Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology Podcast
Hosted by Chris Russell, online recruiting's mad scientist, the RecTech podcast covers all aspects of recruiting technology and recruitment marketing including interesting new tools & vendors. You'll also hear how recruiters leverage technology to find talent. A great listen for HR tech vendors, HR professionals and recruiters everywhere. CONTACT: [email protected]
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HelloSky, Intuit, Linkup Job Report
04/25/2025
HelloSky, Intuit, Linkup Job Report
Sponsored by; Dalia: Jobcase: the global financial technology platform that makes Intuit TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire GoCo, a leading provider of modern HR and benefits solutions for small and mid-market businesses. With GoCo, Intuit will deliver a comprehensive Human Capital Management (HCM) solution to help businesses hire the right employees and manage their workforce effectively, all in one place. SAN DIEGO — HelloSky (formerly Skyminyr), the only talent intelligence platform purpose-built for the executive search industry, today announced the close of a $5.5 million oversubscribed seed round. The raise includes participation from Caldwell Partners, Karmel Capital, True Capital Partners, Hunt Scanlon Ventures and prominent angel investors from Google and Cisco Systems. , a recruitment marketing services company, launched , a recruitment marketing technology solution that enables organizations to optimize their open job postings and be easily found on Google and other search engines. NEW YORK — Greenhouse, the leading hiring platform, today announced the appointment of its new Chief People Officer, Paaras Parker. With over 15 years in HR leadership in retail and technology enterprises, including industry-leading companies like Kroger and Macy’s, Paaras brings extensive experience growing high-performing people teams, building strong workplace culture, and navigating an ever-evolving workplace landscape. LinkUp released their March job numbers report; The number of active job listings rose slightly by 0.4% to 7.31 million in Q1 2025, following a steep 8.3% decline in Q4. While modest, this uptick may reflect early stabilization efforts as firms cautiously resumed hiring.
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IAMPHENOM Coverage: WaWa CEO Discusses Company Culture
04/21/2025
IAMPHENOM Coverage: WaWa CEO Discusses Company Culture
This is a great interview with the CEO of WaWa from th IAMPHENOM event in Philadelphia.
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Vizzy Launches New CV Creator
04/17/2025
Vizzy Launches New CV Creator
Job search engine Adzuna, announced the launch of , a newAI job search agent that automatically applies to relevant jobs. , an european based AI-based “workforce as a service” marketplace that connects people with companies looking for hourly workers, announced it has raised €92 million ($103 million). Vizzy, a UK-based HRtech startup, has successfully raised £3.65 million in seed funding led by Adjuvo. The company offers a talent platform that aims to disrupt traditional recruitment processes by moving beyond the limitations of standard CVs and cover letters. Vizzy’s platform allows early-career talent to showcase their potential, personality, and ambition through interactive digital profiles. HireRight, a leading provider of global background screening services and workforce solutions, has completed the acquisition of ClearChecks, a background screening provider focused on the small-to-medium-sized business (SMB) market. Cornerstone OnDemand Inc., a leader in workforce agility solutions, today announced two new innovations – Cornerstone Galaxy AI and Cornerstone Transform within its workforce agility platform, the newest solution available from Cornerstone, infuses the company’s rich history in workforce development with new predictive labor market intelligence from the acquisition of skills intelligence leader SkyHive. Cornerstone Transform provides unparalleled insight into existing skills, skills needed for the future and acts as a guiding force that drives overall workforce strategy.
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HireEZ CEO talks about Agents in Recruiting
04/14/2025
HireEZ CEO talks about Agents in Recruiting
HireEZ just introduced its new Agentic AI, and is transforming into a more all-in-one recruiting platform,the software now automates sourcing, screening, outreach, scheduling, and analytics, while keeping recruiters in control….I was in Dallas last week for their product launch and Joining me now to discuss the news is their CEO Steven Jiang.
