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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
Venture CapitalUK’s Cronofy Raises £15M from BGF to Expand Scheduling Infrastructure
Cronofy , a UK-based embedded scheduling platform, has secured a £15 million investment from BGF to fuel its international expansion and product innovation. Trusted by over 180,000 organizations worldwide—including brands like Wise, Indeed,
Venture CapitalMarit Health Launches Groundbreaking Community-Powered Platform for Salary Transparency in Medicine, Secures $3.2M Seed Round
Marit Health , a newly launched platform designed to provide salary transparency for physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs), is revolutionizing the healthcare sector. Backed by $3.2 million in seed funding, Marit offers clinician
Product NewsReejig Releases Workforce Reinvention Blueprint, Proprietary Data Guiding Leaders to Bold and Responsible AI Implementation
Reejig , a global leader in workforce intelligence, has unveiled its Workforce Reinvention Blueprint , a first-of-its-kind analysis providing actionable insights into how AI can reshape industries. Drawing on over 130 million job records an
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
Product NewsPerceptyx Launches CWT: Empowering Leaders with Data for Superior Employee Experience
Perceptyx , a leader in employee experience transformation, launched the Center for Workforce Transformation (CWT) on October 15, 2024. CWT is dedicated to improving workplaces through data-driven research and actionable insights. It will f
Venture CapitalArya Health Secures $4M to Lead AI-Powered Workforce Automation in Healthcare
Arya Health , a healthcare workforce automation platform, announced the closing of a $4 million seed funding round led by Twelve Below. This funding will help Arya Health expand its AI-driven workforce management tools, which include automa
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
Product NewsAwardco Launches External Recognition, An Employee Rewards and Recognition Innovation Built for Customer-Facing Teams
Awardco , a leader in employee recognition and rewards, has launched a new feature called External Recognition. This innovation allows customers, vendors, partners, or any third-party to recognize employee efforts in real-time, enhancing a
Company NewsTrueBlue Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results
TrueBlue reported its second quarter 2024 results, highlighting a challenging market environment marked by economic uncertainty and client caution. Revenue for the quarter was $396 million, down 17% from the previous year. The company incur
Venture CapitalKarmaCheck Secures $45M Series B to Revolutionize Background Checks with AI Technology
KarmaCheck , a leader in technology-based background checks and credentialing, announced a $45 million Series B funding round led by Parameter Ventures. Founded by LinkedIn co-founder Eric Ly, KarmaCheck leverages advanced technology and AI
Product NewsWorkday Announces Built on Workday to Help Partners Build, Manage, and Distribute Finance and HCM Apps to Workday Customers
Workday, Inc. has announced "Built on Workday," a new program designed to enable partners to build, manage, and market apps for the Workday platform. Unveiled at the Workday DevCon 2024, this initiative allows partners to create tailored so
Company NewsStacy Greiner Elevated To Interim CEO For DailyPay
DailyPay announced the appointment of Stacy Greiner as interim CEO, effective June 1, 2024, following Kevin Coop's decision to step down and serve as a board advisor. Greiner, the current COO, has been integral to overseeing DailyPay's busi
Product NewsFountain Launches New AI Products to Help Customers Manage Frontline Workforce
Fountain , the leading platform for frontline workforce management, has introduced four new products: Fountain Assist, Fountain I-9 Center, Fountain Reach, and Fountain Communicate. These tools are designed to enhance hiring, onboarding, an
Venture CapitalIn-House Health Raises $4 Million Seed Round, Unveils AI-Powered Scheduling Platform to Combat Nurse Shortage Crisis
In-House Health , co-founded by Ari Brenner, Sergey Vasilenko, and Shachar Har Zvi, has launched an AI-driven scheduling and management platform designed to revolutionize nursing team operations. The platform, which aims to improve the nurs
Company NewsAnnouncing Our 2024 Workday Partner Innovation Award Winners
