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Seattle-based AI Compliance Platform Certivo Raises $4M Seed Round

Seattle-based Certivo has raised a $4 million seed round led by Suffolk Technologies, with participation from Pioneer Square Ventures and other investors, to establish a new category: AI-native compliance automation. The company positions i

Feb 17, 2026

Coursera to Combine with Udemy to Empower the Global Workforce with Skills for the AI Era

Coursera and Udemy have announced a landmark merger agreement valued at approximately $2.5 billion, bringing together two of the world’s most prominent online learning platforms at a critical moment for the global workforce. Under the all-s

Dec 17, 2025

OpenAI Bets on the Future of Work With AI-Powered Jobs Platform and Skills Certifications

OpenAI has announced its upcoming AI-powered hiring platform , the OpenAI Jobs Platform, set to launch in mid-2026 . Positioned as a direct competitor to LinkedIn, the service will leverage AI to match businesses with workers, offering dedi

Sep 5, 2025

Stockholm-Based Hubert Raises €2.5M to Scale AI Screening Agents for Global Employers

Hubert , a Stockholm-based AI-first recruitment platform, has secured €2.5 million in seed funding led by Spintop Ventures with support from Bonnier family investors. The company, already profitable, plans to accelerate its proprietary AI s

Sep 1, 2025

SmartRecruiters Launches Agentic AI Hiring Platform

SmartRecruiters has unveiled a groundbreaking agentic AI hiring platform featuring Winston, an embedded AI companion that streamlines every stage of the hiring journey. With SmartOS at its core, the system automates repetitive tasks like sc

Jun 10, 2025

Workday Announces New AI Agent Partner Network and Agent Gateway to Power the Next Generation of Human and Digital Workforces

Workday has unveiled the Agent Partner Network and Agent Gateway at DevCon 2025, introducing a transformative shift in workforce management by integrating AI agents into the enterprise ecosystem. With partners like AWS, Microsoft, Google Cl

Jun 3, 2025

Humantelligence Unveils Ask Aura™: The Next Evolution in AI-Powered Workplace Coaching for Leaders, Managers & Teams

Humantelligence has introduced Ask Aura™, an AI-driven coaching assistant that delivers real-time, personalized guidance to employees, especially managers, to improve communication, collaboration, and leadership skills directly within tools

May 6, 2025

Paychex Completes Acquisition of Paycor

Paychex has officially acquired Paycor in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $4.1 billion. This strategic deal merges two HCM powerhouses and aims to create the industry's most comprehensive and flexible AI-driven HR and payrol

Apr 14, 2025

Palo Alto-Based Lumber Raises $15.5M Series A to Transform AI-Powered Construction Workforce Management

Lumber , an AI-powered workforce management platform for the construction industry, has secured a $15.5 million Series A funding led by Foundation Capital , with participation from Tishman Speyer, Carbide Ventures, 8VC, Sure Ventures, and F

Mar 25, 2025

CoAdvantage & PrimePay Merge to Elevate HR Tech for SMBs

Aquiline Capital Partners has announced the merger of its portfolio companies, CoAdvantage and PrimePay , to enhance human capital management (HCM) services for small- and mid-sized businesses. This strategic combination aims to offer a mor

Mar 5, 2025

Paycom Software, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2024 Results

aycom Software, Inc. (NYSE: PAYC) reported strong financial results for Q4 and full-year 2024. The company achieved $1.88 billion in annual revenue, up 11% year-over-year , with a GAAP net income of $502 million (27% of total revenues). Adj

Feb 12, 2025

Coursera Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

Coursera (NYSE: COUR) announced its Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results, reporting $694.7 million in revenue for the year, a 9% increase from 2023. The company achieved positive Adjusted EBITDA of $41.5 million , marking a financial tur

Jan 30, 2025

Twill Raises $1.4M to Redefine Tech Hiring Through Expert-Driven Recommendations

Twill , a next-generation talent platform, has secured $1.4M in pre-seed funding led by Bloomberg Beta to revolutionize technical hiring. By utilizing peer recommendations and a community of vetted tech professionals, Twill ensures companie

