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Ireland's labour market is broadly stabilising, but demand for AI-related roles is bucking the trend and climbing, according to a report covered by Silicon Republic. The divergence signals a structural reorientation of hiring priorities that HR leaders and recruiters across Ireland — and potentially the wider European market — should incorporate into near-term workforce strategies.
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...
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
NewsCornerstone Galaxy Spring Release: Cornerstone Reframes Enterprise Learning, Skilling, and Compliance with Agentic AI
Cornerstone OnDemand has launched its Spring 2026 Innovation release for Cornerstone Galaxy, adding Adaptive Learning Agent and AI-Powered Course Assistant. The update brings assistive and agentic AI into skilling, compliance, workforce dev
Venture CapitalMultiverse to deliver AI skills to 100,000 German workers through acquisition of StackFuel
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
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
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
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
Product NewsDraup Launches Etter.ai to Redefine Workforce Planning with Agentic AI
Draup has launched Etter.ai , an agentic AI platform designed to help enterprises transform their workforce strategies. Built on Draup’s extensive global labor and market data, Etter decomposes job roles into individual tasks, classifying t
Venture CapitalWorkday Signs $1.1B Deal to Buy Sana, Bringing AI Agents and Learning Tools to 75M Users
Workday has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Sana, an AI-driven enterprise knowledge platform, for approximately $1.1 billion . Founded in 2016, Sana is known for its AI-powered products—Sana Learn and Sana Agents—used by over on
Venture CapitalLightcast Acquires Skill Collective to Drive Skills-Based Workforce Transformation Worldwide
Lightcast has acquired Skill Collective to accelerate the global shift toward skills-based enterprises. The deal unites Lightcast’s world-leading labor market data and universal skills taxonomy with Skill Collective’s expertise in strateg
HotNewsAmerica’s AI Action Plan: White House Charts Bold Course for Global AI Leadership
Washington, D.C., July 23, 2025 — The White House has released a sweeping 28-page blueprint titled America’s AI Action Plan , outlining over 90 federal policy directives aimed at securing U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence across inn
Venture CapitalWorkWhile Secures $23 Million Series B, Fueling AI-Powered Revolution in $650B Staffing Industry
WorkWhile , an AI-driven labor platform transforming the $650B staffing industry, has raised $23 million in a Series B round led by Rethink Impact. The company leverages machine learning to match businesses with reliable hourly workers, ach
Product NewsLattice Debuts AI Agent for HR as HRIS Customer Growth Surges 250%
Lattice has introduced an AI-powered HR agent to streamline HR processes and enhance employee productivity. The AI agent automates responses to common HR inquiries, allowing HR teams to focus on strategic tasks like performance management a
EarningsAdecco Group Q4 2024 Earnings Report: Revenue at €5.87 Billion, Net Profit Exceeds Expectations at €73 Million
The Adecco Group reported Q4 2024 revenue of €5.87 billion, a 5% organic decline. Despite revenue contraction, the company saw improving momentum, with net profit surpassing forecasts at €73 million. CEO Denis Machuel highlighted cost reduc
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
Company NewsWorkday to Roll Out TechWolf's AI-Powered Skills Intelligence Across its Workforce, Making it Easier for Employees to Drive their Career Growth
Workday has announced the integration of TechWolf ’s AI-powered skills intelligence into its global workforce, benefiting over 20,400 employees. This partnership aims to enhance Workday’s existing skills framework by automating skills ident
Venture CapitalWorkera Announces Strategic Investment from Accenture
Workera has announced a strategic investment and collaboration with Accenture, integrating Workera's AI-powered skills intelligence platform into Accenture's LearnVantage. This partnership aims to advance the adoption of skills-first strate
Product NewsTriNet Launches Enhanced HR Plus Offering That Provides Exceptional Service Enabled by Advanced Technology for Small and Medium-Size Businesses
TriNet, a leader in HR solutions for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs), has launched its enhanced HR Plus offering, an Administrative Services Organization (ASO) solution. Designed to simplify HR, payroll, and benefits management, the
Company NewsRandstad Digital launches Salesforce Novelty Hub
Randstad Digital , in collaboration with Salesforce, has launched the Salesforce Novelty Hub, an innovative solution designed to address the challenges faced by Global Capability Centers (GCCs). This initiative provides a roadmap for establ
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.
Company NewsDocebo Posts $55.4M Revenue in Q3 2024, Driven by 21% Growth in Subscription Revenue
Docebo reported strong third-quarter 2024 results, showcasing a 19% year-over-year revenue increase, primarily driven by subscription growth which constituted 95% of its total revenue. The company recorded a net income of $5 million and adj
Product NewsReal-Time Talent Planning: Gloat Launches AI-Driven Skills Planner and Studio
Gloat , an AI-driven workforce agility leader, has introduced two new products—Skills Planner and Studio—designed to empower HR leaders with proactive, data-driven decision-making capabilities. These solutions help organizations align talen
Venture CapitalCareerminds Acquires Progression To Enhance AI-Driven Career Development Solutions
Careerminds , a global provider of outplacement and career development services, has acquired Progression , a UK-based SaaS company specializing in AI-powered career framework solutions. Progression's platform helps organizations build scal
Product NewsEightfold AI Launches Talent Design: Transforming HR with Gen AI
Eightfold AI has introduced Eightfold Talent Design , an AI-powered solution aimed at transforming how organizations manage and develop their workforce's skills. With the rapid evolution of job roles and emerging critical skills, traditiona
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
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
Product NewsDayforce Launches AI-Driven Learning Platform to Transform Employee Development
Dayforce , Inc. has launched a new Dayforce Learning experience designed to modernize employee learning and development. This platform integrates AI-driven capabilities and an intuitive user interface within Dayforce's mobile-first HCM plat
Product NewsFiverr Shows Its Transformation From a Services Marketplace to a Hiring Platform With Its 2024 Summer Product Release
Fiverr is expanding its platform from a services marketplace to a comprehensive hiring solution with its new summer product release. This includes deeper AI integration with Fiverr Neo, a new professions catalog, hourly rate options, and sa
Venture CapitalPowerToFly Acquires Upskilling Platform Skillcrush
PowerToFly, a leader in talent management for diverse professionals, has acquired Skillcrush, an education platform focused on technical upskilling for underrepresented groups. This strategic move enhances PowerToFly's offerings, which incl
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