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Multiverse has acquired Berlin-based StackFuel to train 100,000 German workers in AI skills. StackFuel serves Mercedes Benz, IAV & Telefónica and reports a 92% completion rate. The deal expands Europe’s only EdTech unicorn deeper into Germa
Venture CapitalAdecco Acquires Advantis Medical Staffing to Expand U.S. Tech-Enabled Healthcare Workforce Solutions
Adecco has announced the acquisition of Advantis Medical Staffing , a Dallas, Texas–based healthcare staffing company specializing in travel nursing and allied health placements across all 50 U.S. states. The deal expands Adecco’s tech-enab
Venture CapitalQuantum Workplace Acquires Assembly to Add Recognition & Rewards
Quantum Workplace has acquired Assembly to expand its talent management platform with integrated employee recognition and rewards capabilities. Founded in 2018, Assembly serves more than 500 organizations with a highly rated recognition and
Venture CapitalSYNERGIE to Acquire Majority Stake in Canada’s Agilus, Targeting CAD 300M Revenue Scale
SYNERGIE Group signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Agilus (Design Group Staffing Inc), the 8th largest staffing firm in Canada. Agilus operates 14 branches and expects ~CAD 300M revenue in 2025. Deal pending Canadian Competit
Venture CapitalInspirit Equity Acquires Majority Stake in Georgia Facility Services Provider Sizemore
Los Angeles–based private investment firm Inspirit Equity has acquired a majority stake in Sizemore, Inc., a long-established provider of outsourced facility management services across the Southeastern United States. Founded in 1955 and hea
Company NewsEightfold AI Faces Proposed Class Action Over Use of AI in Hiring Decisions
An artificial intelligence hiring platform widely used by large U.S. employers is facing a proposed class action lawsuit that could have far-reaching implications for how AI tools are regulated in recruitment. On January 21, 2026, Eightfold
Company NewsTop 10 HR Conferences to Attend in 2026
A Curated Guide by DHRMap for HR Leaders, CHROs, and HR Tech Professionals As artificial intelligence accelerates workplace transformation and organizations rethink talent, skills, and compliance strategies, HR conferences have become criti
Venture CapitalSan Francisco-based Toptal Acquires Marketing Talent Platform No Single Individual (NSI)
Toptal has acquired No Single Individual (NSI), a talent platform specializing in vetted experts across advertising, marketing, branding, and social media. NSI leadership joins Toptal. The move expands Toptal’s professional services for age
Venture CapitalOrgChart Secures Strategic Investment Led by Resurgens Technology Partners
OrgChart , a workforce planning and organizational visualization software provider, has announced a strategic investment led by Resurgens Technology Partners, with existing investor Lock 8 Partners retaining a minority ownership stake. The
Company NewsIn 2026 AI-Powered Superagents Will Radically Change HR, Driving the Largest HR Transformation in Decades
In January 2026, The Josh Bersin Company released new research predicting the most significant HR transformation in decades, driven by the rapid rise of AI-powered “superagents.” According to the firm, HR technology will evolve from simple
Venture CapitalBenepass Raises $40M Series B to Redesign Employer Benefits for Rising Healthcare Costs
Benepass announced a $40 million Series B funding round led by Centana Growth Partners , with participation from FoW Partners and existing investors Portage Ventures and Threshold Ventures. The New York–based benefits capital management pla
Venture CapitalGusto Partners with zerohash to Enable Instant Global Stablecoin Payouts
Gusto has partnered with zerohash to introduce instant, global stablecoin payout capabilities across its payments platform, currently available in beta. By integrating zerohash’s regulated, enterprise-grade onchain settlement infrastructur
Venture CapitalDocebo Acquires France-Based 365Talents for $54.6M to Expand AI-Powered Skills Intelligence
Docebo Inc. announced the acquisition of France-based 365Talents, an AI-powered skills intelligence and workforce analytics company, in a transaction valued at approximately USD$54.6 million in cash, with an additional earn-out of up to USD
Venture CapitalPayoneer Acquires Ireland-Based EOR Platform Boundless to Expand European Workforce Capabilities
Payoneer (NASDAQ: PAYO) has acquired Ireland-based EOR platform Boundless , expanding its European presence and strengthening its Payoneer Workforce Management capabilities. The move follows Payoneer’s 2024 acquisition of Skuad and targets
Venture CapitalRemote Acquires Atlas to Expand Global Expense and Benefits Management
Remote has completed the acquisition of Atlas, a global expense management solution, marking a strategic expansion of its global employment operating system into financial operations. As companies increasingly hire beyond their headquarters
Company NewsWorkday Commits CAD $1 Billion Investment in Canada Over Five Years
