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Automotive Retailer Builds UKG Pro Expertise and Self-Sufficiency with HRchitect
HRchitect helped an unnamed automotive retailer rehabilitate a neglected UKG Pro deployment, focusing on rebuilding internal expertise and platform self-sufficiency — a cautionary tale about HCM governance for mature implementations.
Ex-McKinsey, Bain and BCG trio’s Spott lands $21M to build AI recruiting platform - Tech Funding News
AI recruiting startup Spott, co-founded by alumni of McKinsey, Bain, and BCG, has reportedly closed a $21M funding round to advance its AI-powered hiring platform, according to Tech Funding News. Investor names, round type, and product specifics have not been disclosed.
New IBM CHRO Study: AI Puts Critical Thinking at the Center of Workforce Priorities - PR Newswire
IBM's latest CHRO study reportedly places critical thinking at the top of workforce priority lists as enterprise AI adoption accelerates, signaling a notable shift in how HR leaders are thinking about human skills in an increasingly automated environment.
Agentic AI in HR: Lessons From IBM, Workday and Josh Bersin - Business Chief
Business Chief has published a feature examining how agentic AI is reshaping HR functions, drawing on perspectives from IBM, Workday, and industry analyst Josh Bersin. The piece frames adoption considerations for HR practitioners navigating the shift toward autonomous AI agents in the workplace.
HRchitect Guides Global Manufacturer from Payroll Evaluation to Successful UKG Pro Implementation
HRchitect has announced it guided an unnamed global manufacturer through a payroll platform evaluation and subsequent UKG Pro implementation. No client details, scale, timeline, or outcome metrics have been disclosed.
HR Technology M&AHR Path acquires UK Dayforce consultancy ModusForce to expand HCM capabilities in the UK & Ireland
HR Path, the global HR consulting and HRIS firm, has acquired ModusForce, a UK-based Dayforce consultancy, to strengthen its Dayforce/HCM, payroll and workforce-management capabilities in the UK and Ireland. Deal terms were not disclosed.
Main Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in UK-Based Orgvue in First UK Platform Investment
Main Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in UK-Based Orgvue in First UK Platform Investment. Main Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in London-headquartered Orgvue, marking the software investor’s first platform investment in the UK. Orgvue provides cloud-based Strategic Workforce Management software used by close to 200 global enterprise
Venture CapitalMarsh McLennan Agency to Acquire Accel Holdings, Adding 130+ Employees and Seven Midwest Offices
Marsh McLennan Agency will acquire Iowa-based Accel Holdings, Inc. The Accel Group has 130+ employees and 7 offices across Iowa, Illinois, Missouri and Kansas, spanning insurance, employee benefits, agribusiness, wealth and retirement advis
Company NewsSegal Survey Projects Health Plan Cost Trend to Reach 15-Year Historic Highs Driven by GLP-1s, Inflation, AI, and Surprise Billing Arbitration
Segal’s 2027 Health Plan Cost Trend Survey projects that the median cost trend for employer-sponsored medical plans will reach 9.9%, approaching a 15-year high, while prescription drug costs are expected to rise 11.5%. Based on responses re
Shore Capital Acquires Denver-Based ThrivePass to Accelerate Employee Benefits Technology Growth
Shore Capital Partners has acquired Denver-based ThrivePass, an employee benefits technology platform serving employers, brokers and PEOs. Financial terms were not disclosed. ThrivePass supports lifestyle spending accounts, rewards, tuition reimbursement, COBRA administration and pre-tax...
Paris-Based HR Path Secures Near-$1 Billion Ardian-Led Transaction to Accelerate Global Expansion
HR Path has secured a near-$1B transaction led by Ardian to accelerate global growth. Founded in Paris in 2001, the company now has ~2,600 employees, operates in 30 countries and serves 3,000+ clients, with...
Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Roles as AI Reshapes Work, Commercial Delivery and Xbox Strategy
Microsoft is eliminating around 4,800 roles, representing about 2.1% of its global workforce, as the company accelerates a broader transformation of its business, operating model and workforce priorities. The changes primarily affect Microsoft’s Commercial...
Korn Ferry to Acquire UK-Based AMS for Approximately £850M, Creating a Global Talent and Organizational Consulting Leader
Korn Ferry will acquire UK-headquartered AMS from OMERS Private Equity for approx. £850M / $1.1B. The combined firm will have 16,000+ colleagues, operate across 120+ countries, and place a professional in a job about...
Toptal Acquires QO Collective as Talent Platforms Move Toward Enterprise Consulting Solutions
Toptal has acquired QO Collective, a global management consulting talent network connecting enterprises and fast-growing companies with highly vetted professionals from top business schools and leading management consultancies. The deal expands Toptal’s consulting talent...
Embark Acquires Workday Consulting Firm Commit to Expand CFO and CHRO Advisory Capabilities
Embark has acquired Commit, a high-growth consulting firm specializing in the Workday ecosystem. The deal marks Embark’s first transaction and expands its HCM advisory capabilities across Workday post-go-live support, AMS, platform optimization, HR modernization,...
