Cascade AI has secured a $3.75 million seed investment, led by Google’s Gradient, to expand its personalized AI HR assistant designed for employee-specific HR inquiries. The investment will help Cascade AI scale and enhance its platform, enabling companies to streamline HR processes such as onboar

Rival has launched Rival Workflow, the latest iteration of its renowned Redcarpet technology, designed to streamline the employee experience across the entire HR lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding. The platform offers customizable workflows and real-time analytics, enabling HR teams to automa

Workstream has launched an all-in-one payroll solution tailored specifically for businesses that employ hourly workers, such as QSR franchisees and restaurants. This new offering addresses critical needs identified in a survey of 250 HR leaders and business owners, where the majority expressed a des

UKG has expanded its UKG Ready HR Suite with modified versions of three popular applications: UKG Bryte, UKG Great Place To Work Hub, and UKG One View. These tools, previously available only to large enterprises, are now tailored for small and mid-sized teams. They offer powerful insights into workf

Paychex has introduced a new AI-assisted recruiting tool, Recruiting Copilot, in partnership with Findem, to help small and medium-sized businesses streamline the hiring process. Using 3D data and natural-language search, the tool can quickly identify the best-matched candidates from a vast pool of

TeamBridge, an HR tech startup founded by former Uber executives, has secured $28 million in Series B funding, led by Mayfield with participation from General Catalyst and Abstract Ventures, raising its total funding to $41.5 million. This San Francisco-based company aims to address the specific nee

H2 Organizer, a new technology platform designed for agricultural staffing solutions, launched with the support of partner organizations like Western Growers, WAFLA, and Scaroni Family of Companies. The platform aims to simplify the management of H-2 visa workers by offering features such as digital

Checkmate, a leading provider of pre-employment screening solutions, has raised $1.6 million USD in Seed funding from Wavemaker Partners, Southeast Asia's top VC firm. This funding will support Checkmate's expansion into new markets, including Australia, the U.S., and Southeast Asia, while enhancing

Dayforce, Inc. has launched a new Dayforce Learning experience designed to modernize employee learning and development. This platform integrates AI-driven capabilities and an intuitive user interface within Dayforce's mobile-first HCM platform. It combines the compliance features of a Learning Manag

Salesforce and Workday have announced a strategic partnership to develop an AI-powered employee service agent that enhances productivity, lowers costs, and improves employee experiences. By integrating Salesforce's CRM data with Workday's HR and financial data, this collaboration will enable seamles