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ATD Recognizes Exceptional Achievements in the Talent Development Industry

The Association for Talent Development honored organizations and individuals for their commitment to workplace talent development practices. Marshall Goldsmith and Britt Andreatta were recognized for their contributions to the industry.

May 22, 2024

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hireEZ Partners With Leading Job Boards, Introduces 'Sourcing Hub' Feature

hireEZ has introduced Sourcing Hub, a new platform feature providing direct access to candidate profiles from job boards like Monster, Resume-Library, and CV-Library. This innovation integrates active talent from these job boards with hireE

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Fast-Growing 250-Employee Business Decreases Payroll Processes up to 75% with UKG Ready

UKG, a leader in HR and payroll solutions, has enabled Purple Wave Auction to streamline operations and enhance employee experience using the UKG Ready suite. The rapidly growing online equipment auction marketplace, with 250 employees, has

PowerToFly Acquires Upskilling Platform Skillcrush

PowerToFly, a leader in talent management for diverse professionals, has acquired Skillcrush, an education platform focused on technical upskilling for underrepresented groups. This strategic move enhances PowerToFly's offerings, which incl

First Ever: Plum Brings Company Culture, Career Navigation and Deep Talent Insights Together Through New Products

Revolutionary talent assessment provider Plum has launched two innovative products: PlumThrive™ and PlumFlourish™. PlumThrive is a Talent-Drive Platform offering deep insights into role fit, skills, and cultural dynamics, combining psychom

Josh Bersin Company Launches AI Assistant Galileo™ to Transform HR Management

At Irresistible 2024, The Josh Bersin Company announced the general availability of Galileo™, an AI assistant designed to support HR professionals. Galileo is already in use by over 10,000 HR professionals across more than 60 Global 2000 or

May 20, 2024

Jet BI Digitally Cloned all its Employees Using AI

Jet BI, in collaboration with AI startup Eternity.AC, has digitally cloned its entire team of 60 employees to create AI-twins that users control completely. These digital doubles serve both professional and personal roles, fully managed by

May 20, 2024

PEO Industry to Gather in Washington to Celebrate National PEO Week May 19-25

ALEXANDRIA, Va. , May 17, 2024 -- Hundreds of owners, executives and employees of professional employer organizations (PEOs) around the country will be gathering in Washington, DC next week to celebrate National PEO Week, which recogniz

May 17, 2024

Edge of Bliss Transforms the Job Search Experience with Advanced AI

Edge of Bliss has launched Edge GPT, an AI-powered career assistant designed to transform the job search experience for both job seekers and employers. Edge GPT offers personalized resume and cover letter creation, job search optimization,

May 17, 2024

Harri Announces Product Innovation Designed to Propel the Frontline Employee Experience and Restaurant Profitability

Harri , a leading Frontline Employee Experience platform, has announced its latest product release, featuring 70 new features and updates designed to enhance the efficiency and engagement of hospitality organizations. The Summer 2024 Releas

May 16, 2024

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BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES GROUNDBREAKING AI PRINCIPLES FOR WORKER WELL-BEING

The Biden-Harris administration, through the Department of Labor, has introduced a comprehensive set of AI principles aimed at enhancing worker well-being and rights. These principles, developed following President Biden’s Executive Order,

May 16, 2024

Randstad Digital Acquires Torc, the AI-powered Digital Talent Marketplace

Randstad NV, the world's leading talent company, announced the acquisition of Torc, an AI-powered talent marketplace platform. This acquisition aims to strengthen Randstad Digital's capabilities in providing global digital talent, particula

May 16, 2024

Eightfold AI Talent Tracking Brings an AI-native ATS to Every Organization

Eightfold AI has launched Eightfold Talent Tracking, an AI-native, end-to-end talent acquisition system, replacing traditional applicant tracking systems. This innovative solution integrates seamlessly with Eightfold's Talent Intelligence

May 15, 2024

Recruit Holdings Reports FY2023 Earnings with ¥3,416.4 Billion Revenue and Significant Profit Growth

Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. announced its financial results for FY2023, showing a slight revenue decrease but significant profitability improvements. Revenue was ¥3,416.4 billion, down 0.4%, while adjusted EBITDA rose 9.8% to ¥598.3 billion.

