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Checkr has acquired Truv, expanding its AI-powered verification platform into government benefits eligibility while strengthening mortgage verification. Truv’s network reaches 96% of the U.S. workforce; Checkr serves 140,000+ customers glob
Chuhai.tips Launches HR Services in China to Help Global Companies Connect with Trusted Local HR Service Providers
Chuhai.tips has introduced HR Services in China, a dedicated service entry point helping global companies connect with trusted China-based HR service providers across EOR, payroll, recruitment, employment compliance, benefits, HR outsourcing, and workforce operations....
Workday Launches New Tools for Developers to Build, Connect, and Verify AI Agents For HR, Finance, and IT
Workday unveiled three major AI agent capabilities at DevCon 2026: Developer Agent, Agent-Ready Tools, and Agent Passport. Developers can now build HR and finance agents using natural language in Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Cline, and Googl
Workday Global Research Finds AI Reduces Burnout but May Deepen the Workplace Connection Deficit
Workday’s new Human Connection Workplace Index surveyed 2,150 AI-using employees across 7 countries. While 62% say AI has reduced stress or burnout risk and 86% feel more productive, 14% have taken time off due to loneliness or social isola
Venture CapitalChicago-based Yourco Raises $6M Series A and Launches AI-Powered Frontline Intelligence Platform
Chicago-based workforce communication platform Yourco has launched Frontline Intelligence , an AI-powered capability designed to transform everyday frontline employee communication into real-time operational insights. Built on the company’
Company NewsICIMS Unveils Coalesce AI and New Brand Identity, Doubling Down on Responsible AI for Enterprise Hiring
iCIMS unveiled a new brand identity and introduced ICIMS Coalesce AI, its unified enterprise AI layer embedded across the platform. Serving 4,400+ companies in 200 countries, iCIMS emphasizes responsible AI, governance and human oversight a
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
Company NewsDeel Launches The Pitch, a $15M Global Tournament to Find the Next Generation of Borderless Founders
Deel launches The Pitch, a $15M global startup tournament. 20,000+ seed-stage startups, 7 regional finals, 100 winners get $50K each, and 10 global champions receive $1M. Backed by J.P. Morgan, a16z, Stripe. Final in May 2026. A merit-based
Company NewsWorkday Expands Frontline Workforce Capabilities Across 1,800+ Retail and Hospitality Customers
Workday is accelerating its momentum in the retail and hospitality sectors with new customer wins and a suite of AI-powered innovations designed specifically for frontline workers. More than 1,800 retail and hospitality organizations global
Product NewsMeeBoss Pioneers First Chat-Based Hiring Platform for More Personalized Hiring
MeeBoss has launched a chat-first hiring platform designed to reintroduce human connection into a hiring ecosystem increasingly dominated by automated applications and impersonal workflows. By offering instant talent recommendations and ena
Company NewsHR in 2026 will be Defined by the Impact of AI Innovation on Work
The 2026 HR landscape is being shaped by three converging forces: rapid AI adoption, rising expectations for employee well-being, and a complex regulatory environment across states and countries. This report highlights how organizations are
Venture CapitalVistage Acquires Smart Business Network, Expanding Resources for CEOs Navigating Transactions
Vistage , the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization, has acquired Smart Business Network (SBN), a Cleveland-based business media and events company known for its Smart Business Dealmakers Conferences. The deal expands
Product NewsHireClix Unveils Recruiter Hub to Personalize the Hiring Journey and Strengthen Candidate Relationships
HireClix has launched Recruiter Hub , a new platform that transforms how recruiters engage with candidates by creating personalized landing pages synchronized with an organization’s ATS. This innovation allows every recruiter to showcase cu
Venture CapitalLightcast Acquires Consulting Firm Simply, Extending Its Lead in Skills Intelligence
Lightcast , the global leader in labor market intelligence, has acquired UK-based consulting firm Simply to strengthen its professional services and extend its leadership in skills intelligence. Simply brings expertise in aligning organizat
Company NewsWorkday Completes Acquisition of Paradox, Launches AI-Powered Candidate Experience Agent
Workday has officially completed its acquisition of Paradox, a leading AI-powered candidate experience platform. By integrating Paradox with HiredScore and Workday Recruiting, Workday now offers a unified, end-to-end talent acquisition suit
Product NewsRADICL Launches Bold AI-Native Platform to Reimagine How People and Teams Organize Around Work
