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Lattice Promotes Sophie Hurcombe to Chief People and Operations Officer to Lead People + AI Transformation
Lattice has promoted Sophie Hurcombe from SVP, People to Chief People and Operations Officer. In the expanded role, she will lead AI transformation and company operations across People, Business Systems, and IT, as Lattice advances its Peop
Company NewsHorizons Becomes Remote People, Shifting from EOR to End-to-End Global Employment
Horizons, a global Employer of Record provider, has rebranded as Remote People to reflect its evolution into a full-lifecycle global hiring platform. Headquartered in New York, the company now supports recruitment, compliant employment, con
Company NewsStephen C. Dwyer Begins Tenure as American Staffing Association's Chief Executive Officer
Stephen C. Dwyer officially assumes the role of CEO of the American Staffing Association as of Jan. 1, 2026. Formerly ASA president and chief legal and operating officer, he succeeds retiring CEO Richard Wahlquist and becomes the fifth CEO
Company NewsIndeed CEO Chris Hyams Steps Down After 15-Year Tenure; Deko Returns to Lead
Chris Hyams has officially stepped down as CEO of Indeed after nearly 15 years of leading the world’s largest job platform. In a heartfelt letter to the team, Hyams reflects on his journey from VP of Product to CEO, overseeing Indeed’s expo
Company Newsbeqom Appoints Lars Pedersen as CEO
beqom, a global leader in compensation management, embarks on an exciting new chapter as Lars Pedersen assumes the role of CEO, succeeding co-founder Fabio Ronga. With a strong foundation established under Ronga's leadership, including sign
Venture CapitalAI Leader Grammarly to Acquire Coda, Bring on New CEO
Grammarly , a leader in AI communication tools, announced its acquisition of productivity platform Coda . This move aligns with Grammarly’s vision to evolve into a comprehensive AI productivity platform, integrating Coda's flexible tools an
Company NewsSurePeople Launches Proprietary, AI-Powered Coaching and Team Collaboration Tools, Names Accomplished HR Tech SaaS Executive as CEO
SurePeople , a leader in people intelligence software, has launched a new AI-powered mobile application featuring SureTools, designed to enhance team collaboration and coaching. The app utilizes Prism®, a psychometric tool measuring 54 trai
Company NewsSmartRecruiters Appoints Rebecca Carr as Chief Executive Officer
Rebecca Carr has been appointed the new CEO of SmartRecruiters , bringing extensive experience from her decade-long tenure within the company, most recently as Chief Product Officer. She aims to propel the enterprise's talent acquisition te
Company NewsAlight Names Dave Guilmette as Chief Executive Officer
Alight , Inc. has announced the appointment of Dave Guilmette as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Guilmette, who will retain his position as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, succeeds Stephan Scholl. Scholl will transitio
Company NewsUKG Names Jennifer Morgan as Chief Executive Officer
UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, has appointed Jennifer Morgan as its new CEO. Morgan, a former Co-CEO of SAP and a member of UKG's Board of Directors since 2021, succeeds Chris Todd, who
Venture CapitalZRG Secures $120 Million in Debt Financing from Main Street Capital
ZRG , a global talent advisory firm, has secured $120 million in debt financing from Main Street Capital Corporation. This funding, along with a recent equity raise from RFE Investment Partners, will accelerate ZRG's growth strategy, includ
Company NewsO.C. Tanner Elevates Scott Sperry to CEO and President
O.C. Tanner, a leader in strengthening organizational culture through employee recognition, has announced Scott Sperry as its new CEO and president. Sperry succeeds Dave Petersen, who retires after a notable 41-year tenure. Sperry, ascendin
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 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
EarningsZipRecruiter's 2023 Financial Triumph: Achieving $49 Million Net Income and $175 Million Adjusted EBITDA in a Challenging Market
ZipRecruiter, a leading online employment marketplace, announced its financial outcomes for Q4 and the entirety of 2023, highlighting resilience amidst a sluggish hiring environment. The company reported a net income of $49 million and an A
Company NewsTriNet Announces Retirement of Burton M. Goldfield and Appoints Mike Simonds President and CEO
TriNet, a leading HR solutions provider for SMBs, announces the retirement of CEO Burton M. Goldfield and the appointment of Mike Simonds as the new President and CEO. Goldfield led TriNet through significant growth, including a successful