May 15, 2024

Fountain Launches New AI Products to Help Customers Manage Frontline Workforce

Fountain , the leading platform for frontline workforce management, has introduced four new products: Fountain Assist, Fountain I-9 Center, Fountain Reach, and Fountain Communicate. These tools are designed to enhance hiring, onboarding, an

May 15, 2024

Indeed to Lay Off 1,000 Employees in Strategic Move to Simplify Operations

Indeed , the career site, announced the layoff of approximately 1,000 employees, constituting about 8% of its U.S. workforce. This decision, conveyed through a letter from CEO Chris Hyams, primarily affects the Research & Development and Go

End of an Era: Meta to Shut Down Workplace by 2026

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is closing down its enterprise communications platform, Workplace . The service will be available until September 2025, then read-only until May 2026, after which it will be fully decommissioned. Meta recom

Sona, next-generation workforce management for frontline, raises $27.5M Series A led by Felicis

Sona , an advanced workforce management platform for frontline enterprises, announced a $27.5M Series A funding led by Felicis, with participation from Northzone, Gradient, and others. This brings Sona's total funding to over $40M. The capi

Anthropos raises $2.7M to help companies build the workforce of the future using AI

Anthropos , a startup with offices in the US and Switzerland, has raised $2.7 million in pre-seed funding to address the pressing issues of talent shortage and skills development. The platform, founded by Stefano Bellasio and Giacomo Marina

Worky Raises $6 Million to Drive Growth and Accelerate Adoption of Cloud-Based HR and Payroll Solution in Mexico

Worky , an all-in-one HR and payroll software designed for Mexican companies, recently secured $6 million in Series A funding led by Atlántico and ADP Ventures. Founded in 2018, Worky aims to modernize employee recruitment, management, and

Sense Announces Conversational Voice AI for Recruiting

Sense has unveiled its latest innovation, Sense Conversational Voice AI, which integrates with the company's existing Recruiting Automation, Chatbot, and Messaging products. This new technology automates candidate outreach, screening, and s

Visier's First Quarter of 2024 Marks Unprecedented Scale in Generative AI Production Use and Transformational Investment in Analytic Platform Capabilities

Visier , a leader in people analytics, announced key achievements for Q1 2024. Highlights include the launch of "Vee," a generative AI assistant, and the "Open for Builders" initiative. Visier's AI technology now serves 2.1 million Paycor e

Revolutionizing Coaching: CoachHub Unveils AI Coaching Companion

CoachHub has introduced its AI Coaching Companion, an innovative AI-driven tool integrated into its digital coaching platform AIMY™. Available as an add-on through the CoachHub app in Microsoft Teams, the AI Coaching Companion provides 24/7

ServiceNow unveils new AI-powered capabilities to help improve employee experiences, supercharge talent development, and optimize in-person work

ServiceNow announced new AI-powered enhancements at Knowledge 2024, aimed at improving talent development and optimizing workplace collaboration. These include integrating AI into learning experiences to better understand skills and suppo

May 10, 2024

ZipRecruiter Announces First Quarter 2024 Results

ZipRecruiter reported a revenue of $122.2 million in the first quarter of 2024, with a net loss of $6.5 million, reflecting a net loss margin of 5%. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $20.8 million, marking a 17% margin. Despite the challe

May 10, 2024

First Advantage Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

First Advantage Corporation reported its Q1 2024 financial results, showing revenues of $169.4 million and a net loss of $2.9 million due to acquisition-related costs. The company announced an adjusted net income of $24.8 million and adjust

May 9, 2024

Fiverr Announces $100M Buyback as Q1 Earnings Beat Expectations

Fiverr International Ltd. reported strong Q1 2024 results, with revenue reaching $93.5 million, a 6.3% increase year-over-year, driven by strategic expansion into complex services and SPB growth of 8%. Despite a challenging hiring environme

May 9, 2024

Docebo Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

Docebo Inc., a leading AI-based learning platform provider, reported strong financial performance for Q1 2024. The company highlighted significant growth in subscription revenue and profitability, with total revenue reaching $51.4 million,

May 9, 2024