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Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Roles as AI Reshapes Work, Commercial Delivery and Xbox Strategy
Microsoft is eliminating around 4,800 roles, representing about 2.1% of its global workforce, as the company accelerates a broader transformation of its business, operating model and workforce priorities. The changes primarily affect Microsoft’s Commercial...
Venture CapitalLattice Acquires Mandala to Build AI-Native People Intelligence Platform
Lattice announced the acquisition of Mandala ’s AI-native coaching technology, marking a significant step in advancing its People + AI strategy. The deal brings Mandala founder Tarun Galagali into Lattice to lead the development of AI-nativ
Venture CapitalSwitzerland & US AI Learning Startup Scholé AI Raises $3M Seed Funding to Close Enterprise AI Skills Gap
Scholé AI raised $3M led by ACE Ventures to scale its AI-native learning platform. Founded by EPFL researchers, it delivers personalized, role-based training embedded in daily workflows. Partners include Harvard, Bank of America, NASA, Micr
Company NewsEightfold AI Faces Proposed Class Action Over Use of AI in Hiring Decisions
An artificial intelligence hiring platform widely used by large U.S. employers is facing a proposed class action lawsuit that could have far-reaching implications for how AI tools are regulated in recruitment. On January 21, 2026, Eightfold
Company NewsOpenAI Bets on the Future of Work With AI-Powered Jobs Platform and Skills Certifications
OpenAI has announced its upcoming AI-powered hiring platform , the OpenAI Jobs Platform, set to launch in mid-2026 . Positioned as a direct competitor to LinkedIn, the service will leverage AI to match businesses with workers, offering dedi
Venture CapitalDarwinbox Secures US$40M from Teachers’ Venture Growth to Fuel North America Expansion and AI-First HCM Innovation
Darwinbox , a fast-growing AI-powered human capital management (HCM) platform, has secured US$40 million from Teachers’ Venture Growth (TVG), part of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. The funding will accelerate the company’s North Americ
Company NewsWorkday Announces New AI Agent Partner Network and Agent Gateway to Power the Next Generation of Human and Digital Workforces
Workday has unveiled the Agent Partner Network and Agent Gateway at DevCon 2025, introducing a transformative shift in workforce management by integrating AI agents into the enterprise ecosystem. With partners like AWS, Microsoft, Google Cl
Product NewsDarwinbox Becomes First HCM Platform Globally to Launch Its Own Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server
Darwinbox has become the first global Human Capital Management (HCM) platform to launch its own Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server, marking a major leap toward enabling secure, intelligent collaboration between AI agents and enterprise sys
Venture CapitalRippling Raises $200 Million at $13.5 Billion Valuation to Expand Integrated Business Software Suite
Rippling has successfully secured $200 million in new financing and arranged for the repurchase of up to $590 million in equity, involving both current and former employees as well as early investors. This funding round, which values Rippli
Company NewsUKG Aspire 2023: Caring for Your People Leads to Better Business Outcomes
Every person deserves to work at a great workplace. That was the resounding message this week at UKG Aspire in Las Vegas, where more than 5,000 UKG customers, partners, employees, and HR industry thought leaders and influencers gathered to
ColumnLinkedIn's Revenue Surpasses $15B for the First Time: Microsoft's Q4 FY23 Earnings
Microsoft announced its Q4 FY23 earnings, which included several highlights for LinkedIn. In Q4, LinkedIn's revenue increased by 5% year-over-year (7% in constant currency), surpassing $15 billion for the first time this fiscal year. Member
Company NewsMicrosoft Teams Premium: Cut costs and add AI-powered productivity
Modern tools powered by AI becomes a new possible outlet for organizations to boost individual, team, and organizational-level productivity and bring changes to adapt economic uncertainties. Microsoft announces that their new, AI-powered ca
Company NewsMicrosoft is elevating Viva from pure employee portal to job support platform starting with sales
When Microsoft launched Viva last year , it framed the platform as an employee portal where you might go to find out parental leave policy or other internal communications directed more generally at company policies and culture. It further
TopicsMicrosoft announces four new employee workforce initiatives
Today, Microsoft is announcing new changes and investments aimed at further deepening our employee relationships and enhancing our workplace culture. Specifically, we are making changes to U.S. based policies and practices related to noncom
Microsoft Releases Viva Goals: Performance Management Is Sexy Again
One of the most frustrating, tired, and archaic HR practices is performance management. Most of us have had horror stories with our “performance appraisals,” leading HR leaders to try to reinvent performance management all the time.
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