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ADP National Employment Report Preliminary Estimate for August 29, 2026
ADP reportedly released a preliminary estimate of its National Employment Report for August 29, 2026, according to HR Tech Feed. The feed item contains no actual employment figures or HR-technology context, making meaningful analysis impossible at this stage.
HotNewsWorkday Surges on Reported Silver Lake Takeover Talks: A New Test for SaaS in the AI Era
A reported takeover approach has suddenly put Workday at the center of one of the largest potential enterprise software transactions in years. Reuters reported on August 13 that technology investment firm Silver Lake has been in discussi

Skillsoft Completes Sale of Global Knowledge Business to Focus on AI-Native Skills Management Platform
Skillsoft has completed the sale of its Global Knowledge business to an affiliate of Enduring Ventures. The deal sharpens Skillsoft’s focus on its AI-native skills management platform, while a strategic partnership preserves customer access...
Venture CapitalHR Path Acquires Covalence to Expand UKG Expertise in North America
HR Path has acquired Covalence Consulting Inc., a North America–based HR tech consultancy specializing in UKG and Infor. The deal strengthens HR Path’s UKG practice across the U.S. and Canada, enhancing its HRIS advisory, implementation, an
Venture CapitalTrayd Raises $10M to Transform Payroll for Specialty Trade Contractors with 31× Productivity Gains
Trayd raises $10M Series A led by White Star Capital, bringing total funding to $15M. Its construction payroll platform cuts processing time from 14 hours to 27 minutes while handling union rules, multi-state taxes, and compliance. Targets
Venture CapitalCoursera to Combine with Udemy to Empower the Global Workforce with Skills for the AI Era
Coursera and Udemy have announced a landmark merger agreement valued at approximately $2.5 billion, bringing together two of the world’s most prominent online learning platforms at a critical moment for the global workforce. Under the all-s
Company NewsKforce Posts $334M Q2 Revenue, EPS Up 31% QoQ Despite Demand Constraints
Kforce Inc. reported Q2 2025 revenue of $334.3 million and diluted EPS of $0.59, representing a sequential increase amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty. Technology and Finance & Accounting (FA) Flex segments both saw modest growth from Q
NewsManpowerGroup Reports 2nd Quarter 2025 Results
Revenues of $4.5 billion (flat as reported, -3% constant currency (CC), -1% organic CC) Latin America and Asia Pacific continued to experience good demand while demand in Europe and North America saw stabilizing trends in many mark
Company NewsPerceptyx Announces Activate for All, Giving Every Large Enterprise the Opportunity to Turn Listening Insights Into Action
Perceptyx has announced the expanded availability of its AI-powered behavior change solution, Activate, now compatible with any enterprise EX platform including Qualtrics, Medallia, and Viva Glint. The launch introduces new “Bring Your Own
Company NewsManpowerGroup Q1 Revenue Falls to $4.1B, Net Income Down 86% Amid Restructuring
In Q1 2025, ManpowerGroup reported $4.1 billion in revenue, marking a 7% year-over-year decline (-5% in constant currency, -2% organic). Net income fell sharply to $5.6 million ($0.12 per diluted share) from $39.7 million ($0.81) a year ear
Venture CapitalCoAdvantage & PrimePay Merge to Elevate HR Tech for SMBs
Aquiline Capital Partners has announced the merger of its portfolio companies, CoAdvantage and PrimePay , to enhance human capital management (HCM) services for small- and mid-sized businesses. This strategic combination aims to offer a mor
Company NewsManpowerGroup Reports 4th Quarter 2024 Results
ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) reported Q4 2024 revenues of $4.4 billion, marking a 5% YoY decline (-3% in constant currency). The company recorded net earnings of $22.5 million, or $0.47 per diluted share, reversing a $84.5 million net loss in
EarningsManpowerGroup Reports $4.5B Revenue Amid Global Market Shifts in Q3 2024
ManpowerGroup reported Q3 2024 revenues of $4.5 billion, down 3% year-over-year (-2% in constant currency), reflecting challenges in North America and Europe but strong demand in Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Net earnings per diluted shar
Venture CapitalCapitalize Secures $19M to Revolutionize 401(k) Rollovers with Digital Innovation
Capitalize , a platform that facilitates the digital transfer and management of retirement assets, announced the closure of a $19 million Series B funding round led by RRE Ventures. This investment will accelerate the adoption of their tech
Venture CapitalLightBay Capital Makes Strategic Investment in Questco, a National Leader in Outsourced HR Services
LightBay Capital has made a strategic investment in Questco, a leading professional employer organization (PEO) specializing in outsourced HR services. This partnership aims to support Questco’s growth through direct sales efforts, acquisit
