Home News Strategic Growth

Strategic Growth
Vistage Acquires Smart Business Network, Expanding Resources for CEOs Navigating Transactions
Vistage, the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization, has acquired Smart Business Network (SBN), a Cleveland-based business media and events company known for its Smart Business Dealmakers Conferences. The deal expands Vistage’s reach among CEOs and business owners navigating
Oct 22, 2025
Strategic Growth
Lightcast Acquires Rhetorik to Expand Global People, Company, and Labor Market Intelligence
Lightcast, a global labor market intelligence leader, has acquired UK-based Rhetorik to significantly enhance its data capabilities. This strategic acquisition brings together Lightcast’s demand-side labor insights with Rhetorik’s supply-side people and company-level data across 164 countries an
Jul 8, 2025
Strategic Growth
Quantum 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 over two decades at the helm. Holland, known for scaling mi
May 2, 2025
Strategic Growth
Helios Raises $15.5M to Transform Global Payroll & Workforce Management with AI
Helios, an AI-powered workforce management platform, has secured $15.5 million in seed funding to enhance how global companies hire, manage, and pay their teams compliantly. Founded by HR tech innovator Rick Hammell, Helios integrates payroll, compliance, and HR operations into a unified platform, s
Mar 4, 2025
Strategic Growth
TriNet Reports $5.1 Billion FY 2024 Revenue with Strategic Growth Outlook
TriNet (NYSE: TNET), a leading provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions for SMBs, reported its Q4 2024 and full-year financial results. Revenue grew by 1% YoY to $1.3 billion for Q4 and $5.1 billion for FY 2024. Despite record worksite employee (WSE) retention, net income declined to $17
Feb 13, 2025
Strategic Growth
HiBob Acquires Mosaic for $35 Million to Integrate HR and Financial Planning
HiBob  has announced its acquisition of Mosaic, a leading Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) platform, to bridge the gap between HR and finance for mid-sized businesses. This integration will empower companies with real-time insights that connect workforce strategies with financial performa
Feb 13, 2025
Strategic Growth
Paychex Acquires Paycor HCM for $4.1 Billion: A Game-Changer in HR Technology
Paychex, Inc. has agreed to acquire Paycor HCM, Inc. in a $4.1 billion all-cash transaction, marking a significant milestone in the HCM software industry. Apax Partners, Paycor's majority stakeholder since 2018, has been instrumental in driving the company's transformation and expansion, tripling it
Jan 7, 2025
Strategic Growth
MPAY Expands with Web Payroll Acquisition: A Game-Changer for Texas Businesses
MPAY, a leader in payroll and human capital management solutions, completed its acquisition of Web Payroll & Tax Solutions. This move is part of MPAY’s ongoing strategic expansion, following two earlier acquisitions in 2024. Web Payroll, known for its user-friendly payroll solutions, will now
Oct 21, 2024
Strategic Growth
OutSolve Expands Compliance Offerings with Strategic Acquisition of Labor Law Center
OutSolve has acquired Labor Law Center, marking its sixteenth strategic expansion. This acquisition strengthens OutSolve’s comprehensive suite of employment compliance services by adding Labor Law Center's expertise in labor law posters and posting regulations. OutSolve continues its mission to pr
Oct 1, 2024
Strategic Growth
Ease Learning and Freedom Learning Group Announce Merger, Position for Growth
Freedom Learning Group and Ease Learning, both pioneers in e-learning, have announced their strategic merger. This significant consolidation aims to enhance the capabilities of both companies, notably in creating high-quality, skills-based learning experiences. Notably, the merger supports the emplo
Dec 4, 2023
Follow us: