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The HRTech Wire →This week's briefing →Submit newsPublish a sponsored article — $300SHRM has acquired CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion from PwC, transforming it into CEO Action for Inclusion & Diversity
This acquisition signifies a shift in how CEOs and executives prioritize inclusion and diversity in the workplace. SHRM’s leadership of this initiative empowers CEOs with the tools to make inclusivity a key component of their leadership str
Venture CapitalEmpower Acquires OptionTrax to Deliver Integrated Equity Compensation Solutions
Empower , a leading retirement and wealth management provider, has acquired Plan Management Corporation (PMC), the company behind OptionTrax ® , a comprehensive digital equity compensation platform. This acquisition will enhance Empower’s s
Venture CapitalWorkday Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Evisort
Workday , a leading enterprise platform for managing human resources and financial data, has announced the acquisition of Evisort , an AI-native document intelligence platform. This acquisition aims to enhance Workday's capabilities in surf
Venture CapitalVangst Acquires GreenForce - Cannabis Hiring is Back
Vangst , the leading hiring platform in the cannabis industry, has acquired GreenForce, a temporary staffing agency based in Oregon and Arizona, marking its second acquisition of 2024. GreenForce, founded in 2016, specializes in providing t
Venture CapitalBullhorn Acquires KonaSearch to Revolutionize Talent Sourcing for Executive Search on Salesforce
Bullhorn , a leader in software for staffing and recruitment, has acquired Massachusetts-based KonaSearch to enhance its sourcing capabilities on the Salesforce platform. KonaSearch provides an advanced search solution tailored for staffing
Venture CapitalAssessio Acquires Wisnio to Redefine Talent Assessment with AI
Assessio International Holding AB has strategically acquired Wisnio, an innovative HR tech provider specializing in talent assessment and development with advanced generative AI technology. This acquisition enhances Assessio's offerings in
Venture CapitalPaylocity Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Airbase Inc., a Leading Spend Management Software Solution Provider
Paylocity Corporation (NASDAQ: PCTY), a leading provider of cloud-based HR and payroll solutions, announced its definitive agreement to acquire Airbase Inc., a prominent spend management software provider. This acquisition, valued at appr
Venture CapitalOyster Raises $59M Series D to Democratize Access to Global Job Opportunities
Oyster® ,a leading global employment platform, has secured $59M in Series D funding led by Silver Lake Waterman. This investment will accelerate Oyster's roadmap, enhance compliance capabilities, and expand its suite of services including g
Venture CapitalL2L Acquires SwipeGuide: The Future of the Connected Workforce Is Here
L2L , a leader in connected workforce solutions, has acquired SwipeGuide, a pioneer in mobile-first training and visual job aids for manufacturing employees. This strategic move integrates SwipeGuide's innovative training solutions into L2L
Venture CapitalDirectEmployers Acquires Equality Magazine’s Job Boards to Amplify Job Visibility & DEI Solution
DirectEmployers Association, a leader in OFCCP compliance and recruitment marketing, announced its acquisition of EqualityMagazines.com and its network of diversity-focused job boards, aiming to enhance job visibility and support inclusive
Venture CapitalLightcast Acquires Talent Intelligence Provider Stratigens
Lightcast , a leader in global labor market data and analytics, has acquired Stratigens, a UK-based talent intelligence provider known for its data science expertise and innovative analytics. Founded by Alison Ettridge, Stratigens excels in
Venture CapitalAvionté Fortifies Market Leadership with Strategic Acquisition of AkkenCloud
Avionté has acquired AkkenCloud , strengthening its leadership in the staffing software industry. This acquisition enables AkkenCloud clients to benefit from Avionté’s comprehensive enterprise staffing platform, which includes a full front
Venture CapitalAsure Acquires HIRECLICK, Expands HCM Suite with an Intuitive, AI-Powered Applicant Tracking System
Asure (NASDAQ: ASUR), a cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) software provider, has acquired HireClick, an AI-powered applicant tracking system (ATS) tailored for small and mid-sized businesses. This acquisition strengthens Asure’s co
Venture CapitalSprockets Expands Workforce Solutions with HourWork Acquisition: A New Era for Hourly Worker
Sprockets , an AI-powered hiring solution, has acquired HourWork , a leading platform specializing in post-hire engagement and retention. This acquisition aims to enhance Sprockets' product offerings, covering every stage of the employment
Venture CapitalPayoneer Expands Global Footprint with Strategic Acquisition of Skuad for $61 Million
Payoneer, a global leader in cross-border payment solutions, has announced its acquisition of Singapore-based HR and payroll startup Skuad for $61 million. This strategic move is aimed at strengthening Payoneer's position in the global fint
