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goHappy Launches Frontline Referrals to Transform Hourly Workforce Hiring

goHappy, a leader in frontline employee engagement, has launched Frontline Referrals , a revolutionary tool designed to modernize hourly worker recruitment. This no-app, text-based solution enables frontline staff to refer friends and forme

May 28, 2025
Venture Capital

Engagedly Acquires hiringtool.co, a Next-Gen AI Applicant Tracking Platform (ATS), in Strategic Acquisition

On May 7, 2025, Engagedly, an AI-powered talent management platform, announced its acquisition of hiringtool.co, a GenAI-first applicant tracking system (ATS) tailored for startups and SMEs. This strategic move integrates intelligent hiring

May 7, 2025
Product News

Humantelligence Unveils Ask Aura™: The Next Evolution in AI-Powered Workplace Coaching for Leaders, Managers & Teams

Humantelligence has introduced Ask Aura™, an AI-driven coaching assistant that delivers real-time, personalized guidance to employees, especially managers, to improve communication, collaboration, and leadership skills directly within tools

May 6, 2025
Venture Capital

WorkStep Acquires WorkHound to Strengthen Frontline Engagement Capabilities Across Logistics and Industrial Sectors

WorkStep has officially acquired WorkHound, a frontline employee feedback platform, in a strategic move to deepen its impact on frontline workforce engagement. By combining WorkStep’s data-driven insights and WorkHound’s real-time feedback

Apr 24, 2025
Company News

“The Spy in the Slack Channel”: Inside the Silicon Valley Espionage Scandal Between Rippling and Deel

In a plot that feels more like the screenplay of a corporate thriller than a courtroom reality, two of Silicon Valley’s most celebrated HR tech unicorns—Rippling and Deel—are now locked in a high-stakes legal war involving secret communicat

Apr 4, 2025
Company News

UKG Talk Communications Platform Helps Amusement Park Owner Optimize Frontline Operations and Strengthen Staff Unity

UKG, a leader in HR and workforce management solutions, is helping Wahooz Family Fun Zone and Roaring Springs Waterpark enhance workplace culture and operational efficiency through its UKG Talk platform. With a predominantly Gen Z workforce

Mar 24, 2025
Product News

Oracle Expands Cloud HCM with AI-Powered Employee Engagement & Event Management

Oracle has introduced new communication and event management capabilities within Oracle ME, part of Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM, to enhance employee engagement and organizational culture. These updates allow HR teams to manage company-wide even

Mar 20, 2025
Product News

Firstup Launches Workforce Orchestration, Transforming How Enterprises Drive Employee Activation

Firstup has launched an AI-powered workforce orchestration solution to revolutionize enterprise employee communications. By bringing AI-driven marketing automation principles to internal workforce engagement, organizations can now automate

Mar 20, 2025
Product News

Workday 2025 Spring Release: 350+ New Features, Updates, and AI Enhancements to Streamline HR and Finance Processes for Customers Around the World

Workday has unveiled its 2025 Spring Release, introducing over 350 new features and updates designed to streamline HR and finance operations. This update integrates AI innovations across recruiting, workforce management, and financial proce

Mar 19, 2025
Company News

HR Tech Espionage Scandal: Rippling Sues Deel Over Alleged Trade-Secret Theft and Corporate Spying

A lawsuit filed by Rippling accuses Deel, a $12 billion HR tech unicorn, of orchestrating corporate espionage and trade-secret theft. The complaint alleges that Deel cultivated a Rippling employee as a corporate spy, who conducted thousands

Mar 18, 2025
Product News

Zoom debuts new agentic AI skills and agents for Zoom AI Companion

Zoom Communications has introduced a major upgrade to its AI Companion, now featuring agentic AI skills and AI agents designed to improve task automation, workflow orchestration, and customer experience. The latest updates include over 45 n

Mar 17, 2025
Company News

Talent Shortage Concerns Drive Shift to Skills-Based Strategies, Workday Research Finds

Workday ’s latest report, The Global State of Skills, highlights a growing concern among business leaders: 51% fear future talent shortages, and only 32% feel confident in their workforce’s skills for long-term success. As AI reshapes indus

