Paris-based Jump has raised €11 million in a Series A funding round led by Breega, with Index Ventures and RAISE Seed For Good also participating. Jump provides freelancers with the benefits of full-time employment, including social protections like health insurance and savings plans, while mainta

Fountain, the leading platform for frontline workforce management, has introduced four new products: Fountain Assist, Fountain I-9 Center, Fountain Reach, and Fountain Communicate. These tools are designed to enhance hiring, onboarding, and engagement processes for frontline workers. Utilizing AI an

Wisq introduces an AI-powered coaching guide designed to transform managers into inspirational leaders. By providing personalized, real-time guidance and expert advice, this platform addresses the coaching gap for middle managers. Available across multiple platforms, Wisq is poised to enhance manag

Home From College, a career platform targeting Gen Z for flexible job opportunities, announced a $5.4 million seed round led by GV. Founded by Julia Haber and Kaj Zandvliet in 2021, the platform caters to students and young professionals seeking part-time jobs, internships, or freelance gigs. The pl

The meQuilibrium study highlights a significant mental health crisis among frontline workers, revealing they face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and stress compared to their non-frontline counterparts. Despite the greater need for support, these workers are less likely to be aware of or utiliz

The "Freelance Forward: 2023" report by Upwork reveals a significant shift in the U.S. labor market towards freelancing. With 64 million Americans, or 38% of the workforce, now freelancing, the sector contributes $1.27 trillion annually to the economy. The study highlights increased use of generativ

Cirkled In, a Leading Student Professional Profile and Youth Recruitment Platform is Pleased to Announce its Partnership with American Student Assistance, a Leading National Nonprofit Organization Committed to Helping Students Navigate their Post-Secondary Pathways. This partnership will brin

New York-based college recruiting startup RippleMatch raised $45 million in Series B funding, the company announced Wednesday. The investment values the company at $205 million as it bulks up to take on traditional job search giants like LinkedIn and Indeed. The round was led by Goldman Sachs

How have employee expectations evolved? Learn what our research reveals following an analysis of 19 million comments submitted in Workday Peakon Employee Voice throughout 2021 by nearly 1.8 million employees. The list of events impacting organizations and their employees over the past few