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Legion Secures $50M Growth Investment Led by Riverwood Capital To Accelerate Market Growth and Drive Global Hourly Workforce Innovation
Legion Technologies, a leader in workforce management, has secured a $50 million funding round led by Riverwood Capital, with participation from various investors. This investment will enhance Legion's R&D and market expansion efforts, aiming to improve the work experiences of hourly employees w
May 7, 2024
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MedRisk Agrees to Purchase Casualty Claims Solutions Business from Conduent
MedRisk, a leader in managed physical rehabilitation for workers' compensation, has agreed to acquire the Casualty Claims Solutions business from Conduent, including Strataware products. This acquisition encompasses services like workers' compensation and auto casualty bill review, which involves pr
May 3, 2024
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Upwork Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Upwork Inc. reported a robust Q1 2024 with a significant increase in net income to $18.4 million and Adjusted EBITDA to $33.3 million, marking substantial improvements from the previous year. The company announced a 19% year-over-year revenue growth, reaching $190.9 million, driven by innovations an
May 2, 2024
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Announcing Our 2024 Workday Partner Innovation Award Winners
These awards honor select services and software partners for their commitment to our customers’ success, demonstrated by their innovative extensions of Workday solutions. Read on to learn this year’s winners. In this article we discuss: Workday Services Partner Industry Innovation Aw
May 1, 2024
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Phenom Releases Massive Wave of HR Tech Innovation: Talent Experience Engine, Next-GenAI Agents, New Platform Experiences, and Updates for Talent Acquisition and Talent Management
Phenom has unveiled a significant update to its HR tech offerings during the IAMPHENOM 2024 Product Innovation Keynote in Philadelphia. The update introduces several new features aimed at enhancing talent acquisition and management. These include the Talent Experience Engine for advanced personaliza
Apr 26, 2024
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Handl Health secures $2.5M in Seed Funding to drive innovation for the employer-sponsored benefits ecosystem
Handl Health, an innovative AI platform designed to assist benefits consultants in creating affordable health plans, announced a successful $2.5 million Seed funding round led by Mucker Capital and Everywhere VC. The company aims to transform employer-sponsored healthcare through advanced analytics
Apr 25, 2024
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UKG Names New President, GTM: Meet Rachel Barger
UKG, a leading provider of comprehensive HR solutions, today announced the appointment of Rachel Barger, the current SVP of the Americas at Cisco Systems, as its new President of Go-To-Market (GTM). Starting May 13, 2024, Barger will oversee UKG's sales, marketing, and customer relationship manageme
Apr 19, 2024
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RIVET raises $6 Million to expand Workforce Management to more contractors
Rivet.Work  a leading Workforce Management platform for electrical construction, has successfully secured $6 million in funding, led by Brick & Mortar Ventures, with participation from other investors including defy.vc. This new capital brings RIVET's total funding to over $14 million, supporti
Apr 17, 2024
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Early-Stage Workforce Venture Fund Announces $15M First Close
JFFVentures, a pioneering impact venture fund, proudly announces the first close of its second fund at $15M, with an ambitious target of $50 million. This fund is dedicated to empowering tech startups led by founders with lived experiences, focusing on the development of innovative HR, education, an
Apr 4, 2024
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SmartRecruiters' Global Footprint: Facilitating 100 Million Job Applications Signals Strong International Growth
SmartRecruiters, an innovative hiring platform, announces significant growth and strategic advancements, marking a notable presence in the global recruitment technology sector. The platform has achieved a milestone with over 100 million job applications processed in the past year, showcasing its imp
Apr 4, 2024
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