These awards honor select services and software partners for their commitment to our customers’ success, demonstrated by their innovative extensions of Workday solutions. Read on to learn this year’s winners. In this article we discuss: Wor
Venture CapitalHandl Health secures $2.5M in Seed Funding to drive innovation for the employer-sponsored benefits ecosystem
Handl Health , an innovative AI platform designed to assist benefits consultants in creating affordable health plans, announced a successful $2.5 million Seed funding round led by Mucker Capital and Everywhere VC. The company aims to transf
Venture CapitalShiftMed Acquires CareerStaff Unlimited MSP to Expand Leading Digital On-Demand Nursing Platform
ShiftMed, a leader in on-demand workforce technology, announced the acquisition of CareerStaff Unlimited from Genesis HealthCare. This move expands ShiftMed's digital healthcare staffing capabilities and includes a seven-year exclusive agre
Venture CapitalCadient has been acquired by Basis Vectors Capital
Cadient , a frontrunner in talent acquisition for the hourly hiring sector, has been acquired by Basis Vectors Capital, a private equity firm specializing in B2B SaaS investments. This strategic move aims to accelerate Cadient’s growth and
Venture CapitalEarly-Stage Workforce Venture Fund Announces $15M First Close
JFFVentures , a pioneering impact venture fund, proudly announces the first close of its second fund at $15M, with an ambitious target of $50 million. This fund is dedicated to empowering tech startups led by founders with lived experiences
Venture CapitalVivup 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
Venture CapitalFirst Advantage to Acquire Background Check Company Sterling for $2.2 Billion in Cash and Stock
First Advantage Corporation has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Sterling Check Corp. for approximately $2.2 billion, inclusive of debt. The merger unites complementary technology and services in employment background screening a
Company NewsBeekeeper Sees Continued Momentum in Frontline Industries, Helping more than 1,300 Organizations Solve the Frontline Disconnect with Digital Solutions
Beekeeper , a leading provider of digital solutions for deskless workers, continues to make significant strides in connecting frontline workers across various industries including hospitality, healthcare, construction, and manufacturing. Wi
Company NewsFrontline Workers Have Greater Mental Health Needs, Yet Are Less Likely to Seek Help, Study Finds
The meQuilibrium study highlights a significant mental health crisis among frontline workers, revealing they face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and stress compared to their non-frontline counterparts. Despite the greater need for sup
Product NewsIndeed Introduces Specialist Media Networks, Helping Employers Reach More Skilled Professionals Across Industry-Specific Sites to Hire for Hard-to-Fill Roles
Indeed introduces Specialist Media Networks to streamline the hiring process for difficult-to-fill roles in specific industries. This innovative approach involves distributing job advertisements across industry-specific websites, targeting
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 Newsbswift Launches Next-Generation Mobile App for Effortless Benefits Management
bswift , a leader in benefits administration technology, has unveiled its latest innovation: a next-generation mobile app designed to revolutionize benefits management. Catering to a diverse, multi-generational workforce, the app offers sea
Company NewsHow WilsonHCG's Outbound Recruiting Strategy Tripled Candidate Response Rates and Reduced Tool Spend
WilsonHCG's Outbound Recruiting Strategy tripled candidates' response rates and reduce tool spending with hireEZ. Find out how hireEZ helps. Read on. Outbound Recruiting Highlights in 2022 More than 2.2 million candidates qualified throug
Venture CapitalImmediate, a US Earned Wage Access Company, Secures $16M in Funding to Accelerate Expansion in Workplace Financial Health
Immediate, an earned wage access company, announced a $16 million round of funding, split between growth equity and a working capital facility. This will enable Immediate to accelerate its growth in the workplace financial health sector. Th
Product NewsGravie Secures $179 Million Financing to Expand Innovative Health Benefits Plans for SMEs
MINNEAPOLIS , March 21, 2023 -- Gravie, one of the fastest growing employer health benefits companies in the United States , announced today that General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity investor, will anchor a $179 million equit
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