Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology Podcast

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. PeopleFluent 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. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-hr-tech-from-hirevue-peoplefluent/ 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. https://hrtechfeed.com/engineering-talent-skills-platform-raises-3-1-million/ 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. https://hrtechfeed.com/fama-online-threats-and-workplace-misconduct-are-on-the-rise/ SAN FRANCISCO — Marit Health 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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

hireEZ, 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.  https://hrtechfeed.com/isolved-expands-hiring-features/ 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. https://hrtechfeed.com/dice-expands-solutions-to-contract-tech-talent/ PALO ALTO, Calif. — Lumber, 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.  https://hrtechfeed.com/construction-workforce-management-platform-secures-15-million/ NEW YORK — Jolly, 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. https://hrtechfeed.com/workforce-optimization-platform-lands-16-5m-series-a/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Sackett and I discuss our recent trip to I AM PHENOM, Phenom's user conference in Philly.  https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/hr-famous   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. https://hrtechfeed.com/rippling-suing-deel-in-corporate-espionage-shocker/ Workday, announced more than 350 product features and updates across the Workday platform, now available to customers worldwide. As part of its spring release https://hrtechfeed.com/workday-2025-spring-release-350-new-features/ 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.  https://hrtechfeed.com/avionte-now-delivers-on-demand-capital-to-staffing-agencies/ 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.  https://hrtechfeed.com/daxtra-launches-talentflow/ 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. https://hrtechfeed.com/datapeople-launches-new-insights-tool/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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. https://hrtechfeed.com/cielo-launches-agentic-ai/ TrackerRMS, 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. https://hrtechfeed.com/tracker-recruiting-software-adding-voice-assistant/ 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. https://hrtechfeed.com/helios-secures-15-5-million-for-its-workforce-management-tool/ 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. https://hrtechfeed.com/heymilo-secures-2-2-million-to-interview-and-evaluate-candidates/ DENVER — Employ, the owners of JazzHR, Lever, and Jobvite, just acquired Pillar, a transformative AI interview intelligence platform.and a past advertiser here on RecTech. https://hrtechfeed.com/employ-acquires-pillar-interview-intelligence/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diana Tsai is the CEO and co-founder at Upwage.com 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 https://www.upwage.com/agentic-ai-crash-course Full disclosure: I am now an advisor to the Upwage team.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Workday, Inc. (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. https://hrtechfeed.com/workday-announces-fiscal-2025-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-financial-results/ 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 https://hrtechfeed.com/ziprecruiter-made-474-million-in-2024/ Incredible Health, 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). https://hrtechfeed.com/incredible-health-expands-recruiting-to-home-health-and-ambulatory-surgery-centers/ 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. https://hrtechfeed.com/truckers-network-association-introduces-video-job-spotlights-on-its-recruiting-app/ TEL AVIV, Israel — Perfect, 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. https://hrtechfeed.com/agentic-ai-recruitment-startup-lands-23m/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices