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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
Venture CapitalNayya 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
Venture CapitalSeries 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
Product NewsTalentWell 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
Product NewsZipRecruiter 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
Venture CapitalPaylocity 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
Venture CapitalOyster 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
Venture CapitalL2L 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
Product NewsSmartJobBoard 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,
Product NewsAmplify 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
Product NewsPapaya 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
Company NewsSmall 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
Venture CapitalMilan-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
Product NewsBerniePortal 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
Venture CapitalDirectEmployers 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
Product NewsAon 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
Company NewsBlink 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
Company NewsSmartRecruiters 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
Venture CapitalFleet 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
Venture CapitalPangeam 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
Product NewsClockwise 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
Venture CapitalTilt 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
Venture CapitalLightcast 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
Company NewsFTC 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
Company NewsAlight 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
Product NewsLattice 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
Company NewsUKG 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
Venture CapitalNYC-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
Company NewsWorkday 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
Venture CapitalAvionté 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
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