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WorkStep 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

Apr 24, 2025

WorkJam 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

Jan 9, 2025

First 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

Oct 31, 2024

Vahan.ai Secures $10M in Series B Funding to Expand AI-Driven Blue-Collar Recruitment Across India

Vahan.ai, an AI-driven recruitment platform focused on India’s gig workforce, has raised $10 million in a Series B funding round led by Khosla Ventures. Key participants include Y Combinator and Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma. The funding wil

Sep 20, 2024

Awardco 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

Aug 6, 2024

JobGet Acquires Wirkn to Expand Retail Footprint

JobGet, a rapidly growing app-first hiring platform, announced its acquisition of Wirkn, a key player in frontline worker recruitment. This acquisition will allow JobGet to enhance its reach in the mall, retail, and restaurant sectors, util

Jun 10, 2024

Workday 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

Jun 5, 2024

Stacy 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

May 28, 2024

Fountain 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

May 15, 2024

Announcing 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

May 1, 2024

Cadient 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

Apr 10, 2024

Early-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

Apr 4, 2024

SmartRecruiters' Global Footprint: Facilitating 100 Million Job Applications Signals Strong International Growth

SmartRecruiters , an innovative hiring platform, announces significant growth and strategic advancements, marking a notable presence in the global recruitment technology sector. The platform has achieved a milestone with over 100 million jo

Apr 4, 2024

Customer Confidence, Trust in UKG Solutions Drive Strong Results for First-Quarter Fiscal 2024

UKG reported a successful first quarter for fiscal 2024, marked by strong customer loyalty and significant business growth. The period was notable for an increase in customer migrations to modern UKG solutions, particularly among larger cli

Mar 8, 2024

First 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

Feb 29, 2024

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UKG Helps Two-Thirds of NRF Top 100 Retailers Create Great Workplaces

AI-powered HCM suite built with the world’s largest collection of people, work, and culture data transforms the employee experience. LOWELL, Mass. & WESTON, Fla. UKG , a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture sol

Jan 15, 2024

How 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

Oct 4, 2023

WorkJam 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

Nov 22, 2022