recently as Chief Product Officer. She aims to propel the enterprise's talent acquisition te

Aug 27, 2024
Venture Capital

Fleet Accelerates with $2.5M Seed Round: Driving the Future of Commuter Benefits

Fleet    has announced the closure of its $2.5 million seed round led by Congruent Ventures, reaching a total of $5 million in venture capital. This funding supports Fleet's focus on enhancing its commuter benefits management platform, whic

Aug 27, 2024
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Pangeam Secures $4.25 Million Seed Funding to Launch Revolutionary AI-Powered Workplace Analytics Platform

Pangeam has introduced an innovative enterprise B2B SaaS platform designed to enhance workplace environments through advanced social-spatial analytics. Leveraging anonymous AI sensing and deep learning, the platform offers insightful metric

Aug 27, 2024
Product News

Clockwise Launches AI Calendar Prism to Offer Better-Than-Human Scheduling

Clockwise introduces Prism, a transformative visual calendar interface enhanced by AI, designed to optimize scheduling for over 40,000 organizations. This interface integrates a custom-tuned Large Language Model (LLM) with sophisticated alg

Aug 27, 2024
Venture Capital

Tilt Raises 15M in Series B to Revolutionize Leave Management Technology

Tilt , a leader in leave management solutions, has successfully raised $15 million in Series B funding led by Bramalea Partners, with contributions from HearstLab, Firework Ventures, Origin Ventures, and Techstars. The funding will enable T

Aug 27, 2024
Venture Capital

Lightcast Acquires Talent Intelligence Provider Stratigens

Lightcast , a leader in global labor market data and analytics, has acquired Stratigens, a UK-based talent intelligence provider known for its data science expertise and innovative analytics. Founded by Alison Ettridge, Stratigens excels in

Aug 27, 2024
Company News

FTC Takes Action Against Care.com for Deceiving Caregivers About Wages and Availability of Jobs on its Site, Impeding Cancellation Process

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Care.com for misleading advertising regarding the availability of caregiving jobs and the potential earnings from these jobs, which were often overstated. The company also made

Aug 26, 2024
Company News

Alight Names Dave Guilmette as Chief Executive Officer

Alight , Inc. has announced the appointment of Dave Guilmette as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Guilmette, who will retain his position as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, succeeds Stephan Scholl. Scholl will transitio

Aug 26, 2024
Product News

Lattice Unveils Game-Changing HRIS at Lattiverse: A New Era in People Management

Lattice  announced the official launch of its highly anticipated Human Resources Information System (HRIS) on October 8th. The full functionality of Lattice HRIS will be showcased at the annual Lattiverse conference. After a successful earl

Aug 26, 2024
Company News

UKG Labs Ecosystem Doubles in Size, Adds Nine New Startups

UKG has announced that its UKG Labs, an in-house global startup ecosystem and virtual laboratory, has expanded to include 20 companies. This program accelerates innovation for the frontline workforce by supporting early-stage companies that

Aug 26, 2024
Venture Capital

NYC-Based Thera Secures $4M Seed Funding to Revolutionize Global Payroll and Payments

Thera , a New York City-based payroll and payments platform, has secured $4 million in seed funding, led by Y Combinator and other prominent investors. Founded by former Amazon engineer Akhil Reddy, Thera aims to simplify global payroll man

Aug 23, 2024
Company News

Workday Announces Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Financial Results

Workday, Inc. reported strong fiscal 2025 second quarter results, with total revenues reaching $2.085 billion, up 16.7% year-over-year, and subscription revenues at $1.903 billion, up 17.2%. The company’s non-GAAP operating income increased

Aug 22, 2024
Venture Capital

Avionté Fortifies Market Leadership with Strategic Acquisition of AkkenCloud

Avionté has acquired AkkenCloud , strengthening its leadership in the staffing software industry. This acquisition enables AkkenCloud clients to benefit from Avionté’s comprehensive enterprise staffing platform, which includes a full front

Aug 22, 2024
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