— 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 Viva, with the Skills Agent feature following in June 2025

Skillfully, a pioneer in simulation-driven hiring solutions, has secured $2.5 million in seed funding led by Better Ventures. This funding will enhance Skillfully's platform, which uses advanced AI tools and a modern skill taxonomy to revolutionize hiring practices. The platform's experiential hirin