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Venture Capital

ZayZoon Raises $15M in Series B Extension from Viola Fintech and Intuit Ventures

ZayZoon , a leader in Earned Wage Access (EWA) for SMBs, announced a $15 million raise in its Series B extension, reaching a total of $49.5 million, led by Viola Fintech and Intuit Ventures, alongside Framework Venture Partners and EDC. Thi

Mar 26, 2024
Company News

UNLEASH America 2024: America’s premier HR conference and expo

UNLEASH America to feature more than 200 speakers, including Earvin “Magic” Johnson, across 14 stages and summits, where HR, learning, AI, innovation and inspiration intersect LONDON & LAS VEGAS-- UNLEASH , a global digital media and events

Mar 20, 2024
HR Technology

Birth of the First AI Engineer: How Devin is Redefining the Software Industry

In the cutting-edge realm of artificial intelligence and software development, a revolutionary milestone has been reached with the introduction of Devin, the world's first fully autonomous AI software engineer. Created by the innovative min

Mar 13, 2024
Product News

iCIMS Launches New GenAI-Powered Recruiting Assistant, Advancing its Longstanding Artificial Intelligence Program

iCIMS has launched a new generative AI-powered recruiting assistant, iCIMS Copilot, enhancing its Talent Cloud with next-generation job site integrations and other improvements. This release aims to provide talent acquisition teams with bet

Mar 13, 2024
Company News

Creating the Future: Conversational AI Innovator Paradox Promotes Industry Leader Adam Godson to CEO

Paradox , a leader in HR and recruiting through Conversational AI technology, has promoted Adam Godson to CEO, with founder Aaron Matos transitioning to Executive Chairman. The company, known for its significant growth and innovative produc

Mar 11, 2024
Venture Capital

First Advantage to Acquire Background Check Company Sterling for $2.2 Billion in Cash and Stock

First Advantage Corporation has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Sterling Check Corp. for approximately $2.2 billion, inclusive of debt. The merger unites complementary technology and services in employment background screening a

Feb 29, 2024
Column

Workday Announces Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results

Workday, Inc.   announced its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter and full-year results, revealing significant growth. The company reported a 17% year-over-year increase in total revenues for the fourth quarter, reaching $1.9 billion, with subscript

Feb 26, 2024
Venture Capital

Tuned Secures $3.2M Seed Extension to Scale Hearing Health Benefits for Modern Workforce

Tuned , a digital hearing health innovator, has successfully raised an oversubscribed $3.2 million seed extension, led by Unum Group with participation from Distributed Ventures. This funding boosts Tuned's total capital to $8.2 million, un

Feb 23, 2024
Product News

SourceNow announces the launch of SourceNow VMS: The Evolutionary Breakthrough Transforming Temporary Staff Management

SourceNow has launched a groundbreaking Vendor Management System (VMS), SourceNow VMS, designed to revolutionize temporary staff management. This comprehensive ecosystem aims to address the challenges of traditional temporary staffing metho

Feb 15, 2024
Product News

SmartRecruiters Unveils Next-Gen SmartRecruiters Marketplace

SmartRecruiters announces the launch of its updated Marketplace, a cutting-edge hub designed to empower companies in creating their ideal recruitment ecosystem. With over 600 technology and 60 service partners, it stands as the most compreh

Feb 8, 2024
Column

McLaren Racing Expands Partnership with Workday for the 2024 Formula 1 Season

McLaren Racing has announced the expansion of its partnership with Workday, a leader in enterprise cloud applications for finance and HR, into the 2024 Formula 1 season. Workday, continuing as an Official Partner, will feature its logo on t

Feb 7, 2024
Company News

UKG Launches Global Innovation Hub in Bulgaria

UKG Inc., a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, has announced the opening of its new Global Innovation Hub in Bulgaria, aiming to accelerate the delivery of solutions that foster great workplace exp

Feb 6, 2024
Company News

Workday Appoints Chikara Furuichi as the New President of Japan

Workday, Inc. announces the strategic appointment of Chikara Furuichi as the new President of Japan, underscoring its dedication to expansion within the Japanese market. With over 25 years of experience in IT, SaaS security, and cloud servi

Feb 5, 2024
Company News

Today Ceridian officially became Dayforce.

