Workday announced an immediate CEO transition as co-founder Aneel Bhusri returns to lead the company, replacing Carl Eschenbach, who steps down after guiding the business through global expansion and tighter operational discipline. Bhusri’s reinstatement signals a strategic pivot toward accelerati

Paylocity Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: PCTY) reported second quarter fiscal year 2026 results (quarter ended December 31, 2025), highlighting double-digit revenue growth and expanding profitability. Recurring & other revenue reached $387.0 million, up 11.3% year-over-year, while total revenue wa

Deel launches The Pitch, a $15M global startup tournament. 20,000+ seed-stage startups, 7 regional finals, 100 winners get $50K each, and 10 global champions receive $1M. Backed by J.P. Morgan, a16z, Stripe. Final in May 2026. A merit-based alternative to traditional VC. NEW YORK---Deel, the

Pearl Meyer  expands its Leadership Advisory practice via the acquisition of Ampersand Leadership Group and senior hires including David T. Clary. Team size grows 60%, strengthening services for private equity sponsors and portfolio companies across due diligence, org reviews, and exec coaching.

Healthcare staffing platform Vidle.com has announced a strategic integration with LaborEdge, a leading applicant tracking system provider for healthcare staffing agencies, enabling seamless job distribution through NexusATS. Agencies using LaborEdge can now automatically push open roles to Vidle at

Viventium has acquired Apploi to form a healthcare-exclusive HCM platform integrating recruiting, credentialing, onboarding, payroll, and workforce management. The combined system supports ~800,000 employees and 9,000+ providers across all 50 states. Deal closed Jan 30, 2026. Terms undisclosed. A

Boomband has raised a $4.0 million seed round to launch an AI-native talent marketplace aimed at rehumanizing the hiring process. Founded by Jeff Taylor, creator of Monster.com, the company positions itself as a structural alternative to resumes, job boards, and high-volume applicant funnels. The ro

Thoma Bravo has completed its acquisition of Dayforce in a transaction valued at approximately $12.3 billion, marking one of the largest private equity deals in the human capital management (HCM) sector. Under the terms, shareholders receive $70.00 per share in cash, and Dayforce has been delisted f

Workday launched Military Skills Mapper inside Workday Recruiting, translating military service into civilian skills for recruiters. 200,000+ service members transition yearly. Feature analyzes service history + job context to surface leadership & technical capabilities. Rollout planned for fall

ComplyEQ officially launches as a standalone workplace compliance brand under EverFi, serving millions of learners with 30 years of experience. Its portfolio spans harassment prevention, DEI, workplace violence, AI, and privacy—aimed at turning mandatory training into measurable behavior change.