Business

As technology advances, so does the opportunity for vendors to serve business of all sizes. But HCM technology is constantly changing as new companies emerge, old vendors plan for market changes and new generations of employees demand more from their tools. Here’s our coverage.

Our weekly roundup of deals, product announcements and other HR technology news. Listen to a podcast of our roundup. Lever completed a $50 million Series D funding round with the Apax Digital Fund. The company said the investment will accelerate product development in talent analytics, talent discovery and DEI, as well...
Our weekly roundup of deals, product announcements and other HR technology news. ServiceNow announced ServiceNow Messaging Service to help organizations drive better service experiences. Leveraging the Twilio platform, the service allows organizations to purchase SMS and WhatsApp directly from ServiceNow, making it easier to integrate popular messaging platforms with ServiceNow...
Although most American workers have returned to the office, about half say they don’t want to go back. In addition, a majority of those currently working from home expect their employers to require proof of vaccination and implement a mandatory mask policy when they return to the office. A Harris...
Our weekly roundup of deals, product announcements and other HR technology news. Listen to a podcast of our roundup. A partnership between Eightfold AI and IT services company Tata Consultancy will have TCS offer services for Eightfold's Talent Intelligence Platform. The companies will also develop joint solutions enabling enterprises to transform...
Though they weren't thrilled with their situation, a number of employees stayed in their jobs throughout 2020, with 6 million fewer departing than did in 2019. But in 2021, things have changed: Between March and July alone, 19 million workers quit their jobs, 7 million more than did...
Our weekly roundup of deals, product announcements and other HR technology news. L:L Listen to a podcast of our roundup. BetterUp closed a $300 million Series E fundraising round, bringing the company’s valuation to $4.7 billion and total funding to $600 million. The round makes BetterUp the largest mental health and coaching...
Our weekly roundup of deals, product announcements and other HR technology news. Listen to a podcast of our roundup. Google is implementing additional Workday products to support its global workforce, including Workday Adaptive Planning, Prism Analytics and Strategic Sourcing. The internet giant will also expand its current use of Workday HCM...
Our weekly roundup of deals, product announcements and other HR technology news. Listen to a podcast of our roundup. The PE firm HighBar Partners acquired SilkRoad. In combination with the deal, HighBar Partners will provide additional growth equity financing to further develop SilkRoad’s SaaS capabilities, elevate its technology stack and deliver...
Transcript Mark Feffer: Welcome to PeopleTech, the podcast of the HCM Technology Report. I'm Mark Feffer. My guest today is Michelle Jukoski. She's Senior Vice President and National HR Technology Practice Leader for HUB International. They're the fifth largest broker in the world and serve all lines of insurance, as...
Our weekly roundup of deals, product announcements and other HR technology news. Listen to a podcast of our roundup. Background check company @Checkr raised $250 million in a Series E round that valued the company at $4.6 billion. The round was led by Durable Capital, alongside new investors Fidelity Management &...