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Passionfruit , a London-based start-up founded in 2022, has secured $9 million in Series-A funding from prominent investors, including Seaya, Firstminute, and Playfair Capital. The platform connects freelance workers with companies such as
Venture CapitalWorkstaff closes $1.6M CAD in seed funding for the next phase of its workforce management software
Workstaff , a Montreal-based provider of workforce management tools, has secured $1.6M CAD in seed financing from Impulsion PME and Anges Québec. This investment will facilitate Workstaff’s global expansion and enhance its platform, which a
Product NewsOracle Helps HR Teams Boost Employee Productivity and Drive Success
Oracle has introduced new user experience capabilities within Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM) , known as Oracle Activity Centers . These centers, designed with Oracle's Redwood user experience, are tailored for employees,
Product NewsGreenhouse's Summer 2024 Release: Revolutionizing Hiring with AI and Real-Time Data
Greenhouse, a leading hiring platform, announced its Summer 2024 product release featuring new tools to optimize the hiring process and reduce bias. Key updates include Pave Market Data integrated with Greenhouse Offer Data for comprehensiv
Product NewsFiverr Shows Its Transformation From a Services Marketplace to a Hiring Platform With Its 2024 Summer Product Release
Fiverr is expanding its platform from a services marketplace to a comprehensive hiring solution with its new summer product release. This includes deeper AI integration with Fiverr Neo, a new professions catalog, hourly rate options, and sa
Venture CapitalCultureAI Secures $10M to Transform Human Risk Management in Cybersecurity
CultureAI, a leading Human Risk Management Platform, secured $10 million in Series A funding led by Mercia Ventures and Smedvig Ventures, with continued support from Passion Capital and Senovo. Despite extensive investments in security trai
ColumnNews Brief: Workday and SpringHill Debut Trailer of “UNTAPPED” Documentary, Streaming on Netflix This Fall
Workday, Inc., in partnership with The SpringHill Company, has unveiled the trailer for "UNTAPPED: Closing America’s Opportunity Gap." This documentary, produced by LeBron James and Maverick Carter and directed by Josh Kahn, follows six you
NewsDeel is acquiring Hofy
Fast-growing payroll provider Deel has acquired Hofy , a London-based company specializing in managing office equipment for remote hires. The acquisition, valued at over $100 million, marks Deel's third significant acquisition this year. Th
EarningsManpowerGroup Q2 2024: Navigating Challenges, Showcasing Resilience with $4.5B in Revenues
ManpowerGroup reported its Q2 2024 results, revealing a 7% year-over-year decline in revenues to $4.5 billion, affected by a challenging environment in North America and Europe, yet solid demand in Latin America and the Asia-Pacific. The co
Venture CapitalWorkerHero, Munich-Based Startup, Secures €4M in Series A Funding to Revolutionize Blue-Collar Recruitment with AI
WorkerHero , a Munich-based recruiting technology startup, recently secured €4 million in a Series A funding round led by Mediahuis, with participation from 10x Founders and Bonsai Partners. Founded in 2021, WorkerHero addresses the shortag
Company NewsAmerican Staffing Association Announces National Staffing Employee Week
The American Staffing Association (ASA) has announced that National Staffing Employee Week will take place from September 9-15, 2024, celebrating the nearly 13 million temporary and contract workers across the U.S. These employees, who cont
Venture CapitalOpportunity@Work Receives $20 Million from MacKenzie Scott
Opportunity@Work , a national nonprofit dedicated to economic mobility, received a transformative $20 million grant from MacKenzie Scott's Yield Giving. This funding supports Opportunity@Work's mission to boost annual earnings by $20 billio
Venture CapitalNetherlands-Based In2Dialog Raises Second Round of Angel Funding to Revolutionize Recruitment with AI
In2Dialog , a Dutch startup revolutionizing recruitment through AI-driven technology, has secured a second round of angel investment. The platform streamlines the interview process by eliminating the need for post-interview reports and inte
Product NewsMyDay™: The Future of Transparent Global Payroll Management by Safeguard Global Pay
Safeguard Global Pay has unveiled MyDay ™, a groundbreaking platform designed to revolutionize global payroll management. This innovative solution aims to eliminate the traditional 'black box' approach to payroll, offering a transparent and
Product NewsYarooms Launches Yarvis, the AI-Powered Workplace Assistant
Yarooms has introduced Yarvis, an AI-powered workplace assistant designed to enhance team interactions with their workspaces. Yarvis, now in beta on Microsoft Teams, simplifies booking and scheduling tasks, and integrates generative AI to h
Company NewsAlight's $1.2 Billion Sale of Payroll and Professional Services Business to H.I.G. Capital: Introducing Strada