Workday has announced plans to invest CAD $1 billion in Canada over the next five years, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Canadian market and its rapidly growing customer base. The investment will focus on expanding local technol
Venture CapitalgoFLUENT Acquires Learnship Networks GmbH Operations to Strengthen Global Corporate Language Training Leadership
goFLUENT, a global leader in corporate language training and language assessment solutions, has announced the acquisition of the business operations of Learnship Networks GmbH. The transaction reinforces goFLUENT’s leadership in enterprise
Company NewsPaychex Announces $1 Billion Stock Repurchase Authorization and Declares Quarterly Dividend
Paychex , Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX), a leading provider of human capital management solutions, has announced a major capital return initiative, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to shareholder value. The company’s Board of Directors author
Venture CapitalSource One Staffing Acquires TempsNow to Expand Midwest Industrial Staffing Presence
Source One Staffing , announced the acquisition of TempsNow , a regional staffing firm serving Illinois, Wisconsin, and Ohio, further expanding its Midwest footprint and strengthening its industrial staffing capabilities. The transaction, a
Product NewsDianaHR Deploys First Production-Grade "HR Agent" to Automate Employee Onboarding
DianaHR has announced the launch of its Agentic Onboarding system, marking what the company describes as the first production-grade AI “HR Agent” capable of executing end-to-end employee onboarding with minimal human intervention. Designed
Company NewsNew Workday Research: Companies Are Leaving AI Gains on the Table
Workday released new global research revealing a critical gap between AI-driven productivity gains and real business value creation. While 85% of employees report saving one to seven hours per week using AI, nearly 40% of that time is lost
Venture CapitalPhenom Acquires Included to Expand Agentic People Analytics and Workforce Intelligence
Phenom , an applied AI company focused on hiring, development, and retention, has acquired Included , an AI-native agentic people analytics platform designed to surface actionable workforce insights. The acquisition strengthens Phenom’s Wor
Venture CapitalMeet Caria Raises $1M Pre-Seed at $3M Valuation Led by ANF Investment
Meet Caria raises $1M in a Pre-Seed round at a $3M valuation, led by Dubai-based ANF Investment. Its AI-native platform supports job creation, sourcing, interviewing, and candidate evaluation, with beta enterprise users including PayPal, du
Venture CapitalG&A Partners Acquires New York-Based CPEO Firm Ethan Allen HR Services, Expanding PEO and HR Outsourcing Capabilities in the Northeast
G&A Partners announced the acquisition of Ethan Allen HR Services , a long-established IRS-Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO) headquartered in Poughkeepsie, New York. The transaction strengthens G&A’s footprint in the Hudso
Company NewsOyster Announces New CEO to Scale AI-Enabled Global Employment, Impact in Emerging Markets
Oyster, a global employment platform and Employer of Record (EOR), has announced a leadership transition aimed at accelerating its next phase of AI-enabled global expansion. Founder and CEO Tony Jamous will move into the newly created role
Company NewsKelly Services Adopts Shareholder Rights Plan Following Sale of Controlling Stake
Kelly Services, Inc. , a leading U.S. specialty talent solutions provider, has adopted a stockholder rights plan following the announcement that its controlling shareholder, the Terence E. Adderley Revocable Trust K, has entered into a defi
Venture CapitalSign In Solutions Acquires The Receptionist to Strengthen AI-First Visitor Management
Sign In Solutions announced the acquisition of The Receptionist on January 12, 2026, reinforcing its position as a global leader in visitor management technology. The Denver-based The Receptionist serves more than 5,500 customers across 35
Company NewsWorkday Expands Frontline Workforce Capabilities Across 1,800+ Retail and Hospitality Customers
Workday is accelerating its momentum in the retail and hospitality sectors with new customer wins and a suite of AI-powered innovations designed specifically for frontline workers. More than 1,800 retail and hospitality organizations global
Product NewsParadox Conversational Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Now Available Through Workday, Helping Organizations Hire Frontline Workers Faster
Workday announced that Paradox Conversational Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is now available through its platform, extending Workday’s AI-driven workforce solutions to organizations that hire frontline workers at scale. Designed to remove
Venture CapitalIntelyCare Acquires CareRev to Create Comprehensive Workforce Staffing Platform for Health Systems
IntelyCare announced the acquisition of CareRev, bringing together two experienced healthcare workforce operators to create one of the most comprehensive clinical labor platforms serving health systems across the United States. The transact
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