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All in on continual feedback, Lattice acquires Pando
Lattice, a leading HR performance management platform, has acquired Pando in a move aimed at deepening its continuous feedback capabilities. The acquisition signals Lattice's intent to own a larger share of the real-time performance intelligence market, offering HR leaders a more integrated suite for ongoing employee development conversations — moving beyond periodic reviews toward always-on feedback loops.
Energage and Engagedly Merge to Unite AI Talent Management, Employee Engagement and Employer Brand
Energage and Engagedly have merged to create a unified platform spanning employee engagement, performance, learning, recognition, development and employer brand. Energage brings insights from 30M+ employee surveys across 80,000 organizations. EXTON, Pa.–Energage, the HR...
Lattice Promotes Sophie Hurcombe to Chief People and Operations Officer to Lead People + AI Transformation
Lattice has promoted Sophie Hurcombe from SVP, People to Chief People and Operations Officer. In the expanded role, she will lead AI transformation and company operations across People, Business Systems, and IT, as Lattice advances its Peop
Venture CapitalLattice Acquires Mandala to Build AI-Native People Intelligence Platform
Lattice announced the acquisition of Mandala ’s AI-native coaching technology, marking a significant step in advancing its People + AI strategy. The deal brings Mandala founder Tarun Galagali into Lattice to lead the development of AI-nativ
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 CapitalNew York–Based Valence Lands $50M to Bring AI Coaching to Every Worker
Valence , the company behind Nadia—the world’s first enterprise AI coach—has raised $50 million in a Series B round led by Bessemer Venture Partners. With deployments across Fortune 500 companies like Experian, Delta Air Lines, Kraft Heinz,
Venture CapitalKlaar Secures $5M Series A to Redefine AI-Driven Performance Management in the U.S.
Klaar , an AI-powered performance management platform built by HR leaders, has secured $5 million in Series A funding led by Prime Venture Partners and officially launched in the U.S. The platform addresses widespread dissatisfaction with o
Venture CapitalEngagedly Acquires Butterfly.ai to Strengthen Frontline Workforce Engagement
Engagedly has acquired Butterfly.ai , a frontline engagement and analytics platform, to enhance its frontline-first strategy. This move builds on Engagedly’s previous acquisition of theEMPLOYEEapp and strengthens its mission to align people
Venture CapitalWorkleap Acquires Barley to Unite Performance and Compensation in One AI-Powered HR Platform
Workleap , a Montreal-based HR technology leader, announced on July 7, 2025 the acquisition of Barley , an end-to-end compensation management platform. By integrating Barley into its AI-powered Workleap Suite—already used by over 20,000 com
Venture CapitalCA-based Wisq Raises $15M to Accelerate Human-Centric AI for HR
Wisq has raised a $15 million round from Norwest, Shasta Ventures, and True Ventures to accelerate the rise of Agentic HR—where AI supports, rather than replaces, the human side of HR. With its purpose-built AI HR Generalist “Harper” and pr
Venture CapitalVancouver’s Acorn Secures $12.3M to Advance Performance Learning Systems (PLMS)
Acorn , a Vancouver-based AI-powered performance and learning management platform, has secured $12.3 million in Series A funding led by Level Equity. The funding will accelerate product innovation and global expansion, coinciding with the l
Venture CapitalEngagedly Acquires hiringtool.co, a Next-Gen AI Applicant Tracking Platform (ATS), in Strategic Acquisition
On May 7, 2025, Engagedly, an AI-powered talent management platform, announced its acquisition of hiringtool.co, a GenAI-first applicant tracking system (ATS) tailored for startups and SMEs. This strategic move integrates intelligent hiring
Company NewsQuantum Workplace Names Joe Holland as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Phase of Growth and Innovation
Quantum Workplace, a leading provider of employee engagement and performance management solutions, has appointed Joe Holland as its new CEO, marking a significant leadership transition as Co-Founder Greg Harris steps into a board role after
Venture CapitalEnergage Acquires TalentQuest to Redefine the Future of Workplace Excellence
Energage , the HR technology company behind the Top Workplaces recognition program, has acquired TalentQuest , a leader in personalized talent management solutions. This acquisition creates a unified employee experience suite that integrate
Product NewsChartHop AI: Merging HR and Business Data for Smarter Workforce Decisions