Alight , Inc. (NYSE: ALIT), a leading human capital technology and services provider, has completed the sale of its Professional Services and Payroll & HCM Outsourcing businesses to H.I.G. Capital for up to $1.2 billion. The newly independe
Product NewsClearCompany Unveils Virtual Recruiter, an AI-Powered Chatbot Assistant for HR
ClearCompany has unveiled its latest innovation, the Virtual Recruiter, an AI-powered chatbot designed to enhance candidate engagement and recruitment efficiency. Available 24/7, the Virtual Recruiter assists job seekers with applications,
Venture CapitalBenchmark Analytics® Announces Strategic Growth Investment from PSG Equity
Benchmark Analytics , a leading SaaS-based analytics platform focused on improving law enforcement personnel management and officer wellness, has received a strategic growth investment from PSG Equity. This partnership aims to enhance and e
Product NewsLattice to Become the First Company to Introduce Digital Worker Employee Records
Lattice has made a groundbreaking announcement as the first company to introduce official employee records for digital workers. Recognizing the profound impact of AI on the global workforce, Lattice aims to ensure transparent and accountabl
Venture CapitalGQR Acquires Uniti Med, Enhancing Workforce Solutions and Expanding Market Reach
GQR , a global workforce solutions firm, has acquired Uniti Med, a healthcare staffing company. This acquisition enhances GQR's market position, placing it among the Top 100 Staffing Firms, Top 50 Healthcare firms, and Top 25 Travel Nursing
Venture CapitalHR Path Secures Historic €500 Million to Fuel Global Expansion and HR Innovations
HR Path , a global leader in HR consulting, has secured a record €500 million in financing from Ardian, a top private investment firm. This significant investment, the largest in the company's history, will propel HR Path's international gr
Venture CapitalMonster and CareerBuilder's Strategic Merger: Shaping the Future of Recruitment
Randstad, the world’s largest staffing firm, announced a merger between its Monster job board and CareerBuilder, a company owned by Apollo Funds. This union aims to enhance services for job seekers and employers by combining two well-known
Venture CapitalPhenom Acquires Tydy, Expanding Platform to Seamlessly Onboard Employees
Phenom has acquired Tydy, enhancing its Intelligent Talent Experience platform by incorporating Tydy's advanced preboarding and onboarding capabilities. This integration aims to create a seamless, efficient transition from hire to productiv
Product NewsZappyhire Launches ZappyVue: Revolutionizing US Talent Acquisition with Automated Video Interviewing
Zappyhire , a leading provider of AI-powered recruitment automation software, has launched ZappyVue in the US. This innovative automated video interviewing platform aims to revolutionize talent acquisition by enhancing the efficiency of scr
Venture CapitalTokyo's HR Tech Leader SmartHR Secures $140 Million Series E Funding
KKR and Teachers' Venture Growth (TVG) have announced a $140 million Series E investment in SmartHR , a leading cloud-native human resources management platform in Japan. This funding will drive SmartHR's growth, including new solution deve
Venture CapitalHireRight Acquired for $1.7 Billion by General Atlantic and Stone Point Capital
HireRight Holdings Corporation has finalized its acquisition by General Atlantic and Stone Point Capital in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.7 billion. The merger, approved by HireRight stockholders on June 21, 2024, converts all outsta
Product NewsERIN Launches Cutting-Edge Employee Recognition Platform to Boost Employee Retention & Company Culture
ERIN has launched a cutting-edge Employee Recognition Platform designed to enhance employee retention and company culture. This innovative platform integrates peer-to-peer recognition, automated rewards, and gamification to create an engagi
Venture CapitalKarmaCheck Secures $45M Series B to Revolutionize Background Checks with AI Technology
KarmaCheck , a leader in technology-based background checks and credentialing, announced a $45 million Series B funding round led by Parameter Ventures. Founded by LinkedIn co-founder Eric Ly, KarmaCheck leverages advanced technology and AI
Venture CapitalChime Financial's $173 Million Acquisition of Salt Labs: A Step Towards IPO Ambitions
Chime Financial has acquired Salt Labs to enhance financial progress for everyday Americans. Both companies aim to empower employees by leveraging the Chime platform. Jason Lee, CEO of Salt Labs, will lead the new Chime Enterprise unit to d
Product NewsA.Team Launches "Team Formation AI" to Hire Specialized Tech Talent in Minutes -- Not Months
A.Team has introduced Team Formation AI, a generative AI platform that allows corporate leaders to quickly assemble elite tech teams from a network of over 11,000 vetted product builders. Designed to streamline hiring and supercharge innova
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