NEW YORK--Deel, the leading global payroll and HR platform, today announced the appointment of Joe Kauffman as President and Chief Financial Officer. Kauffman joins Deel following more than a decade of leadership at Credit Karma, where he served as CFO, President, and CEO. As part of this tra

In October 2025, Deel secured a landmark $300 million Series E funding, led by Ribbit Capital alongside existing backers such as Andreessen Horowitz and Coatue, lifting its valuation to $17.3 billion. This round comes amid a period of strong financial performance: Deel has reported over $1 billion i

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

Sequifi, a Utah-based workforce infrastructure platform for the home services industry, has raised $6.7 million in seed funding led by Cervin Ventures with participation from Frazier Group and Tokyo Black. The company aims to address severe labor shortages and high turnover in essential trades like

Deel has launched its AI Workforce, a new platform feature designed to help global HR and payroll teams manage administrative workloads through AI-powered agents. With seven specialized AI agents for functions like hiring, payroll, compliance, time-off requests, and offboarding, Deel aims to reduce

Intuit has announced its agreement to acquire GoCo, an HR and benefits platform focused on small and mid-market businesses. This strategic acquisition aims to transform Intuit’s Payroll into a full Human Capital Management (HCM) solution by integrating GoCo’s capabilities into QuickBooks Payroll

Remote has unveiled Recruit AI, a groundbreaking AI-driven hiring solution designed to tackle the complexities of global recruitment. With "Matches," an intelligent candidate matching tool, the platform identifies top talent worldwide by analyzing motivations, skills, and eligibility, ensuring a sea

Workstream has launched an all-in-one payroll solution tailored specifically for businesses that employ hourly workers, such as QSR franchisees and restaurants. This new offering addresses critical needs identified in a survey of 250 HR leaders and business owners, where the majority expressed a des

H2 Organizer, a new technology platform designed for agricultural staffing solutions, launched with the support of partner organizations like Western Growers, WAFLA, and Scaroni Family of Companies. The platform aims to simplify the management of H-2 visa workers by offering features such as digital

BerniePortal  has introduced a new Recruiting feature tailored for small businesses, designed to enhance their competitive edge in attracting top talent. This feature includes API integrations with major job boards like Indeed and ZipRecruiter, allowing for automated job postings and a streamlined