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AI for Good and HR Tech Execs on the Move
04/10/2025
AI for Good and HR Tech Execs on the Move
Upwage co-founder and CEO Diana Tsai, along with Head of AI Evonne Johnson and co-founder & COO Greg Call, PHD have released a new book titled “”. The book focuses on how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to augment human potential rather than replace it, especially in talent acquisition and human resources. The trio outline a vision for the future of AI in the workplace and provides guidance to business leaders on how to prepare. It will walk you through the Three Waves—from quick AI wins you can implement this year, to building an AI “Talent Manager,” and ultimately creating a workplace safety net for your people. Learn exactly how to partner with AI providers, align with compliance teams, and measure results—plus tips on avoiding “AI hype” and focusing on true human impact. Get the book here: Th Josh Bersin COmpany announced an update to their HR AI assistant Galileo This new release, which is available to all Galileo users, includes a major upgrade to the AI engine, turning Galileo into a , using “chain of thought” technology. , a leading innovator in skills-based hiring, today announced the general availability of its product suite for higher education and workforce development organizations designed to help integrate skills-based learning into their programming. SEATTLE—-The Schultz Family Foundation announced it is investing in a project to train artificial intelligence platforms to provide users with better career discovery and navigation information, tapping into the growing popularity of large language models to close the opportunity gap for young people with limited education and experience. iCIMS, a leading provider of talent acquisition technology, today announced the appointment of Christine Mills as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Mills will lead the global sales and partnerships organizations. An accomplished executive, Mills brings a wealth of experience in driving revenue growth and market expansion notably in leading HCM and SaaS businesses.
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Bullhorn's 2025 Industry Trends Report
04/07/2025
Bullhorn's 2025 Industry Trends Report
Sr Reseacher Lia Taniguchi joins the show to review their indystry trends. https://www.bullhorn.com/grid/2025-industry-trends-report/
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Engineering Talent Tools Gets Funding
04/03/2025
Engineering Talent Tools Gets Funding
HireVue’s team built its new Match and Apply chatbot by unifying the latest large language model technology with 20+ years of deep knowledge and experience. Designed for rapid deployment, Match and Apply leverages generative AI, engaging in a natural conversational dialogue that potential hires have come to expect as consumers. Instead of relying on keyword matching or scripted prompts, Match and Apply adaptively considers a candidate for all relevant roles while personalizing the experience to ensure no opportunity is missed. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-hr-tech-from-hirevue-peoplefluent/ PeopleFluent, a market leader in workforce agility, integrated talent management, and learning solutions, today announced the newest addition to its product lineup: Stories. is an AI-powered skills enablement platform that assists organizations with upskilling and reskilling at scale, improving productivity, enhancing organizational agility, reducing hiring and training costs, and enabling cross-platform talent intelligence. NEW YORK — Ropes, the AI-driven platform transforming how engineering talent is evaluated, announced today it has raised $3.1M in seed funding. The seed round, led by GSV Ventures with participation from Box Group, will accelerate the company’s mission to bridge the gap between technical assessment and real-world performance. LOS ANGELES — In a time marked by growing division, online extremism, and workplace uncertainty, a new report reveals an unsettling trend: misconduct is increasing—and much of it starts online. SAN FRANCISCO — today announced the launch of its community-powered, anonymous and verified salary sharing platform for physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs). Built by physicians and led by former Glassdoor and Transcarent executives, Marit offers free and real-time access to comprehensive compensation information, alongside schedule, shifts and benefits details, empowering clinicians to make more informed career decisions.
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The Candidate Experience in 2025
03/31/2025
The Candidate Experience in 2025
In the latest replay form the Jobsync Recruitment Marketing Rountable Kevin Grossman from the CANDIES joins the gang along with some TA pros to talk all things candidate experience.
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New HR Tech Funding News
03/27/2025
New HR Tech Funding News
, has introduced Agentic AI, a new recruitment automation that balances AI-driven execution with oversight. As part of hireEZ’s all-in-one recruiting platform, Agentic AI automates sourcing, screening, outreach, scheduling, and analytics, while keeping recruiters in control of strategic decisions and high-value interactions. isolved®, the most trusted human capital management (HCM) partner, today announced a new wave of talent acquisition advancements, reinforcing its continued investment in hiring solutions that prioritize long term fit—not just speed. Tech Job board Dice announced the expansion of its Talent Solutions offering to include contract tech talent. In addition to supporting permanent hires, multiple hires and pipeline development, Dice now sources and screens candidates for organizations looking to quickly connect with highly skilled contract professionals in AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing and other high-demand fields. PALO ALTO, Calif. — , the AI-powered construction workforce management platform, announced a $15.5 million Series A funding round led by Foundation Capital, with participation from Tishman Speyer, Carbide Ventures, 8VC, Sure Ventures, and FirsthandVC. NEW YORK — , a workforce optimization platform, today announced a $16.5M Series A fundraise which was led by Zach Kirkhorn, former CFO of Tesla. In addition to Kirkhorn, who will join the company’s Board, the round included participation from angel investors Gokul Rajaram, Julien Codorniou, Steve Luczo, and David Marcus, and institutional support from Bullpen Capital, Dorm Room Fund, Eigen Ventures, among others. These funds will be used to expand Jolly’s product suite and scale into new verticals.
