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beqom, a global leader in compensation management, embarks on an exciting new chapter as Lars Pedersen assumes the role of CEO, succeeding co-founder Fabio Ronga. With a strong foundation established under Ronga's leadership, including sign
Product NewsHR Signal® Launches Lookalikes™, a Sourcing Platform for Recruiters That Uses AI to Find Better Candidates Instantly and Predict Their Interest in a New Job
HR Signal® has unveiled Lookalikes™, an AI-driven sourcing platform that redefines how recruiters discover and engage talent. By leveraging proprietary technology, Lookalikes™ allows recruiters to build candidate Archetypes, identify top ma
Venture CapitalEmployment Hero acquires Canadian employment platform Humi in $100M+ global expansion move
Employment Hero, a global leader in employment solutions, has announced the acquisition of Humi, a Canadian employment platform, in a deal worth over CAD $100 million. This strategic move strengthens Employment Hero’s global expansion while
Venture CapitalRoboForce raises $10M to deploy mobile manipulators
RoboForce, a leading AI Robotics startup, has secured $10M in early-stage funding to revolutionize industrial labor through advanced robotic workforce solutions. Targeting industries like solar, space, and mining, RoboForce's AI-powered "Ro
Venture CapitalPaychex Acquires Paycor HCM for $4.1 Billion: A Game-Changer in HR Technology
Paychex, Inc. has agreed to acquire Paycor HCM, Inc. in a $4.1 billion all-cash transaction, marking a significant milestone in the HCM software industry. Apax Partners, Paycor's majority stakeholder since 2018, has been instrumental in dri
Venture CapitalPayfare Enters into Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Fiserv
Payfare Inc., a global leader in Earned Wage Access (EWA) and digital banking for workforces, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Fiserv, Inc., a leading financial services technology provider. The all-cash deal values
Venture CapitalTenor Announces $5.4M Seed Funding to Scale AI for Leadership Development
Tenor , a new player in the HR technology landscape, has emerged from stealth mode with $5.4 million in seed funding led by Base10 Partners. Focused on revolutionizing leadership development, Tenor leverages AI-driven simulations to enhance
Company NewsUKG Hires Sarah Hodges as Chief Marketing Officer
UKG , a leader in HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions, has appointed Sarah Hodges as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective January 6, 2025. With over 20 years of marketing expertise from Autodesk and Procore Technologies, Hod
Venture CapitalLegion Technologies Secures $50M: AI-Powered Workforce Management on the Rise
Legion Technologies has secured $50 million in financing from Silicon Valley Bank, rounding out a $100 million funding round in 2024 and bringing its total funding to $195 million. Known for its AI-native, employee-centric workforce managem
Product NewsWorkday Unveils New Illuminate Capabilities for Peakon Employee Voice to Unlock Deeper and Faster Employee Insights with AI
Workday has introduced groundbreaking AI-driven enhancements to its Peakon Employee Voice platform, enabling managers to better understand and support employees through real-time insights and actionable recommendations. These innovations, s
Venture CapitalCanada-Based HiringBranch Raises CAD 5M Series A to Disrupt Recruitment with Soft Skills AI
HiringBranch , an AI-driven platform specializing in soft skills assessment, has raised CAD 5 million in Series A funding led by Crédit Mutuel Equity, with contributions from Export Development Canada and Anges Québec. The funding will supp
Product NewsTalroo Launches Apply Intelligence™: Redefining AI-Powered Recruitment
Talroo has unveiled Apply Intelligence™, a groundbreaking suite of free AI-based features aimed at transforming the hiring process for employers and enhancing the job search journey for candidates. Leveraging advanced AI tools like SmartMat
Product NewsRemote Unveils AI-Powered Recruit AI to Tackle Global Hiring Challenges
Remote has unveiled Recruit AI , a groundbreaking AI-driven hiring solution designed to tackle the complexities of global recruitment. With "Matches," an intelligent candidate matching tool, the platform identifies top talent worldwide by a
Venture CapitalAya Healthcare to Acquire Cross Country Healthcare for Approximately $615 Million in Cash
Aya Healthcare is set to acquire Cross Country Healthcare in a $615 million all-cash transaction, offering a 67% premium per share. This strategic move will integrate Cross Country’s 40-year expertise with Aya’s market-leading technology an
Venture CapitalCoachHub Secures €40M in Growth Financing from HSBC Innovation Banking UK to Fuel AI Innovation and Product Expansion
CoachHub , a global leader in digital coaching, has secured €40 million in growth financing from HSBC Innovation Banking UK. This funding will drive advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and product expansion, enabling CoachHub to en
