Lumber, an AI-powered workforce management platform for the construction industry, has secured a $15.5 million Series A funding led by Foundation Capital, with participation from Tishman Speyer, Carbide Ventures, 8VC, Sure Ventures, and FirsthandVC. The company aims to streamline payroll, compliance

Deloitte's 2025 Global Human Capital Trends report explores the growing tensions between business needs and human workforce development. Based on insights from nearly 13,000 business and HR leaders across 93 countries, the report highlights critical issues such as the experience gap in hiring, the e

JobGet has acquired Seasoned, strengthening its position as the leading hiring platform for hourly workers. This acquisition follows its recent purchase of Snagajob, extending its reach to over 100 million job seekers. Seasoned’s AI-powered hiring automation, tailored for the restaurant industry,

Remote has introduced Recruit, an AI-driven talent sourcing solution that simplifies global hiring by providing access to a vast talent intelligence dataset, smart sourcing capabilities, and one-click compliant hiring. Through its partnership with Apriora, Remote enhances candidate screening with AI

The Josh Bersin Company has released a new analysis highlighting AI’s impact in HR, moving beyond the conventional focus on time-saving benefits. The study, based on SAP HR AI engagements, reveals concrete advantages such as a 95% acceleration in employee search speeds, a 25% increase in career s

Employ has acquired Pillar, a leading AI interview intelligence platform, to enhance hiring efficiency and transform talent acquisition. By integrating Pillar’s AI-powered insights, Employ aims to eliminate inefficiencies, accelerate hiring, and improve candidate experience while maintaining a hum

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 more flexible and comprehensive suite of HR and payroll solution

Indian HR tech startup Darwinbox has raised $140 million in a funding round co-led by KKR and Partners Group, positioning itself to compete with Deel and Rippling. The company, which provides an all-in-one SaaS platform for hiring, onboarding, and employee administration, has now secured approximate

Workday and Randstad have partnered to revolutionize talent acquisition by integrating Workday’s AI-powered Recruiting Agent with Randstad’s vast talent network. This collaboration streamlines the hiring process, allowing recruiters to instantly connect with top talent and make faster, data-driv

Workday has introduced the Agent System of Record, a new AI-powered platform designed to help businesses manage their growing fleet of AI agents. This centralized system enables organizations to govern, track, and optimize both Workday and third-party AI agents, ensuring compliance, security, and co