Starbucks launched a new incentive rewards program for U.S. hourly partners. Baristas and shift supervisors can earn up to $1,200 annually via quarterly bonuses tied to store performance and customer experience. Expanded tipping and weekly pay aim to boost income flexibility. Builds on Back to

Gusto has announced an agreement to acquire Guideline, a leading retirement benefits platform serving over one million people and 65,000 small businesses. The deal, pending final approvals, aims to create a unified solution for payroll, HR, benefits, and retirement. With regulatory momentum—25+ st

UKG has appointed Prakash Kota as its new Chief Information Officer, marking a strategic move to enhance its global HR and workforce management offerings. With over two decades of experience in enterprise technology, including his recent role as CIO at Autodesk, Kota will align UKG’s technology vi

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 new AI-driven features across Zoom Meetings, Zoom Phone, Zoom

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 roadmap, enabling real-time processing of structured and unstr

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 driving customer success and advancing technology, Centoni brings

Workday has appointed Rob Enslin as President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to lead its global commercial strategy, marking a significant step in its growth journey. Enslin, with over 30 years of experience in leading technology organizations like SAP, Google Cloud, and UiPath, will oversee Wor

Oyster, a leading global employment platform, recently secured new funding from ServiceNow Ventures, enhancing its ability to support cross-border hiring and simplify complex global employment needs. This latest investment, part of Oyster’s $291M total funding and following its Series D round at a

 Paycor, a leading HCM software provider, has launched the AI-powered Paycor Assistant, designed to streamline HR processes and enhance productivity for both employees and administrators. The new assistant allows users to engage with Paycor’s HR solutions more easily and intuitively through a mob

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 background screening and identity verification. The merger aim