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HireRight, a leading global provider of background screening and workforce risk management solutions, has acquired BGC Brasil , one of Brazil’s top background check firms. The move significantly strengthens HireRight’s presence in Latin Ame
Company NewsHelios Rebrands as Globalli, Launching the World's First-Ever Global People Operating System
Helios has rebranded as Globalli and launched the world’s first-ever Global People Operating System (OS) , designed to unify payroll, compliance, and HR across more than 125 countries. The platform integrates employees and contractors into
Company NewsDailyPay Names Veteran Executive Nelson Chai as CEO
DailyPay appointed veteran executive Nelson Chai as CEO, advancing its strategy beyond earned wage access toward broader financial wellness for frontline workers. Chai—formerly Uber’s CFO and DailyPay’s Executive Chair—will lead product inn
Product NewsThe Talent Studios Launches Determined People™, Agentic AI Hiring Platform Built on 20 Years of Executive Search Expertise
The Talent Studios has launched Determined People™ , an agentic AI-enabled cognitive engine designed to transform recruitment into a precise, evidence-driven science. Built by veteran executive search consultants and technology teams across
Venture CapitalSureCo Secures $23M Series A to Expand ICHRA Platform for Large Employers
SureCo , a Santa Ana–based health benefits technology company specializing in Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRA) for large employers, has raised $23 million in Series A funding led by Health Velocity Capital and
Venture CapitalIsraeli Startup Gain Introduces AI Workforce Layer, Raises $12M to Redefine Procurement
Gain , an Israel-based deeptech startup, has launched its first AI Employees designed to manage end-to-end procurement processes. The company announced a $12M seed funding round led by The Garage, with participation from BlueRed Partners an
Company NewsADP Nominates Karen S. Lynch and Robert H. Swan to Board of Directors
ADP has nominated Karen S. Lynch, former CEO of CVS Health, and Robert H. Swan, former CEO and CFO of Intel, to its Board of Directors ahead of the November 12, 2025, Annual Meeting of Stockholders. With decades of leadership experience acr
Venture CapitalSan Francisco Startup Juicebox Secures $36M Total Funding to Redefine Talent Search
Juicebox , a San Francisco-based startup founded by David Paffenholz and Ishan Gupta, has raised a $30 million Series A led by Sequoia Capital, bringing its total funding to $36 million. The company’s flagship product, PeopleGPT, uses AI to
Venture CapitalEmployee Navigator Acquires Velocity’s AI Plan Builder; Debuts In-House AI Plan Build Beta for Open Enrollment
Employee Navigator announced the acquisition of Velocity Benefits’ AI-powered plan building software and unveiled two major AI initiatives ahead of open enrollment. The Velocity tool will be integrated and listed in the Employee Navigator M
Venture CapitalRefAssured Raises $3.3M Seed Round to Build “Back of a Baseball Card” for Talent Performance
RefAssured , a San Francisco-based provider of automated reference checking and talent performance insights, has raised a $3.3 million oversubscribed seed round led by Dogwood Ventures with support from HighSage Ventures and strategic inves
Product NewsHiBob Launches Native US Payroll to Cut Complexity and Build Confidence for SMBs
HiBob has launched its native US Payroll and Benefits Administration solution, integrating payroll, benefits, and HR into one unified platform. Backed by Gusto Embedded Payroll technology, this AI-powered solution offers real-time analytics
Company NewsJosh Bersin Company Research Reveals How Talent Acquisition Is Being Revolutionized by AI
The Josh Bersin Company has released new research, in collaboration with AMS, revealing how AI is revolutionizing talent acquisition (TA). The $850 billion global recruiting market is undergoing a seismic shift from manual, fragmented recru
Venture CapitalWorkday Signs $1.1B Deal to Buy Sana, Bringing AI Agents and Learning Tools to 75M Users
Workday has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Sana, an AI-driven enterprise knowledge platform, for approximately $1.1 billion . Founded in 2016, Sana is known for its AI-powered products—Sana Learn and Sana Agents—used by over on
Venture CapitalHelios Acquires ConnectaVerse to Strengthen Global Expansion and Compliance Capabilities
Helios Global Payments Solutions has acquired ConnectaVerse, a marketplace technology company specializing in international expansion and compliance services across 60 countries. This acquisition enhances Helios’ AI-powered HCM and payments
Venture CapitalKlaar Secures $5M Series A to Redefine AI-Driven Performance Management in the U.S.