Dec 17, 2024

Bluespine Raises $7.2 Million in Seed Funding to Help Self-Insured Employers Tackle Medical Overbilling

Bluespine , an AI-powered claims cost reduction platform, has raised $7.2 million in seed funding led by Team8. Targeting medical overbilling, a significant contributor to the $300 billion healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse crisis, Bluespin

Nov 13, 2024

Qualtrics Rolls Out Game-Changing AI Features for Enhanced Employee Engagement

Qualtrics has unveiled new AI-driven tools for its XM for Employee Experience platform, aimed at enhancing employee engagement and productivity by refining feedback analysis and actionable insights. The tools include Qualtrics Assist for Em

Oct 30, 2024

Unily Introduces First-Ever Bring-Your-Own AI Assistant Platform

Unily has launched the Insight Center, a pioneering solution for integrating and managing digital assistants through its Bring-Your-Own-Assistant (BYOA) capability, offering enterprises flexibility and governance in AI adoption. In addition

Oct 16, 2024

Zeal Raises $15M to Revolutionize Payroll for the Gig and Modern Workforce

Zeal , a leading payroll platform for modern workforces, has secured $15 million in a Series B funding round led by Portage, with contributions from Spark Capital and Commerce Ventures. This funding will drive innovations in payroll automat

Oct 10, 2024

Deloitte Academies Debuts With the Purpose of Helping Organizations Future-proof Leadership Capabilities and Workforce Skills

Deloitte has launched Deloitte Academies, a comprehensive suite of learning experiences designed to develop vital skills for the future workforce, including high-demand areas such as AI, sustainability, and product innovation, as well as en

Sep 12, 2024

SmartJobBoard Unveils AI Matching: A New Era for Job Seekers and Employers

SmartJobBoard, a leading provider of AI-powered job board solutions for associations, nonprofits, and government organizations, has launched a new AI Matching feature. This feature uses advanced AI algorithms to analyze candidates' skills,

Sep 4, 2024

LightBay Capital Makes Strategic Investment in Questco, a National Leader in Outsourced HR Services

LightBay Capital has made a strategic investment in Questco, a leading professional employer organization (PEO) specializing in outsourced HR services. This partnership aims to support Questco’s growth through direct sales efforts, acquisit

Jul 31, 2024

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News Brief: Workday and SpringHill Debut Trailer of “UNTAPPED” Documentary, Streaming on Netflix This Fall

Workday, Inc., in partnership with The SpringHill Company, has unveiled the trailer for "UNTAPPED: Closing America’s Opportunity Gap." This documentary, produced by LeBron James and Maverick Carter and directed by Josh Kahn, follows six you

Jul 19, 2024

Monster and CareerBuilder's Strategic Merger: Shaping the Future of Recruitment

Randstad, the world’s largest staffing firm, announced a merger between its Monster job board and CareerBuilder, a company owned by Apollo Funds. This union aims to enhance services for job seekers and employers by combining two well-known

Jul 3, 2024

A.Team Launches "Team Formation AI" to Hire Specialized Tech Talent in Minutes -- Not Months

A.Team has introduced Team Formation AI, a generative AI platform that allows corporate leaders to quickly assemble elite tech teams from a network of over 11,000 vetted product builders. Designed to streamline hiring and supercharge innova

Jun 26, 2024

Visier's First Quarter of 2024 Marks Unprecedented Scale in Generative AI Production Use and Transformational Investment in Analytic Platform Capabilities

Visier , a leader in people analytics, announced key achievements for Q1 2024. Highlights include the launch of "Vee," a generative AI assistant, and the "Open for Builders" initiative. Visier's AI technology now serves 2.1 million Paycor e

May 14, 2024

Cariloop Secures $20 Million in Series C Funding to Accelerate Growth and Expand Caregiver Support Solutions

Cariloop , a leading platform in comprehensive caregiver support, has successfully closed its Series C funding round with $20 million, led by ABS Capital. This investment underscores the significant growth and nationwide traction Cariloop h

Apr 9, 2024

Employ 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

Apr 1, 2024

UNLEASH 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

Mar 20, 2024

Vivup 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

Mar 15, 2024