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This week in HR tech
7 stories across 4 beats, Mar 2–8, 2026 — each wired to the companies it names.
Funding
1Wed, Mar 4
NextWork , a platform focused on helping individuals build practical AI skills through real-world projects, has raised $4.45 million in a Seed round led by Shakti VC, with particip
Acquisition
1Tue, Mar 3
Perceptyx , a leading AI-driven employee experience (EX) platform trusted by more than 30% of Fortune 100 companies, has acquired AI-native learning platform Lyceum AI to bridge th
Product News
2Wed, Mar 4
Textio has introduced Lavalier , a new interview intelligence platform designed to help recruiting teams improve hiring quality through structured and evidence-based interviews. An
Mon, Mar 2
ADP announced the launch of a dedicated AI agents destination within ADP Marketplace, the world’s largest digital HR storefront. The initiative introduces curated partner AI agents
Company News
3Fri, Mar 6
Workhuman ’s employee recognition platform now supports 8M users across 180+ countries and has facilitated 100M+ recognition moments . With a “thank you” sent every 2 seconds , the
Tue, Mar 3
iCIMS unveiled a new brand identity and introduced ICIMS Coalesce AI, its unified enterprise AI layer embedded across the platform. Serving 4,400+ companies in 200 countries, iCIMS
Mon, Mar 2
DHI Group, Inc . (NYSE: DHX) has acquired Point Solutions Group for an estimated $5.5 million, including $5.0 million in cash upfront and up to $0.5 million contingent on 2026 reve
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