Workday released new global research revealing a critical gap between AI-driven productivity gains and real business value creation. While 85% of employees report saving one to seven hours per week using AI, nearly 40% of that time is lost to rework caused by low-quality outputs, verification, and c

Phenom, an applied AI company focused on hiring, development, and retention, has acquired Included, an AI-native agentic people analytics platform designed to surface actionable workforce insights. The acquisition strengthens Phenom’s Workforce Intelligence capabilities by embedding agentic analyt

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

Oyster, a global employment platform and Employer of Record (EOR), has announced a leadership transition aimed at accelerating its next phase of AI-enabled global expansion. Founder and CEO Tony Jamous will move into the newly created role of Executive Chairman, while Hadi Moussa has been appointed

Kelly Services, Inc., a leading U.S. specialty talent solutions provider, has adopted a stockholder rights plan following the announcement that its controlling shareholder, the Terence E. Adderley Revocable Trust K, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its entire 92.2% voting stake in Cla

Sign In Solutions announced the acquisition of The Receptionist on January 12, 2026, reinforcing its position as a global leader in visitor management technology. The Denver-based The Receptionist serves more than 5,500 customers across 35 countries and is widely recognized for its Radical Support®

Workday is accelerating its momentum in the retail and hospitality sectors with new customer wins and a suite of AI-powered innovations designed specifically for frontline workers. More than 1,800 retail and hospitality organizations globally — including Alterra Mountain Company, Brookshire Grocer

Workday announced that Paradox Conversational Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is now available through its platform, extending Workday’s AI-driven workforce solutions to organizations that hire frontline workers at scale. Designed to remove friction from traditional hiring workflows, the conversat

IntelyCare announced the acquisition of CareRev, bringing together two experienced healthcare workforce operators to create one of the most comprehensive clinical labor platforms serving health systems across the United States. The transaction expands IntelyCare’s established post-acute staffing c

Toptal has announced the acquisition of Graphite, strengthening its position as a global leader in talent and consulting services. Graphite brings a curated community of more than 12,000 rigorously vetted independent experts, consultants, and executives specializing in finance, accounting, corporate