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Handl Health , an innovative AI platform designed to assist benefits consultants in creating affordable health plans, announced a successful $2.5 million Seed funding round led by Mucker Capital and Everywhere VC. The company aims to transf
Venture CapitalUK-based startup Tangent Gains $1.1M Pre-Seed Funding to Enhance Social Mobility in Tech Sector
Tangent , a UK-based startup co-founded by LinkedIn and EE alumni Gary Izunwa and Joe Adams, has secured $1.1 million in pre-seed funding to support social mobility within the tech sector. The company's innovative platform facilitates emplo
Venture CapitalShiftMed Acquires CareerStaff Unlimited MSP to Expand Leading Digital On-Demand Nursing Platform
ShiftMed, a leader in on-demand workforce technology, announced the acquisition of CareerStaff Unlimited from Genesis HealthCare. This move expands ShiftMed's digital healthcare staffing capabilities and includes a seven-year exclusive agre
Venture CapitalHR Path Acquires GroupeX, leading HCM provider in North America
HR Path Group announced its acquisition of Toronto-based GroupeX Solutions, a key move to strengthen its presence in North America and enhance its HRIS consulting capabilities. GroupeX, known for its partnerships with major software vendors
Company NewsUpwork Premieres New Partner Program to Expand Ecosystem of Companies Transforming How We Work
U pwork (NASDAQ: UPWK) has unveiled the Upwork Partners program, a new initiative designed to enhance business collaborations and increase productivity through the integration of skilled independent professionals. The program includes thre
Product NewsHiBob Introduces an Integrated Applicant Tracking System for Strategic Hiring
HiBob introduces "Bob Hiring," a sophisticated Applicant Tracking System integrated into the wider HR platform, Bob. This new system, launched in New York and London, combines candidate, employee, and business data to facilitate informed d
Company NewsGoogle Cloud Announces Generative AI, Cybersecurity, and Data Analytics Trainings with New Skills-Based Interview Accelerator for Hiring Partners
Today at the ASU + GSV Summit, Google Cloud unveiled new AI, cybersecurity, and data analytics certificates and courses, designed to meet the burgeoning demand for tech skills. These offerings, developed in partnership with entities like th
ColumnRandstad Selects Workday for Global Finance, HR, and Talent Solutions
Companies Also to Explore Mutual Service Offering to Provide Businesses Around the World With Greater Access to Talent Management Tools PLEASANTON, Calif. , April 11, 2024 -- Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), a leading provider of solutions
Venture CapitalEntrust Completes Acquisition of Onfido, Creating a New Era of Identity-Centric Security
Entrust , a global leader in payments, identities, and data security, has finalized the acquisition of Onfido , a premier identity verification provider. This strategic move fortifies Entrust's portfolio with the most advanced AI-powered, i
Venture CapitalEAB to Acquire Forage to Bridge the Gap Between College and Career for Millions of Students
EAB , a leading education firm, has announced the acquisition of Forage, a premier provider of virtual job simulations, to join its talent division, Seramount. This strategic move aims to bridge the gap between college education and career
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
Venture CapitalHome From College Lands $5.4M in Seed Round to Empower Gen Z with Career Matching Platform
Home From College, a career platform targeting Gen Z for flexible job opportunities, announced a $5.4 million seed round led by GV. Founded by Julia Haber and Kaj Zandvliet in 2021, the platform caters to students and young professionals se
Venture CapitalRemote Acquires Easop to Help Companies Grant and Manage Equity for Global Talent
Remote, a leader in managing globally distributed workforces, has acquired Easop, a company specializing in compliance solutions for equity management across international borders. This strategic move enhances Remote's capabilities, allowin
Venture CapitalSeso Closes $26M Series B to Build Critical Software for American Farmers
Seso , an agricultural workforce management platform, announced a $26M Series B funding round led by BOND, with contributions from Index Ventures, NFX, SV Angel, and others, including customer participants. Seso aims to revolutionize farm l
Product NewsJosh Bersin Company's Irresistible 2024 Confirms Stellar Speaker Line-Up and Global HR Leader Agenda
