DHI Group (NYSE: DHX), the parent of tech-focused job boards Dice and ClearanceJobs, announced a 25% workforce reduction as part of a strategic restructuring. This decision follows an earlier 8% layoff in January and will result in $4.2 million in charges and $14–16 million in expected annual cost

Oyster, a leading global employment platform, recently secured new funding from ServiceNow Ventures, enhancing its ability to support cross-border hiring and simplify complex global employment needs. This latest investment, part of Oyster’s $291M total funding and following its Series D round at a

Opportunity@Work, a national nonprofit dedicated to economic mobility, received a transformative $20 million grant from MacKenzie Scott's Yield Giving. This funding supports Opportunity@Work's mission to boost annual earnings by $20 billion for over 70 million U.S. workers Skilled Through Alternativ

KarmaCheck, a leader in technology-based background checks and credentialing, announced a $45 million Series B funding round led by Parameter Ventures. Founded by LinkedIn co-founder Eric Ly, KarmaCheck leverages advanced technology and AI to deliver fast, accurate results and superior candidate exp

LinkedIn is launching three new games—Queens, Crossclimb, and Pinpoint—aimed at increasing user engagement by leveraging logic, trivia, and word association skills. These games are available globally and can be accessed via direct links or through LinkedIn News. Structured similarly to Wordle, t

Tangent, a UK-based startup co-founded by LinkedIn and EE alumni Gary Izunwa and Joe Adams, has secured $1.1 million in pre-seed funding to support social mobility within the tech sector. The company's innovative platform facilitates employee referrals and mentoring, targeting job seekers from low s

LinkedIn is testing a TikTok-like short-form video feed to meet the demands of modern professionals for quick and engaging content. Located under a dedicated "Video" tab, this feature offers a stream of short videos focused on professional development, such as career advice and industry insights. Th

Interview Kickstart, based in San Francisco, has raised $10M in funding led by Blume Ventures, aiming to solidify its US presence and expand globally. Co-founded by Soham Mehta and Ryan Valles, the platform focuses on tech and AI workforce skilling, particularly for professionals aiming for careers

LinkedIn introduced a new AI-powered Premium experience, enhancing personalization in each interaction. This upgrade offers deeper insights into critical topics and personalized career suggestions. It leverages AI to analyze feed posts for salient opportunities and utilizes Microsoft Bing for timely

As a Senior Editor at DHRmap, I've been closely monitoring the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Human Resources (HR). LinkedIn, a platform that has become indispensable for professionals worldwide, has recently unveiled a series of AI-powered features that are set to revolution