Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology Podcast

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: erinapp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. https://hrtechfeed.com/deloitte-acquires-hcm-tech-play/ SAN FRANCISCO — Final Round AI, 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. https://hrtechfeed.com/interview-copilot-tool-lands-6-88-million-in-funding/ 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 https://hrtechfeed.com/january-hr-tech-partnerships-4/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: https://www.venerocapitaladvisors.com/news/2025-report-the-new-wave-of-worktech-innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. https://hrtechfeed.com/construction-focused-ats-platform-launches/ 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. https://hrtechfeed.com/paylocity-unveils-new-recruiting-innovations-to-meet-the-demands-of-high-volume-hiring-and-elevate-the-candidate-experience/ Teal, 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. https://hrtechfeed.com/career-platform-teal-lands-huge-funding-round/ PALO ALTO, Calif. — Workera, 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 https://hrtechfeed.com/workera-announces-strategic-investment-from-accenture/ 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. https://hrtechfeed.com/dhi-group-announces-5-million-stock-repurchase-program/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. https://hrtechfeed.com/government-hiring-platform-lands-2-2m/ Job seekers looking for specialized positions can now find a comprehensive directory of niche job boards at JobBoardHive.com. This one-stop resource makes it easier than ever to target specific industries and professions, leading to a more efficient and successful job search. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-directory-connects-job-seekers-employers-with-niche-job-boards/ Daily Muse, Inc., the operator of themuse.com and fairygodboss.com, 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. https://hrtechfeed.com/the-muse-strengthens-public-sector-and-midwest-reach-with-purpose-jobs/ The Muse,also announced the launch of Maya, a generative AI-powered tool offering personalized career advice, guidance, and support, leveraging the company’s extensive library of career articles and expert resources. https://hrtechfeed.com/the-muse-launches-ai-powered-career-assistant/ NEW YORK—-Maki, the conversational AI agent for talent acquisition, has announced the successful closing of its $28.6 million Series A funding round. https://hrtechfeed.com/maki-raises-28-6m-series-a-to-redefine-hr-with-conversational-ai-agents/ 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. https://hrtechfeed.com/karat-acquires-byteboard-to-pioneer-the-future-of-talent-evaluation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New formed EOR company Employer.com has acquired small business accounting platform Bench. https://hrtechfeed.com/employer-com-acquires-bench-accounting/ 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. https://hrtechfeed.com/humareso-acquires-rhabit-analytics/ 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. https://hrtechfeed.com/its-official-paychex-enters-into-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-paycor/ 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. https://hrtechfeed.com/shaker-acquires-jobadx/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2024 State of Job Hunting report, recently released by Greenhouse, a leading hiring platform, paints a challenging picture of the current job market. Despite nearly half of US workers actively seeking new opportunities, a significant portion experiences heightened anxiety due to a broken hiring system – we’ll talk about it next with co-founder Jon Stross. https://www.greenhouse.com/blog/greenhouse-2024-state-of-job-hunting-report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I asked Notebook LM to do a deep dive on the recent Greenhouse Software state of job hunting report. It did an excellent job at breaking down the key points of what currently happening out there. https://recruitingheadlines.com/the-current-state-of-job-hunting/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andela ® Inc., one of the world’s largest private marketplaces for technical talent, announced the addition of an embedded dashboard with a complete view of key metrics, including time to hire, existing positions, active talent, total spend, and hiring progress; helping decision-makers better manage and optimize talent pipelines and performance in real-time. Wonolo, an always-on staffing solution connecting businesses with millions of workers across the United States, today unveiled its AI-powered, end-to-end job management solution. This innovative platform streamlines job posting, improves job matching with real-time insights, and enhances transparency for Wonolo workers. This enhancement leverages industry insights to craft better job descriptions, thus improving worker quality and job matching while streamlining the overall process. Using Wonolo’s AI-powered solution, HelloPackage, an onsite package management system, has improved job workflow efficiency by 40%. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-hr-tech-from-andela-wonolo/ Talroo, which runs Jobs2Careers.com, announced the launch of Apply Intelligence™, a new suite of smart features that improve the job search journey to help jobseekers discover, search, and apply for the right jobs with the right employers. They say it will generates more intelligent applications for employers by improving the job search experience using proprietary AI-enhanced technology. https://hrtechfeed.com/talroos-new-features-aimed-at-improving-the-job-search/ Remote, the global EOR platform and payroll provider, has announced Recruit AI, a new generation of AI-driven tools to help companies address the pressing challenges of today’s global job market. https://hrtechfeed.com/remote-launches-candidate-matching-tool/ MONTRÉAL – HiringBranch, a leading AI-powered soft skills assessment platform, announced today that it has raised CAD 5 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Crédit Mutuel Equity, with participation from Export Development Canada and Anges Québec. https://hrtechfeed.com/hiringbranch-scores-5m-in-funding/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by Dalia.co and FastTalent.com Lumina, the leading supplier of Visual Job Postings to the recruitment industry,announced a strategic partnership with Indeed. https://hrtechfeed.com/lumina-video-tool-partners-with-indeed/ Don’t miss Skills Day on December 11 at 10am ET as industry experts from leading organizations including Deloitte, EPAM, Truist, and PwC Germany share real-world examples and guidance for using skills data to enhance hiring and retention. Save your seat Viser announced a powerful new agent-based workforce AI platform that allows HRIT leaders and peopletech product teams to create powerful and secure agentic AI solutions. Designed to give organizations a Workforce AI Edge, this first-of-its-kind agent-based AI platform provides technical teams the foundation to launch their own team of AI-based agents that brings together all the critical enterprise data across people and work. https://hrtechfeed.com/visier-launches-analytic-ai-agent-platform/ And finally Aspen Tech Labs has made two new hires both of whom I know well. https://hrtechfeed.com/aspen-tech-labs-hires-ethan-bloomfield/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse Tinsley is the CEO of Recriter.com, an OnDemand recruiting platform. But he also now leads BountyJobs, Before You Apply and the newly acquired Employer.com which he acquired for a whopping $450K. