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First Advantage Corporation reported second quarter 2024 results, showing revenue of $184.5 million and a net income of $1.9 million, which includes $9.2 million in expenses related to the acquisition of Sterling Check Corp. Adjusted net in
Company NewsUpwork Shatters Financial Records with $22.2M Net Income in Q2 2024
Upwork Inc. (Nasdaq: UPWK), reported its financial results for Q2 2024, showcasing a robust performance with a record GAAP net income of $22.2 million and a 15% year-over-year revenue growth to $193.1 million. The company achieved a dilute
Company NewsNetchex Launches Community: An Employee Recognition & Engagement Platform to Build Team Cohesion
Netchex has launched Community, an innovative employee recognition and engagement platform aimed at boosting morale and fostering connections within organizations. Integrated into the Netchex application, Community offers features like pers
Product NewsNFP Launches Totalis Benefits - Life, Absence and Disability Expertise for Employers - and Welcomes Nate Schoedel to Lead It
NFP , an Aon company and a prominent broker and consultant in the insurance and benefits sector, has introduced Totalis Benefits, a new national employee benefits practice. Totalis Benefits will provide specialized expertise in life, absenc
Company NewsUKG Names Jennifer Morgan as Chief Executive Officer
UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, has appointed Jennifer Morgan as its new CEO. Morgan, a former Co-CEO of SAP and a member of UKG's Board of Directors since 2021, succeeds Chris Todd, who
Product NewsNetchex Unveils 'Insights' -- Transforming HCM Data Effortlessly into Actionable Stories for HR & Finance Teams
Netchex has launched 'Insights,' a data platform designed to simplify data analysis for HR and Finance professionals. This tool enables users to transform raw data into actionable insights without requiring technical expertise. 'Insights' f
Product NewsAya Healthcare Introduces LotusOne, a Complete Technology Platform to Manage External Labor and Optimize Employed Talent
Aya Healthcare , the largest healthcare talent software and staffing company in the U.S., has launched LotusOne, a comprehensive workforce optimization platform designed to enhance the management of external labor and the planning, sourcing
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
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 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 CapitalFreelance.ca Acquires Workhoppers: A Major Leap in the Canadian Freelance Market
Freelance.ca, an emerging leader in the Canadian freelance market, has successfully acquired Workhoppers, a renowned Canadian freelancer platform. This strategic move bolsters freelance.ca's market position, enhancing its service offerings
Venture CapitalHueman Acquires PrincetonOne: A New Era of Specialized RPO Services
Hueman People Solutions, a leading recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and talent acquisition firm, has acquired PrincetonOne, a notable RPO provider with expertise in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, and Indus
ColumnWorkday Elects Michael Speiser to Board of Directors
Workday has elected Michael Speiser, a seasoned technology leader and venture capitalist, to its Board of Directors. With over three decades of experience, Speiser is recognized for his contributions to the tech industry, particularly in AI
Venture CapitalZRG Secures $120 Million in Debt Financing from Main Street Capital
ZRG , a global talent advisory firm, has secured $120 million in debt financing from Main Street Capital Corporation. This funding, along with a recent equity raise from RFE Investment Partners, will accelerate ZRG's growth strategy, includ
Product NewsProsci launches new change management generative AI tool
Prosci , a global leader in change management, has introduced Kaiya, a unique generative AI tool designed for change practitioners and leaders. Kaiya leverages Prosci's extensive intellectual property, including over 25 years of research an
Venture CapitalBullhorn acquires Textkernel to accelerate its AI strategy
Bullhorn , a major player in staffing solutions, has acquired Amsterdam-based Textkernel , a leader in Sourcing AI technologies. This move is pivotal for Bullhorn’s AI strategy, enhancing their offerings with Textkernel's advanced parsing a
Venture CapitalNomad Health Lands $22 Million Investment: A New Era Under CEO Justin Lambert