Klaar , an AI-powered performance management platform built by HR leaders, has secured $5 million in Series A funding led by Prime Venture Partners and officially launched in the U.S. The platform addresses widespread dissatisfaction with o
Company NewsNew Workday Global Research: Stalled Career Growth Is Driving Top Talent to Quit
Workday’s latest Global Workforce Report reveals a silent but accelerating crisis inside organizations: stalled career growth, rising attrition of top performers, and unclear AI strategies are pushing talent out the door. Promotions are dow
Venture CapitalLightcast Acquires Skill Collective to Drive Skills-Based Workforce Transformation Worldwide
Lightcast has acquired Skill Collective to accelerate the global shift toward skills-based enterprises. The deal unites Lightcast’s world-leading labor market data and universal skills taxonomy with Skill Collective’s expertise in strateg
Venture CapitalEngagedly Acquires Butterfly.ai to Strengthen Frontline Workforce Engagement
Engagedly has acquired Butterfly.ai , a frontline engagement and analytics platform, to enhance its frontline-first strategy. This move builds on Engagedly’s previous acquisition of theEMPLOYEEapp and strengthens its mission to align people
Venture CapitalStockholm-Based Hubert Raises €2.5M to Scale AI Screening Agents for Global Employers
Hubert , a Stockholm-based AI-first recruitment platform, has secured €2.5 million in seed funding led by Spintop Ventures with support from Bonnier family investors. The company, already profitable, plans to accelerate its proprietary AI s
Venture CapitalGusto to Acquire Guideline, Creating a Unified HR and Retirement Platform for Small Businesses
Gusto has announced an agreement to acquire Guideline , a leading retirement benefits platform serving over one million people and 65,000 small businesses. The deal, pending final approvals, aims to create a unified solution for payroll, HR
Company NewsRecruitics Acquires Change State to Boost AI-Powered Recruitment Platform
Recruitics, a leader in AI-powered recruitment marketing and analytics, has acquired Change State, a recruitment marketing agency and HR tech consultancy founded in 2019. This acquisition enhances Recruitics’ platform with the Voice by Chan
Company NewsCoachHub Marks 7th Anniversary with AIMY AI Coach, TIME EdTech Recognition, and Global Expansion
CoachHub , the leading global digital coaching platform, celebrates its seventh anniversary with remarkable achievements that underline its mission to democratize coaching for all employees. Founded in 2018, the company now serves over 500
Venture CapitalYC-Backed Central Secures $8.6M to Automate Payroll & HR for Startups
Central , a Y Combinator-backed startup, has raised $8.6 million in seed funding led by First Round Capital to build the first AI-native back-office platform for startups. Unlike traditional HR and finance tools, Central integrates directly
Venture CapitalLos Angeles HR Tech Startup Welcome Tech Secures $7.5M to Expand AI-Driven Immigrant Services
Welcome Tech, a Los Angeles-based digital platform dedicated to serving immigrant workforces, has raised $7.5 million to expand its AI-powered infrastructure. With over 4.5 million registered members, the company connects immigrants to jobs
Venture CapitalUtah’s Sequifi Raises $6.7M to Reduce Turnover in Skilled Trades with Same-Day Pay
Sequifi , a Utah-based workforce infrastructure platform for the home services industry, has raised $6.7 million in seed funding led by Cervin Ventures with participation from Frazier Group and Tokyo Black. The company aims to address sever
Company NewsDonna Morris, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Walmart Inc., Appointed to UKG Board of Directors
UKG has appointed Donna Morris, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Walmart, to its Board of Directors. With her extensive experience leading global HR operations for Walmart’s 2 million associates and her history of drivin
Company NewsWorkday Q2 FY26 Revenue Rises 12.6% to $2.35B, Raises Full-Year Guidance
Workday reported strong fiscal 2026 Q2 results with total revenue of $2.35 billion, up 12.6% year-over-year, driven by 14% growth in subscription revenue. Operating income more than doubled, while non-GAAP operating margin reached 29%. Net
Venture CapitalDayforce Enters into US$12.3 Billion Definitive Agreement with Thoma Bravo to Become a Private Company
Dayforce , a global leader in human capital management (HCM) technology, has announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by Thoma Bravo in an all-cash deal valued at US$12.3 billion. Under the agreement, Dayforce shareholders will recei
Company NewsThoma Bravo in Advanced Talks to Acquire Dayforce in $11B Take-Private Deal
Thoma Bravo is in advanced talks to acquire Dayforce Inc. in a deal valued at more than $11 billion, potentially taking the HR software provider private. Despite strong revenue growth and improving profitability, Dayforce has struggled in p
Venture CapitalDarwinbox Secures US$40M from Teachers’ Venture Growth to Fuel North America Expansion and AI-First HCM Innovation
Darwinbox , a fast-growing AI-powered human capital management (HCM) platform, has secured US$40 million from Teachers’ Venture Growth (TVG), part of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. The funding will accelerate the company’s North Americ
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