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

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 development, talent acquisition, and strategic expansions. SmartH

Worky, an all-in-one HR and payroll software designed for Mexican companies, recently secured $6 million in Series A funding led by Atlántico and ADP Ventures. Founded in 2018, Worky aims to modernize employee recruitment, management, and payment, especially for the operative workforce. With Mexico

Costa Coffee, a renowned global coffee chain, has significantly enhanced its store staffing efficiency by 65% through the adoption of UKG's AI-powered technology. This strategic move allows Costa Coffee to optimize labor allocation and make informed, data-driven staffing decisions, especially during

Alight, a leading cloud-based human capital and technology services provider, announced it has acquired ReedGroup, an expert in leave management solutions from The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. Alight’s platform strategy, underpinned by Alight Worklife, is focused on improving