Company NewsChris Thomas Promoted to Paycom Co-CEO with Chad Richison
Paycom Software , Inc. announces Chris Thomas as Co-CEO alongside Chad Richison. With a history of leadership and innovation, Paycom's strategic move aims to enhance its growth and service in the HR tech industry. OKLAHOMA CITY Paycom Softw
Company NewsCarl Eschenbach Takes the Helm as Workday CEO
Official Appointment Follows a Year of Strong Business Momentum, International Expansion, and Leadership Team Growth PLEASANTON, Calif. , Jan. 31, 2024 Workday (NASDAQ: WDAY), a leader in enterprise cloud applications for finance and
Company NewsPaychex Declares Quarterly Dividend and Authorizes $400 Million Stock Repurchase
ROCHESTER, N.Y. Paychex, Inc ., a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, employee benefits, insurance services, and payroll, today announced a quarterly dividend of $.89 per share pay
Venture CapitalDailyPay Closes Transactions Totaling $175 Million; Company's Valuation Increases by 75%
DailyPay, a New York City-based company specializing in on-demand pay solutions, has successfully raised over $175 million through a mix of debt and equity funding. This substantial financial injection includes $100 million in increased sec
Company NewsJeremy Friedman Appointed as HireVue CEO to Lead Next Phase of Growth
HireVue , a global pioneer in Human Potential Intelligence, embarks on a new chapter with the appointment of Jeremy Friedman as CEO. Friedman, with a rich background in educational technology, notably as co-founder and CEO of Schoology, bri
Venture CapitalRemuner, a Barcelona Startup, Secures €2M Funding to Transform Variable Compensation Management with AI
In a remarkable stride for the HR technology sector, Barcelona's emerging AI startup, Remuner , has successfully closed a €2 million Pre-Seed funding round. This significant milestone, led by the Silicon Valley-based fund Pear VC, comes mer
Venture CapitalEmpowering the Workforce: weavix Raises $23.6M in Series B for AI-Enhanced Worker Connectivity
weavix , a Wichita-based technology firm, has announced a significant milestone in its growth journey by securing $23.6 million in Series B funding. This investment round, led by global software investor Insight Partners, with contributions
Company NewsADP appoints Thomas J. Lynch as the new Independent Board Chair
Carlos Rodriguez to continue as member of ADP Board of Directors ROSELAND, N.J. , Jan. 10, 2024 ADP , a leading global technology company providing human capital management (HCM) solutions, announced today that its board of directors ap
Product NewsSterling to Offer Market Leading Clinical Solutions Through Acquisition of Vault Workforce Screening
Sterling Check Corp (NASDAQ: STER), a distinguished leader in background screening and identity services, has strategically acquired Vault Workforce Screening, a prominent U.S. clinic management platform. This acquisition not only expands S
Company NewsJim McCoy Takes the Reins at Atlas HXM to Bolster Global Business Alliances
Atlas Appoints Jim McCoy as New Chief Executive Officer to Enhance Global Enterprise Partnerships. Atlas HXM has appointed Jim McCoy, a seasoned leader from ManpowerGroup, as their new CEO. McCoy is recognized for his expertise in global wo
Company NewsLattice Announces Sarah Franklin as New CEO: A Step Towards Enhanced Employee Engagement
Lattice , a prominent company in performance management and employee engagement, announces a significant leadership transition. Effective January 2, 2024, Sarah Franklin will take the helm as CEO, bringing her vast experience from Salesforc
Venture CapitalElatra: Revolutionizing Tech Industry with $200K Funding
Elatra, a California-based digital coaching platform, has secured $200K in funding. Led by CEO Natalia Drogolchuk, the company aims to revolutionize tech business coaching with a focus on enhanced user experience and personalized tools, eye
Venture CapitalContactMonkey secures $55M in Series A funding, led by Updata Partners
ContactMonkey, an innovative internal email communications platform, has recently secured a significant $55 million in Series A funding from Updata Partners. This investment comes at a crucial time when employee engagement is increasingly v
Company NewsWorkJam Launches Industry-First Automated Attestation Module to Simplify Time and Attendance Tracking for Frontline Employees
WorkJam, a leading digital workplace for frontline employees, has launched an innovative Automated Attestation Module to streamline time and attendance tracking. This module, a first in the industry, enhances compliance with local labor law
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