ChartHop AI revolutionizes workforce intelligence by integrating HRIS with business data, enabling HR leaders to make smarter, real-time decisions. By bridging workforce metrics with sales, customer support, and R&D insights, it transforms
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
Venture Capital15Five Acquires Kona, the AI-Powered Manager Effectiveness Coach for Remote Managers
15Five , a performance management platform, has acquired Kona, an AI-powered manager coaching tool designed for remote work environments. The acquisition strengthens 15Five's position as a leader in addressing manager skill gaps and improvi
Venture CapitalDeel Acquires Assemble: A New Era in Global Compensation Management
Deel’s acquisition of Assemble marks a significant advancement in global workforce management. By integrating Assemble’s robust compensation management tools into Deel’s platform, businesses can now access a seamless, data-driven solution f
Venture CapitalProProfs Acquires HR & Performance Goals Management Software PeopleGoal
ProProfs has acquired PeopleGoal , a performance management platform known for enhancing employee engagement and productivity. This strategic acquisition broadens ProProfs’ HR solutions suite, integrating tools for goal setting, performan
Product News15Five Launches AI-Powered Predictive Impact Model, Helping HR Leaders Maximize Investments in Employee Engagement with Pinpoint Accuracy
15Five has unveiled its Predictive Impact Model, an AI-powered tool designed to help HR leaders strategically address employee engagement by leveraging precise, data-driven insights. Built on over six years of engagement data, the model use
Company NewsLattice's 2025 State of People Strategy Report: HR at a Crossroads with AI, DEIB, and Manager Engagement
Lattice 's 2025 State of People Strategy Report reveals that HR is at a critical juncture, facing challenges like declining employee engagement, reduced DEIB prioritization, and the slow adoption of AI. The report emphasizes the importance
Product NewsThe Best Answer, Inc. Acquires Lluna, Inc., Expanding Its AI-Powered Culture Success Platform
The Best Answer, Inc. (TBA), a leader in AI-powered culture success solutions, has acquired Lluna, Inc., a Philadelphia-based platform dedicated to building equitable workplace cultures. The acquisition aligns with TBA's mission to support
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 NewsPaychex Announces Employee Engagement Solution
Paychex, Inc. , has launched Paychex Flex® Engage, a comprehensive employee engagement platform designed to enhance collaboration and performance management across diverse workforces. This solution integrates features such as employee engag
Product NewsLattice to Become the First Company to Introduce Digital Worker Employee Records
Lattice has made a groundbreaking announcement as the first company to introduce official employee records for digital workers. Recognizing the profound impact of AI on the global workforce, Lattice aims to ensure transparent and accountabl
Product NewsCulture Amp Introduces People Analytics
Culture Amp , a leader in employee experience platforms, announces the launch of its new People Analytics product, available from June 30, 2024. This innovative solution, following the acquisition of Orgnostic, integrates with Culture Amp's
Product News15Five Unveils Latest Platform Evolution, Giving HR Leaders a Strategic Command Center for Performance Management
15Five has unveiled a major evolution of its performance management platform, designed to enhance HR teams' ability to analyze and act on employee performance, engagement, and retention data. The new features include advanced demographic an
Product NewsCulture Amp’s Generative AI roadmap: Looking ahead
In an evolving workforce landscape, Culture Amp leverages generative AI through a partnership with Google Cloud's Vertex AI to enhance HR capabilities. By introducing AI-powered Comment Summaries, HR leaders can quickly understand employee
Product NewsRippling Launches Performance Management
SAN FRANCISCO, May 08, 2024 -- Rippling , the leading unified workforce management platform, today launched Performance Management . With Performance Management, Rippling customers can run global performance review cycles with 360º feedba
Company NewsFrom LMS365 to Zensai: Rebranding the Future of Work and Talent Development
Zensai , formerly known as LMS365, announces its rebranding and the launch of the Human Success Platform, a comprehensive AI-powered suite aimed at enhancing talent development. This strategic move, symbolizing growth and enlightenment in t
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