Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology Podcast

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

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. https://hrtechfeed.com/hirezon-launches-referral-platform-for-higher-education/ 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. https://hrtechfeed.com/talentally-invests-1-3-million-in-ai-to-power-its-recruitment-platform/ 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.  https://hrtechfeed.com/employ-announces-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.   https://hrtechfeed.com/virtual-ai-recruiter-tech-lands-16m-series-a/ 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. https://recruitingheadlines.com/the-2025-recruitment-marketing-benchmark-report-is-here/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Paradox, 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 Eqtble. https://hrtechfeed.com/paradox-acquires-people-analytics-platform-eqtble/ 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. https://hrtechfeed.com/careerarc-unveils-new-social-recruiting-platform/ 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. https://hrtechfeed.com/deel-announces-new-anchor-investors-and-financial-milestone/ 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. https://hrtechfeed.com/erin-adds-new-features/ 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! https://hrtechfeed.com/candidate-evaluation-platform-lands-3-5m-in-seed-funding/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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