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ZipRecruiter® and conversational recruiting company Paradox have teamed up to help enterprise companies simplify hiring. Recruiting teams using the Paradox Conversational Applicant Tracking System (ATS) can now use a new integration to access ZipRecruiter’s millions of job seekers and easy application experience for their open roles. https://hrtechfeed.com/ziprecruiter-partners-with-paradox/ Adzuna, the global job search engine, today announced the acquisition of Seiza, a market leader in social media recruitment advertising. https://hrtechfeed.com/adzuna-acquires-leading-social-recruitment-platform-seiza/ Recruiter.com, a leading holding company in the HR Technology and human capital sectors, today announced its acquisition of BountyJobs. https://hrtechfeed.com/recruiter-com-acquires-bountyjobs/ JobGet, the leading app-first job platform for hourly workers, today announced the acquisition of Snagajob. This acquisition brings JobGet’s reach to over 100 million hourly workers — covering nearly the entire hourly workforce in the United States. Snagajob will operate as a standalone entity within JobGet, allowing employers to continue leveraging Snagajob’s platform while benefiting from JobGet’s resources and technology. https://hrtechfeed.com/jobget-acquires-snagajob/ RemoteFetch.com, is a new, free remote job search engine, which aggregates almost 60,000 curated remote positions across the U.S. and Canada. ----------------------------------------------------------------- This episode is sponsored by Dalia.co and FastTalent.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UKG made two big announcements this week in conjunction with their customer event UKG Aspire. First they announced the launch of the UKG Pro® Talent Marketplace solution, an AI-powered talent management application designed to fill critical labor gaps for the business while opening doors to new career opportunities for frontline employees and knowledge workers alike. https://hrtechfeed.com/ukg-launches-ai-powered-talent-marketplace/ UKG also announced several enhancements to make the all-in-one UKG Ready® HR suite more intelligent and even simpler to use. Recruit Co., parent company of Indeed and Glassdoor has released results for the Quarter ending Sept 30th. Revenue for Q2 FY2024 increased 10.0% and on a US dollar basis, revenue increased 6.3%. https://hrtechfeed.com/indeeds-latest-earnings-report/ SocialCrowd which automatically tracks employee progress towards goals, reminds them of the work they have left, and rewards them instantly – has raised $2.5M in new funding. https://hrtechfeed.com/workforce-engagement-tool-gets-2-5m/ DHI Group, Inc. (NYSE: DHX) announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. Third Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights(1) Total revenue was $35.3 million, down 6% year over year. ClearanceJobs revenue was $13.4 million, up 6% year over year. Dice revenue was $21.9 million, down 12% year over year https://hrtechfeed.com/dhi-group-reports-2024-3rd-qtr-results-announces-cfo-transition/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Veritone recently released its analysis of Q3 aggregated U.S. Jobs Report,... the research is in conjunction with Aspen Tech Labs…one of the findings was a continued increase in AI jobs….here to talk about that is the GM of Veritone Hire Alex Fourlis. TOPICS 1. New research has come out indicating a growing demand for AI-related jobs. Can you share some of the findings? In Q3, there were 31,610 vacancies in artificial intelligence jobs, a 6.6% increase from Q2 2024 and a 37.5% increase over the past 12 months. 2. Salaries for AI Jobs? In Q3 2024, the median annual salary for AI-related roles was $31,803, 25% higher than for non-AI IT positions. For example, AI-focused software developers were offered an average salary of $166,358, compared to $140,400 for their non-AI counterparts, reflecting a premium of nearly 19% for AI expertise. Among the top 10 U.S. states with the highest number of AI roles, California, New York and Virginia stood out with the largest average salary gaps between AI and non-AI IT roles. The differences in these states were $37,242, $34,154, and $25,095, respectively. 3. Beyond software developers what other types of AI jobs are available? 4. What kind of AI jobs does Veritone have in house? 5. What's one AI tool out there that is interesting to you when it comes to hiring? 6. How is Veritone Hire leveraging AI these days? 7. AI is being baked into all kinds of hiring tools,(generative + matching) how will all these software companies differentiate themselves if they all have similar AI functionality? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is sponsored in part by Dalia.co and FastTalent.com Alright rec techies …..here’s whats happening this week.Lets start with earnings… Ziprecruiter Quarterly revenue of $117.1 million Quarterly net loss of ($2.6) million, or net loss margin of (2)% https://hrtechfeed.com/ziprecruiter-posts-quarterly-revenue-of-117-1-million/ At Upwork Revenue grew 10% year-over-year to $193.8 million in the third quarter of 2024 Active clients grew 2% year-over-year to 855,000 https://hrtechfeed.com/upwork-reports-third-quarter-2024-financial-results/ At Fiverr Revenue for Q3ʼ24 was $99.6 million, up 8% y/y, accelerating from 6% y/y growth in Q2ʼ24. We saw the demand trends stabilize to some extent from the volatility we experienced last quarter, but it is important to note that overall SMB sentiment and hiring environment continues to be challenging. https://hrtechfeed.com/fiverr-reports-strong-q3/ Lever announced that Apply Connect, an ATS integration available between LinkedIn and Lever, is designed to help companies attract up to three times more qualified candidates and address obstacles in the hiring lifecycle — from improving the candidate application experience to making recruiting workflows more efficient. https://hrtechfeed.com/lever-integrates-with-linkedin-apply-connect-to-support-hiring-success/ Employ Inc., has announced the promotion of Stephanie Manzelli to Chief Human Resources Officer. https://hrtechfeed.com/employ-inc-names-new-chro/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are excited to share our Q3 U.S. Jobs Report, offering key insights about the U.S. labor market in the third quarter of 2024. The data in this report comes from Aspen Technology Lab’s JobsIndex, which aggregates daily vacancy information from more than 200,000 company career sites, ensuring you receive the most accurate and up-to-date information. Overall, this quarter, vacancies continued their upward trend from Q2. Total job listings ticked up 0.5 percent QoQ, or by roughly 30,000, but are still down 4.5 percent YoY. Q3’s numbers show positive momentum, with full-time salaries and salary transparency on the rise. DOWNLOAD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week in Rec Tech is sponsored by Dalia.co and FastTalent.