Allvia Acquires Atlanta-Based Smith Communication Partners to Expand Workforce Strategy and Employee Communications
Allvia, a workforce services platform backed by Trinity Hunt Partners, has acquired Smith Communication Partners, an Atlanta-based firm founded in 2005. The deal expands Allvia’s capabilities in workforce strategy, employee communications, benefits, total rewards,...
Toptal Acquires Adeva to Expand Its Global IT Talent Network and Enterprise Delivery Capacity
Toptal has announced the acquisition of Adeva, a global IT talent network connecting enterprises and fast-growing companies with vetted developers, architects, and technology consultants. The deal expands Toptal’s global talent network and
Venture CapitalSaile Raises $2.2M Oversubscribed Pre-Seed Round Led by Matchstick Ventures to Address Structural Gaps in Healthcare Staffing and Credentialing
Healthcare staffing startup Saile raised a $2.2M oversubscribed pre-seed led by Matchstick Ventures. The company has already onboarded 5,000+ physicians and uses AI agents to automate recruiting, credentialing, onboarding, staffing, and com
Product NewsHireClix Launches JobFlow AEO to Position Employers' Jobs and Brand in AI-Powered Search Results
HireClix has launched JobFlow AEO , a recruitment marketing solution built to help employer job postings and brand content appear in AI-powered search results across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity and similar tools. The product uses sc
Venture CapitalManpowerGroup Announces Sale of Jefferson Wells U.S. to Sikich
ManpowerGroup has sold its Jefferson Wells U.S. business to Sikich for a transaction value of $100M. Jefferson Wells U.S. generated $76M in 2025 revenue and provides risk & compliance, finance & accounting, tax, project consulting, integrat
Venture CapitalVensure Employer Solutions completes 108th Acquisition Following Latest Deal Closings, adding 80,000+ Worksite Employees
CHANDLER, Ariz. , April 27, 2026 -- Vensure Employer Solutions, a leading provider of HR/HCM technology, managed services, and global business process outsourcing, today announced the completion of its 8 th acquisition this year, bringin
Venture Capital24 Seven Acquires Crawford Group
24 Seven announced its 13th acquisition with the purchase of Crawford Group, expanding its event and marketing capabilities. Founded in 2000, Crawford Group supports enterprise and mid-size clients across events, campaigns, content, and mar
Venture CapitalTriNet Acquires Cocoon to Strengthen Compliance-First Leave Management for SMBs
TriNet (NYSE: TNET) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cocoon , a leave management platform founded in 2020. The deal adds compliance-first leave workflows, real-time leave tracking, integrated claims filing, and automated p
Venture CapitalHR Path Acquires Covalence to Expand UKG Expertise in North America
HR Path has acquired Covalence Consulting Inc., a North America–based HR tech consultancy specializing in UKG and Infor. The deal strengthens HR Path’s UKG practice across the U.S. and Canada, enhancing its HRIS advisory, implementation, an
Company NewsHR Path acquires Inspire HR to strengthen North American HR advisory services
HR Path, a global HR consulting and HRIS solutions provider headquartered in Paris, has announced the acquisition of U.S.-based advisory firm Inspire Human Resources (Inspire HR) . Founded in 2007 by Jaime Klein, Inspire HR pioneered the fr
Company NewsTriNet Announces Fourth Quarter, Fiscal Year 2025 Results, and Full Year 2026 Guidance
TriNet reported FY2025 revenue of $5.010B (-1% YoY), with average WSEs down 5% to 333,886. Adjusted EBITDA reached $425M (8.5% margin) and Free Cash Flow rose 16% to $234M. FY2026 revenue guidance: $4.75B–$4.90B. Stock repurchase authorizat
Venture CapitalBoston-based Pearl Meyer Acquires Ampersand Leadership Group, Expands Leadership Advisory Team by 60%
Pearl Meyer expands its Leadership Advisory practice via the acquisition of Ampersand Leadership Group and senior hires including David T. Clary. Team size grows 60%, strengthening services for private equity sponsors and portfolio compan
Company NewsKorn Ferry Named as Founding Partner of LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY) becomes a Founding Partner of the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games, serving as Official Talent & Organizational Consulting Partner. The firm will hire, onboard, and develop a ~5,000-person workforce and support leaders
Venture CapitalSYNERGIE to Acquire Majority Stake in Canada’s Agilus, Targeting CAD 300M Revenue Scale
SYNERGIE Group signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Agilus (Design Group Staffing Inc), the 8th largest staffing firm in Canada. Agilus operates 14 branches and expects ~CAD 300M revenue in 2025. Deal pending Canadian Competit
Venture CapitalSan Francisco-based Toptal Acquires Marketing Talent Platform No Single Individual (NSI)
Toptal has acquired No Single Individual (NSI), a talent platform specializing in vetted experts across advertising, marketing, branding, and social media. NSI leadership joins Toptal. The move expands Toptal’s professional services for age
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