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Paylocity launched Ignite AI, a platform-wide suite of AI agents for payroll, recruiting, time, workforce insights and data quality. A centralized Ignite AI Hub lets organizations control active agents, monitor adoption and measure producti
Paychex Launches WISE Agentic AI Platform to Power a Digital Workforce Across HCM
Paychex has launched WISE, Workforce Intelligence Strengthened by Expertise, an agentic AI platform across Paychex Flex, Paycor, and SurePayroll. The system combines AI agents, embedded intelligence, assistants, and advisory support to auto
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 CapitalOrigin Raises $30M Series A+ to Build Global Benefits Intelligence Platform
Origin has raised $30M Series A+ led by Notion Capital, bringing total funding to $50M+ in 12 months. Its AI-powered platform, Cuido™, helps enterprises unify fragmented global benefits data, improve visibility, and reduce costs — with clie
Venture CapitalOrijin Acquires Honest Jobs to Create the First End-to-End Education-to-Employment Pathway for Justice-Involved Individuals in the U.S.
Orijin has acquired Honest Jobs to build an end-to-end education-to-employment pathway for justice-involved individuals. The combined platform connects in-facility training with 300,000+ job openings from 1,500+ employers, expanding into pa
Venture CapitalNew York Savings Infrastructure Platform Vestwell Raises $385M to Expand AI-Native Capabilities
Vestwell has raised $385 million in Series E funding, doubling its valuation since its 2023 Series D. The round was led by Blue Owl Capital and Sixth Street Growth, with participation from major institutional investors including Neuberger B
Venture CapitalPhenom Acquires Included to Expand Agentic People Analytics and Workforce Intelligence
Phenom , an applied AI company focused on hiring, development, and retention, has acquired Included , an AI-native agentic people analytics platform designed to surface actionable workforce insights. The acquisition strengthens Phenom’s Wor
Company NewsPaychex Delivers 18% Revenue Growth in FY2026 Q2, Accelerated by Paycor Acquisition and AI Innovation
Paychex reported strong second-quarter results for fiscal year 2026, delivering 18% year-over-year revenue growth and continued progress toward its long-term strategy of building a comprehensive, AI-enabled human capital management platform
Product NewsPaychex Launches AI Innovation Suite to Transform Workforce Management
Paychex announced a major expansion of its AI-driven capabilities, marking a transformative shift in how organizations manage their workforce. Leveraging one of the industry’s richest datasets, the company is accelerating its evolution from
Product NewsADP Launches Unified Global Workforce Management Suite Across HCM Platforms
ADP has launched the new ADP WorkForce Suite across its major HCM and payroll platforms, creating a unified global workforce management environment for organizations operating in more than 140 countries. This integrated suite centralizes ti
Product NewsWorkWhile Unveils WorkWhile Pulse: Real-Time Labor Management for Unprecedented Insights
WorkWhile has launched WorkWhile Pulse , a real-time labor management command center that provides businesses with a live, unified view of their workforce operations. Designed to reduce the $185 billion inefficiency caused by traditional pe
Company NewsPaylocity Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results
Paylocity reported a solid start to FY2026 with total revenue of $408.2M (+12% YoY) and recurring & other revenue of $378.9M (+14% YoY). Profitability remained strong, highlighted by adjusted EBITDA of $146.4M (35.9% margin) and GAAP net in
Product NewsWorkday Introduces New Custom AI Model Library to Power Smarter, Faster Contract Reviews
Workday has unveiled its new Custom AI Model Library for the Workday Contract Intelligence Agent , powered by Evisort. With over 120 pre-built AI models , this release enhances Workday’s enterprise AI capabilities by enabling automatic cont
Venture CapitalMagic Raises $10 M Seed to Power AI-Driven Personalisation in Hospitality
Magic , a New York-based startup, has emerged from stealth with its flagship product, Loyalist , an AI-powered CRM platform aimed at the hospitality industry. The company has raised a $10 million seed round led by Lerer Hippeau and other pa
Product NewsHiBob Launches Native US Payroll to Cut Complexity and Build Confidence for SMBs
HiBob has launched its native US Payroll and Benefits Administration solution, integrating payroll, benefits, and HR into one unified platform. Backed by Gusto Embedded Payroll technology, this AI-powered solution offers real-time analytics
Venture CapitalPayscale Acquires Datapeople to Bridge Recruiting and Compensation Strategies
Payscale, a leading compensation intelligence provider, has acquired Datapeople, an AI-powered recruiting platform, to align talent acquisition with compensation strategies. This move enables organizations to ensure pay transparency complia
Venture CapitalKlaar Secures $5M Series A to Redefine AI-Driven Performance Management in the U.S.
