We are seeing a lot of exciting new features, modules and entirely new platforms being launched this month! As well as appointments of senior leaders who will continue to shape the future of HR and payroll technology! Read on to find out more about the latest in the HR and payroll world…
Papaya Global
Papaya Global have received a series D funding round of $250 million which brings their valuation to $3.7 billion! This investment allows the Papaya team to further enhance their people management platform.
https://papayaglobal.com/blog/papaya-raises-250-million-in-series-d-funding/
CIPHR
CIPHR have appointed three new directors to their senior management team – Colin Bull, Director of Product Design, Sinu Mohan, Director of Professional Services and Ben Gammons, Director of Customer Support.
Claire Williams, Director of People and Services at CIPHR said, “We have grown rapidly over the past few years and will continue to do so. It’s an exciting time for CIPHR and the right time to expand our senior management team to include customer support and professional services.
Read more about the new appointments and more comments from the team:
https://www.ciphr.com/press-releases/ciphr-strengthens-its-executive-team/
Advanced
Advanced have appointed Narinder Sahota as their new Chief Technology Officer. With over 28 years’ experience, Narinder will be responsible for managing Advanced’s R&D and driving their technology strategy forward and innovating products and services.
UKG
UKG have appointed Hugo Sarrazin as Chief Product Officer who will be responsible for the overall UKG product direction, strategy and future roadmap, including user experience, engineering and cloud operations. An exciting appointment that will steer the development of UKG’s solutions.
https://www.ukg.com/about-us/newsroom/ukg-hires-hugo-sarrazin-chief-product-officer
BrightHR
Introducing two new exciting products from BrightHR – Blip and Bright Lightning.
Blip is a revolutionary clocking in app that uses geolocation or QR code scanning for staff to easily clock in and out of work from their phone.
Find out more about Blip: https://www.brighthr.com/blip-clocking-in-app/
Bright Lightning is a free tool powered by AI where you can type out your HR questions and get fast and reliable HR advice.
Find out more about Bright Lightning and try it out: https://lightning.brighthr.com/
Breathe
Breathe have launched their new People Portal mobile app which makes it easier for employees to view, accept and swap shifts on the go, all from their phone.
Find out more: https://www.breathehr.com/en-gb/rota/
Hired
Hired announced the launch of Diversity Goals, their new talent sourcing tool to help make the hiring process more equitable and inclusive for underrepresented candidates in tech.
Read more about the new tool and how Diversity Goals has helped employers efficiently diversify their workforce: https://hired.com/blog/highlights/hired-launches-talent-sourcing-tool-to-accelerate-equity-in-tech/
SilkRoad Technology
HighBar Partners have recently acquired SilkRoad Technology, an acquisition that allows SilkRoad to elevate their existing technology and deliver global solutions that support digital and workforce transformation in the ever-expanding market.
Find out more about the acquisition and the visions and future of SilkRoad Technology.
https://highbarpartners.com/news/highbar_partners_acquires_silkroad_technology
CloudPay
Congratulations to CloudPay who have been shortlisted for two CIPP Annual Excellence Awards in the ‘International Payroll Service Provider of the Year’ and ‘Software Product of the Year’ categories.
They have also been shortlisted for the Social Inclusion Project of the Year category in the 2021 Payment Awards.
Good luck CloudPay!
Zalaris
Congratulations to Zalaris who have been shortlisted for four CIPP Annual Excellence Awards! The four categories are Payroll Service Provider of the Year, International Payroll Service Provider of the Year, Software Product of the Year and The Bright Beginnings Award.
Good luck Zalaris!
Natural HR
Congratulations to Natural HR who have been shortlisted as a finalist in the CIPD People Management Awards 2021, under the best HR or Learning and Development supplier category.
This is a category that recognises companies that have transformed the HR and Learning & Development tech world with their product and have worked with a client on a specific people-related project to address a strategic issue.
Good luck Natural HR!
Good luck to all shortlisted nominees in the CIPD People Management Awards 2021, CIPP Annual Excellence Awards and 2021 Payment Awards!
