Workday and DailyPay have announced a strategic partnership to provide on-demand pay solutions for millions of workers across the U.S. and Canada. The integration with Workday HCM and Payroll will allow employees, particularly frontline and hourly workers, to access their earned wages in real time,

WorkWhile, an AI-driven labor platform transforming the $650B staffing industry, has raised $23 million in a Series B round led by Rethink Impact. The company leverages machine learning to match businesses with reliable hourly workers, achieving a 10x growth over three years and maintaining a 96

Homebase has launched two AI-powered assistants—Hiring Assistant and Scheduling Assistant—to tackle the biggest time-consuming challenges for small businesses: hiring and scheduling. Built specifically for hourly teams, these tools automate job postings, candidate screening, interview coordina

goHappy, a leader in frontline employee engagement, has launched Frontline Referrals, a revolutionary tool designed to modernize hourly worker recruitment. This no-app, text-based solution enables frontline staff to refer friends and former coworkers seamlessly while empowering e

Ribbon, an AI-native hiring platform, aims to fix the broken recruitment system by offering intelligent, voice-based interviews and real-time analytics that drastically reduce hiring times and improve candidate experiences. Backed by $8M in funding led by Radical Ventures, Ribbon is helping companie

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 enhances hiring efficiency through advanced features like AI-p

TeamBridge, an HR tech startup founded by former Uber executives, has secured $28 million in Series B funding, led by Mayfield with participation from General Catalyst and Abstract Ventures, raising its total funding to $41.5 million. This San Francisco-based company aims to address the specific nee

Sprockets, an AI-powered hiring solution, has acquired HourWork, a leading platform specializing in post-hire engagement and retention. This acquisition aims to enhance Sprockets' product offerings, covering every stage of the employment journey—from recruitment to exit interviews. By integrating

Chime Financial has acquired Salt Labs to enhance financial progress for everyday Americans. Both companies aim to empower employees by leveraging the Chime platform. Jason Lee, CEO of Salt Labs, will lead the new Chime Enterprise unit to deliver innovative employee benefits and financial wellness p

In an unexpected turn of events that has sent ripples through the HR industry, Blueboard, a prominent experiential employee recognition platform based in San Diego, announced its abrupt shutdown on March 12, 2024. This sudden closure left hundreds of thousands of employees nationwide facing the