RADICL, founded by workplace technology veterans Dan and Patrick Riley, has launched an AI-native platform designed to redefine how people and teams collaborate in the modern workplace. Unlike traditional top-down systems, RADICL takes a bo
Venture CapitalRadancy Acquires myInterview to Deliver End-to-End AI Recruiting Platform
Radancy , a global leader in talent acquisition software, has acquired myInterview to enhance its AI-powered Talent Acquisition Cloud. The integration adds recruiter and candidate AI agents designed to reduce manual work by 90%, cut hiring
Venture CapitalEngagedly Acquires Butterfly.ai to Strengthen Frontline Workforce Engagement
Engagedly has acquired Butterfly.ai , a frontline engagement and analytics platform, to enhance its frontline-first strategy. This move builds on Engagedly’s previous acquisition of theEMPLOYEEapp and strengthens its mission to align people
Product NewsGreenhouse Launches Dream Job To Fix Job Hunting and Boost Candidates' Chances Of Getting Hired
Greenhouse, a leading hiring software platform, has launched “Dream Job,” a new feature designed to counteract the inefficiencies of modern job hunting in the AI era. With job applications doubling since ChatGPT's release and recruiters ove
Product NewsYello Launches Hello App to Elevate Candidate Engagement at Campus Recruiting Events
Yello has launched Hello App, a mobile-first solution designed to enhance campus recruiting by streamlining candidate engagement during events. Tailored for early-career talent, Hello App centralizes event schedules, provides real-time upda
Product NewsHumantelligence Unveils Ask Aura™: The Next Evolution in AI-Powered Workplace Coaching for Leaders, Managers & Teams
Humantelligence has introduced Ask Aura™, an AI-driven coaching assistant that delivers real-time, personalized guidance to employees, especially managers, to improve communication, collaboration, and leadership skills directly within tools
Venture CapitalItalian-based Skillvue raises $6.3M to transform how companies discover and develop hidden talent
HR tech platform evolves from recruitment tool to comprehensive skills partner as organizations struggle to identify capabilities in both candidates and employees. Milan, May 05, 2025 -- While 70% of HR professionals desperately search for
Product NewsJobot Launches Jax 6.0 Featuring AI Fast Track
Jobot , the AI-powered recruiting and consulting firm, has unveiled Jax 6.0, the latest version of its proprietary recruiting platform designed to accelerate hiring and enhance candidate engagement. With intelligent features like Fast Track
Product NewsZoom debuts new agentic AI skills and agents for Zoom AI Companion
Zoom Communications has introduced a major upgrade to its AI Companion, now featuring agentic AI skills and AI agents designed to improve task automation, workflow orchestration, and customer experience. The latest updates include over 45 n
Product NewsBetterUp Launches AI Coaching: Bridging Human Expertise and AI Innovation to Transform Organizational Impact at Scale
BetterUp has launched an AI-powered coaching platform that blends human expertise with AI innovation to scale personalized coaching across organizations. This offering integrates evidence-based methods, AI insights, and behavioral science t
Venture CapitalAI Leader Grammarly to Acquire Coda, Bring on New CEO
Grammarly , a leader in AI communication tools, announced its acquisition of productivity platform Coda . This move aligns with Grammarly’s vision to evolve into a comprehensive AI productivity platform, integrating Coda's flexible tools an
Venture CapitalLegion Technologies Secures $50M: AI-Powered Workforce Management on the Rise
Legion Technologies has secured $50 million in financing from Silicon Valley Bank, rounding out a $100 million funding round in 2024 and bringing its total funding to $195 million. Known for its AI-native, employee-centric workforce managem
Venture CapitalJobGet Acquires Snagajob, Creating the Largest Hourly Workforce Job Platform in the U.S.
JobGet has acquired Snagajob , creating the largest hourly workforce job platform in the U.S., connecting over 100 million workers with millions of job opportunities in industries like food service, retail, and healthcare. The acquisition e
Product NewsO.C. Tanner Unveils AI-Enabled Insight Tools to Improve Employee Experience
O.C. Tanner’s Culture Intelligence suite introduces AI-driven tools to its Culture Cloud platform, aimed at enhancing employee experience through inclusivity and meaningful recognition. This suite, built on years of workplace culture resear
Company NewsLattice's 2025 State of People Strategy Report: HR at a Crossroads with AI, DEIB, and Manager Engagement
Lattice 's 2025 State of People Strategy Report reveals that HR is at a critical juncture, facing challenges like declining employee engagement, reduced DEIB prioritization, and the slow adoption of AI. The report emphasizes the importance
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