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Workforce intelligence platform REEJIG ,unveiled its advanced Workforce Intelligence Suite capabilities powered by its proprietary Work Ontology™ and independently audited Ethical AI. https://hrtechfeed.com/reejig-symphony-talent-launch-new-features/ isolved®, the SMB focused (HCM) platform, announced several talent-focused product releases and roadmap innovations during its Virtual Connect conference this week. https://hrtechfeed.com/isolved-announces-enhancements-that-improve-candidate-experience-increase-talent-pipeline/ TalentNeuron, a Leeds Equity portfolio company, today announced the acquisition of HRForecast, a Munich-based provider of strategic workforce planning and skills management software. The acquisition extends TalentNeuron’s strategic workforce planning capabilities beyond any solution in the market today. https://hrtechfeed.com/talentneuron-acquires-hrforecast/ PHOENIX, AZ — Toothio, the leading digital staffing marketplace for the dental industry, today announced $5 million in additional financing led by nvp capital and Craft Ventures. https://hrtechfeed.com/dental-staffing-marketplace-raises-5-million/ A new integration between PCRecruiter and Zoom offers recruiting professionals a more efficient way to manage their voice communications. https://hrtechfeed.com/pcrecruiter-announces-integration-with-zoom/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this replay of a Dalia webinar the Director of TA for Shake Shack will describe ther hiring strategies. Moderated by Dalia'a Mikeala Fitzwilliam. https://www.dalia.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sponsored by Dalia.co and FastTalent.com Upwork Stock (NASDAQ:UPWK) jumped after the freelance marketplace announced a workforce reduction to reduce costs and preliminary Q3 results that exceed the top end of guidance. https://seekingalpha.com/news/4195098-upwork-surges-after-workforce-reduction-preliminary-q3-results-announcement Sapia.ai, the world’s only Smart Interviewer™ platform powered by AI, today introduced Phai™, an AI-driven career coach that fits in your pocket. Phai™ combines cutting-edge conversational AI with Sapia’s proprietary dataset to empower job seekers and employees. https://hrtechfeed.com/sapia-ai-unveils-ai-career-coach-for-job-seekers-and-employees/ Employ announced the release of the Employ Recruiter Nation Report 2024. The annual report, this year titled “Empowering People-First Recruiting,” leverages findings from a survey of more than 1,200 talent acquisition decision makers and recruiters in North America and proprietary recruiting data from 22,000+ Employ customers. https://recruitingheadlines.com/employ-recruiter-nation-report-2024/ iCIMS, a leading provider of talent acquisition technology, announced availability of its fall release today, largely inspired by customer feedback… CodeSignal, a leading skills intelligence platform, today announces the launch of AI Interviewer for Sales, an AI-powered interview solution designed to help companies hire the best sales talent faster. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-hr-tech-from-icims-codesignal/ Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced today that it is partnering with Paradox to introduce a new platform that will make hiring employees more efficient for its restaurant teams. Paradox’s conversational hiring system will enable the General Managers in Chipotle’s restaurants to spend less time on administrative tasks, including collecting basic information from candidates and scheduling interviews, and allow them to focus on their day-to-day operations and providing excellent hospitality for guests. https://recruitingheadlines.com/chipotle-teams-up-with-paradox/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FastTalent maximizes talent acquisition efficiency with automated job distribution and targeted ads, leveraging real-time market intelligence and transparent ROI tracking. https://www.fasttalent.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is sponsored in part by Dalia.co and FastTalent.com Bullhorn Ventures has invested in Staffing Referrals, the leading automated referral management (ARM) platform. This partnership will help staffing agencies source higher-quality talent by digitizing and scaling their existing referral programs. https://hrtechfeed.com/bullhorn-ventures-invests-in-staffing-referrals-to-automate-and-scale-agencies-referral-programs/ Bullhorn, the global leader in software for the staffing and recruitment industry, today announced it now offers enterprise-level staffing firms a fully configurable, end-to-end solution designed to increase operational efficiency and decrease overhead. The solution combines Bullhorn for Salesforce Application Tracking System (ATS) with Bullhorn Middle Office, which supports staffing firms and recruitment agencies with innovative tools from talent sourcing to client billing and beyond. https://hrtechfeed.com/bullhorn-partners-with-eliassen-group-to-deliver-an-advanced-front-to-back-solution/ SmartRecruiters has unveiled “Winston”, their new AI-powered recruiting companion. Winston doesn’t just reduce administrative tasks — he eliminates them entirely. From screening candidates and scheduling interviews to sending follow-up notes, Winston frees hiring teams to focus on the most human part of the process — the interview. This launch marks a step forward in SmartRecruiters’ vision of “SmartRecruiters 3.0”, signaling the end of the traditional ATS and the beginning of an AI-driven era where hiring teams can achieve superhuman results. https://hrtechfeed.com/smartrecruiters-unveils-ao-copilot-named-winston/ Upwork , the world’s work marketplace that connects businesses with independent talent across the globe, this week released a collection of new products, features and partnerships to transform how businesses and professionals find each other, hire, collaborate, manage and pay for work. https://hrtechfeed.com/upwork-expands-ai-innovation-and-unveils-new-solutions-for-better-work-outcomes-with-upwork-updates-fall-2024-release/ ADP® announced that it has acquired WorkForce Software, a premier workforce management solutions provider that specializes in supporting large, global enterprises. This acquisition will expand ADP’s global offering of workforce management solutions and enable future innovation in the space. https://hrtechfeed.com/adp-acquires-workforce-software/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Glassdoor announced it is introducing “Worklife Pros“, in the form of relevant rich content into its community experience, providing more opportunities for users to engage in real-time conversations with access to both career experts and other like-minded professionals. https://hrtechfeed.com/glassdoor-doubles-down-on-content-experts/ Rival introduced Rival Workflow, a automated platform that empowers businesses to manage the employee experience – from onboarding to offboarding – in one seamless, integrated experience. