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Avatar Robotics raised a $6.5M Seed round led by AlleyCorp, with a pre-seed led by defy.vc. Since launching in Dec. 2025, its humanoid robots have packed, sorted, and helped ship 900,000+ products across live warehouse environments, with 24
Madrid HR Tech Startup Orbio Raises $21 Million Series A to Reinvent Frontline Workforce Management with AI Agents
Orbio has raised $21M (£16M) in Series A funding led by Dawn Capital to automate hiring, onboarding, engagement, and retention for frontline workers. Customers include Yum! Brands, Adecco, Poke House, and AWWG. The company...
Venture CapitalSnapCare and connectRN Join Forces to Provide Growth-Forward Workforce Solutions Powering Better Care
SnapCare and connectRN have merged to form a unified healthcare workforce platform, backed by a new Series A led by Suvretta Capital. With 500,000+ clinicians across acute, post-acute, home health, and school care, the company aims to impro
Company NewsUKG Showcases a New AI Workforce Orchestration Platform at UNLEASH America and TRANSFORM
UKG is showcasing its Workforce Operating Platform at UNLEASH America 2026 and TRANSFORM 2026, positioning AI as a real-time system of action for HR, payroll, and workforce management. UKG says 80,000+ organizations in 150 countries use its
Venture CapitalSeattle-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
Venture CapitalViventium Acquires NYC Hiring Platform Apploi to Build National Healthcare-Exclusive HCM
Viventium has acquired Apploi to form a healthcare-exclusive HCM platform integrating recruiting, credentialing, onboarding, payroll, and workforce management. The combined system supports ~800,000 employees and 9,000+ providers across all
Venture CapitalSYNERGIE to Acquire Majority Stake in Canada’s Agilus, Targeting CAD 300M Revenue Scale
SYNERGIE Group signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Agilus (Design Group Staffing Inc), the 8th largest staffing firm in Canada. Agilus operates 14 branches and expects ~CAD 300M revenue in 2025. Deal pending Canadian Competit
Venture CapitalLos Angeles HR Tech Startup Welcome Tech Secures $7.5M to Expand AI-Driven Immigrant Services
Welcome Tech, a Los Angeles-based digital platform dedicated to serving immigrant workforces, has raised $7.5 million to expand its AI-powered infrastructure. With over 4.5 million registered members, the company connects immigrants to jobs
Venture CapitalUtah’s Sequifi Raises $6.7M to Reduce Turnover in Skilled Trades with Same-Day Pay
Sequifi , a Utah-based workforce infrastructure platform for the home services industry, has raised $6.7 million in seed funding led by Cervin Ventures with participation from Frazier Group and Tokyo Black. The company aims to address sever
Venture CapitalOhio-Based Propel People Secures $3M to Tackle Construction Labor Shortages with AI
Propel People ,an AI-driven, mobile-first hiring platform tailored for skilled trades, has raised a $3 million seed round led by 1848 Ventures. The Ohio-based startup addresses the labor shortage crisis in the construction industry, where 9
Venture CapitalSeattle-Based AI Recruiting Platform Humanly Raises $7M to Accelerate Growth and Innovation
Humanly , an AI-powered conversational recruiting platform, has raised a $7 million momentum funding round to accelerate growth and innovation in inclusive hiring. With a proprietary platform that screens and schedules over 250,000 candidat
Venture CapitalPalo 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
Company NewsInsperity Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results
Insperity (NYSE: NSP), a leading HR solutions provider, reported its Q4 2024 and full-year 2024 financial results, with revenues reaching $6.6 billion for the year, a 1% increase year-over-year. Net income stood at $91 million , while adjus
Venture CapitalRoboForce raises $10M to deploy mobile manipulators
RoboForce, a leading AI Robotics startup, has secured $10M in early-stage funding to revolutionize industrial labor through advanced robotic workforce solutions. Targeting industries like solar, space, and mining, RoboForce's AI-powered "Ro
Product NewsUKG Launches AI-powered Talent Marketplace Solution to Optimize Skills Development and Close Critical Labor Gaps
UKG has launched the UKG Pro Talent Marketplace, an AI-driven solution to help companies manage internal talent and tap into external gig resources. Designed for both frontline and knowledge workers, the platform empowers employees with too
EarningsInsperity Announces Third Quarter Results