Klaar , an AI-powered performance management platform built by HR leaders, has secured $5 million in Series A funding led by Prime Venture Partners and officially launched in the U.S. The platform addresses widespread dissatisfaction with o
Company NewsChime and Workday Partner to Deliver a Comprehensive Employee Financial Wellness Solution to Millions
Workday has named Chime its Strategic Financial Wellness Partner, making Chime Workplace available to Workday customers via Workday Wellness. Workday serves 11,000+ organizations (including 60% of the Fortune 500), positioning this integrat
Product NewsAlight Elevates Employer-employee Benefits Experience With Second Release of Alight Worklife® for 2025
Alight has released the second major update of its Alight Worklife® platform for 2025, reinforcing its AI-powered capabilities across employee benefits administration. This release enhances five key areas: health, wealth, wellbeing, navigat
Venture CapitalLondon-based Origin Secures $21M Series A to Revolutionize Global Benefits Intelligence
Origin today launched the world’s first Global Benefits Intelligence platform, securing $21 million in a Series A led by Felix Capital (with Acadian Ventures and Notion Capital). Powered by its AI engine Cuido™, Origin centralizes and struc
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 NewsSalary.com Unveils Agentic AI Platform for HR and Compensation
Salary.com has launched the first-ever Agentic AI platform tailored specifically for HR and compensation professionals. By integrating advanced agentic AI and large language models (LLMs), this platform automates complex workflows, enables
Venture CapitalEnergage Acquires TalentQuest to Redefine the Future of Workplace Excellence
Energage , the HR technology company behind the Top Workplaces recognition program, has acquired TalentQuest , a leader in personalized talent management solutions. This acquisition creates a unified employee experience suite that integrate
Product NewsLattice Debuts AI Agent for HR as HRIS Customer Growth Surges 250%
Lattice has introduced an AI-powered HR agent to streamline HR processes and enhance employee productivity. The AI agent automates responses to common HR inquiries, allowing HR teams to focus on strategic tasks like performance management a
Venture CapitalTriNet Announces Sale of its Subsidiary Clarus R+D to Arvo Tech
TriNet (NYSE: TNET) has announced the sale of its subsidiary, TriNet Clarus R+D , to Arvo Tech , a company specializing in tax strategy solutions for small businesses. This divestiture aligns with TriNet’s strategy to focus on HR solutions
Venture CapitalAlta Raises $7M to Revolutionize Sales with AI-Powered Revenue Workforce
Alta , an AI-driven revenue workforce solutions provider, has raised a $7 million seed round and officially launched its AI agents designed to optimize sales, marketing, and RevOps functions. Its proprietary LLM for sales powers AI workforc
Venture CapitalHeyMilo Secures $2.2 Million to Interview and Evaluate Candidates at Scale with AI Agents
HeyMilo , an AI-powered candidate screening platform, has secured $2.2 million in seed funding led by Canaan Partners, highlighting the growing demand for AI-driven hiring solutions. HeyMilo automates the early interview process using AI ag
ColumnFor Ninth Time, UKG Ranked #1 in North American Midmarket Use Case in the Gartner Critical Capabilities for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises Report
UKG has been ranked highest for the ninth consecutive year in the 2024 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises in the North American Midmarket Use Case. Their AI-driven UKG Pro HCM suite empowers
Product NewsUneeQ 2.0: Redefining AI Digital Workforces with Emotionally Intelligent Avatars
UneeQ has launched UneeQ 2.0, a next-generation platform revolutionizing AI digital workforces with emotionally intelligent, personality-driven avatars. These digital humans offer sub-one-second response times, 4K ultra-HD rendering, and cu
Venture CapitalServiceNow accelerates agentic AI roadmap with acquisition of AI native conversation data analysis platform Cuein
ServiceNow announced its acquisition of Cuein, an AI conversation data analysis leader, to enhance its platform's capabilities in transforming customer interactions into actionable insights. This move accelerates ServiceNow's agentic AI ro
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