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-hr-tech-from-rival-successfinder/ SAN FRANCISCO —- Zeal, the modern payroll platform announced the successful close of a $15 million Series B funding round. This latest investment, led by Portage with continued support from existing investors Spark Capital and Commerce Ventures, marks a significant milestone in Zeal’s mission to redefine payroll for innovative staffing companies, gig-work platforms, and HR service providers, including industry leaders like Wonolo, Qwick, Lawtrades, Band of Hands, and WorkGenius. https://hrtechfeed.com/zeal-secures-15m-series-b-funding-for-payroll-platform/ Sapia.ai, a leader in AI-driven recruitment, announced the launch of Live Interview™, a tool designed to simplify interview scheduling for hourly hiring. With a focus on ease of use, Live Interview™ makes scheduling as intuitive as booking a restaurant – especially benefiting store managers overseeing hourly workers. https://hrtechfeed.com/sapia-ai-unveils-live-interview-for-high-volume-hiring/ DENVER —- Guild, an education and skilling solution for building talent, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Nomadic Learning, a leading capability academy company. The company also announced the introduction of Guild Talent Advantage, which pairs education and skilling experiences—across multiple learning modalities—with actionable talent insights. In addition, through Guild Talent Advantage, employees receive career resources and coaching to ensure they don’t just know more, but they perform better and drive businesses forward. https://hrtechfeed.com/guild-announces-acquisition-of-nomadic/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Novo Constare is the current Chief Executive and Co-Founder of Indeed Flex. Novo is also the General Manager & Vice President of Staffing Solutions at the organization. Novo co-founded Syft in 2015 in London. Four years later, in the summer of 2019, Syft was acquired by Indeed and rebranded as Indeed Flex. TOPICS For those that dont know…. Explain what Indeed Flex is? Explain the user experience for the employer? How do they go about finding temporary work on the platform? Why should an employer use this over just posting on Indeed? Whats the typical cost to the employer? Is there a difference between temp staffing in the UK vs the U.S. You started as Syft back in 2015 take me back to those days why did you start it ? What was the biggest challenge you faced in the early days of Syft and how did you overcome that challenge? Same day hiring? What was it like when Indeed came calling and said we want to buy your business? Building a marketplace advice? Whats the future for Indeed Flex? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ZipRecruiter®, launched the next generation of its Resume Database, a proactive sourcing tool for employers to find qualified candidates in minutes. The new Resume Database gives employers, instant access to candidate contact info, and fresh workflow management tools. https://hrtechfeed.com/ziprecruiter-improves-its-resume-database/ Harver, the hiring solution helping organizations optimize their talent decisions, today announced the availability of Job Fit Finder. Designed to help talent leaders identify and hire the best candidates efficiently, Job Fit Finder utilizes Harver’s behavioral assessment technology to match candidates within their talent pool to other open roles, based on fit. Workstream, the modern payroll, HR, and hiring platform designed for the hourly business, launched a series of new payroll, time clock, and shift scheduling products today to further expand the capabilities of its integrated all-in-one platform. These products provide much-needed functionality to QSR franchisees, restaurants, and other businesses that employ hourly workers. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-hr-tech-from-harver-workstream/ Symphony Talent, a global leader in talent acquisition solutions, announces the launch of Interview Genius, a new feature within its SFX On-Demand Interview (ODI) platform. This AI-powered tool will change how organizations conduct interviews by automating the creation of structured, fair, and science-backed interview questions tailored to each role. https://hrtechfeed.com/symphony-talent-unveils-interview-genius/ Indeed Flex, the temporary staffing platform has partnered with workforce payments platform Branch to offer Same Day Pay. This tool enables Flexers to access up to 50% of their earnings within an hour after completing a shift. https://hrtechfeed.com/indeed-flex-partners-with-branch-to-deliver-same-day-pay-for-flex-workers/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's podcast I am joined by the founder of CVwallet and his new firm C Squared, Richard Collins. C Squared’s technology infrastructure is enabling the next evolution of recruitment advertising, moving it closer to the hire and making it fit for the age of AI. Our groundbreaking Exchange Traded Feeds (ETFs) enable Ad Agencies, Programmatics and Publishers to deliver more qualified applicants to their clients whilst maximizing their revenue. https://www.csquaredtechnology.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mercor is an AI hiring platform that enables top tech companies and leading AI labs to hire experts at tech companies across software engineering, law, chemistry, finance, and many other professions. VC’s just gave them $30 million to grow the business. https://hrtechfeed.com/ai-job-marketplace-lands-30-million/ DailyPay a United States-based worktech company and provider of earned wage access (EWA), is expanding globally. Beginning this fall, DailyPay, an award-winning provider of EWA services, will have an EWA offering available in the United Kingdom, marking the company’s first foray outside the U.S. https://hrtechfeed.com/dailypay-announces-international-expansion-into-the-united-kingdom/ San Francisco, California – Kula’s latest launch is an all-in-one hiring platform that leverages generative AI to assist recruiters in sourcing, screening, scheduling, and capturing interview feedback with prospective hires, complete with an AI-powered analytics dashboard. This marks Kula’s evolution from a point-solution tool for sourcing candidates to a full platform alleviating all of the pain points recruiters have faced over the decades. https://hrtechfeed.com/kula-debuts-the-first-complete-hiring-platform-with-purpose-built-ai-for-recruiting/ LEBANON, N.H.