EarningsManpowerGroup Q2 2024: Navigating Challenges, Showcasing Resilience with $4.5B in Revenues
ManpowerGroup reported its Q2 2024 results, revealing a 7% year-over-year decline in revenues to $4.5 billion, affected by a challenging environment in North America and Europe, yet solid demand in Latin America and the Asia-Pacific. The co
Venture CapitalTokyo's HR Tech Leader SmartHR Secures $140 Million Series E Funding
KKR and Teachers' Venture Growth (TVG) have announced a $140 million Series E investment in SmartHR , a leading cloud-native human resources management platform in Japan. This funding will drive SmartHR's growth, including new solution deve
EarningsPaychex, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results
Solid Total Revenue Growth and Operating Margin Expansion Full Year 2024 Diluted EPS Growth of 9%; Adjusted Diluted EPS (1) Growth of 11% Issues Fiscal 2025 Business Outlook ROCHESTER, N.Y.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Paychex, Inc. (the "Company,"
Product NewsEightfold AI Talent Tracking Brings an AI-native ATS to Every Organization
Eightfold AI has launched Eightfold Talent Tracking, an AI-native, end-to-end talent acquisition system, replacing traditional applicant tracking systems. This innovative solution integrates seamlessly with Eightfold's Talent Intelligence
EarningsManpowerGroup Reports 1st Quarter 2024 Results
Revenues of $4.4 billion (-7% as reported, -5% constant currency) Continuation of challenging environment in North America and Europe during the quarter, solid demand in Latin America and Asia-Pacific region Gross profit margin of
Venture CapitalCadient has been acquired by Basis Vectors Capital
Cadient , a frontrunner in talent acquisition for the hourly hiring sector, has been acquired by Basis Vectors Capital, a private equity firm specializing in B2B SaaS investments. This strategic move aims to accelerate Cadient’s growth and
Company NewsWorkForce Software Receives Additional Industry Awards for Top HR Software Company of 2024 and Top Workforce Management Provider
WorkForce Software is named a Top 25 HR Software Company in 2024 by The Software Report and a Top Workforce Management Brand by DHRmap for improving employee management at leading global companies, delivering rapid ROI on workforce technolo
EarningsA $4.6 Billion Q4 for ManpowerGroup: Balancing Revenue Decline with Strategic Foresight
Revenues of $4.6 billion (-4% as reported, -5% constant currency) Continuation of challenging environment in North America and Europe during the quarter, solid demand in LATAM and APME Gross profit margin of 17.5%. Staffing margins re
Product NewsSilver Lake and CPP Investments Complete Acquisition of Qualtrics
Qualtrics, the leader and creator of the Experience Management (XM) software category, has announced the completion of its acquisition by Silver Lake, the global leader in technology investing, in partnership with Canada Pension Plan Invest
Venture CapitalAirspeed Raises $7.5M in Funding to Expand Operations and its Business Reach
Airspeed , a San Francisco, CA-based platform focused on connecting and celebrating employees, raised $7.5m in funding. The funding included: $5M Series Seed round of funding led by Greylock Partners and Venrock, with participation from Sal
Company NewsHireQuest Reports Financial Results for Fourth Quarter 2022
Q4 2022 Royalty Revenue Grows 26.4% YoY to $7.7 million Q4 2022 Net Income from Continuing Operations Increases 21.0% YoY to $2.6 million GOOSE CREEK, SC / ACCESSWIRE / March 16, 2023 / HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq:HQI), a national franchisor o
EarningsManpowerGroup Reports 4th Quarter 2022 Results
Revenues of $4.8 billion (-11% as reported, -1% constant currency (CC)) Gross profit margin of 18.2%, up 100 basis points year over year reflecting business mix progress and solid permanent recruitment trends Talent Solutions experienced
Venture CapitalHuler, a UK-based HR tech startup, Raises £2m to Develop its Employee Experience Platform
Huler , a Stoke, UK-based HR tech company whose platform has attracted a host of blue-chip clients within its first year, has raised £2m. The investment comes from Mercia’s EIS funds, the MEIF Proof of Concept & Early Stage Fund, which is
FundingGrata announces $6m in seed funding and new executive team for first-ever online recognition platform for frontline employees
Online platform recognizes extraordinary experiences to foster meaningful interactions and build strong reputations for service among brands DALLAS , Dec. 15, 2022 Grata , the first-of-its-kind online platform for consumers to convey re
Company NewsADP President Maria Black to succeed CEO Carlos Rodriguez, Effective January 1, 2023
ROSELAND, N.J. , Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ADP, a leading global technology company providing human capital management (HCM) solutions, announced today that its board of directors has appointed Maria Black to succeed Carlos Rodrigu
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