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Venture Capital

Canada-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

Dec 10, 2024
Earnings

Heidrick & Struggles Q3 Financials: Revenue Up 6% to $278.6M, Strengthening Global Talent Solutions

Heidrick & Struggles reported solid third-quarter 2024 results, with revenue growth across all segments, hitting $278.6 million—a 6% year-over-year increase. Strengthening its leadership in talent solutions, the company achieved an EPS of $

Nov 4, 2024
Company News

Workday Appoints Rhonda J. Morris, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Chevron Corporation, to its Board of Directors

PLEASANTON, Calif. ,  Sept. 10, 2024 -  Workday, Inc.  (NASDAQ:WDAY), a leading provider of solutions to help organizations manage their  people  and  money , today announced the election of   Rhonda J. Morris , vice president and chief hum

Sep 10, 2024
Venture Capital

DirectEmployers Acquires Equality Magazine’s Job Boards to Amplify Job Visibility & DEI Solution

DirectEmployers Association, a leader in OFCCP compliance and recruitment marketing, announced its acquisition of EqualityMagazines.com and its network of diversity-focused job boards, aiming to enhance job visibility and support inclusive

Aug 29, 2024
Venture Capital

Recruitment Smart Wins £2M to Transform Middle East Talent Acquisition with AI

Recruitment Smart , a leader in AI-driven talent acquisition, has secured £2 million in funding to expand its operations in the Middle East and enhance its innovative solutions. The investment, backed by Black Finch Ventures, Aran Ventures,

Jun 19, 2024
Company News

ATD Recognizes Exceptional Achievements in the Talent Development Industry

The Association for Talent Development honored organizations and individuals for their commitment to workplace talent development practices.  Marshall Goldsmith  and  Britt Andreatta  were recognized for their contributions to the industry.

May 22, 2024
Earnings

Heidrick & Struggles Reports Strong Q1 2024 Earnings, with Strategic Acquisitions Boosting Growth

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. reported an 11% year-over-year increase in quarterly revenue, totaling $265.2 million for Q1 2024. The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share. Despite the acquisitions of

May 6, 2024
Venture Capital

Early-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

Apr 4, 2024
Company News

BetterUp Names Jolen Anderson as Chief People and Community Officer

Visionary People Leader Joins Human Transformation Company AUSTIN, TX – April 4, 2024 –  BetterUp , the human transformation company and pioneer of virtual coaching, today announced the appointment of Jolen Anderson as the company’s first-e

Apr 4, 2024
Company News

Workday Announces Completion of HiredScore Acquisition: A New Chapter in AI-Driven Talent Solutions

Workday has finalized its acquisition of HiredScore, a leader in AI-driven talent solutions, marking a significant advancement in HR technology. This merger enhances Workday's suite of talent acquisition and mobility services by incorporati

Apr 1, 2024
Company News

HiBob Reimagined: The Story Behind the New Logo and Brand Evolution

HiBob introduces its brand evolution with a new logo reflecting modernity, growth, and innovation while maintaining core values. The redesign emphasizes functionality, flexibility, and fun, addressing previous confusions and strengthening b

Mar 7, 2024
Company News

Global Compliance Technology Leader, Mitratech, Elevates Market Position with Dual Acquisitions of Syntrio and Mineral

Mitratech, a leader in global compliance technology, has expanded its suite by acquiring Syntrio and Mineral, enhancing its offerings with ethics hotlines, predictive HR services, and over 1,000 eLearning courses. This move creates a compre

Jan 10, 2024
Company News

The Josh Bersin Company Introduces Systemic HR™, a Global Initiative to Redefine the Role of Human Resources in Business

The Systemic HR™ Initiative by The Josh Bersin Company represents a groundbreaking shift in the HR landscape. This multi-year program, backed by over 25 years of research, redefines HR's role in modern business. Moving beyond traditional mo

Dec 5, 2023
Venture Capital

An HR Tech Startup HR Datahub Raises £1.4M in Funding

HR Datahub , a Houghton Conquest, UK-based HR Tech startup, raised $1.4M in funding. MEIF Proof of Concept & Early Stage Fund, which is managed by Mercia and part of the Midlands Engine Investment Fund, Mercia’s EIS funds, the Angel Co-Fund

