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The HRTech Wire →This week's briefing →Submit newsPublish a sponsored article — $300Starbucks Announces New Incentive Rewards Program to Create More Opportunities for Partners to Share in Success
Starbucks launched a new incentive rewards program for U.S. hourly partners. Baristas and shift supervisors can earn up to $1,200 annually via quarterly bonuses tied to store performance and customer experience. Expanded tipping and weekly
Venture CapitalGusto to Acquire Guideline, Creating a Unified HR and Retirement Platform for Small Businesses
Gusto has announced an agreement to acquire Guideline , a leading retirement benefits platform serving over one million people and 65,000 small businesses. The deal, pending final approvals, aims to create a unified solution for payroll, HR
Company NewsUKG Appoints Former Autodesk CIO Prakash Kota to Lead Global Tech and AI Strategy
UKG has appointed Prakash Kota as its new Chief Information Officer, marking a strategic move to enhance its global HR and workforce management offerings. With over two decades of experience in enterprise technology, including his recent ro
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 CapitalServiceNow accelerates agentic AI roadmap with acquisition of AI native conversation data analysis platform Cuein
ServiceNow announced its acquisition of Cuein, an AI conversation data analysis leader, to enhance its platform's capabilities in transforming customer interactions into actionable insights. This move accelerates ServiceNow's agentic AI ro
Company NewsWorkday Appoints Liz Centoni to its Board of Directors
Workday, a leader in enterprise solutions for people and financial management, announced the addition of Liz Centoni, EVP and Chief Customer Experience Officer at Cisco, to its Board of Directors. With over two decades of expertise in drivi
Company NewsWorkday Names Rob Enslin President, Chief Commercial Officer
Workday has appointed Rob Enslin as President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to lead its global commercial strategy, marking a significant step in its growth journey. Enslin, with over 30 years of experience in leading technology organi
Venture CapitalOyster’s Specialized Global Employment Platform Attracts New Funding From ServiceNow Ventures
Oyster, a leading global employment platform, recently secured new funding from ServiceNow Ventures, enhancing its ability to support cross-border hiring and simplify complex global employment needs. This latest investment, part of Oyster’s
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’
Venture CapitalFirst Advantage Completes Acquisition of Sterling Check for $2.2 Billion
First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA) has successfully completed its acquisition of Sterling Check Corp. for $2.2 billion, including assumed debt. This strategic move enhances First Advantage's global presence and product offerings in ba
Company NewsWorkday Named a Leader in 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises for Ninth Consecutive Year
Workday has been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites for the ninth consecutive year, noted for its ability to execute and innovate. Workday’s AI-powered Illuminate platform enhances workforce management
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
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
Company NewsWorkday 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
Venture CapitalBullhorn Acquires KonaSearch to Revolutionize Talent Sourcing for Executive Search on Salesforce
Bullhorn , a leader in software for staffing and recruitment, has acquired Massachusetts-based KonaSearch to enhance its sourcing capabilities on the Salesforce platform. KonaSearch provides an advanced search solution tailored for staffing
Venture CapitalAshby Announces $30M Series C
Ashby , a rapidly growing recruiting platform, has secured an additional $30 million in equity financing, bringing their total raised to approximately $70 million. The Series C round, led by Lachy Groom with contributions from Elad Gil, F-P
Company NewsRandstad Digital Acquires Torc, the AI-powered Digital Talent Marketplace
Randstad NV, the world's leading talent company, announced the acquisition of Torc, an AI-powered talent marketplace platform. This acquisition aims to strengthen Randstad Digital's capabilities in providing global digital talent, particula
Venture CapitalMedRisk Agrees to Purchase Casualty Claims Solutions Business from Conduent
MedRisk, a leader in managed physical rehabilitation for workers' compensation, has agreed to acquire the Casualty Claims Solutions business from Conduent, including Strataware products. This acquisition encompasses services like workers' c
Product NewsOracle Adds New Generative AI Capabilities to Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite
Oracle announced new generative AI capabilities within the Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite, enhancing decision-making and employee/customer experiences across various domains such as finance, supply chain, HR, and marketing. These ca
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 NewsSmartRecruiters Unveils Suite of Product Updates to Bolster Recruiting Experience
SmartRecruiters, a comprehensive hiring platform, announced its Q4 Release, bringing substantial enhancements to transform the talent acquisition landscape. Led by Rebecca Carr, the Chief Product Officer, the update focuses on agile collabo
ColumnADP Named Market Leader in Global Payroll by Everest Group, NelsonHall and Ventana Research
Three Major Industry Analyst Rankings Highlight ADP's Strengths in Geography, Technology, Customer Experience and Analytics ROSELAND, N.J. , Dec. 13, 2023 In three separate recent reports by leading industry analysts, ADP was recognized a
Product NewsYellow.ai Announces Listing of its Generative AI-powered Voicebots and Chatbots on Zendesk Marketplace
The listing will enable enterprises to deliver human-like experiences through Yellow.ai's Dynamic Automation Platform (DAP), leading to 60 percent reduction in operational costs. SAN MATEO, Calif. , Dec. 12, 2023 Yellow.ai , a global lea
ColumnWorkday and ADP Strengthen Partnership to Revolutionize Global Payroll and HR
Workday and ADP have announced an extended partnership aimed at providing a frictionless global payroll, compliance, and HR experience for their joint customers. This deeper collaboration builds on a decade-long relationship and is designed
Product NewsMerging and Innovating: PrimePay and SyncHR Rebrand as PrimePay
PrimePay and SyncHR have announced their rebranding as PrimePay, marking a new chapter for the two companies following their merger. At the core of the rebranding is the unification of the company names to PrimePay, along with a new logo, t
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