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The HRTech Wire →This week's briefing →Submit newsPublish a sponsored article — $300Cadient has been acquired by Basis Vectors Capital
Cadient , a frontrunner in talent acquisition for the hourly hiring sector, has been acquired by Basis Vectors Capital, a private equity firm specializing in B2B SaaS investments. This strategic move aims to accelerate Cadient’s growth and
ColumnWorkday Hiring Trends Report: The “Big Stay” Is Poised to Become the “Big Leave”
Metrics from Workday customers indicate the hiring slowdown may be coming to an end. We explore how that impacts organizations’ talent strategies and why that makes “retaining” the new “recruiting.” Trends in hiring reflect more than the st
Venture CapitalEarly-Stage Workforce Venture Fund Announces $15M First Close
JFFVentures , a pioneering impact venture fund, proudly announces the first close of its second fund at $15M, with an ambitious target of $50 million. This fund is dedicated to empowering tech startups led by founders with lived experiences
Company NewsSmartRecruiters' Global Footprint: Facilitating 100 Million Job Applications Signals Strong International Growth
SmartRecruiters , an innovative hiring platform, announces significant growth and strategic advancements, marking a notable presence in the global recruitment technology sector. The platform has achieved a milestone with over 100 million jo
Venture CapitalIndustry-leading Team Management App Homebase Raises $60M Series D to Fuel Innovation and Expand Product Ecosystem for Local Business Teams
Homebase , a leader in HR and team management applications for small businesses, announced a $60M Series D funding led by L Catterton Growth with support from Emerson Collective and others. This funding will boost R&D to expand its product
Company NewsCornerstone Acquires Talespin
Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. , a pioneer in learning and talent solutions, has announced its acquisition of Talespin's extended reality (XR) capabilities, emphasizing a shift towards immersive spatial learning in the workplace. This strategic
Venture CapitalVivup and Perkbox to Combine, Creating a World-Class, All-in-One Employee Wellbeing, Benefits and Engagement Platform
Vivup and Perkbox, leaders in employee wellbeing and benefits, have announced a merger with strategic investment from Great Hill Partners. This collaboration aims to create a top-tier platform for employee benefits and engagement, enhancing
Company NewsCustomer Confidence, Trust in UKG Solutions Drive Strong Results for First-Quarter Fiscal 2024
UKG reported a successful first quarter for fiscal 2024, marked by strong customer loyalty and significant business growth. The period was notable for an increase in customer migrations to modern UKG solutions, particularly among larger cli
Venture CapitalHR Solution Remofirst Raises $25 Million Series A Funding to Make it Affordable and Easy to Employ Global Remote Teams
Remofirst , a leading HR tech platform specializing in global employment and compliance solutions, has successfully raised $25 million in a Series A funding round. The funding was led by Octopus Ventures, with contributions from existing in
Product NewsVerve Motion Unveils Integrated Software and Data Analytics Platform to Elevate Industrial Worker Safety and Operations with its Wearable Robotics Exosuit
Verve Motion has launched a revolutionary software and data analytics platform, Verve Logic, which integrates with their SafeLift exosuit to improve industrial worker safety and operational efficiency. The platform analyzes data from sensor
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
Company NewsDocebo Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Results
Docebo Inc., a leader in AI-driven learning platforms, announced its Q4 and fiscal year 2023 financial results, showcasing significant growth. With a 28% increase in subscription revenue to $46.5 million and a total revenue rise of 27% to $
Company NewsBeekeeper Sees Continued Momentum in Frontline Industries, Helping more than 1,300 Organizations Solve the Frontline Disconnect with Digital Solutions
Beekeeper , a leading provider of digital solutions for deskless workers, continues to make significant strides in connecting frontline workers across various industries including hospitality, healthcare, construction, and manufacturing. Wi
EarningsKelly Services Inc (KELYA) Reports Q4 Earnings: Adjusted EBITDA Margin Expands Amidst Flat Revenue
Kelly Services Inc (KELYA) announced its Q4 financial results, highlighting stability with flat revenue at $1.2 billion and significant improvements in profitability. Operating earnings surged by 59% to $7.3 million, and net earnings showed
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
