Lockton, the world's largest privately held insurance brokerage, has announced the full acquisition of Benefits Communication Insourcing (BCI), a move that underscores its commitment to enhancing employee experience and benefits strategy solutions. This strategic step not only solidifies Lockton's c

Sparrow, the first end-to-end leave management platform designed for modern, global companies, has raised $35 million in Series B funding led by SLW, bringing its total funding to $64 million. The company leverages AI and compliance expertise to automate complex leave processes, aiming to improve bo

Workleap, a Montreal-based HR technology leader, announced on July 7, 2025 the acquisition of Barley, an end-to-end compensation management platform. By integrating Barley into its AI-powered Workleap Suite—already used by over 20,000 companies across more than 100 countries—Workleap unifi

LumApps and Beekeeper, two founder-led leaders in workplace technology, are merging in a Bridgepoint-backed deal that values the combined company at over $1 billion. The new entity will serve 7 million users across 2,000+ organizations, combining LumApps’ AI-powered intranet platform for desk work

Symmetry has partnered with employment verification leader WorkBright to launch " Symmetry I-9" a new solution designed to streamline and automate the I-9 employment verification process for onboarding and payroll providers. This collaboration enhances Symmetry’s payroll tax compliance infrastruct

Perceptyx has announced the expanded availability of its AI-powered behavior change solution, Activate, now compatible with any enterprise EX platform including Qualtrics, Medallia, and Viva Glint. The launch introduces new “Bring Your Own Data” (BYOD) options, enabling organizations to act on e

Quantum Workplace, a leading provider of employee engagement and performance management solutions, has appointed Joe Holland as its new CEO, marking a significant leadership transition as Co-Founder Greg Harris steps into a board role after over two decades at the helm. Holland, known for scaling mi

Perceptyx, a leader in AI-powered employee experience solutions, has appointed Ross Wainwright as CEO to accelerate global growth. With prior leadership roles at SAP, Alida, and NTT, Wainwright brings deep SaaS expertise and a customer-centric approach to the company’s next phase. The announcement

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

Perceptyx has unveiled the industry's first "experience-aware" AI Coach, a generative AI agent embedded within its EX platform that delivers real-time, personalized leadership development. Unlike generic coaching tools, AI Coach continuously integrates employee engagement data and 360 feedback to gu