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I AM PHENOM Debrief with Tim Sackett
03/24/2025
I AM PHENOM Debrief with Tim Sackett
Tim Sackett and I discuss our recent trip to I AM PHENOM, Phenom's user conference in Philly.
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Corporate Espionage: Rippling Sues Deel
03/20/2025
Corporate Espionage: Rippling Sues Deel
Sponsored by Jobcase.com/hire and Dalia.co/rectech The lawsuit alleges Deel cultivated a Rippling employee to conduct thousands of suspicious searches and funnel stolen confidential business intelligence directly back to Deel. Workday, announced more than 350 product features and updates across the Workday platform, now available to customers worldwide. As part of its spring release Staffing software provider Avionté launched Avionté SmartFund, powered by Kanmon, a fully integrated lending solution that puts staffing agencies in control of their financing by enabling fast, customizable access to capital. RICHMOND, Va. — Daxtra, a provider of AI-enriched software for the talent acquisition ecosystem, today announced the availability of its newest offering, TalentFlow. Despite advancements in recent years, recruiters still spend much of their time looking for and vetting qualified candidates. NEW YORK — Datapeople, a leading AI-powered talent productivity platform, announces the availability of Datapeople Insights as a standalone product experience, empowering Talent Acquisition Leaders, Talent Operations, and Recruiters to embrace powerful, real-time hiring data without the complexity of a full platform overhaul.
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Jason Putnam, the new CEO at Vetty
03/17/2025
Jason Putnam, the new CEO at Vetty
Jason Putnam is the newly announced CEO for Vetty, a background and screening company based in New York. The appointment marks a new phase in Vetty’s continued expansion, and according to the press release, Putnam will set the strategic vision and direction for the next chapter of the company.
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Talking Rec Tech on the HR Data Labs Podcast
03/10/2025
Talking Rec Tech on the HR Data Labs Podcast
I was a guest on the HR Data Labs podcast simulcast on LinkedIn Live recently. Host David Truetsky and I covered a whole range of topics from AI to Job Search to the resume black hole. https://hrdatalabs.com/
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Employ Buys Pillar + More Funding News
03/07/2025
Employ Buys Pillar + More Funding News
Cielo, the world’s leading Talent Acquisition Partner, today releases Agentic AI for TA. These agents are proactive teammates that elevate and enable their human counterparts to make the best hiring decisions. a global leader in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and customer relationship management (CRM) software for the recruitment and staffing industry, announced its movement toward artificial intelligence: the new Evolution Virtual Agent (“EVA”), a natural language voice assistant that will be available in the Tracker recruiting platform later this year. NEW YORK — Helios Global Payments Solutions Inc, the AI-powered workforce management platform focusing on localized automation workflows, has successfully raised a total investment round of $15.5 million in funding as it launches its highly anticipated product worldwide across 125+ countries. With backing from global corporate investors, private angel investors and several Family Office investors, Helios is positioned to disrupt how companies hire, manage and pay their global workforce. NEW YORK — HeyMilo, an AI-powered candidate screening platform, today announced $2.2 million in seed funding. The round, led by Canaan Partners, underscores the growing demand for innovative technologies that streamline recruitment and unlock efficiencies in talent acquisition. Additional participation came from Alumni Ventures and Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator, reflecting broad confidence in HeyMilo’s potential to reshape the future of hiring. DENVER — , the owners of JazzHR, Lever, and Jobvite, just acquired , a transformative AI interview intelligence platform.and a past advertiser here on RecTech.
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Upwage CEO Talks A.I. Interview Technology
03/03/2025
Upwage CEO Talks A.I. Interview Technology
Diana Tsai is the CEO and co-founder at an agentic AI interview tool. Today we’re going to talk about this next generation of recruitment tech, educate you a bit on AI and learn more about Upwage. COURSE SIGN UP Full disclosure: I am now an advisor to the Upwage team.