Venture CapitalZipRecruiter Acquires People-Powered Job Comparison Site Breakroom
ZipRecruiter has acquired Breakroom, a UK-based employer review platform focused on frontline industries. ZipRecruiter plans to launch Breakroom in the U.S., providing job seekers with transparent insights on pay, work conditions, and cultu
Venture CapitalFiverr Deepens eCommerce Solutions with Acquisition of Leading Dropshipping Automation Tool AutoDS
Fiverr has announced its acquisition of AutoDS, a subscription-based platform providing comprehensive solutions for dropshippers, including product research, inventory management, and automated fulfillment. AutoDS serves tens of thousands o
Venture CapitalGQR Acquires Uniti Med, Enhancing Workforce Solutions and Expanding Market Reach
GQR , a global workforce solutions firm, has acquired Uniti Med, a healthcare staffing company. This acquisition enhances GQR's market position, placing it among the Top 100 Staffing Firms, Top 50 Healthcare firms, and Top 25 Travel Nursing
Venture CapitalMonster and CareerBuilder's Strategic Merger: Shaping the Future of Recruitment
Randstad, the world’s largest staffing firm, announced a merger between its Monster job board and CareerBuilder, a company owned by Apollo Funds. This union aims to enhance services for job seekers and employers by combining two well-known
Venture CapitalPhenom Acquires Tydy, Expanding Platform to Seamlessly Onboard Employees
Phenom has acquired Tydy, enhancing its Intelligent Talent Experience platform by incorporating Tydy's advanced preboarding and onboarding capabilities. This integration aims to create a seamless, efficient transition from hire to productiv
Venture CapitalHireRight Acquired for $1.7 Billion by General Atlantic and Stone Point Capital
HireRight Holdings Corporation has finalized its acquisition by General Atlantic and Stone Point Capital in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.7 billion. The merger, approved by HireRight stockholders on June 21, 2024, converts all outsta
Venture CapitalChime Financial's $173 Million Acquisition of Salt Labs: A Step Towards IPO Ambitions
Chime Financial has acquired Salt Labs to enhance financial progress for everyday Americans. Both companies aim to empower employees by leveraging the Chime platform. Jason Lee, CEO of Salt Labs, will lead the new Chime Enterprise unit to d
Venture CapitalFreelance.ca Acquires Workhoppers: A Major Leap in the Canadian Freelance Market
Freelance.ca, an emerging leader in the Canadian freelance market, has successfully acquired Workhoppers, a renowned Canadian freelancer platform. This strategic move bolsters freelance.ca's market position, enhancing its service offerings
Venture CapitalToptal Acquires Growth Collective: A New Era in Freelance Marketing
Toptal , the world's largest fully remote workforce, launched Toptal Marketing at Cannes Lions 2024, expanding its services to include world-class marketing talent. This launch is complemented by Toptal's acquisition of Growth Collective, a
Venture CapitalHueman Acquires PrincetonOne: A New Era of Specialized RPO Services
Hueman People Solutions, a leading recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and talent acquisition firm, has acquired PrincetonOne, a notable RPO provider with expertise in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, and Indus
Venture CapitalBullhorn acquires Textkernel to accelerate its AI strategy
Bullhorn , a major player in staffing solutions, has acquired Amsterdam-based Textkernel , a leader in Sourcing AI technologies. This move is pivotal for Bullhorn’s AI strategy, enhancing their offerings with Textkernel's advanced parsing a
Venture CapitalMercer to Acquire Cardano
Mercer, a Marsh McLennan business, announced its agreement to acquire Cardano, a UK and Netherlands-based long-term savings specialist with approximately $66 billion in managed assets. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Mercer's cap
Venture CapitalJobGet Acquires Wirkn to Expand Retail Footprint
JobGet, a rapidly growing app-first hiring platform, announced its acquisition of Wirkn, a key player in frontline worker recruitment. This acquisition will allow JobGet to enhance its reach in the mall, retail, and restaurant sectors, util
Venture CapitalClearCompany Acquires Brainier Solutions, Inc., an Industry Leader in Customizable Learning Management Solutions
ClearCompany, a leading talent management platform, has announced the acquisition of Brainier Solutions Inc., a pioneer in cloud-based learning management systems. This strategic move underscores ClearCompany’s commitment to integrating lea
Venture CapitalCvent Acquires Reposite to Expand its Global Vendor and Supplier Sourcing Marketplace
Cvent, a leader in meetings, events, and hospitality technology, has acquired Reposite, an AI-driven vendor sourcing platform. Reposite enhances Cvent’s offerings with a robust database of over 35,000 vendors and innovative tools like AI-po
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