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Rippling’s Strategic Pivot: Making Payroll Optional for Enhanced Flexibility

Rippling's strategic shift to make its Payroll module optional allows for greater market flexibility, appealing to larger businesses with complex payroll needs while still supporting smaller companies. This move broadens Rippling's appeal by enhancing customization options in the HR tech landscape.

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Rippling's Strategic Capital Raise and its Impact on Future Growth and Competition

Explore Rippling's strategic capital raise and its potential impacts on growth, competition with Deel & Gusto, and why an IPO might be delayed, in OutSail's latest HR Tech analysis.

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Reflecting on Employee Navigator’s Acquisition of Ease: A Year in Review

Employee Navigator's acquisition of Ease redefines benefits administration for small to mid-sized companies, merging strengths to enhance service delivery. A year after the strategic move, the industry watches as they integrate and innovate, promising streamlined operations and improved HR solutions

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The Sudden Closure of Blueboard: Navigating Employee Reward System Changes

Blueboard, an influential experiential rewards company with $24M in venture capital, abruptly shut down on March 12, 2024, impacting 200 employees and 500 clients. Learn how businesses are transitioning to Wishlist Rewards, a financially stable provider, to ensure continuous employee engagement and reward programs.

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Alight's Strategic Divestiture: Insight on the $1.2 Billion Payroll & Professional Services Deal

Alight Inc. divests its payroll and professional services for $1.2B to focus on its Benefits Administration technology. Alight will focus on their higher-margin tech offerings. The sale, valuing the services business at impressive multiples, underscores the growth seen across the Managed Payroll industry.

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CultureAmp Expands Its Horizon: Acquiring People Analytics Platform Orgnostic

CultureAmp's acquires Orgnostic as they build a more integrated HR tech solutions. This strategic expansion enhances CultureAmp's offerings with advanced people analytics, catering to the growing demand for consolidated, efficient HR tools. The merger positions CultureAmp as a key player in the HR Tech Marketplace delivering comprehensive, data-driven insights for strategic HR and financial planning.

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Deel's Strategic Acquisition of PayScape Bolsters International Payroll Services

Deel acquires PaySpace, expanding its global payroll services across over 100 countries and setting a new industry standard. This strategic move enhances Deel's HR stack with local expertise in legal, HR, and payroll, promising unparalleled service for enterprises worldwide.

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Deel Expands its HR Horizons: Integration of Zavvy Enhances Talent Management Solutions

Deel acquires Zavvy, enhancing global HR capabilities with advanced talent management solutions. This strategic move, finalizing on February 28, 2024, bolsters Deel's HR offerings, integrating career development and employee enablement. With Zavvy's expertise, Deel aims to transform HR services, promising a comprehensive, integrated approach to managing diverse workforces and fostering employee growth

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HiBob's Strategic Move: Acquiring Pento Bolsters Advanced Payroll Solutions

The integration of Pento's automated payroll solutions into HiBob's comprehensive, global HRIS platform reflects a new chapter on HiBob's journey to becoming an all-in-one solution for modern, global businesses

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Workday and Insperity Strategic Partnership: Paving New Avenues in SMB Sector

Unpacking the strategic alliance between Workday and Insperity, a significant move into the small and midsize business (SMB) arena, leveraging Workday's technological prowess and Insperity's comprehensive HR services.

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Leadership Transition at Lattice: Jack Altman Steps Down, Sarah Franklin Steps Up

Lattice - a leading, modern talent management solution - is experiencing a shakeup in leadership as Sam Altman steps down from his role as CEO and Sarah Franklin takes the reins as Lattice's new CEO. Learn how this will impact Lattice & their upcoming HRIS launch.

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BambooHR Unveils New Features and Revamps Pricing Structure

BambooHR, a pioneer in cloud-based HR software solutions, has announced a significant update to its platform, bringing forth fresh features and a revamped pricing structure designed to cater to the evolving demands of modern businesses.

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Takeaways from the 2023 HR Tech Conference: Changing Tides or a New Era in HR Tech?

Explore key insights from the HR Tech Conference in our newsletter, discussing market trends, the future of point solutions, and the role of AI in HR Tech.

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Paychex Exits Cannabis Payroll Industry - What Other Payroll Options Do You Have?

Discover the latest developments as Paychex exits the cannabis payroll industry. Stay informed on payroll trends and navigate changes with expert insights. Explore more now.

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Namely's Acquisition by PrismHR - What It Means

Uncover the synergies and implications of this transformative partnership in the HR industry. Stay informed on the latest developments and how Namely's integration into PrismHR enhances the future of human resources management.

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HR Tech 2022 Recap: A Rising Tide Lifts All Ships

After attending the international HR Tech Conference in Las Vegas this past year, we wanted to share our thoughts and what caught our eye in the expo hall this year

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Deel Moves from the EOR Vertical Into the HRIS Space

Deel's HRIS is much more narrow in scope than Hibob's, which offers performance, engagement and comp functionality not seen in Deel's platform, but the competition is intensifying.

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Darwinbox, Microsoft and the Future of Enterprise HR

Explore the dynamic collaboration between Darwinbox and Microsoft, shaping the future of Enterprise HR. Uncover innovative solutions, cutting-edge technology, and strategic insights that redefine the way businesses manage human resources.

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ADP Workforce Now vs. Paylocity: Which HRIS System Offers The Best Value

Explore the differences between ADP Workforce Now and Paylocity to find the perfect solution for your business. Uncover key features, benefits, and user experiences in this comprehensive comparison.

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BambooHR Announces Their New Benefits Admin Module - What It Means for Customers

In mid-February of 2023, BambooHR announced a surprising addition to their product suite: a new benefits administration module. Benefits administration has historically been the major functional gap preventing BambooHR from being an all-in-one option for customers. Learn more about what this update means:

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Analysis of the Sapient Insights HR Tech 2023 Report

Sapient Insights Group, a research & advisory firm focused on the HR & Finance industries, released their 25th annual market analysis this month. How can the insights in this report shape how we plan for 2023?

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ADP vs UKG - Pricing, Technology, Service

Get the dynamic comparison of ADP vs UKG, two leading workforce management solutions. Uncover the distinct features, performance, and advantages of each platform to make an informed decision for optimizing your HR and payroll processes.

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ADP vs Paylocity - Pricing, Technology and Service

Explore the key differences between ADP and Paylocity to make an informed choice for your payroll and HR needs. Uncover features, pricing, and user experiences in this comprehensive ADP vs Paylocity comparison

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ADP vs Paycom - Pricing, Technology and Service

ADP and Paycom are two of the leading HRIS and payroll platforms in the mid-market. Both companies are large, public companies with global footprints. Learn more about which is the right fit for your business

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20 Best Saas HR Software with Pricing

Explore 20 Best Saas HR Software tailored for seamless HR operations. Streamline your human resources processes, enhance workforce management, and elevate employee experience.

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