Venture CapitalQuantum5 Acquires Trivie to Grow Automotive Retail Learning Opportunities
Quantum5 , an automotive division of Ander, announced the acquisition of Trivie, a workforce engagement platform employing AI to enhance learning experiences. This move strengthens Quantum5's mission to revolutionize learning in the automot
ColumnUKG Helps Two-Thirds of NRF Top 100 Retailers Create Great Workplaces
AI-powered HCM suite built with the world’s largest collection of people, work, and culture data transforms the employee experience. LOWELL, Mass. & WESTON, Fla. UKG , a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture sol
Company NewsWorkday Announces Continued Retail Industry Momentum Driven By Accelerated Demand for AI Solutions that Help Fuel Organizational Agility and Growth
More Than 55% of the NRF Top 100 Retailers Are Using Workday to Elevate the Frontline Worker Experience, Increase Productivity, and Manage Operational Costs PLEASANTON, Calif. , Jan. 11, 2024 - Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), a leader in e
Company NewsFlexJobs Announces Top 100 Companies to Watch for Remote Jobs in 2024
The FlexJobs 2024 report highlights the top 100 companies leading in remote job opportunities. Emphasizing the continued growth and appeal of telecommuting, this comprehensive list showcases companies across diverse industries. It reflects
Venture CapitalEvery.io Emerges with $9.5M Funding: A One-Stop Solution for Startup HR and Finance
Every.io, an innovative all-in-one back office stack for startups, has emerged from stealth with a significant milestone: securing $9.5 million in seed funding. The funding round, led by Base10 Partners, with contributions from Y Combinator
Company NewsGlobal Coffee Giant Transforms Store Staffing, Increases Efficiency by 65% with AI-Powered UKG Technology
Costa Coffee, a renowned global coffee chain, has significantly enhanced its store staffing efficiency by 65% through the adoption of UKG's AI-powered technology. This strategic move allows Costa Coffee to optimize labor allocation and make
Venture CapitalRedefining Hospitality Workforce Management: New York's Harri Raises $43M in Latest Funding
Harri, a leader in Frontline Employee Experience technology, has successfully closed its Series B funding round, raising $43M led by Atalaya Capital Management and Golub Growth. The funding will accelerate Harri's expansion and innovation i
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
Company NewsHow WilsonHCG's Outbound Recruiting Strategy Tripled Candidate Response Rates and Reduced Tool Spend
WilsonHCG's Outbound Recruiting Strategy tripled candidates' response rates and reduce tool spending with hireEZ. Find out how hireEZ helps. Read on. Outbound Recruiting Highlights in 2022 More than 2.2 million candidates qualified throug
Venture CapitalZayZoon Raises $34.5 Million in Series B Funding to Expand EWA, Employer Engagement Platform
PHOENIX-- ZayZoon , the Earned Wage Access (EWA) provider for small and mid-sized businesses, has raised $34.5 million USD in debt and equity for its Series B financing. The round was led by Framework Venture Partners, with co-investment fr
WorkdayWorkday Announces Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter Financial Results with 16.3% YoY Increase in Total Revenues
PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 24, 2023 -- Workday , Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), a leader in enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources, announced results for the fiscal 2024 second quarter ended July 31, 2023. Fiscal 2024 Second Quar
Venture CapitalInploi, the Talent Attraction Technology Scale-up, has Raised a £1.35m Round to Develop its Growth Team
LONDON , July 25, 2023 -- inploi , the talent attraction technology scale-up, has raised a £1.35m round to develop its growth team and accelerate the go-to-market (GTM) strategy for their Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering ahead of a pl
Venture CapitalAllied Benefit Systems, LLC Acquires Medxoom: the Acquisition Puts Allied at the Forefront of Creating the Next-generation User Experience
CHICAGO , July 18, 2023 -- Allied Benefit Systems, LLC ("Allied"), one of the nation's largest healthcare administrators for employee benefit plans, and its majority equityholder, funds managed by Stone Point Capital LLC , today announced
Product NewsGoHappy, the Fast-Growing Frontline Employee Engagement Platform, Expands Operations to Canada
RICHMOND, Va. goHappy , America’s leading provider of frontline employee engagement solutions, is excited to announce its expansion into Canada. With its unique platform and commitment to fostering more engaged and connected frontline wor
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