Mar 5, 2025
Venture Capital

Paychex’s Acquisition of Paycor Advances as HSR Waiting Period Ends

Paychex has announced the expiration of the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) antitrust waiting period, marking a key milestone in its planned acquisition of Paycor HCM. This development clears a major regulatory hurdle, bringing the deal closer to c

Feb 27, 2025
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Fiverr Unveils Fiverr Go, a Visionary AI Platform that Puts Creators Front and Center

Fiverr has launched Fiverr Go , a revolutionary AI platform designed to help freelancers scale their businesses while maintaining full creative rights . Unlike traditional AI tools that exploit human creativity, Fiverr Go introduces a susta

Feb 19, 2025
Venture Capital

Selerix Acquires TBX® to Create an All-in-One Benefits Administration SaaS Platform

Selerix , a leading provider of cloud-based benefits administration solutions, has acquired The Benefits eXpert® ( TBX® ), a technology company specializing in employee benefits education and enrollment. The acquisition aims to create a com

Feb 6, 2025
Venture Capital

15Five 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

Jan 28, 2025
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For 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

Jan 28, 2025
Product News

Staffbase 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

Jan 27, 2025
Product News

Paylocity 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

Jan 23, 2025
Company News

Workday 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

Jan 21, 2025
Venture Capital

ServiceNow 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

Jan 17, 2025
Product News

WorkJam 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

Jan 9, 2025
Venture Capital

RoboForce raises $10M to deploy mobile manipulators

RoboForce, a leading AI Robotics startup, has secured $10M in early-stage funding to revolutionize industrial labor through advanced robotic workforce solutions. Targeting industries like solar, space, and mining, RoboForce's AI-powered "Ro

Jan 7, 2025
Venture Capital

Tenor Announces $5.4M Seed Funding to Scale AI for Leadership Development

Tenor , a new player in the HR technology landscape, has emerged from stealth mode with $5.4 million in seed funding led by Base10 Partners. Focused on revolutionizing leadership development, Tenor leverages AI-driven simulations to enhance

Dec 20, 2024
Product News

Sense Releases Conversational Voice AI to Transform Candidate Engagement with Automated Phone Calls

Sense has unveiled its groundbreaking Conversational Voice AI , revolutionizing talent engagement by automating phone conversations for sourcing, screening, and scheduling. Integrated with Sense's powerful Recruiting Automation and Messagin

Dec 18, 2024
Venture Capital

AI Leader Grammarly to Acquire Coda, Bring on New CEO

Grammarly , a leader in AI communication tools, announced its acquisition of productivity platform Coda . This move aligns with Grammarly’s vision to evolve into a comprehensive AI productivity platform, integrating Coda's flexible tools an

Dec 17, 2024
Venture Capital

Twill Raises $1.4M to Redefine Tech Hiring Through Expert-Driven Recommendations

Twill , a next-generation talent platform, has secured $1.4M in pre-seed funding led by Bloomberg Beta to revolutionize technical hiring. By utilizing peer recommendations and a community of vetted tech professionals, Twill ensures companie

Dec 17, 2024
Company News

UKG Hires Sarah Hodges as Chief Marketing Officer

UKG , a leader in HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions, has appointed Sarah Hodges as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective January 6, 2025. With over 20 years of marketing expertise from Autodesk and Procore Technologies, Hod

Dec 16, 2024
Product News

Zoho Launches Zoho Payroll, a Comprehensive Solution That Simplifies Payroll Processing and Compliance for Businesses in the United States

Zoho Corporation has launched the US edition of Zoho Payroll, providing an all-in-one solution for simplifying payroll management, automating tax compliance, and connecting HR and financial operations. This release enhances Zoho's robust fi

Dec 12, 2024
Venture Capital

Legion Technologies Secures $50M: AI-Powered Workforce Management on the Rise

Legion Technologies has secured $50 million in financing from Silicon Valley Bank, rounding out a $100 million funding round in 2024 and bringing its total funding to $195 million. Known for its AI-native, employee-centric workforce managem

Dec 12, 2024
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