Sage has acquired Criterion HCM, marking a strategic expansion of its AI-powered HR and payroll ecosystem to better serve mid-sized businesses. The acquisition brings together Criterion’s unified HCM solution—spanning Core HR, payroll, and talent engagement—with Sage’s existing financial and

HireRight, a leading global provider of background screening and workforce risk management solutions, has acquired BGC Brasil, one of Brazil’s top background check firms. The move significantly strengthens HireRight’s presence in Latin America’s largest background screening market, allowing fa

Lightcast, the global leader in labor market intelligence, has acquired UK-based consulting firm Simply to strengthen its professional services and extend its leadership in skills intelligence. Simply brings expertise in aligning organizational strategy with workforce capabilities, with clients acro

Workday has officially completed its acquisition of Paradox, a leading AI-powered candidate experience platform. By integrating Paradox with HiredScore and Workday Recruiting, Workday now offers a unified, end-to-end talent acquisition suite designed to accelerate hiring, improve recruiter efficienc

Spencer Stuart has acquired UK-based Meyler Campbell, a renowned executive coach training and leadership development provider with a strong presence across EMEA. The move strengthens Spencer Stuart’s leadership advisory capabilities by integrating Meyler Campbell’s prestigious coaching programs,

Aduro has announced its definitive agreement to acquire Trusana, a virtual mental health platform known for its dedicated team of licensed therapists and a stellar NPS of 90. This strategic move expands Aduro’s integrative Health and Human Performance platform, enabling the company to deliver unif

Payscale, a leading compensation intelligence provider, has acquired Datapeople, an AI-powered recruiting platform, to align talent acquisition with compensation strategies. This move enables organizations to ensure pay transparency compliance from the first job posting, bridging the gap between job

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 one million people. This acquisition aims to transform Work

Helios Global Payments Solutions has acquired ConnectaVerse, a marketplace technology company specializing in international expansion and compliance services across 60 countries. This acquisition enhances Helios’ AI-powered HCM and payments platform with capabilities for entity setup, corporate go

SAP has officially completed its acquisition of SmartRecruiters, a leading enterprise-grade talent acquisition platform. This strategic move integrates SmartRecruiters’ intuitive recruiting workflows and AI-enabled capabilities into the SAP SuccessFactors HCM suite. The combination is designed to