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Earnings from ZIP & WDAY
02/27/2025
Earnings from ZIP & WDAY
(NASDAQ: WDAY), announced results for the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter and full year ended January 31, 2025. 4th qtr: Total revenues were $2.211 billion, an increase of 15.0% from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. Subscription revenues were $2.040 billion, an increase of 15.9% from the same period last year. Total revenues were $8.446 billion, an increase of 16.4% from fiscal 2024. Subscription revenues were $7.718 billion, an increase of 16.9% from the prior year. ZipRecruiter® (NYSE: ZIP), announced financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. Quarterly revenue of $111.0 million Full-year revenue of $474.0 million , the AI-powered career marketplace for permanent healthcare workers, today announced a major expansion: building on its success with over 1 million U.S. nurses and 1,500 U.S. hospitals, it will now streamline hiring for permanent technicians, and extend its reach into Home Health organizations and Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs). The Truckers Network Association has officially launched a new innovation to its mobile recruiting app, introducing video posting and advertising capabilities for companies to identify and hire experienced drivers. This feature allows employers to post video job spotlights, moving beyond static text to create a more engaging, high-impact recruiting solution. TEL AVIV, Israel — , the leading agentic AI platform for recruitment, today announced it has raised $23M in total Seed funding, with the latest round led by Hanaco Ventures, with participation from Joule Ventures, and Samsung Electronics’ former President, Young Sohn. This investment will underpin Perfect’s AI development and fuel the journey to enhance the industry’s leading Agentic AI recruiter.
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Everything But AI: What’s In Store for Enterprise Hiring in 2025
02/24/2025
Everything But AI: What’s In Store for Enterprise Hiring in 2025
Replay of the Jobsync Recruitment Marketing ROundtable from Jan 19th, 2025.
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Loxo Lands Big Investment
02/20/2025
Loxo Lands Big Investment
, thebackground screening company announced that has joined the company as CEO, effective immediately. The appointment marks a new phase in Vetty’s continued expansion, with the company accelerating growth at 78 percent year over year while maintaining high customer satisfaction ratings. Putnam succeeds Reddy Karri, who will remain with the organization as an advisor. NEW YORK — Fiverr International launched a new Freelancer Equity Program that will grant shares to U.S. based top performing, eligible freelancers on the platform. AUSTIN, Texas — Loxo, a talent intelligence platform and recruiting software company, today announced its closing of a growth investment led by Tritium Partners, a private equity firm focused on partnering with talented founders with the goal of building market leading companies. This significant investment ($115M) will enable Loxo to expand its market reach and further its advantage as an AI-powered recruiting platform. SYDNEY—-KKR, a leading global investment firm, announced the signing of definitive agreements under which funds managed by KKR will acquire a stake in Employment Hero from SEEK Investments. The SEEK Growth Fund continues to be a material investor in Employment Hero. Chris Russell joining Upwage as go-to-market advisor.
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Staffing Technology Talk with Kendra Cato
02/17/2025
Staffing Technology Talk with Kendra Cato
Kendra Cato is Director of Strategic Partnerships at Advance Partners, a funding and strategic services company for the staffing industry…Today we’ll talk about how technology is transforming today’s staffing agencies.
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Virtual Recruiter Platform Lands $16M
02/13/2025
Virtual Recruiter Platform Lands $16M
Hirezon , a in cloud-based HR technology for higher education, announced the launch of an enhanced version of MyReferred™, a new referral platform. Refined based on customer feedback, MyReferred™ helps employee referral programs by shifting from a reactive process to a proactive, strategic hiring approach. The platform enables higher education institutions to leverage internal networks—including employees, students and alumni —to build a sustainable talent pipeline. CHICAGO — Professional Diversity Network, Inc., a developer and operator of online and in-person networks that provide access to networking, training, educational, and employment opportunities for diverse individuals, today announced a strategic $1.3 million investment in AI Geometric Ltd., securing a 13% equity stake as of January 27, 2025. Employ Inc., a leading provider of people-first recruiting and talent acquisition solutions, including JazzHR, Lever and Jobvite, today announced the details of its Winter 2025 product release. SEATTLE — ConverzAI, the leading innovator in AI-driven recruitment solutions, announced a $16M Series A funding round to accelerate product innovation and expand go-to-market strategy. The round was led by Menlo Ventures, and joined by Left Lane Capital. Appcast, the leading recruitment marketing platform powered by programmatic, is proud to announce the release of its ninth annual Recruitment Marketing Benchmark Report. This comprehensive annual report offers critical insights into the current state of the labor market and recruitment marketing trends, helping employers navigate the ever-changing hiring landscape.
