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Outdated HR Systems Cost Government $1 Billion Annually, New Workday Report Shows
PLEASANTON, Calif., May 12, 2025 -- A new report from Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), the AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, reveals that outdated federal human resources systems are costing taxpayers nearly $1 billion in lost productivity every year. According to the repo
May 12, 2025
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Rippling Raises $450M in Series G, Valuation Soars to $16.8B as YC Becomes a Customer
Rippling has raised $450M in a Series G round, boosting its valuation to $16.8B. The round includes investors like Elad Gil, Sands Capital, GIC, Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Baillie Gifford, and Y Combinator. A $200M tender offer accompanies the funding, allowing equity repurchase from employees. The
May 11, 2025
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Intuit to Acquire HR Platform GoCo to Build End-to-End HR Suite for SMBs
Intuit has announced its agreement to acquire GoCo, an HR and benefits platform focused on small and mid-market businesses. This strategic acquisition aims to transform Intuit’s Payroll into a full Human Capital Management (HCM) solution by integrating GoCo’s capabilities into QuickBooks Payroll
Apr 23, 2025
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Checkr 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. Truework’s AI-powered platform integrates all major verificat
Apr 17, 2025
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HireRight Acquires ClearChecks to Expand SMB Screening Services with Next-Gen Technology
HireRight has announced the acquisition of ClearChecks, a background screening company focused on small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This move aims to enhance HireRight's self-service platform, backgroundchecks.com, by integrating ClearChecks’ intuitive design, ATS integration, and live supp
Apr 11, 2025
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Workday Puts AI Agents Center Stage with Rock Stars Gwen Stefani, Paul Stanley, and Billy Idol
Rockers Tell Office Workers “We’ll Stay Out of Your World, if You Stay Out of Ours” PLEASANTON, Calif., Apr. 7, 2025 – Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), the AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, is bringing AI agents center stage in its latest “Rock Star” campaign f
Apr 7, 2025
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The Adecco Group and Salesforce Launch New Company to Integrate Human and AI Talent
The Adecco Group, in collaboration with Salesforce, has launched a new company aimed at seamlessly integrating human and digital talent in the workforce. This venture will utilize Salesforce's digital labor platform, Agentforce, and Adecco's workforce insights to help businesses strategically manage
Mar 27, 2025
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Paychex Reports Q3 FY2025 Revenue of $1.51B and Adjusted EPS of $1.49, Announces Paycor Acquisition to Close in April
Paychex, Inc. reported a solid third quarter for fiscal 2025, achieving 5% year-over-year revenue growth and 6% growth in operating income. The company recorded $1.49 in adjusted diluted EPS, up 8% from the prior year. Notably, Paychex entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Paycor, a strateg
Mar 26, 2025
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Palo Alto-Based Lumber Raises $15.5M Series A to Transform AI-Powered Construction Workforce Management
Lumber, an AI-powered workforce management platform for the construction industry, has secured a $15.5 million Series A funding led by Foundation Capital, with participation from Tishman Speyer, Carbide Ventures, 8VC, Sure Ventures, and FirsthandVC. The company aims to streamline payroll, compliance
Mar 25, 2025
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Deloitte's '2025 Global Human Capital Trends' Aims to Help Leaders Navigate Complex Workplace Tensions
Deloitte's 2025 Global Human Capital Trends report explores the growing tensions between business needs and human workforce development. Based on insights from nearly 13,000 business and HR leaders across 93 countries, the report highlights critical issues such as the experience gap in hiring, the e
Mar 24, 2025
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