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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
Venture CapitalEngagedly 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
Product NewsHumantelligence 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
Venture CapitalWorkStep 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
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
Company NewsUKG 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
Product NewsOracle 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
Product NewsFirstup 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
Product NewsWorkday 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
Company NewsHR 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
Product NewsZoom 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
Company NewsTalent 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
Venture CapitalPaychex’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
Product NewsFiverr 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
Venture CapitalSelerix 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
Venture Capital15Five 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
ColumnFor 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
Product NewsStaffbase 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
Product NewsPaylocity 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
Company NewsWorkday 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
Venture CapitalServiceNow 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
Product NewsWorkJam 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
Venture CapitalRoboForce 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
Venture CapitalTenor 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
Product NewsSense 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
Venture CapitalAI 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
Venture CapitalTwill 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
Company NewsUKG 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
Product NewsZoho 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
Venture CapitalLegion 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
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