– Appcast announced that Matt Molinari, currently the chief operating officer, will become the chief executive officer on January 1, 2025. Molinari succeeds Chris Forman, founder and CEO, who will retire after more than a decade of building and growing the company. https://hrtechfeed.com/appcast-ceo-to-retire-new-leadership-coming/ Recruitment software provider Greenhouse, has introduced a new system called Greenhouse Verified. This system aims to give job seekers more confidence in the companies they apply to. To earn the Verified badge, companies must demonstrate a commitment to fair hiring practices, respect for candidates, and open communication. Greenhouse hopes that this will encourage more companies to create positive hiring experiences. https://hrtechfeed.com/greenhouse-launches-verified-badges-for-employersto-promote-trust-and-transparency-in-hiring/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I travelled to Nashville for RecFest USA and hit up some industry folks while walking the grounds. In this episode you'll hear from; Mark Anderson form Advantage.ai Dan Sapir from JobGet Jake Morse from Pillar.hr Stephen McGrath from Poetry Gina Aliot from Shaker Steve Levy from DHI Group Krista Tan from Talent Collective Enjoy the audio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Employ Inc., parent company of JazzHR, Lever, Jobvite and NXTThing RPO, today announced the opening of a new office space in Denver, Colo. this “Center of Excellence” will serve as a vital hub for strategic initiatives and operations in Denver, enabling Employ with a more collaborative environment to foster innovation and growth. https://hrtechfeed.com/employ-inc-opens-colorado-office/ SAN FRANCISCO — Censia, a leader in AI-driven talent intelligence solutions, announces a strategic investment from Workday Ventures. This investment underscores Censia’s innovative capabilities and positions it as a leading player in revolutionizing talent management through responsible artificial intelligence. https://hrtechfeed.com/censia-announces-investment-from-workday-ventures/ CareerBUilder & monster the completion of all customary regulatory approvals,for their recent merger. As previously announced, the combination of CareerBuilder and Monster brings together two complementary brands to create a job board with greater scale and reach. https://hrtechfeed.com/careerbuilder-and-monster-finalize-merger-name-new-execs/ Engine Capital, which owns approximately 3.5% of the outstanding shares of freelancer platform Upwork (Nasdaq: UPWK) recently announced it sent a letter to the Company’s Board of Directors regarding “actionable opportunities for enhancing shareholder value.” https://hrtechfeed.com/upwork-investor-calls-out-company-leadership-says-changes-needed/ Nexxt.com, the job advertising platform… announced two new organic offerings. The first offering, Nexxt Organic, will enable companies to attract quality candidate traffic to their jobs for free, either directly through Nexxt apply or through integrated Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). https://hrtechfeed.com/nexxt-introduces-organic-traffic-options-to-help-companies-source-talent-for-free/ New launch: Sync2Hire launched this week which enhances a company’s existing ATS functionality by taking the data from the ATS and organizing it into a centralized hub for all things post-application communications, offering a cohesive structure that ensures teams are always on the same page. https://hrtechfeed.com/sync2hire-lanuches-post-application-comms-platform/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Muse, a leading career platform serving millions of next-generation job seekers and fast growing companies, today announced the launch of Muse Productions, a dedicated content creation studio that helps companies activate their employer brands and build their teams. From expertly crafted articles to dynamic videos, Muse Productions offers solutions that seamlessly integrate with a client’s employer brand to attract, recruit, and retain top talent. https://hrtechfeed.com/the-muse-launches-a-dedicated-content-creation-studio-for-employer-branding/ Vangst, the cannabis industry’s leading hiring platform, today announced its acquisition of GreenForce, a cannabis temporary staffing agency operating in Oregon & Arizona. GreenForce Founder & CEO Ryan Rosenfeld will join Vangst as the Chief Business Officer, focused on further regional and national expansion, effective immediately. The acquisition marks Vangst’s second acquisition of 2024. https://hrtechfeed.com/vangst-acquires-greenforce/ Workday just published its semi-annual Global Workforce Report, which found that it’s an employers’ market, with the number of job applications growing four times faster than job openings. Despite these odds, top performing employees are quitting their jobs to look for better opportunities elsewhere. At the same time, organizations are turning to AI to transform how they find and keep their best people. https://recruitingheadlines.com/job-market-tightens-as-ai-reshapes-hiring-processes/ File this under new recruiting ideas. Staffing firm Manpower says they will be using Walmart Stores to recruit! Manpower will offer one-stop convenience to local job seekers. The new Manpower job hubs are designed with “efficiency and accessibility in mind and are welcoming to active job seekers or casual shoppers who may want to explore employment options in their area.” https://recruitingheadlines.com/manpower-to-open-job-hubs-inside-walmart-stores/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Startup TalentWell has announced the launch of its next-generation talent sourcing platform, featuring the latest in generative AI technology. TalentWell enables hiring managers and recruiters to discover top talent and then connect in a way that truly resonates. Unlike other solutions that rely on generic, forgettable messaging, TalentWell generates personalized emails and videos that get candidates’ attention and boost response rates, helping companies build their dream teams faster than ever. https://hrtechfeed.com/talentwell-launches-ai-generated-recruiter-outreach-videos/ Job board solution provider Smart Job Board, one of my top recommendations, has launched new AI matching features into its platform. https://hrtechfeed.com/job-board-software-provider-adds-ai-functionality-for-publishers/ Following a successful beta program, ZipRecruiter®, a leading online employment