In a significant move that underscores its commitment to innovation and excellence in the human capital management (HCM) sector, Ceridian has announced its plan to rebrand as Dayforce, effective January 2024. This decision aligns with the c

Feb 1, 2024
Company News

ADP® Assist with Generative AI Features Makes HCM Decisions Easy, Smart and Human

ADP, a global technology company specializing in human capital management (HCM) solutions, has unveiled ADP Assist, a cross-platform solution powered by generative AI (GenAI). This innovative tool enhances HR productivity, aids in data-driv

Jan 31, 2024
Company News

Carl Eschenbach Takes the Helm as Workday CEO

Official Appointment Follows a Year of Strong Business Momentum, International Expansion, and Leadership Team Growth PLEASANTON, Calif. ,  Jan. 31, 2024    Workday  (NASDAQ: WDAY), a leader in enterprise cloud applications for  finance  and

Jan 31, 2024
Company News

iMocha introduces an advanced AI-Skills Match Engine to simplify Talent Acquisition

iMocha has unveiled an innovative AI Skills Match Engine, revolutionizing the talent acquisition process. This advanced tool leverages artificial intelligence to streamline recruitment, offering a more efficient and accurate approach to eva

Jan 22, 2024
Product News

Ceridian to Acquire eloomi, a Market-Leading Learning and Development Platform

Ceridian, a renowned human capital management tech company, is set to acquire eloomi, a leader in learning experience platform software. This strategic move, expected to finalize in Q1 2024, aims to bolster Ceridian's Dayforce platform. It

Jan 19, 2024
Company News

Jeremy Friedman Appointed as HireVue CEO to Lead Next Phase of Growth

HireVue , a global pioneer in Human Potential Intelligence, embarks on a new chapter with the appointment of Jeremy Friedman as CEO. Friedman, with a rich background in educational technology, notably as co-founder and CEO of Schoology, bri

Jan 18, 2024
Company News

Workleap: Pioneering AI in Talent Management for a Revolutionary Employee Experience

Workleap, a leader in employee experience software, has integrated advanced AI capabilities across its product suite, including Officevibe, Onboarding, and Skills. This strategic move addresses the increasing demand for innovation in talent

Jan 16, 2024
Venture Capital

Zest's Strategic Acquisition of Bloomin - Enhancing Employee Engagement Solutions

ZestMeUp , the French leader in the employee experience and performance market, is strengthening its position by welcoming Bloomin to its ecosystem. This merger positions Zest as the Number 1 with its Made in France software suite dedicated

Jan 15, 2024
Venture Capital

Vestwell's Series D Success: Paving the Future of Fintech with $125 Million

Vestwell, a trailblazer in the savings platform sector, has successfully raised $125 million in its Series D funding round. This significant investment, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and supported by other key investors, marks a major

Dec 22, 2023
Venture Capital

IntelliBoard Secures New Funding to Accelerate Growth and Help Organizations Improve Learning Outcomes

IntelliBoard, a prominent provider of learning analytics, has successfully secured new funding led by Advantage Capital and Connecticut Innovations. This strategic investment aims to propel IntelliBoard's growth and enhance learning outcome

Dec 22, 2023
Company News

Jim McCoy Takes the Reins at Atlas HXM to Bolster Global Business Alliances

Atlas Appoints Jim McCoy as New Chief Executive Officer to Enhance Global Enterprise Partnerships. Atlas HXM has appointed Jim McCoy, a seasoned leader from ManpowerGroup, as their new CEO. McCoy is recognized for his expertise in global wo

Dec 19, 2023
Venture Capital

Elatra: Revolutionizing Tech Industry with $200K Funding

Elatra, a California-based digital coaching platform, has secured $200K in funding. Led by CEO Natalia Drogolchuk, the company aims to revolutionize tech business coaching with a focus on enhanced user experience and personalized tools, eye

Dec 8, 2023
Product News

Revolutionizing Talent Management: The Predictive Index Acquires Performance Management Leader Charma

The Predictive Index (PI), a foremost talent optimization platform, has recently acquired Charma, previously known as WorkPatterns. This strategic move merges over 65 years of PI's behavioral science expertise with Charma's advanced perform

Dec 5, 2023
Company News

Check Launches New Tools to Help Organizations Build and Scale Payroll Businesses

Check, a pioneer in embedded payroll, has launched innovative tools to assist organizations in establishing and expanding their payroll businesses. These tools include Credit & Fraud Protection, Embedded Setup, and Embedded Support. These s

Dec 5, 2023
Venture Capital

Canadian AI-Powered Engagement Platform ThoughtExchange Lands $13.5M Equity Investment for Business Expansion

ThoughtExchange, a leading AI engagement and survey platform, recently secured a substantial $13.5M equity investment. This financial boost, led by InBC Investment Corp. along with various established investors, underlines the platform's in

Dec 4, 2023
Company News

Kelly Launches Recruitment Platform for AI and Automation Talent

Kelly has just launched Kelly Arc, an innovative online recruitment platform tailored for AI-powered automation roles. Tackling the talent gap in AI and automation, this platform is a game-changer. With AI-based matching and personalized re

Oct 9, 2023
Venture Capital

HiringBranch Secures $2.5M in Funding Round Led by BDC Capital to Revolutionize HR

MONTREAL, QC  October 4, 2023 / HiringBranch  announced today that it has secured $2.5 million in non-dilutive funds from BDC Capital's Growth & Transition Capital division. BDC, Canada's bank for entrepreneurs, is investing in HiringBranch

Oct 5, 2023
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