Nomad Health , a leading digital marketplace for healthcare jobs, has successfully raised $22 million in a funding round led by HealthQuest Capital with participation from several notable firms. With this investment, Nomad Health has also a
Venture CapitalAI-Driven Training Platform Learn to Win Raises $30M to Scale Defense and Commercial Operations
Learn to Win , an enterprise SaaS training platform specializing in personalized, predictive, and secure training software, has successfully closed a $30 million Series A funding round led by the Westly Group, with participation from Norwes
Company NewsO.C. Tanner Elevates Scott Sperry to CEO and President
O.C. Tanner, a leader in strengthening organizational culture through employee recognition, has announced Scott Sperry as its new CEO and president. Sperry succeeds Dave Petersen, who retires after a notable 41-year tenure. Sperry, ascendin
Venture CapitalMercer to Acquire Cardano
Mercer, a Marsh McLennan business, announced its agreement to acquire Cardano, a UK and Netherlands-based long-term savings specialist with approximately $66 billion in managed assets. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Mercer's cap
Venture CapitalRising Team Raises $8 Million Series A and Introduces Personalized AI Leadership Coach for Building High-Performing Teams
Rising Team, based in Menlo Park, California, has successfully secured $8 million in Series A funding led by Zeal Capital Partners. This investment will support the expansion of its team performance platform, focusing on AI enhancements, hi
Product News15Five Unveils Latest Platform Evolution, Giving HR Leaders a Strategic Command Center for Performance Management
15Five has unveiled a major evolution of its performance management platform, designed to enhance HR teams' ability to analyze and act on employee performance, engagement, and retention data. The new features include advanced demographic an
Company NewsWorkTango Appoints Monique McDonough as Chief Executive Officer
AUSTIN, Texas, June 03, 2024- WorkTango , an award-winning employee experience platform, today announced the appointment of Monique McDonough as Chief Executive Officer. McDonough, who previously served as Chief Operating Officer at WorkTan
ColumnBroad Market Reach, Customers Expanding UKG Investments Fuel Second-Quarter Fiscal 2024 Momentum
UKG , a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, today provided a business update for the second quarter of fiscal 2024, ending March 31, 2024. “We continue to see strong demand for UKG so
Company NewsPaycom Announces Promotions of Randy Peck to COO, Jennifer Kraszewski to CHRO and Matt Paque to CLO
Paycom Software, Inc. has announced major leadership promotions, positioning Randy Peck as Chief Operating Officer, Jennifer Kraszewski as Chief Human Resources Officer, and Matt Paque as Chief Legal Officer. These appointments reflect the
Venture CapitalBridgepoint to back LumApps as majority investor for its next stage of growth
LumApps , a French startup known for its "intranet superapp" platform for internal communications and workforce applications, has announced that private equity firm Bridgepoint will acquire a majority stake in a $650 million deal. This tran
Company NewsStacy Greiner Elevated To Interim CEO For DailyPay
DailyPay announced the appointment of Stacy Greiner as interim CEO, effective June 1, 2024, following Kevin Coop's decision to step down and serve as a board advisor. Greiner, the current COO, has been integral to overseeing DailyPay's busi
ColumnWorkday's Q1 FY2025: A Surge in Revenues and AI-Driven Growth
Workday, Inc. reported impressive fiscal 2025 first-quarter results, showcasing strong revenue growth and significant improvements in profitability. Total revenues reached $1.990 billion, an 18.1% year-over-year increase, while subscription
Company NewsDefense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Selects Workday to Accelerate its Human Resources Modernization Efforts
Workday has announced that the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has selected Workday Government Cloud to modernize its human resources processes, marking Workday's entry into the U.S. Intelligence Community. This partnership, supported by
Company NewsLeadership, benefits, and technology risks top of mind for risk and HR professionals surveyed by Mercer and Marsh
The US People Risk 2024 Report by Mercer and Marsh, businesses of Marsh McLennan, highlights the top people risks identified by over 1,000 risk and HR professionals nationwide. The report reveals that ineffective leadership, improper reward
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