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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
Company NewsUNLEASH 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
HR TechnologyBirth 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
Product NewsiCIMS 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
Company NewsCreating 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
Venture CapitalFirst 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
ColumnWorkday 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
Venture CapitalTuned 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
Product NewsSourceNow 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
Product NewsSmartRecruiters 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
ColumnMcLaren 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
Company NewsUKG 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
Company NewsWorkday 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
Company NewsToday 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
Company NewsADP® 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
Company NewsCarl 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
Company NewsiMocha 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
Product NewsCeridian 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
Company NewsJeremy 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
Company NewsWorkleap: 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
Venture CapitalZest'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
Venture CapitalVestwell'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
Venture CapitalIntelliBoard 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
Company NewsJim 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
Venture CapitalElatra: 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
Product NewsRevolutionizing 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
Company NewsCheck 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
Venture CapitalCanadian 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
Company NewsKelly 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
Venture CapitalHiringBranch 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
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