marketplace, today fully launched ZipIntro, a new solution that accelerates face-to-face connections for a faster and more personal hiring experience. https://hrtechfeed.com/ziprecruiter-launches-video-interviewing-functionality/ Paylocity (NASDAQ: PCTY), the payroll software solutions platform , announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Airbase Inc., a modern finance and spend management software solution that combines bill pay / accounts payable automation, expense management, corporate cards and procurement capabilities. The acquisition of Airbase represents an expansion of Paylocity’s suite and will deliver incremental integrated value to HR and finance leaders in managing all of their spend on a single platform – expanding the Paylocity total addressable market beyond HCM and further into the Office of the CFO. https://hrtechfeed.com/paylocity-announces-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-airbase-inc-a-leading-spend-management-software-solution-provider/ Oyster®, the global employment solution to employ, pay, and care for distributed teams, raised $59M in Series D funding, led by Silver Lake Waterman, with participation from existing investors,.... The investment will enable Oyster to accelerate its platform roadmap, scale its impact, improve its customers’ compliance posture, and enhance its customers’ ability to attract and retain top talent. Over 40% of Team Members employed on the Oyster platform are in emerging markets and Oyster remitted hundreds of millions to emerging markets in 2023. This fundraise values the company at $1.2B and brings its total funding to $286M. https://hrtechfeed.com/oyster-raises-59m-series-d/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

INDIANAPOLIS—-DirectEmployers Association, the leading provider of OFCCP compliance solutions, today announced the acquisition of EqualityMagazines.com and its network of diversity-focused job boards, including BlackPerspective.com, Hispanic-Today.com, VeteransEnterprise.com, and WIB-I.com. https://hrtechfeed.com/directemployers-acquires-multiple-diversity-job-boards/ SAN FRANCISCO — SmartRecruiters, a leader in enterprise talent acquisition software, today announced the appointment of Rebecca Carr, an established product leader and HR technology executive, as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Rebecca also joins the company’s Board of Directors. https://hrtechfeed.com/smartrecruiters-has-a-new-ceo/ Tilt, a platform for leave management solutions, has announced the successful completion of its $15 million Series B funding round. This round was led by Bramalea Partners, with additional participation from HearstLab and continued support from Firework Ventures, Origin Ventures, and Techstars. https://hrtechfeed.com/tilt-secures-series-b-funding-to-expand-hr-technology-footprint/ Lattice, the leading people management software company, today announced that its highly anticipated Human Resources Information System (HRIS) will officially launch on October 8th. The full functionality of Lattice HRIS will be showcased at Lattice’s annual conference, Lattiverse. https://hrtechfeed.com/lattice-to-release-hris-october-8th/ CHICAGO– Professional Diversity Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: IPDN) a leader in developing and operating online and in-person networks that offer access to networking, training, educational, and employment opportunities for diverse individuals, is pleased to announce the rebranding of its job board operations to TalentAlly. TalentAlly LLC will now operate as a standalone subsidiary of Professional Diversity Network, Inc. https://hrtechfeed.com/professional-diversity-network-rebrands-job-board-operation-as-talentally/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you looking to make a difference while supporting our veterans? Watch our engaging roundtable discussion as we dive into the essential strategies for creating a top-tier veteran hiring program. Our esteemed speakers, Veterans Chris Miles from Sonepar and Steven Janke from Semper Forward, will share their invaluable insights garnered from years of experience in military relations and talent pipeline development. Roundtable Takeaways: Mission-Driven Solutions: Witness how military hiring programs provide better customer solutions through veterans’ problem-solving skills. Best Practices in Talent Acquisition: Learn how to attract, engage, and retain talented veterans and military spouses. Creating Inclusive Work Environments: Gain insights on fostering supportive and inclusive workplaces for military-affiliated employees. Supporting Military Transition: Learn strategies for facilitating smooth transitions for active-duty military personnel, spouses, and veterans while bridging the gap between them and career opportunities. Chris and Steven have both built top programs that are more than lip service. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and network with industry leaders committed to shaping a more inclusive workforce for our veterans. Secure your spot at this insightful roundtable discussion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sense, a market leader in AI-driven talent engagement solutions for enterprise recruiting, announced the launch of its new Career Sites solution. This innovative product empowers companies to seamlessly build and launch a career site with brand consistency, an intuitive design, and robust recruiting features. https://hrtechfeed.com/sense-launches-career-site-solution/ Job search engine DirectlyApply, has announced the release of a new search experience that matches job seekers with opportunities based on the unique details of their resumes. https://hrtechfeed.com/directlyapply-redefines-job-search-with-resume-powered-matching-technology/ Fama Technologies, the social media screening platform announced their newest feature: Instagram Reels as a Source! With this release, Fama is taking a large step forward in helping its clients identify signals of workplace misconduct that may only appear in video format. https://hrtechfeed.com/fama-announces-new-instagram-reels-as-a-source-feature/ The HR Technology Conference & Exposition® today announced the participants of its 2024 Pitchfest. This year will see 31 companies compete against one another in three preliminary rounds. Each participant will have three minutes to present their concept, followed by two minutes to answer questions from the judges. Scores will be determined through a combination of audience voting (30 percent) and the judging panel (70 percent). The total score earned in the preliminary rounds will determine which six companies will advance to the Pitchfest final. https://hrtechfeed.com/hr-technology-conference-exposition-announces-2024-pitchfest-participants/ Phenom is hosting its annual AI Day 2024 on Spet 12th, which focuses on how Generative AI and AI agents empower organizations to hire faster, develop better and retain longer through augmented work — while ensuring responsible AI adoption and utilization. To register go to ai.phenom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fiverr is enhancing its freelancer for hire features introducing professions as well as hourly rates for users on the platform. I am joined by head of HR Orin Burg and Laura Podesta form their PR team to hear more. “Major shifts in the workplace, including heightened focus around skills and upskilling, diverse new roles from seasoned fractional executives to first-time side hustlers, and the introduction of new technologies, demands new solutions,” said Micha Kaufman, founder and CEO of Fiverr. “Today’s new releases are providing an expanded breadth of options for businesses of all sizes to recruit skilled talent and integrate freelancers into their workforce. By elevating how freelancers are featured to include their full set of skills and providing flexible options for working hourly, hiring managers and businesses can better recruit the talent they need.