Insperity, Inc. reported its third-quarter 2024 results, showcasing a slight decrease in worksite employees (WSEEs) by 2% year-over-year, with a total of 309,088 WSEEs. Despite this, Q3 net income stood at $3 million with a diluted EPS of $
Company NewsFormer Board Member Chip Pearson Steps into CEO Role at When I Work
Chip Pearson has been appointed as the new CEO of When I Work , a leading provider of workforce management software trusted by over 200,000 workplaces worldwide. With over 20 years of experience, Pearson's leadership includes roles at JAMF,
Product NewsVivian Health Revolutionizes Healthcare Hiring with New AI-Driven Features, Surpasses 2M Users
Vivian Health , a leading healthcare talent marketplace with over 2 million users, has launched new features designed to streamline the job search process for healthcare professionals. These enhancements include reusable reference checks, a
Company NewsInsperity Achieves 16% Gross Profit Growth in Q2 2024 Amid Economic Challenges
Insperity , Inc. reported strong financial results for Q2 2024, despite a slight decrease in the average number of worksite employees (WSEEs). Gross profit increased by 16% to $260 million due to strong pricing and lower benefits costs. Net
Company NewsWorkday Transforms How Companies Hire and Manage Talent with New AI-Powered HR Solutions
Workday has announced the integration of HiredScore AI for Recruiting and Talent Mobility into its platform, aiming to boost recruiter productivity and streamline talent management. These AI enhancements will assist organizations in acceler
Venture CapitalGigpro Secures $16M Series A Financing Round to Transform Hospitality Labor Market
Gigpro , a prominent on-demand labor marketplace for the hospitality industry, secured $16 million in Series A funding led by Foundry, with contributions from Stage 1 Ventures, Stage 2 Capital, and Detroit Venture Partners. This funding wil
Venture CapitalWorkstaff closes $1.6M CAD in seed funding for the next phase of its workforce management software
Workstaff , a Montreal-based provider of workforce management tools, has secured $1.6M CAD in seed financing from Impulsion PME and Anges Québec. This investment will facilitate Workstaff’s global expansion and enhance its platform, which a
Venture CapitalWilya Secures $4 Million in Seed Funding Led by Ironspring Ventures to Bring Flexibility to the Manufacturing and Supply Chain Workforce
Wilya , previously known as Gig and Take, has secured $4 million in seed funding led by Ironspring Ventures. This funding will support Wilya's mission to transform HR practices in the manufacturing and supply chain sectors through its innov
Company NewsDayforce Delivers Dayforce® Flex Work
Dayforce, Inc., a leader in human capital management (HCM), has launched Dayforce Flex Work in the United States. This on-demand marketplace helps organizations efficiently manage fluctuating labor demands by connecting them with flexible,
EarningsPaycor Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results
Paycor HCM , Inc., a leader in human capital management software, reported significant growth in its Q3 fiscal year 2024 results. Total revenues reached $187.0 million, a 16% increase year-over-year, with recurring revenue growing to $172.0
EarningsInsperity Q1 2024 Earnings: Strong Performance Despite Economic Slowdown
Insperity, Inc. reported its Q1 2024 financial results, highlighting a 4% increase in gross profit to $345 million, driven by strong pricing and favorable benefits costs, despite a 1% decrease in average worksite employees paid. Net incom
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
Company NewsInsperity Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results
Breaking New Grounds: Insperity's Revenue Hits $6.5 Billion, Fueled by Expansion and Workday Collaboration In their latest financial report, Insperity showcased impressive growth with a 2023 revenue of $6.5 billion, up 9% year-over-year, an
TopicsThe Silver Tsunami: Over 2.4 Million US Older Workers Eye Early Retirement Amid Skill Gaps
A new survey from Multiverse also reveals that 41% of these workers would be willing to remain active in the labor market if provided with better access to training NEW YORK , Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As a growing number of older work
Company News3 Ways Workforce Management Software Reduces Labor Costs
The article discusses the rising labor costs, especially for organizations employing hourly and frontline workers, amidst increased operating expenses, supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages. A strategic approach to workforce managem
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