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OpenAI has appointed Arvind KC as its new Chief People Officer (CPO), a move that signals a decisive shift in how leading AI companies are thinking about scale, governance, and long-term competitive advantage. In an era where artificial int
Venture CapitalDayforce acquired for $12.3B by Thoma Bravo
Thoma Bravo has completed its acquisition of Dayforce in a transaction valued at approximately $12.3 billion, marking one of the largest private equity deals in the human capital management (HCM) sector. Under the terms, shareholders receiv
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 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 Capitalzvoove Acquires Spain's Market Leader for Temporary Staffing Solutions, Nivel IV
zvoove, a leading European software and AI provider for temporary staffing, cleaning, and security industries, has acquired Spain’s market leader, Nivel IV. Following its 2024 acquisition of Freematica, this deal positions zvoove as the top
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
Product NewsMicrosoft Reinvents HR Intelligence: Inside the Launch of People Skills and Skills Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot
— A New Era of Skills-Based Talent Strategy Powered by AI In a move that may redefine the landscape of enterprise HR technology, Microsoft has officially launched People Skills , a powerful new data layer within Microsoft 365 Copilot and Vi
Venture CapitalPaychex Completes Acquisition of Paycor
Paychex has officially acquired Paycor in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $4.1 billion. This strategic deal merges two HCM powerhouses and aims to create the industry's most comprehensive and flexible AI-driven HR and payrol
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 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
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
Company NewsTalent Shortage Concerns Drive Shift to Skills-Based Strategies, Workday Research Finds
Workday ’s latest report, The Global State of Skills, highlights a growing concern among business leaders: 51% fear future talent shortages, and only 32% feel confident in their workforce’s skills for long-term success. As AI reshapes indus
Venture CapitalWorkwell Group Expands North American Presence with Acquisition of Eastridge Workforce Management
Workwell Group , a global leader in Human Capital Management (HCM) and Employer of Record (EOR) services, has acquired Eastridge Workforce Management (EWM) from Eastridge Workforce Solutions. This strategic acquisition strengthens Workwell’
Venture CapitalADP acquires Procesamiento Externo de Información, S.C. (PEI) in Mexico
ADP (Nasdaq: ADP) has acquired Procesamiento Externo de Información, S.C. ( PEI ), a Mexico-based payroll solutions provider. This acquisition strengthens ADP’s global presence in Latin America by integrating PEI’s domestic expertise with A
Product NewsPaylocity Launches New Recruiting Features to Transform High-Volume Hiring
Paylocity has announced new features in its Recruiting platform to address the challenges of high-volume hiring, particularly in industries like retail and hospitality. These enhancements include streamlined recruiter scheduling, candidate
Company NewsUKG Unveils Bryte AI Agents and Capabilities to Transform Employee Experiences for the UKG Pro HCM suite
UKG has introduced UKG Bryte™ AI Agents within its Pro HCM suite, leveraging advanced AI like Large Action Models to automate complex processes and enhance workplace experiences. These agents, focusing initially on compliance and talent man
Venture CapitalEQT Acquires Leading SaaS Talent Solutions Provider PageUp to Accelerate Global Expansion and Product Innovation
EQT, a global investment organization, has acquired PageUp, an Australian SaaS leader in talent acquisition and management, from Battery Ventures. This move aims to leverage EQT's expertise to accelerate PageUp's international expansion and
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 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 NewsWorkday Ventures Fuels Innovation with Strategic AI Investments in 10 Cutting-Edge Companies
Workday Ventures continues to fuel innovation with strategic investments in AI-focused companies, helping organizations enhance productivity and simplify business processes. The latest investments include firms like Censia, Glean, and Nayya
NewsSeekOut Releases Talent Maturity Model to Help HR Teams Address Pressing Talent Challenges
SeekOut has launched its Talent Maturity Model , an innovative assessment designed to help HR teams evaluate their organization's readiness to address talent challenges effectively. By classifying organizations into four phases—Exploring, E
Product NewsLattice Unveils Game-Changing HRIS at Lattiverse: A New Era in People Management
Lattice announced the official launch of its highly anticipated Human Resources Information System (HRIS) on October 8th. The full functionality of Lattice HRIS will be showcased at the annual Lattiverse conference. After a successful earl
Product NewsCangrade Launches Innovative Candidate Matching and Internal Talent Marketplace for Enhanced Recruitment and Employee Engagement
Cangrade has unveiled two groundbreaking products, Candidate Matching and Internal Talent Marketplace, designed to revolutionize recruitment efficiency and employee engagement. These AI-driven tools optimize talent acquisition and interna
Company NewsUKG Names Jennifer Morgan as Chief Executive Officer
UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, has appointed Jennifer Morgan as its new CEO. Morgan, a former Co-CEO of SAP and a member of UKG's Board of Directors since 2021, succeeds Chris Todd, who
Product NewsClearCompany Unveils Virtual Recruiter, an AI-Powered Chatbot Assistant for HR
ClearCompany has unveiled its latest innovation, the Virtual Recruiter, an AI-powered chatbot designed to enhance candidate engagement and recruitment efficiency. Available 24/7, the Virtual Recruiter assists job seekers with applications,
Venture CapitalPhenom Acquires Tydy, Expanding Platform to Seamlessly Onboard Employees
Phenom has acquired Tydy, enhancing its Intelligent Talent Experience platform by incorporating Tydy's advanced preboarding and onboarding capabilities. This integration aims to create a seamless, efficient transition from hire to productiv
Product NewsCeipal Launches Ceipal Copilot To Supercharge Staffing, Recruiting, and Candidate Engagement
Ceipal , a leader in staffing software, has introduced "Ceipal Copilot", an advanced tool integrating AI to enhance recruitment efficiency. Designed for the dynamic demands of modern recruitment, especially with the tech-savvy Generation Z
Venture CapitalClearCompany Acquires Brainier Solutions, Inc., an Industry Leader in Customizable Learning Management Solutions
ClearCompany, a leading talent management platform, has announced the acquisition of Brainier Solutions Inc., a pioneer in cloud-based learning management systems. This strategic move underscores ClearCompany’s commitment to integrating lea
Company NewsPlum Teams Up with hireEZ to Improve Recruiting Outcomes Through Job Matching
Plum and hireEZ have announced a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing talent acquisition and management. By combining Plum's psychometric solutions and hireEZ's AI-driven talent acquisition platform, this collaboration provides or
Company NewsJosh Bersin Company Launches AI Assistant Galileo™ to Transform HR Management
At Irresistible 2024, The Josh Bersin Company announced the general availability of Galileo™, an AI assistant designed to support HR professionals. Galileo is already in use by over 10,000 HR professionals across more than 60 Global 2000 or
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