HR leaders from Marriott International, Microsoft, Accenture, IBM, The Coca-Cola Company and The Walt Disney Company among keynote speakers and session hosts at the third successive Irresistible AI and its challenges and opportunities exp
Company NewsEmploy Inc. Ushers in Next Growth Phase with Technology Veteran Steve Cox as CEO
Employ Inc., a comprehensive talent acquisition technology provider and the umbrella company for JazzHR, Lever, Jobvite, and NXTThing RPO, has appointed Steve Cox as its new CEO starting April 1, 2024. With over 25 years of leadership in bu
Company NewsVoiceitt puts its AI to work, making the remote workplace inclusive
Voiceitt , an Israel-based innovator in speech recognition technology, partners with Virtualahan, a Philippine organization focused on training and employing people with disabilities. Together, they aim to tackle the global challenge of dis
Venture CapitalZayZoon Raises $15M in Series B Extension from Viola Fintech and Intuit Ventures
ZayZoon , a leader in Earned Wage Access (EWA) for SMBs, announced a $15 million raise in its Series B extension, reaching a total of $49.5 million, led by Viola Fintech and Intuit Ventures, alongside Framework Venture Partners and EDC. Thi
Venture CapitalJob Mobz Acquires Before You Apply to Revolutionize Job Search Experience
Job Mobz, a leader in recruitment solutions, has acquired Before You Apply (BYA) , a platform known for enhancing job search transparency and employer branding. This acquisition aims to transform the job search experience by offering deeper
Venture CapitalBorderless AI Launches from Stealth with $27M Investment to Bring World's First AI Agent to HR Space
Borderless AI, an AI-powered startup, has emerged from stealth with a $27 million seed investment aimed at revolutionizing the HR industry. The company specializes in developing AI agents designed to automate and streamline the process of o
Company NewsAlight Announces Agreement to Sell Payroll and Professional Services Business for up to $1.2 Billion
Alight , Inc. announced the sale of its Payroll & Professional Services business to an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital for up to $1.2 billion, aiming to transform into a more focused employee wellbeing and benefits platform. This strategic move
Company NewsUNLEASH America 2024: America’s premier HR conference and expo
UNLEASH America to feature more than 200 speakers, including Earvin “Magic” Johnson, across 14 stages and summits, where HR, learning, AI, innovation and inspiration intersect LONDON & LAS VEGAS-- UNLEASH , a global digital media and events
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
Product NewsOracle Adds New Generative AI Capabilities to Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite
Oracle announced new generative AI capabilities within the Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite, enhancing decision-making and employee/customer experiences across various domains such as finance, supply chain, HR, and marketing. These ca
HR TechnologyBirth of the First AI Engineer: How Devin is Redefining the Software Industry
In the cutting-edge realm of artificial intelligence and software development, a revolutionary milestone has been reached with the introduction of Devin, the world's first fully autonomous AI software engineer. Created by the innovative min
Product NewsChartHop Introduces Flexible HRIS Built for the Entire Organization Featuring AI Insights
ChartHop introduces its innovative HRIS, integrated within its People Operations Platform, to centralize and streamline workforce management. This system empowers HR and finance teams with adaptable tools for analytics, workflow configurati
Venture CapitalMilu Health Announces $4.8M Seed Round Led by a16z Bio + Health and Partners with Employers to Expand Employee Access to AI-driven Health Savings Platform
Milu Health , a health tech company, announced a $4.8 million seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Bio + Health, aiming to enhance healthcare affordability for employees through AI-driven strategies. The platform collaborates with e
Company NewsCreating the Future: Conversational AI Innovator Paradox Promotes Industry Leader Adam Godson to CEO
Paradox , a leader in HR and recruiting through Conversational AI technology, has promoted Adam Godson to CEO, with founder Aaron Matos transitioning to Executive Chairman. The company, known for its significant growth and innovative produc
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
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