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Kirby Cole, VP of Talent Acquisition at Eyecare Partners
02/10/2025
Kirby Cole, VP of Talent Acquisition at Eyecare Partners
Kirby Cole is the Vice President, of Talent Acquisition and Doctor Services for St Louis based Eyecare Partners… they operate a national network of eye care locations that provide vision care services. The company employs over 8700 people nation wide. Today on the pod we'll talk all things Rec Tech!
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Paradox Acquires, Deel, Squarepeg Get Funding
02/05/2025
Paradox Acquires, Deel, Squarepeg Get Funding
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — , the conversational AI platform helping global employers like Chipotle, 7-Eleven, General Motors, Nestlè, and nearly 1,000 clients automate recruiting and hiring work, announced today the acquisition of people analytics platform . CareerArc announced the launch of HireSocial, a reimagined social recruiting platform.HireSocial replaces CareerArc Social Recruiting, offering two tailored subscriptions: HireSocial Enterprise and HireSocial Growth. Leading payroll and HR company Deel today announced that new anchor investors, including General Catalyst and a sovereign investor, have purchased close to $300 million in Deel secondaries from early investors in the company. These investments signal not only Deel’s momentum, but also the long-term vision investors see in the company. ERIN, the leading employee referral and internal mobility software platform, has announced the rollout of powerful new features designed to enhance data visibility, streamline reporting, and improve the user experience for talent acquisition teams. The update introduces Enterprise Dashboards, Custom Dashboards & Reports, Scheduled Reports, and a more seamless job referral experience. Remember SquarePeg? They came onto the scene in 2022 with an all-in-one recruiting platform designed specifically for startups. Well,they have pivoted and gotten some funding …they've just announced a successful funding round. They've secured a hefty $3.5 million!
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1.1 Million Employee Referrals
02/03/2025
1.1 Million Employee Referrals
A new white paper from ERIN showcases how employees across industries engage with referral programs through mobile, email, and social platforms. The data provides actionable insights to enhance enterprise recruitment strategies, emphasizing mobile optimization, recognition programs, and tailored engagement tools. Source:
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Interview Copilot Lands $6 Million in Funding
01/31/2025
Interview Copilot Lands $6 Million in Funding
Deloitte announced that it has acquired all of the assets of SimplrOps, a boutique enterprise software-as-a-service (SaaS) technology company known for streamlining and automating Workday, SAP and Oracle operations and implementations. SAN FRANCISCO — , an AI-powered platform transforming how people find jobs, today announced the successful close of a $6.88 million oversubscribed seed funding round. With backing from Uncork Capital, Final Round AI is on a mission to become the “Robin Hood of the modern recruiting industry,” making career transitions faster, smarter, and more equitable. Talroo, the leading provider of technology to power the recruitment of frontline and skilled trades professionals, today introduced a new technology partnership with UKG TalentXi, a leading recruitment marketing platform, will partner with Betterleap The Adecco Group, has strengthened its partnership with Bullhorn Workday, Inc. and TechWolf today announced a partnership
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The State of WorkTech 2024/5
01/27/2025
The State of WorkTech 2024/5
Venero Capital Advisors' 2024 Q4 WorkTech Market Update report analyzes the WorkTech industry's mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity and investment trends. The report highlights a growing market, driven by technological innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and AI agents. M&A activity is robust, with high valuations for high-performing companies, and private equity involvement is significant. Investment activity, while lower than previous years, remains focused on AI-driven solutions and skills-based development. The report also examines the evolving competitive landscape and provides an outlook for 2025. Get the report:
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Funding for Teal, Paylocity Adds Recruiting Features
01/23/2025
Funding for Teal, Paylocity Adds Recruiting Features
1848 Ventures, a venture studio developing AI-powered solutions that drive growth for small and medium businesses, announced the launch of Propel People. Propel People is an AI-powered recruiting platform purpose-built for the construction industry, designed to help HR teams hire skilled tradespeople faster and more efficiently. Paylocity announces new enhancements to its Recruiting platform that enable hiring teams to not only streamline and accelerate hiring processes but also improve the quality of candidate searches. , the AI-powered career platform, announced it raised $7.5 million in Series A funding, bringing the company’s total capital to $19 million. The new financing, co-led by CityLight Capital and Flybridge, with participation from Rethink Capital Partners and Lerer Hippeau, will support product development to expand the Teal platform and its growing portfolio of advanced AI capabilities to help consumers navigate the increasingly complex job landscape. PALO ALTO, Calif. — , the AI-powered skills intelligence platform, announced a strategic investment from Accenture marking a significant milestone in their strategic alliance. This multi-faceted alliance includes a strategic investment by Accenture, a reseller collaboration enabling Accenture to deliver Workera’s solutions to clients globally, and a technology integration establishing Workera as the official skills intelligence layer within Accenture’s LearnVantage platform DHI Group, Inc. (NYSE: DHX) has announced that its Board of Directors authorized a new stock repurchase program that permits the repurchase of up to $5 million of the Company’s common stock. It is currently trading just above $2 per share.
