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The HRTech Wire →This week's briefing →Submit newsPublish a sponsored article — $300UKG Unveils Agentic-powered UKG Pro Pay with Workforce AI at Payroll Congress 2026
UKG introduced UKG Pro Pay with Workforce AI at Payroll Congress 2026, bringing agentic, assistive, and generative AI into payroll operations. New capabilities include Payroll Analyst Agent, Payroll Auditing AI, and anomaly detection using
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 CapitalChicago-based Yourco Raises $6M Series A and Launches AI-Powered Frontline Intelligence Platform
Chicago-based workforce communication platform Yourco has launched Frontline Intelligence , an AI-powered capability designed to transform everyday frontline employee communication into real-time operational insights. Built on the company’
Product NewsFountain Reinvents the Frontline Worker Hiring Funnel with AI: ‘Pool’ and ‘Source’ to Help Employers Find Qualified Workers Faster and Lower Acquisition Costs Share
Fountain launched Pool and Source inside Frontline OS to help employers cut wasted recruiting spend. Powered by Anthropic’s Claude AI, the tools rediscover past applicants, automate outreach via email/SMS, and optimize sourcing budgets with
NewsAppspace Acquires Igloo Software, Adds 325+ Customers to Strengthen Global Intranet Leadership
Appspace has officially signed an agreement to acquire Igloo Software, a modern intranet provider. With this acquisition, Appspace adds more than 325 new customers including Fortune 500 companies across sectors such as healthcare, retail, m
Venture CapitalEngagedly Acquires Butterfly.ai to Strengthen Frontline Workforce Engagement
Engagedly has acquired Butterfly.ai , a frontline engagement and analytics platform, to enhance its frontline-first strategy. This move builds on Engagedly’s previous acquisition of theEMPLOYEEapp and strengthens its mission to align people
Product NewsFountain Launches Frontline OS to Cut New Hire Screening Time of Frontline Workers by up to 98% and Boost Retention by 50% Through Agentic AI
Fountain has launched Frontline OS , an AI-native operating system designed for the world’s 2.7 billion frontline workers. Powered by Copilot AI with Anthropic’s Claude models, the platform automates hiring, onboarding, scheduling, complian
Company NewsDonna Morris, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Walmart Inc., Appointed to UKG Board of Directors
UKG has appointed Donna Morris, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Walmart, to its Board of Directors. With her extensive experience leading global HR operations for Walmart’s 2 million associates and her history of drivin
Venture CapitalWorkStep Acquires WorkHound to Strengthen Frontline Engagement Capabilities Across Logistics and Industrial Sectors
WorkStep has officially acquired WorkHound, a frontline employee feedback platform, in a strategic move to deepen its impact on frontline workforce engagement. By combining WorkStep’s data-driven insights and WorkHound’s real-time feedback
Product NewsWorkJam Launches Shift Bidding to Simplify Scheduling and Ensure Compliance in Complex Frontline Work Environments
WorkJam introduces Shift Bidding, a new feature designed to simplify scheduling in complex environments like unionized workplaces. This innovative tool ensures compliance with union rules and regulations while empowering employees to rank s
Venture CapitalL2L Acquires SwipeGuide: The Future of the Connected Workforce Is Here
L2L , a leader in connected workforce solutions, has acquired SwipeGuide, a pioneer in mobile-first training and visual job aids for manufacturing employees. This strategic move integrates SwipeGuide's innovative training solutions into L2L
Venture CapitalWorkJam Announces $20 Million Investment from Export Development Canada to Expand International Operations
WorkJam , a global leader in digital frontline workplace solutions, has secured a $20 million investment from Export Development Canada to accelerate its growth in the EMEA region. This funding will support WorkJam's efforts to equip hourly
Venture CapitalWorkJam Secures $50 Million in Series D Funding Round
WorkJam , a leader in digital frontline workplace solutions, has recently raised $50 million in a Series D funding round. This significant investment, led by Fonds de solidarité FTQ and Inovia Capital, will be used for global expansion and
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