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Harmony , a New York-based AI platform for enterprise employee support, has raised $34 million in seed funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. Hitachi Ventures, Fin Capital, Mercer Ventures, Operator Partners and several angel investors
Venture CapitalSan Francisco-based Worki Raises $2.75M Pre-Seed to Build AI Workforce Infrastructure
Worki , a San Francisco-based healthcare workforce infrastructure company, has raised $2.75 million in pre-seed funding led by Redesign Health and Healthliant Ventures. The company aims to address a critical gap in healthcare AI adoption by
Product NewsU.S. startup back-office platform Every launches AI-native agents spanning payroll, benefits, HR compliance, and taxes
Every has launched new AI-native back-office agents for startups and SMBs, including AI CFO, AI Bookkeeper, and AI CHRO. The platform combines banking, payroll, benefits, HR compliance, bookkeeping, and taxes into one system, aiming to give
Venture CapitalAtlanta-Based AI Leadership Platform Huper Raises $1.5M Pre-Seed
Atlanta-based Huper has raised $1.5M in pre-seed funding from Nadia Partners, Link Ventures, and Jim Brown (Long Ridge Equity Partners) to build a security-first AI Chief of Staff. The platform launches alpha April 15 and aims to reduce the
Company NewsWorkday Expands Frontline Workforce Capabilities Across 1,800+ Retail and Hospitality Customers
Workday is accelerating its momentum in the retail and hospitality sectors with new customer wins and a suite of AI-powered innovations designed specifically for frontline workers. More than 1,800 retail and hospitality organizations global
Venture CapitalOneSource Virtual Announces Strategic, Majority Growth Investment from TA
OneSource Virtual (OSV), a leading provider of HR and payments services purpose-built for the Workday ecosystem, has announced a strategic, majority growth investment from global private equity firm TA Associates. Founded in 2008, OSV deliv
Venture CapitalLaurel Secures Strategic Investment from Workday Ventures to Transform AI Time Tracking in Professional Services
Laurel, the world’s first AI Time platform for professional services, has raised $100 million in Series C funding led by IVP, with participation from GV and 01A. The investment will accelerate Laurel’s mission to solve the “time intelligenc
Product NewsAlight Elevates Employer-employee Benefits Experience With Second Release of Alight Worklife® for 2025
Alight has released the second major update of its Alight Worklife® platform for 2025, reinforcing its AI-powered capabilities across employee benefits administration. This release enhances five key areas: health, wealth, wellbeing, navigat
ColumnServiceNow and UKG collaborate to supercharge employee productivity and efficiency with agentic AI
At Knowledge 2025, ServiceNow and UKG unveiled a groundbreaking partnership to integrate their AI platforms—ServiceNow's newly launched AI Agent Fabric and UKG's People Fabric—to transform HR, payroll, and workforce management. This strateg
Company NewsDeloitte's '2025 Global Human Capital Trends' Aims to Help Leaders Navigate Complex Workplace Tensions
Deloitte's 2025 Global Human Capital Trends report explores the growing tensions between business needs and human workforce development. Based on insights from nearly 13,000 business and HR leaders across 93 countries, the report highlights
Company NewsUKG Talk Communications Platform Helps Amusement Park Owner Optimize Frontline Operations and Strengthen Staff Unity
UKG, a leader in HR and workforce management solutions, is helping Wahooz Family Fun Zone and Roaring Springs Waterpark enhance workplace culture and operational efficiency through its UKG Talk platform. With a predominantly Gen Z workforce
Product NewsZoom debuts new agentic AI skills and agents for Zoom AI Companion
Zoom Communications has introduced a major upgrade to its AI Companion, now featuring agentic AI skills and AI agents designed to improve task automation, workflow orchestration, and customer experience. The latest updates include over 45 n
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 NewsPaycor Launches New AI-Powered Assistant to Boost Productivity
Paycor, a leading HCM software provider, has launched the AI-powered Paycor Assistant, designed to streamline HR processes and enhance productivity for both employees and administrators. The new assistant allows users to engage with Paycor’
Company NewsLattice's 2025 State of People Strategy Report: HR at a Crossroads with AI, DEIB, and Manager Engagement
Lattice 's 2025 State of People Strategy Report reveals that HR is at a critical juncture, facing challenges like declining employee engagement, reduced DEIB prioritization, and the slow adoption of AI. The report emphasizes the importance
Product NewsLinkedIn’s first AI agent, Hiring Assistant