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raleigh, NC – CloudPay, a leading independent provider of global payroll and payment solutions, today announces the closing of a $120 million funding round led by Blue Owl Capital with the participation of existing shareholders Rho Capital Partners, The Olayan Group and Hollyport Capital. The funding further strengthens CloudPay’s capital base and provides flexibility for future growth opportunities. https://hrtechfeed.com/payroll-provider-secures-120-million-in-funding/ Tezi, an AI-powered recruiting startup based in Menlo Park, California, has secured $9 million in seed funding led by 8VC and Audacious Ventures. The company plans to utilize the investment to accelerate product development and expand operations ahead of its anticipated launch in Fall 2024. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-virtual-recruiter-platform-raises-9m/ CHICAGO — When, the AI-powered offboarding solution designed to help employees navigate post-employment transitions and maintain access to healthcare by offering more affordable alternatives to COBRA, today announced it has closed its latest Seed funding round of $4.6 million led by B Capital https://hrtechfeed.com/employee-offboarding-tool-gets-4-6m/ ZipRecruiter® (NYSE: ZIP) announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. Quarterly revenue of $123.7 million Quarterly net income of $7.0 million, or net income margin of 6% https://hrtechfeed.com/ziprecruiter-earns-124m-in-q2/ ZipRecruiter®, also announced that it has acquired Breakroom, a UK-based employer review platform focused on frontline industries such as retail and hospitality. In line with its mission to actively connect job seekers with their next great opportunity, ZipRecruiter plans to launch Breakroom in the United States to empower workers with the job insights they need to apply with confidence. https://hrtechfeed.com/ziprecruiter-acquires-employer-review-platform/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

– Topic: Ford’s TA Process: A Case Study using Kaizen for Data Driving Continuous Improvement – Speakers: Melissa Thompson, Global Head of Talent Acquisition of Ford Motor Company, Leah Daniels, Alex Murphy Watch our insightful discussion on how Ford leverages the Kaizen approach in talent acquisition process improvement. Learn from industry expert Melissa Thompson, Ford’s Global Talent Leader, as she dissects Ford’s successful turnaround on college hiring, and improvements in Ford’s overall hiring optimization, offering practical insights and strategies for your own recruitment journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TalentXi, a provider of recruitment programmatic marketing, has announced the launch of its new AI beta program. The beta program now offers companies access to our technology, which is already licensed by several other organizations. TalentXi’s innovative employment branding programmatic advertising platform leverages advanced programmatic advertising algorithms to streamline passive candidate talent acquisition while enhancing recruiter productivity and reducing cost. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-hr-tech-form-talentxi-peopleperhour/ TalentDesk Group’s flagship marketplace for freelancers – PeoplePerHour.com, which originally launched in 2007 and grew into one of the foremost platforms of its kind – is now reinvented with AI-powered Phoenix driving the experience, negating the need for time-consuming database searches and filtering. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-hr-tech-form-talentxi-peopleperhour/ Cangrade today announced that it has launched two new products: Candidate Matching and Internal Talent Marketplace. Created to drive hiring efficiency and quality, these revolutionary new products arm HR teams with the data-driven tools to meet evolving workforce demands and prepare for the future of hiring and talent management. https://hrtechfeed.com/cangrade-launches-matching-internal-talent-features/ Cnect, a leading provider of recruiting software solutions, has announced the appointment of Craig Fisher as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Fisher, a seasoned marketing and recruiting technology expert, joins Cnect with a vision to revolutionize campus recruiting and hourly hiring. https://hrtechfeed.com/cnect-appoints-craig-fisher-as-chief-marketing-officer-to-drive-innovation-and-growth/ CHARLESTON, S.C. — Gigpro, a leading on-demand labor marketplace for the hospitality industry, announced today that it has closed a $16 million Series A funding round led by Foundry, with participation from Stage 1 Ventures and existing investors Stage 2 Capital and Detroit Venture Partners. This milestone marks a significant step forward in Gigpro’s mission to revolutionize the gig economy by connecting businesses with skilled independent professionals efficiently and seamlessly. https://hrtechfeed.com/gigpro-secures-16m-to-transform-hospitality-labor-market/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to hear what the future of recruiting will sound like check out this audio from my conversation with Max Armbruster the CEO at Talkpush. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apploi, a leading provider of workforce solutions for the healthcare industry, announced that Will Plourde has joined the team as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Plourde comes with 20+ years of experience in both the healthcare and human capital management space. https://hrtechfeed.com/apploi-announces-will-plourde-as-new-cto/ Hiring platform Greenhouse,announced its Summer 2024 product releases, including a variety of powerful tools that help companies reduce bias and streamline the hiring process so that they can find great talent even faster. