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Three vendors launched "readiness" products on the same day, which tells you something about where HR buyer anxiety is sitting right now.
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.
Venture CapitalLattice Acquires Pando to Accelerate the Shift from Periodic Reviews to AI-Native Continuous Performance
Lattice has acquired Pando , the just-in-time performance platform. Pando founder and CEO Barbra Gago will join Lattice as Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer. The deal adds progression, evidence-based calibration and real-time performance
Workable Launches Employee Surveys, Bringing Engagement Feedback Directly into Its HRIS
Workable has launched Employee Surveys inside its Performance & Engagement suite. HR teams can run engagement, pulse and onboarding surveys, automate milestone-based check-ins, collect responses via email, Workable and Slack, and filter results by...
August 18 Is HR Day: A Global Moment to Keep Work Human
Partner Content from HRDay.org August 18 is emerging as a global day for the human resources profession. Created around a simple connection—H is the eighth letter of the alphabet and R is the eighteenth—HR...
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
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
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 CapitalPhenom Acquires Included to Expand Agentic People Analytics and Workforce Intelligence
Phenom , an applied AI company focused on hiring, development, and retention, has acquired Included , an AI-native agentic people analytics platform designed to surface actionable workforce insights. The acquisition strengthens Phenom’s Wor
Product NewsWorkWhile Unveils WorkWhile Pulse: Real-Time Labor Management for Unprecedented Insights
WorkWhile has launched WorkWhile Pulse , a real-time labor management command center that provides businesses with a live, unified view of their workforce operations. Designed to reduce the $185 billion inefficiency caused by traditional pe
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
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
Product NewsConfirm Launches AI-Powered One-Click Performance Reviews, Bringing Speed, Fairness and Simplicity to Performance Management
Confirm has launched its AI-powered One-Click Performance Reviews to simplify, accelerate, and bring fairness to performance management. Built on Organizational Network Analysis (ONA), the solution auto-generates self-assessments and manage
Venture CapitalArtisan Raises $25M Series A to Build Autonomous AI Sales Workforce
Artisan has secured a $25 million Series A round led by Glade Brook Capital to expand its AI-driven sales platform. Known for its bold slogan “Stop hiring humans,” Artisan offers AI employees called "Artisans" to autonomously perform sales
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
Venture CapitalCologne-Based peopleIX Secures €2.3M Pre-Seed to Revolutionize AI-Driven Workforce Intelligence
peopleIX , a Cologne-based AI-powered people intelligence platform, has secured €2.3 million in pre-seed funding, led by Earlybird-X with contributions from neoteq ventures, TS Ventures, and HR Tech business angels. The company aims to solv
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 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
Product NewsPaycor Launches New AI-Powered Assistant to Boost Productivity
Paycor, a leading HCM software provider, has launched the AI-powered Paycor Assistant, designed to streamline HR processes and enhance productivity for both employees and administrators. The new assistant allows users to engage with Paycor’
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
Company NewsDayforce Reports Impressive Q3 2024 Results: $440 Million in Total Revenue, 19% Growth in Recurring Revenue
Dayforce, a global leader in human capital management technology, reported strong financial performance for Q3 2024, with a notable increase in total revenue to $440.0 million, up 17% year-over-year. Recurring revenue from the Dayforce plat
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
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