Venture CapitalHR Path Expands Global Reach with the Acquisition of Pay Human Group, Enhancing Its Market Presence in LATAM
HR Path , a global leader in HR consulting and HRIS solutions, has acquired Pay Human Group, a prominent Mexican company specializing in payroll management and HR consulting. This strategic move strengthens HR Path's market presence in Lati
Company NewsWorkday Appoints Liz Centoni to its Board of Directors
Workday, a leader in enterprise solutions for people and financial management, announced the addition of Liz Centoni, EVP and Chief Customer Experience Officer at Cisco, to its Board of Directors. With over two decades of expertise in drivi
Venture CapitalStretchDollar Secures $6M to Redefine Health Benefits for SMBs with ICHRA Innovation
StretchDollar , a startup revolutionizing small business health benefits, has secured $6M in seed funding led by Fika Ventures and Oscar Health. The platform simplifies complex healthcare management through an innovative Individual Coverage
ColumnWorkday FY2025 Q3: $2.16 Billion Revenue Marks 15.8% Growth, Fueled by Subscription Success and AI Innovation
Workday has reported strong Q3 FY2025 results, with total revenues of $2.16 billion (+15.8% YoY) and subscription revenues of $1.959 billion (+15.8% YoY). Operating income rose to $165 million, and non-GAAP diluted EPS reached $1.89, showca
Company NewsWorkday Names Rob Enslin President, Chief Commercial Officer
Workday has appointed Rob Enslin as President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to lead its global commercial strategy, marking a significant step in its growth journey. Enslin, with over 30 years of experience in leading technology organi
Product NewsWEX Launches Two AI Pilots for Benefits Administration
WEX has introduced two AI-powered solutions, Benefit Assistant and BeneFITwise Premier, within its benefits administration platform, My Benefit Express . These pilots aim to streamline benefits decision-making for employees while reducing H
Venture CapitalGermany’s zvoove Acquires Netherlands-Based Online Results, Driving Global Innovation in Recruitment Marketing
Germany-based zvoove has acquired Netherlands-based recruitment marketing firm Online Results , integrating their innovative Falcon SaaS platform into zvoove's ecosystem. This move strengthens zvoove's end-to-end solutions for temporary sta
Venture CapitalProProfs Acquires HR & Performance Goals Management Software PeopleGoal
ProProfs has acquired PeopleGoal , a performance management platform known for enhancing employee engagement and productivity. This strategic acquisition broadens ProProfs’ HR solutions suite, integrating tools for goal setting, performan
Company NewsRandstad Digital launches Salesforce Novelty Hub
Randstad Digital , in collaboration with Salesforce, has launched the Salesforce Novelty Hub, an innovative solution designed to address the challenges faced by Global Capability Centers (GCCs). This initiative provides a roadmap for establ
Company NewsPeople Analytics Teams Still Struggle to Deliver Business Impact, Warns The Josh Bersin Company
A new study by The Josh Bersin Company highlights the challenges facing People Analytics teams worldwide. Despite increasing investments, only 10% of teams deliver high-level business impact. To avoid marginalization, experts urge a shift t
Product NewsAlight to Enhance the Employee Experience with Launch of Alight Worklife® on Microsoft Teams
Alight , Inc., a leader in human capital and technology-enabled services, has partnered with Avanade to integrate its Alight Worklife® platform with Microsoft Teams. This collaboration aims to simplify benefits access and enhance employee w
Venture CapitalUK-Based Adzuna Acquires Seiza to Dominate Social Media Recruitment in Europe and North America
Adzuna , the global job search engine, has acquired Seiza , a leading platform in social media recruitment advertising. This strategic move enables Adzuna to revolutionize recruitment by combining Seiza’s expertise in engaging over four bil
Product NewsUKG Launches AI-powered Talent Marketplace Solution to Optimize Skills Development and Close Critical Labor Gaps
UKG has launched the UKG Pro Talent Marketplace, an AI-driven solution to help companies manage internal talent and tap into external gig resources. Designed for both frontline and knowledge workers, the platform empowers employees with too
Company NewsDocebo Posts $55.4M Revenue in Q3 2024, Driven by 21% Growth in Subscription Revenue
Docebo reported strong third-quarter 2024 results, showcasing a 19% year-over-year revenue increase, primarily driven by subscription growth which constituted 95% of its total revenue. The company recorded a net income of $5 million and adj
EarningsUpwork’s Q3 2024 Financial Results: $193.8M Revenue, Record Net Income of $27.8M, and 22% Adjusted EBITDA Margin
Upwork reported strong financial performance in Q3 2024, achieving a 10% year-over-year revenue increase, with GAAP net income reaching a record $27.8 million and adjusted EBITDA at $43.2 million. The company raised its full-year guidance a
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