Elly, operated by Recruit Tech Labs dba Elly, launched its AI-native hiring platform and raised $8M led by Sorenson Capital, with Atomic and Next Wave Capital participating. Early users report up to 1h45m saved per candidate and 10h/week saved via AI-powered interview capture. Elly Adapts to

Horizons, a global Employer of Record provider, has rebranded as Remote People to reflect its evolution into a full-lifecycle global hiring platform. Headquartered in New York, the company now supports recruitment, compliant employment, contractor management, US PEO, global mobility, and entity inco

Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has introduced Rewards AI, a generative AI-powered compensation intelligence platform designed to modernize how HR and rewards professionals analyze and act on pay data. Announced from New York, the solution combines WTW’s proprietary rewards datasets with a conversation

G&A Partners announced the acquisition of Ethan Allen HR Services, a long-established IRS-Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO) headquartered in Poughkeepsie, New York. The transaction strengthens G&A’s footprint in the Hudson Valley and broader Northeast while expanding it

DailyPay appointed veteran executive Nelson Chai as CEO, advancing its strategy beyond earned wage access toward broader financial wellness for frontline workers. Chai—formerly Uber’s CFO and DailyPay’s Executive Chair—will lead product innovation and scaling with a focus on measurable emplo

Warp, a New York-based HR and payroll automation startup, announced it has raised $18 million in Series A funding, bringing its total funding to $24 million. The round was led by Sound Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, HOF Capital, SV Angel, Homebrew Capital, and several high-profile

Revelio Labs, a leading provider of workforce intelligence, has acquired Salary Board, a prominent player in real-time compensation data and labor market insights. This strategic acquisition expands Revelio Labs' global dataset and enhances its compensation analytics capabilities, particularly in Eu

HeyMilo, an AI-powered candidate screening platform, has secured $2.2 million in seed funding led by Canaan Partners, highlighting the growing demand for AI-driven hiring solutions. HeyMilo automates the early interview process using AI agents that conduct voice and video screenings, analyze candida

Confetti, a New York-based startup, has raised $16 million in Series A funding, led by Entrée Capital and IN Venture, to revolutionize corporate team-building. Their platform, acclaimed for its ability to simplify the organization of corporate events through a vast vendor network, has earned the tr

A recent NAPEO report revealed that 81% of SMBs without a PEO solution express newfound interest. The data underscores the significant impact PEOs have on small- to medium-sized businesses today. Fingercheck's venture into PEO services further simplifies the path for small companies seeking acce