UKG is showcasing its Workforce Operating Platform at UNLEASH America 2026 and TRANSFORM 2026, positioning AI as a real-time system of action for HR, payroll, and workforce management. UKG says 80,000+ organizations in 150 countries use its platform to support frontline hiring, compliance, payroll i

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’s SMS-based two-way communication infrastructure, the new f

Fountain launched Pool and Source inside Frontline OS to help employers cut wasted recruiting spend. Powered by Anthropic’s Claude AI, the tools rediscover past applicants, automate outreach via email/SMS, and optimize sourcing budgets with real-time performance tracking to reduce time-to-hire and

Appspace has officially signed an agreement to acquire Igloo Software, a modern intranet provider. With this acquisition, Appspace adds more than 325 new customers including Fortune 500 companies across sectors such as healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and hospitality. The deal expands Appspace’s

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, performance, and purpose. With real-time insights, AI-pow

Fountain has launched Frontline OS, an AI-native operating system designed for the world’s 2.7 billion frontline workers. Powered by Copilot AI with Anthropic’s Claude models, the platform automates hiring, onboarding, scheduling, compliance, and workforce management. Early results show up to 98

UKG has appointed Donna Morris, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Walmart, to its Board of Directors. With her extensive experience leading global HR operations for Walmart’s 2 million associates and her history of driving innovation at Adobe, Morris brings unique expertise in p

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 capabilities—especially strong in the trucking sector�

WorkJam introduces Shift Bidding, a new feature designed to simplify scheduling in complex environments like unionized workplaces. This innovative tool ensures compliance with union rules and regulations while empowering employees to rank shift preferences. The system streamlines scheduling, minimiz

L2L, a leader in connected workforce solutions, has acquired SwipeGuide, a pioneer in mobile-first training and visual job aids for manufacturing employees. This strategic move integrates SwipeGuide's innovative training solutions into L2L's platform, enhancing its capabilities in frontline training