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Scotch raises $20M to modernize liquor retail POS systems
Scotch, an AI-native operating system for liquor stores, closed a $20M Series A led by VMG Partners. The Denver startup processes over $1B annually and claims to save owners a day of work per week through inventory automation.
Five startups raise $259M: metal fab, health coaching, group travel, data center cooling, undersea geothermal
SendCutSend lands $110M from Stripe founders and Sequoia. Nourish raises $100M for dietitian-led GLP-1 care. WeRoad, Iceotope, and Endurance Energy also fund rounds targeting AI demand and climate goals.
Defense Legal AI Raised $682M Less Than Plaintiff Side. That Could Change.
Plaintiff-side legal AI startups captured $682M in disclosed funding while defense remains fragmented. Corporate legal departments now face pressure to consolidate litigation workflows as AI makes that possible.
Forrester: Half of customer service jobs vanish by 2030 as AI takes over
Forrester predicts 50% of customer service roles will disappear by 2030, driven by AI handling work that doesn't require human-level intelligence. What this means for hiring, training, and workforce planning.
Front-line managers drive improvement plans, survey shows
SafetyCulture survey finds managers overseeing front-line workers are best positioned to identify problems and set priorities. Here's what the data reveals.
Menopause Leave Gaps Cost Employers Talent and Productivity
An NFP report found menopause symptoms peak during women's career-building years, driving absenteeism and turnover. Employers treating it as a policy blind spot are losing workers and output.
OSHA Inspector Sues DOL Over Manager's Sexual Harassment
An OSHA inspector filed suit against the Department of Labor alleging sexual harassment by a manager. The case underscores employer liability for supervisor misconduct under federal law.
Remote work is widening the entry gap for new college graduates
HR Dive reports remote work policies are limiting early-career hiring opportunities for recent grads. New data reveals the hiring and onboarding gap — and what it means for your talent pipeline.
31% of US workers engaged as notification overload erodes productivity
Employee engagement hit a decade low as workers report distraction every 15-30 minutes from fragmented tools. Why work design—not just morale—drives the crisis.
70% of job candidates now query AI before applying. Your employer brand isn't ready.
A study of 300+ job seekers across seven countries reveals candidates use AI to simulate interviews, validate culture fit, and discover employers—often trusting algorithmic narratives over your official content. Here's what's actually changing hiring.
Business analysts hire fastest; truck drivers take 65 days
Monster's analysis of 30 high-volume occupations reveals a 2-to-1 gap in hiring speed. Business analysts fill in weeks; CDL drivers, sales roles, and specialized technical jobs stretch to two months.
70% of job applicants now use AI to apply, but your hiring process can't spot them
A million assessments reveal graduates outperform peers on AI-readiness skills, yet employers close job pipelines early and miss the strongest candidates. Here's what's actually happening in your funnel.