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Phoenix Education Partners to Acquire Fuel50, Advancing the Future of Workforce Transformation
Phoenix Education Partners (NYSE: PXED) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Fuel50, an AI-powered talent marketplace and workforce planning platform. The deal aims to integrate Fuel50's workforce intelligence capabilities into Phoenix Education's existing portfolio, according to a Business Wire announcement. Financial terms and a closing date have not been disclosed.
Handshake Acquires AI-Native Learning Platform Uplimit to Connect Learning, Skills and Hiring
Handshake has acquired Uplimit to build a global AI learning platform connecting learning, verified skills and hiring. The company says AI use at work rose from 8% to 35% in one year, while only...
PartsSource Acquires SkillNet to Build Unified Clinical Asset and Workforce Intelligence Platform
PartsSource has acquired SkillNet , bringing workforce intelligence into its Enterprise Clinical Technology Platform. The move combines equipment performance, technician skills, AI-powered diagnostics, workforce readiness, and compliance ma
Cornerstone Launches Workforce AI to Redefine Enterprise Workforce Readiness
Cornerstone has launched Cornerstone Workforce AI™, an intelligence platform for workforce readiness powered by Cornerstone People Graph™, Cornerstone Skills Engine, 55,000+ skills, 1B+ workforce profiles, labor market intelligence, and Rea
Venture CapitalSan Francisco-based Worki Raises $2.75M Pre-Seed to Build AI Workforce Infrastructure
Worki , a San Francisco-based healthcare workforce infrastructure company, has raised $2.75 million in pre-seed funding led by Redesign Health and Healthliant Ventures. The company aims to address a critical gap in healthcare AI adoption by
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 CapitalCoursera to Combine with Udemy to Empower the Global Workforce with Skills for the AI Era
Coursera and Udemy have announced a landmark merger agreement valued at approximately $2.5 billion, bringing together two of the world’s most prominent online learning platforms at a critical moment for the global workforce. Under the all-s
Company NewsNew Josh Bersin Company Data Spotlight: CHROs Now Face Complex and Difficult Realities
New data from The Josh Bersin Company shows CHROs are facing rising pressures as AI reshapes work. CHRO tenure has dropped from 6 to 4.8 years, 70% are in their first-ever CHRO role, and only 12% rank among top-five earners. With CEOs deman
Company NewsNew Workday Global Research: AI Agents Are Here—But Don't Call Them Boss
Workday’s latest global research, AI Agents Are Here—But Don’t Call Them Boss , reveals that while 75% of employees are ready to collaborate with AI agents, only 30% are comfortable being managed by them. The survey of nearly 3,000 professi
Product NewsWorkday 2025 Spring Release: 350+ New Features, Updates, and AI Enhancements to Streamline HR and Finance Processes for Customers Around the World
Workday has unveiled its 2025 Spring Release, introducing over 350 new features and updates designed to streamline HR and finance operations. This update integrates AI innovations across recruiting, workforce management, and financial proce
Company NewsCoursera Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results
Coursera (NYSE: COUR) announced its Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results, reporting $694.7 million in revenue for the year, a 9% increase from 2023. The company achieved positive Adjusted EBITDA of $41.5 million , marking a financial tur
Product NewsStrivr Announces Industry's First XR Training Bundle for Retail Banking
Strivr announced the release of the industry's first off-the-shelf XR training bundle tailored for retail banking and financial services designed to accelerate training and improve employee performance through immersive, AI-powered modules.
