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Invst , a leading investment advisory firm, has acquired NS Capital to establish the Invst Unity Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). This strategic move revolutionizes retirement solutions for businesses, addressing challenges like fiduciary liabil
Venture CapitalGuild Announces Acquisition of Nomadic, a Leading Capability Academy; Introduces Guild Talent Advantage
Guild has announced its acquisition of Nomadic Learning , a capability academy company, to launch Guild Academy, a product that integrates education, skilling, and AI-driven insights into a comprehensive platform. The new Guild Talent Adv
Venture CapitalPaylocity Announces Completion of Acquisition of Airbase Inc.
Paylocity has successfully completed the acquisition of Airbase Inc., a spend management platform. This acquisition allows Paylocity to integrate Airbase’s finance tools, including bill pay, expense management, and procurement, into its clo
Venture CapitalSHRM 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 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 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 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 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 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 CapitalEntrust Completes Acquisition of Onfido, Creating a New Era of Identity-Centric Security
Entrust , a global leader in payments, identities, and data security, has finalized the acquisition of Onfido , a premier identity verification provider. This strategic move fortifies Entrust's portfolio with the most advanced AI-powered, i
Venture CapitalEAB to Acquire Forage to Bridge the Gap Between College and Career for Millions of Students
EAB , a leading education firm, has announced the acquisition of Forage, a premier provider of virtual job simulations, to join its talent division, Seramount. This strategic move aims to bridge the gap between college education and career
Product NewsEase Learning and Freedom Learning Group Announce Merger, Position for Growth
Freedom Learning Group and Ease Learning, both pioneers in e-learning, have announced their strategic merger. This significant consolidation aims to enhance the capabilities of both companies, notably in creating high-quality, skills-based
AcquisitionGlobal employee engagement platform, Reward Gateway acquired by worldwide leader in Employee Benefits, Edenred, for £1.15 bn
LONDON , May 16, 2023 -- Global employee engagement company, Reward Gateway has been acquired by the world's leading platform for people at work, Edenred for £1.15 bn from funds managed by Abry Partners and Castik Capital. Together Ede
Company NewsKavaliro Strengthens its Salesforce Practice, Acquires Sansotti Technologies
Enhances Delivery and Expands Capabilities for Seamless Integration ORLANDO, Fla. , Dec. 1, 2022 -- Kavaliro , a leader in technical, professional, and workforce solutions whose Salesforce Practice has quickly become an industry trailblaz
Venture CapitalSense Acquires AI-Powered Recruitment Provider, Skillate
San Francisco, CA – September 8, 2022 – Today, Sense , the market leader in AI-driven talent engagement solutions for recruiting, announced its acquisition of Skillate , an AI recruitment platform incubated within SAP Startup Studio . T
Venture CapitalNamely Merges with Vensure Employer Services + PrismHR
NEW YORK — Namely , the leading HR platform for mid-sized companies, today confirmed it has merged with the organization recently created by the combination of Vensure Employer Services and PrismHR. Vensure Employer Services is one of the
Company Newsbeqom Acquires Our Tandem To Transform Performance and Rewards
NYON, SWITZERLAND — beqom, the total compensation management solution, today announced the acquisition of Our Tandem, a continuous performance management platform that drives people development through personalized feedback, coaching, and
Venture CapitalHarver Acquires pymetrics, Further Enhancing Talent Decision Capabilities Across the Employee Lifecycle
Acquisition will capitalize on best-in-class I/O psychology and cognitive science approaches to enable efficient, unbiased, and high-quality talent decisions across the entire employee lifecycle Boston, MA — August 11, 2022 — Harver , the
Venture CapitalMitratech Acquires Talent Management Platform TalentReef
The acquisition further demonstrates Mitratech’s commitment to HR compliance & efficiency AUSTIN, TX – August 10, 2022 – Today, Mitratech, a leading global provider of legal, compliance, and HR software, is pleased to announce that it ha
Company NewsLever Joins Employ to Accelerate Growth
BOSTON--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Employ Inc., a leading provider of recruiting and talent acquisition solutions today announces the acquisition of Lever, a leading Talent Acquisition Suite. With this transaction, Employ now offers the industry’s
Venture CapitalKorn Ferry Acquires Infinity Consulting Solutions
LOS ANGELES--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY) today announced that it has acquired Infinity Consulting Solutions (ICS). Headquartered in New York, with nine offices throughout the United States, ICS offers substantial interim pro
Venture CapitalBullhorn Acquires SourceBreaker To Enable Customers To Find the Best Talent
SourceBreaker’s technology transforms the way recruiters search, increasing recruiter productivity and revenue generation BOSTON — July 15, 2022 — Bullhorn®, the cloud computing company that helps staffing and recruiting organizations tran
Venture CapitalGenuent and TekPartners, Announce Merger to Become INSPYR Solutions, a Leading Professional Staffing and Solutions Provider
Houston, Texas and Boca Raton, Florida (July 8, 2022) – Genuent Holdings, LLC (“Genuent”) and TekPartners, a subsidiary of P2P Staffing Corporation (“P2P”) announced today that the companies have merged to become INSPYR Solutions (“Company”
Venture CapitalVault-Firsthand Acquires Leading Virtual Event Platform CareerEco
Acquisition accelerates corporate access to talent and broadens adoption of edtech solutions NEW YORK , July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vault-Firsthand today announced the acquisition of CareerEco , the pioneers in the virtual events mark
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