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The HRTech Wire →This week's briefing →Submit newsPublish a sponsored article — $300Indeed CEO Chris Hyams Steps Down After 15-Year Tenure; Deko Returns to Lead
Chris Hyams has officially stepped down as CEO of Indeed after nearly 15 years of leading the world’s largest job platform. In a heartfelt letter to the team, Hyams reflects on his journey from VP of Product to CEO, overseeing Indeed’s expo
Venture CapitalCheckr Expands into Employment Verification with Acquisition of Truework
Checkr has announced its acquisition of Truework , a major player in income and employment verification. This strategic move allows Checkr to expand beyond background checks into the multi-billion dollar employment verification industry. Tr
Product NewsTriNet Launches Enhanced HR Plus Offering That Provides Exceptional Service Enabled by Advanced Technology for Small and Medium-Size Businesses
TriNet, a leader in HR solutions for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs), has launched its enhanced HR Plus offering, an Administrative Services Organization (ASO) solution. Designed to simplify HR, payroll, and benefits management, the
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
EarningsEmpower Reports Record Q3 Earnings: $264 Million After-Tax Base Earnings, $1.8 Trillion AUA, and 46% Net Asset Growth in Personal Wealth
Empower posted record third-quarter earnings driven by strong market returns, business growth, and increased sales. Year-over-year base earnings surged by 35%, reaching $264 million, while assets under administration rose to $1.8 trillion,
Company NewsUKG Labs Ecosystem Doubles in Size, Adds Nine New Startups
UKG has announced that its UKG Labs, an in-house global startup ecosystem and virtual laboratory, has expanded to include 20 companies. This program accelerates innovation for the frontline workforce by supporting early-stage companies that
Venture CapitalAvionté Fortifies Market Leadership with Strategic Acquisition of AkkenCloud
Avionté has acquired AkkenCloud , strengthening its leadership in the staffing software industry. This acquisition enables AkkenCloud clients to benefit from Avionté’s comprehensive enterprise staffing platform, which includes a full front
Company NewsRecruit Holdings Co., Ltd. Announces Q1 FY2024 Financial Results
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. announced its Q1 FY2024 financial results, highlighting significant growth across all key metrics. The company reported a 6.0% increase in revenue, reaching ¥901.56 billion, driven by strong performances in its HR
Venture CapitalTokyo's HR Tech Leader SmartHR Secures $140 Million Series E Funding
KKR and Teachers' Venture Growth (TVG) have announced a $140 million Series E investment in SmartHR , a leading cloud-native human resources management platform in Japan. This funding will drive SmartHR's growth, including new solution deve
Venture CapitalRecruitment Smart Wins £2M to Transform Middle East Talent Acquisition with AI
Recruitment Smart , a leader in AI-driven talent acquisition, has secured £2 million in funding to expand its operations in the Middle East and enhance its innovative solutions. The investment, backed by Black Finch Ventures, Aran Ventures,
Product NewsPIXO Unveils Reality Intelligence (RI)™ Offering Designed to Make VR a Winning Reality
PIXO VR has launched Reality Intelligence™ (RI), a new initiative aimed at revolutionizing XR training. Focused on Value Added Resellers, RI offers unmatched flexibility, customization, and management ease for VR training portfolios. As t
Product NewsCeipal Launches Ceipal Copilot To Supercharge Staffing, Recruiting, and Candidate Engagement
Ceipal , a leader in staffing software, has introduced "Ceipal Copilot", an advanced tool integrating AI to enhance recruitment efficiency. Designed for the dynamic demands of modern recruitment, especially with the tech-savvy Generation Z
Company NewsO.C. Tanner Elevates Scott Sperry to CEO and President
O.C. Tanner, a leader in strengthening organizational culture through employee recognition, has announced Scott Sperry as its new CEO and president. Sperry succeeds Dave Petersen, who retires after a notable 41-year tenure. Sperry, ascendin
Venture CapitalCvent Acquires Reposite to Expand its Global Vendor and Supplier Sourcing Marketplace
Cvent, a leader in meetings, events, and hospitality technology, has acquired Reposite, an AI-driven vendor sourcing platform. Reposite enhances Cvent’s offerings with a robust database of over 35,000 vendors and innovative tools like AI-po
Company NewsJet BI Digitally Cloned all its Employees Using AI
Jet BI, in collaboration with AI startup Eternity.AC, has digitally cloned its entire team of 60 employees to create AI-twins that users control completely. These digital doubles serve both professional and personal roles, fully managed by
HotNewsBIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES GROUNDBREAKING AI PRINCIPLES FOR WORKER WELL-BEING
The Biden-Harris administration, through the Department of Labor, has introduced a comprehensive set of AI principles aimed at enhancing worker well-being and rights. These principles, developed following President Biden’s Executive Order,
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 CapitalEV3 Global Raises $3M to Revolutionize Hiring with AI Technology
EV3 Global, an innovative technology firm based in Denver, announced a $3 million funding round led by Real Tech Capital, alongside other VC firms and private investors. The company, founded in 2022, is revolutionizing the hiring process by
EarningsHeidrick & Struggles Reports Strong Q1 2024 Earnings, with Strategic Acquisitions Boosting Growth
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. reported an 11% year-over-year increase in quarterly revenue, totaling $265.2 million for Q1 2024. The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share. Despite the acquisitions of
Venture CapitalKelly enters agreement to acquire specialty talent solutions company, Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC
Kelly , a leading global talent solutions provider, has announced a significant agreement to acquire Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC (MRP), a specialty talent solutions company. This transformative acquisition aims to bolster Kelly's scale
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 Capital401GO Raises $12M Series A to Fuel Next Phase of Growth
401GO , a fintech company specializing in modern retirement solutions, has successfully secured $12 million in Series A funding led by Next Frontier Capital, with participation from Rally Ventures, Impression Ventures, and Stout Street Capi
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
Company NewsUKG Names New President, GTM: Meet Rachel Barger
UKG , a leading provider of comprehensive HR solutions, today announced the appointment of Rachel Barger, the current SVP of the Americas at Cisco Systems, as its new President of Go-To-Market (GTM). Starting May 13, 2024, Barger will overs
Venture CapitalRIVET raises $6 Million to expand Workforce Management to more contractors
Rivet.Work a leading Workforce Management platform for electrical construction, has successfully secured $6 million in funding, led by Brick & Mortar Ventures, with participation from other investors including defy.vc. This new capital br
Company NewsUpwork Premieres New Partner Program to Expand Ecosystem of Companies Transforming How We Work
U pwork (NASDAQ: UPWK) has unveiled the Upwork Partners program, a new initiative designed to enhance business collaborations and increase productivity through the integration of skilled independent professionals. The program includes thre
Venture CapitalInverness Graham Revolutionizes Employee Engagement with BenefitHub Acquisition
Inverness Graham, a prominent Philadelphia-based buyout firm known for its strategic investments in technology-driven companies, has recently announced its acquisition of BenefitHub . Founded in 1999, BenefitHub stands out as a leading plat
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
Company NewsBetterUp Names Jolen Anderson as Chief People and Community Officer
Visionary People Leader Joins Human Transformation Company AUSTIN, TX – April 4, 2024 – BetterUp , the human transformation company and pioneer of virtual coaching, today announced the appointment of Jolen Anderson as the company’s first-e
Company NewsAccenture Appoints Karalee Close as Global Talent & Organization Lead to Help Power Clients’ Reinvention with Technology and Talent
Accenture announces the appointment of Karalee Close as the leader of its Talent & Organization practice and a member of its Global Management Committee. Close brings extensive experience in transformative leadership, combining technology w
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