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Twill is a new tech Referral Marketplace
01/20/2025
Twill is a new tech Referral Marketplace
Twill, a next-generation talent platform that connects companies with vetted tech professionals through peer recommendations, has raised $1.4M in pre-seed funding we’ll talk to their CEO Michelle Volberg about what’s next.
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The Muse Makes Moves, Holly's Gov Hiring Software
01/16/2025
The Muse Makes Moves, Holly's Gov Hiring Software
Holly, an AI-powered platform modernizing government hiring, announced today the close of its $2.2 million oversubscribed pre-seed round, led by J2 Ventures …. The funding will support Holly’s platform as it works to solve the million-job government workforce vacancy crisis. Job seekers looking for specialized positions can now find a comprehensive directory of niche job boards at . This one-stop resource makes it easier than ever to target specific industries and professions, leading to a more efficient and successful job search. Daily Muse, Inc., the operator of and , announces the addition of Purpose Jobs to its portfolio of employer branding and talent attraction solutions. This strategic transaction enhances The Muse’s offerings, particularly for employers in federal, state, and local governments, leveraging Purpose Jobs’ expertise and track record. The Muse,also announced the launch of , a generative AI-powered tool offering personalized career advice, guidance, and support, leveraging the company’s extensive library of career articles and expert resources. NEW YORK—-, the conversational AI agent for talent acquisition, has announced the successful closing of its $28.6 million Series A funding round. SEATTLE —- Karat, the definitive partner for measuring and elevating technical talent, today announced the acquisition of Byteboard, a skills-based technical assessment solution. This acquisition is Karat’s third over the last two years and accelerates the company’s efforts to build next-generation solutions for organizations that are prioritizing the quality of every new hire in an evolving AI landscape.
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HiringBranch CEO discusses new funding round
01/13/2025
HiringBranch CEO discusses new funding round
HiringBranch offers an AI voice and chat soft skills assessment platform. Co-Founder and CEO Stephane Rivard confidently predicts AI will soon replace interviews and they just landed 5 million canadian dollars to prove it. This latest funding will help the company expand globally into Latin America, Asia, and the UK.
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4 Big HR Tech Acquisitions
01/09/2025
4 Big HR Tech Acquisitions
New formed EOR company Employer.com has acquired small business accounting platform Bench. Humareso, a global leader in human resources consulting and talent development solutions, is thrilled to announce its acquisition of Rhabit Analytics, a cutting-edge provider of employee performance and engagement analytics. This strategic acquisition underscores Humareso’s commitment to delivering data-driven, innovative solutions that empower organizations to unlock the full potential of their workforce. Paychex, Inc. an industry-leading human capital management (HCM) company delivering a full suite of technology and advisory solutions in human resources, employee benefit solutions, insurance, and payroll today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Paycor HCM, a leading provider of HCM, payroll and talent software in an all-cash transaction for $22.50 per share, representing an enterprise value of approximately $4.1 billion. Both are publicly traded companies on the Nasdaq. Joe shaker from shaker recruitment marketing announced this week that they entered into an exclusive agreement with JobAdX, a job distribution tool managed by a team of exceptionally smart people who share our values of client service, partnership, and doing what’s right.
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