May 20, 2023
Venture Capital

A Technical Hiring Platform London-based hackajob Raises $25M in Series B Funding

hackajob , a London, UK-based provider of a technical hiring platform, raised $25M in Series B funding. The round was led by Volition Capital , with participation from existing investors AXA Venture Partners and Foresight. The company inten

May 3, 2023
Venture Capital

New Jersey-based True Acquires First and Leading Diversity & Inclusion Tech Company Jopwell

Jopwell Joins True Platform Companies AboveBoard and True Search in Mission to Address Diversity at Every Stage of the Recruitment Lifecycle NEW YORK, N.Y. - April 27, 2023 - True , the premiere global platform of innovative talent manageme

Apr 27, 2023
Company News

Kanarys And MAC Diversity Recruiters Partner To Advance DEIB Efforts In The Workplace

MARCH 22,2023/-- Kanarys , a diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) technology company focused on providing the tools organizations need to create systemic change around DEIB challenges, and  MAC Diversity Recruiters , a boutiqu

Mar 23, 2023
Venture Capital

Talent Assessment Provider Plum Raises $6 Million USD to Help Employers Ensure Their Employees Flourish

Award-Winning Talent Assessment Provider Matches People and Positions, Building Productive and Fulfilled Workforces WATERLOO, Ontario  (February 21 2023) – Revolutionary talent assessment platform Plum today announced details of its $6 mill

Feb 21, 2023
Venture Capital

Kanarys, Inc. Announces $5M Series A Round and Expands its Leadership Team with Six Senior-Level Hires

Kanarys co-founder and CEO joins less than 20 Black female founders who have raised more than  $10M . DALLAS ,  Feb. 15, 2023  --  Kanarys, Inc. , a diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) technology company focused on providing

Feb 15, 2023
Venture Capital

Heidrick & Struggles Enters into Agreement to Acquire Atreus, Executive Interim & On-Demand Talent Business, in Germany

Acquisition Builds on Heidrick  & Struggles' Leadership Position in  Executive On-Demand Talent Space CHICAGO ,  Dec. 29, 2022  -- Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII ), a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent s

Dec 29, 2022
Company News

UKG Achieves Record Fiscal 2022, Surpassing Subscription and Revenue Goals

Higher revenue driven by significant increase in new name customer bookings, existing customer cloud migrations across UKG suite LOWELL, Mass., & WESTON, Fla- UKG , a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions for a

Dec 5, 2022
Venture Capital

Sapia.ai raises $17 million Series A funding round led by Macquarie Capital & W23

MELBOURNE, Australia  -- Building on the continuing success of its AI solution in delivering diversity and inclusion in hiring, Sapia.ai today announced a  $17 million  Series A raise led by Macquarie Capital and Woolworths Group's W23 vent

Nov 22, 2022
Venture Capital

Goodera Raises $10M in Series A Funding

Goodera , a Salt Lake City, Utah-based employee volunteering company, raised $10M in Series A funding. Backers included Elevation Capital, Zoom Ventures, Xto10X, Nexus Venture Partners, Omidyar Network, and Binny Bansal. The company intends

Nov 17, 2022
Venture Capital

Diversity Recruiting Platform Joonko Raises $25 Million

Joonko , the only automated sourcing platform focused solely on underrepresented candidates, today announced $25M in Series B funding led by global software investor Insight Partners, with participation from Target Global and existing inves

Sep 14, 2022
Venture Capital

Workday Ventures: Investing in Changemakers to Meet This Moment

It’s been a difficult few years for our world, and organizations have had to adapt quickly to meet the rapidly evolving needs of their workforces and businesses. Every company has done this differently, but the ones that are succeeding shar

Aug 24, 2022
Topics

Microsoft announces four new employee workforce initiatives

Today, Microsoft is announcing new changes and investments aimed at further deepening our employee relationships and enhancing our workplace culture. Specifically, we are making changes to U.S. based policies and practices related to noncom

Jun 8, 2022
Venture Capital

Enboarder Raises $32 Million in Series B Funding to Expand People Activation Platform

AUSTIN, Texas ,--  Enboarder , the world's only People Activation Platform enabling companies to transform their people programs into simple, science-based, human-centric journeys, today announced it has raised  $32 million  in Series B fun

Feb 9, 2022
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