Product NewsUKG Launches AI-powered Talent Marketplace Solution to Optimize Skills Development and Close Critical Labor Gaps
UKG has launched the UKG Pro Talent Marketplace, an AI-driven solution to help companies manage internal talent and tap into external gig resources. Designed for both frontline and knowledge workers, the platform empowers employees with too
Venture CapitalTalentNeuron Acquires HRForecast, Launches First Unified Strategic Workforce Planning Platform
TalentNeuron, backed by Leeds Equity Partners, has acquired HRForecast, a strategic workforce planning and skills management software provider. This acquisition will create the first end-to-end platform integrating internal workforce data w
Product NewsCornerstone Introduces AI-Powered Virtual Companions
Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. , has introduced Immerse Companion, a generative AI-powered solution designed to enhance personalized learning, coaching, and expert-led skill-building in real-time. Unveiled at UNLEASH World 2024, Immerse Companio
Company NewsDeloitte Academies Debuts With the Purpose of Helping Organizations Future-proof Leadership Capabilities and Workforce Skills
Deloitte has launched Deloitte Academies, a comprehensive suite of learning experiences designed to develop vital skills for the future workforce, including high-demand areas such as AI, sustainability, and product innovation, as well as en
Company NewsManpower to Open Job Hubs Inside Select Walmart Stores
Manpower ® , a global leader in staffing solutions, is launching innovative job hubs within select Walmart locations across the U.S., starting with two openings in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, and High Point, North Carolina, on September 13. The
Venture CapitalAnthropos raises $2.7M to help companies build the workforce of the future using AI
Anthropos , a startup with offices in the US and Switzerland, has raised $2.7 million in pre-seed funding to address the pressing issues of talent shortage and skills development. The platform, founded by Stefano Bellasio and Giacomo Marina
Product NewsServiceNow unveils new AI-powered capabilities to help improve employee experiences, supercharge talent development, and optimize in-person work
ServiceNow announced new AI-powered enhancements at Knowledge 2024, aimed at improving talent development and optimizing workplace collaboration. These include integrating AI into learning experiences to better understand skills and suppo
EarningsPaycor Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results
Paycor HCM , Inc., a leader in human capital management software, reported significant growth in its Q3 fiscal year 2024 results. Total revenues reached $187.0 million, a 16% increase year-over-year, with recurring revenue growing to $172.0
Venture CapitalMultiverse acquires AI talent software company Searchlight to help businesses close skills gaps
NEW YORK , April 8, 2024 -- Tech company Multiverse has acquired Searchlight , a talent intelligence and skills assessment platform that uses AI to help companies close their skills gaps. California -based Searchlight was founded in 2018
Venture CapitalModal Announces $25 Million Series A to Upskill Employees in AI
Modal, a premier skills development platform specializing in data and analytics training, has successfully secured a $25 million Series A funding led by Left Lane Capital and Ensemble VC, with contributions from Signalfire and Learn Capital
Venture CapitalCloverleaf Secures $7.3 Million Series A Extension Led by Advantage Capital
Cloverleaf , a leader in automated coaching technology, has announced a $7.3 million Series A extension led by Advantage Capital. The investment boosts Cloverleaf’s total funding to $20 million, fueling its mission to maximize employee tale
Company NewsCornerstone Acquires Talespin
Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. , a pioneer in learning and talent solutions, has announced its acquisition of Talespin's extended reality (XR) capabilities, emphasizing a shift towards immersive spatial learning in the workplace. This strategic
ColumnWorkday:Using AI to Empower an Augmented Workforce
This article explores the concept of an augmented workforce, where artificial intelligence (AI) and human collaboration enhance productivity and innovation across industries. It emphasizes the importance of integrating AI with a human-centr
Company NewsWorkleap: Pioneering AI in Talent Management for a Revolutionary Employee Experience
Workleap, a leader in employee experience software, has integrated advanced AI capabilities across its product suite, including Officevibe, Onboarding, and Skills. This strategic move addresses the increasing demand for innovation in talent
ColumnUKG Helps Two-Thirds of NRF Top 100 Retailers Create Great Workplaces
AI-powered HCM suite built with the world’s largest collection of people, work, and culture data transforms the employee experience. LOWELL, Mass. & WESTON, Fla. UKG , a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture sol
Venture CapitalWorkera closes $23.5m Series B financing, establishing itself as a leader in Skills Intelligence
PALO ALTO, Calif. , March 23, 2023 / -- Workera , an industry-leading skills intelligence platform, announced today that it has closed a $23.5m Series B financing led by Jump Capital with participation from existing investors NEA , O
WellbeingPaychex Charitable Foundation to Donate $1 Million to Mental Health America
ROCHESTER, N.Y. , March 22, 2023 -- Paychex, Inc. , a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, payroll, benefits, and insurance services, today announced that Mental Health America
Venture Capital10KC Announces $56 Million Investment to Reimagine the Employee Experience in the New World of Work
Originally bootstrapped, the company will use its first institutional raise to scale its all-in-one mentoring, employee connectivity, and skills development solutions. New York, New York, October 18, 2022 – Ten Thousand Coffees (10KC), th
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