LinkedIn has entered the AI agent market with its new Hiring Assistant , aiming to streamline up to 80% of the pre-offer recruitment workflow. The tool integrates directly into LinkedIn's platform, enhancing recruiter productivity and candi
Company News28 Higher Education Institutions Go Live with Workday Student in 2024
Workday Student, a next-generation AI-powered platform, is revolutionizing higher education institutions by integrating academic, financial, and HR operations. With the support of Workday Illuminate, this platform enables 28 institutions li
Venture CapitalTide Expands SME Services with Acquisition of Onfolk Payroll Solution
Tide , a UK-based business financial platform, has acquired Onfolk , an HMRC-recognized payroll solution for SMEs, announced on October 18, 2024. Onfolk specializes in integrating accounting, pensions, and people systems, making payroll man
Product NewsSmartRecruiters Unveils Winston: AI That Keeps Hiring Human
SmartRecruiters has launched Winston, an AI-powered recruiting companion designed to revolutionize the hiring process by automating and optimizing various tasks such as candidate screening and interview scheduling. Built as part of the Smar
Product NewsPaylocity Unveils AI Assistant to Transform HR Efficiency
Paylocity has launched its new AI Assistant, a conversational tool designed to simplify and accelerate HR processes for professionals and employees alike. Integrated into the Paylocity platform, the AI Assistant provides real-time, contextu
Venture CapitalJet HR Raises €12M in Seed Funding to Revolutionize Payroll Automation in Italy
Jet HR , an Italian startup, has secured €12 million in Seed funding, bringing its total funding to €16.7 million. Founded by Marco Ogliengo and Francesco Scalambrino, Jet HR aims to simplify payroll and HR processes for businesses in Italy
Venture CapitalParis-Based Jump Raises €11M Series A to Provide Freelancers with Full-Time Benefits
Paris-based Jump has raised €11 million in a Series A funding round led by Breega, with Index Ventures and RAISE Seed For Good also participating. Jump provides freelancers with the benefits of full-time employment, including social protect
Product NewsCentrical Launches Team Performance Central & AI Assistant, Saving Team Leaders More Than 4 Hours Per Week While Elevating Frontline Performance
Solution provides a unified view of team performance, and a breakthrough AI-powered manager assist tool Summary: Centrical Launches New Team Performance Central and AI Assistant : Introducing a groundbreaking solution to provide frontline t
Venture CapitalTeamBridge Secures $28 Million in Series B Funding to Revolutionize HR Software for Hourly Workers
TeamBridge , an HR tech startup founded by former Uber executives, has secured $28 million in Series B funding, led by Mayfield with participation from General Catalyst and Abstract Ventures, raising its total funding to $41.5 million. This
Venture CapitalEvery Secures $22.5 Million Series A to Redefine HR Tech for Early-Stage Startups
Every.io has raised $22.5M in a Series A round led by Redpoint Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, Okta Ventures, and Base10 Partners. The company's mission is to help tech founders focus on growth by simplifying and automating
Product NewsOracle Unveils 50+ AI Agents to Transform Work Across Finance, HR, and More
Oracle has announced the launch of over 50 specialized AI agents embedded within Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications, aimed at redefining business operations across various functions such as finance, HR, supply chain, sales, marketing, and cus
Product NewsERIN Launches Cutting-Edge Employee Recognition Platform to Boost Employee Retention & Company Culture
ERIN has launched a cutting-edge Employee Recognition Platform designed to enhance employee retention and company culture. This innovative platform integrates peer-to-peer recognition, automated rewards, and gamification to create an engagi
Venture CapitalAmsterdam based Carv raises $10M to offload admin from recruiters and realize recruiter-AI synergy
Carv, a recruitment AI company based in Amsterdam, has secured $10 million in seed funding from investors including Global Founders Capital and prominent angel investors. The funding aims to accelerate Carv's growth and enhance its platform
Product NewsSage Intacct unveils new updates to advance productivity and control for SMBs
New features streamline operations, from AI-powered timesheets to advanced financial controls, ensuring smoother workflows and compliance TORONTO, May 29, 2024- Sage , the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for smal
Product NewsBullhorn Copilot Launches With AI Tools Tailored to the Staffing Industry
Bullhorn , a global leader in staffing and recruitment software, announced the launch of Bullhorn Copilot, a comprehensive AI solution designed to enhance recruitment processes. Copilot integrates generative, source and match, and directive
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