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-hr-tech-from-greenhouse-agilehro/ The upcoming HR Technology Conference & Exposition® announced that disruptive leadership expert and New York Times bestselling author Charlene Li will present this year’s opening keynote. The annual event will take place at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, September 24 – 26, 2024. Li is scheduled to speak on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 3:45 p.m. PT. https://hrtechfeed.com/leadership-expert-charlene-li-to-headline-hr-technology-conference-exposition-2024/ Fiverr, launched its new summer product release, commencing its expansion from a services marketplace to a hiring platform. https://hrtechfeed.com/fiverr-transforming-from-a-services-marketplace-to-hiring-platform-with-its-latest-release/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An insightful discussion featuring the founding father of Recruiting Operations, author and industry expert James Colino, and Hiring Operations & DEI thought leader and strategist Nona Renfro, on securing funding and hiring your first recruiting operations expert. James leads Recruitment Operations for Sheetz and literally wrote the book on RecOps. Nona has been an executive advisor for critical talent transformation initiatives, adding Recruiting Operations at companies like Amazon and Google Fiber and working with clients like Revolut (Fintech), Rackspace (Tech), Ericsson (Telco), Verifone (Banking), and L3 (Defense). James and Nona joined the JobSync Recruitment Roundtable to discuss proven strategies to secure initial funding to build a Recruiting Operations function and help us all understand the key factors in making a successful first Rec Ops hire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leading U.S., U.K., and India tech hiring platform hackajob has introduced hackajob intelligence, an end-to-end hiring platform designed to transform the way tech teams are built and managed. The new feature aims to streamline the entire hiring process from a single prompt. https://hrtechfeed.com/hackajob-launches-end-to-end-ai-assisted-platform-for-tech-hiring/ iCIMS announced availability of its summer release …This release is designed to help organizations worldwide build stronger candidate connections and faster recruiting workflows with AI-powered products and capabilities. Sense announced the launch of its Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) platform. This comprehensive solution streamlines the entire talent acquisition process by centralizing candidate data, communications, and engagement in a single, user-friendly platform. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-hr-tech-from-icims-and-sense/ CHICAGO – RiseKit, a purpose-built software platform that enables economic mobility by connecting underrepresented talent with employers seeking to fill critical roles,announced a $1.5 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The financial support will help RiseKit expand into new markets and improve economic outcomes for local community organizations and job seekers on the RiseKit platform. https://hrtechfeed.com/risekit-receives-1-5-million-grant-to-advance-opportunity-for-underserved-populations/ LOS ANGELES — Making Space, a B2B SaaS talent acquisition and learning platform for companies to train, access, and retain pre-qualified Disabled talent, is thrilled to announce the successful close of an oversubscribed $2 million pre-seed funding round. Led by Beta Boom, with participation from JFFVentures, FullCircle, American Student Assistance (ASA), ECMC Foundation, SmartJob, Mindshift Capital, Techstars and other notable investors. https://hrtechfeed.com/making-space-raises-2m-to-scale-talent-acquisition-learning-platform-for-disabled-workers/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the last of my SHRM 24 conversations I chatted up Mike Stafiej the CEO of employee referral tool ERIN. Travel sponsored by Jobcase.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In my latest SHRM 24 conversation we’ll talk to Jenifer Dulski the founder of team performance software Rising Team. The company recently raised 8 million in funding and we’ll find out more about this new hr tech startup. Rec Tech Media travel to SHRM is sponsored by Jobcase.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded live at SHRM24 in Chicago, Kahina Ouerdane, Chief People Officer of Workleap. Kahina has been mastering the art of managing people for more than a decade, previously at PwC as a consultant, and now at Workleap. RecTech Media travel sponsored by our friends at Jobcase.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the SHRM 24 expo in Chicago I sat down with Yutaka Takagi, Principal Product Evangelist at isolved along with one of their customers to get her feedback with the HCM platform. RecTech travel sponsored by Jobcase.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Posner, founder of managing director of NHP Talent Group, a boutique NYC based ING agency with expertise in marketing, media and advertising. He's also also the Pause where he interviews top experts, entrepreneurs and thought leaders from the world of entrepreneurship, TA and personal growth and other world-class, amazing humans on their insights into their own career journey. RecTech Media Travel sponsore by Jobcase.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randstad NV, the world’s leading talent company, has reached an agreement to form a joint venture combining its job board business, Monster, with CareerBuilder, a portfolio company of funds managed by affiliates of Apollo. https://recruitingheadlines.com/monster-careerbuilder-joining-forces/ PHILADELPHIA —- Phenom today announced its acquisition of Tydy, a human resources technology company focused on delivering phenomenal preboarding and onboarding experiences for employees – from hire to retire. The fifth acquisition and addition to the Intelligent Talent Experience platform portfolio fortifies Phenom’s vision to shorten time to productivity for employees, while creating efficient experiences for HR practitioners, all from one platform. https://hrtechfeed.com/phenom-acquires-onboarding-platform/ Greenhouse, the leading hiring platform, announced it has been recognized as a leader in 66 of the 2024 G2 Summer reports and has ranked #1 in 29 of them, including Best Applicant Tracking System, Best Enterprise Applicant Tracking Systems, Best Mid-Market Applicant Tracking System and Europe Regional Grid Report for Applicant Tracking Systems. https://hrtechfeed.com/g2-says-greenhouse-is-the-best-ats/ KKR, a leading global investment firm, announced the signing of definitive agreements under which KKR and other investors will jointly lead a US$140 million Series E fundraise of SmartHR, a leading cloud-native human resources management platform in Japan, with participation from existing shareholders. https://hrtechfeed.com/japan-based-smarthr-gets-140m-series-e/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices