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Harver Acquires Symphony Talent, Creating a Global Talent Intelligence Solution for the AI Era
Harver has acquired Symphony Talent, combining predictive assessment and reference-checking with recruitment marketing, employer branding, and candidate CRM into a single platform the company is positioning as a global, end-to-end talent intelligence solution for the AI era. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Harver Acquires Symphony Talent
Harver, the predictive hiring and assessment platform backed by Rubicon Technology Partners, has acquired Symphony Talent, a recruitment marketing and employer branding vendor. The combination reportedly brings assessment, CRM, and candidate relationship tools under a single talent intelligence platform, according to HR Tech Feed.
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
Company NewsEightfold AI Faces Proposed Class Action Over Use of AI in Hiring Decisions
An artificial intelligence hiring platform widely used by large U.S. employers is facing a proposed class action lawsuit that could have far-reaching implications for how AI tools are regulated in recruitment. On January 21, 2026, Eightfold
Venture CapitalDocebo Acquires France-Based 365Talents for $54.6M to Expand AI-Powered Skills Intelligence
Docebo Inc. announced the acquisition of France-based 365Talents, an AI-powered skills intelligence and workforce analytics company, in a transaction valued at approximately USD$54.6 million in cash, with an additional earn-out of up to USD
Venture CapitalZoom Acquires BrightHire, Bringing AI-Powered Interview Intelligence to Zoom Workplace
Zoom has acquired BrightHire , adding AI-powered interview intelligence to Zoom Workplace. The deal brings interview planning, automated notes, real-time coaching, and analytics directly into Zoom, enhancing millions of hiring conversations
Product NewsDraup Launches Etter.ai to Redefine Workforce Planning with Agentic AI
Draup has launched Etter.ai , an agentic AI platform designed to help enterprises transform their workforce strategies. Built on Draup’s extensive global labor and market data, Etter decomposes job roles into individual tasks, classifying t
HotNewsJob Boards Are Dying—AI Is Becoming the New Hiring Front Door
In July 2025, Japanese HR services giant Recruit Holdings announced a sweeping reorganization of its HR technology division, cutting approximately 1,300 jobs , or 6% of the department’s global workforce. The restructuring directly impacts i
Company NewsDHI Group Cuts 25% of Workforce at Dice Amid Strategic Restructuring
DHI Group (NYSE: DHX), the parent of tech-focused job boards Dice and ClearanceJobs, announced a 25% workforce reduction as part of a strategic restructuring. This decision follows an earlier 8% layoff in January and will result in $4.2 mil
Product NewsMicrosoft Reinvents HR Intelligence: Inside the Launch of People Skills and Skills Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot
— 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 Vi
Venture CapitalSan Diego’s HelloSky Secures $5.5M Seed Funding to Scale AI-Powered Executive Search Tool
HelloSky , formerly known as Skyminyr, has raised $5.5 million in an oversubscribed seed round to accelerate its AI-powered talent intelligence platform tailored for executive search. With $1 million in ARR already achieved and new leadersh
Product NewsJosh Bersin Company's Galileo™ Leaps Ahead with Next-Gen Reasoning Model & Industry-Leading Skills and Jobs Knowledge Base
With a new reasoning model, Galileo™ Mercury release now features "chain of thought" processing for advanced AI capability. A New "Consultant Mode" transforms Galileo into an HR and organizational consultant. Vast datasets of jobs, skills,
Product NewsRemote Unveils Recruit: AI-Powered Hiring with One-Click Global Onboarding
Remote has introduced Recruit , an AI-driven talent sourcing solution that simplifies global hiring by providing access to a vast talent intelligence dataset, smart sourcing capabilities, and one-click compliant hiring. Through its partners
Company NewsFirst HR AI Success Metrics Beyond "Saving Time" Emerge from Josh Bersin Company Analysis
The Josh Bersin Company has released a new analysis highlighting AI’s impact in HR, moving beyond the conventional focus on time-saving benefits. The study, based on SAP HR AI engagements, reveals concrete advantages such as a 95% accelerat
Venture CapitalTalent Intelligence Leader Loxo Raises $115M to Revolutionize AI Recruiting with Tritium Partners Investment
Loxo , a leading AI-powered talent intelligence platform, has secured a $115 million growth investment led by private equity firm Tritium Partners . This funding will accelerate AI and product development , further solidifying Loxo's positi
Venture CapitalPhenom Acquires EDGE to Enhance Workforce Intelligence for Professional Services, IT Services, and Global Capability Centers
Phenom , an AI-driven HR technology leader, has acquired EDGE , a top resource management and talent mobility platform. This move enhances Phenom’s Intelligent Talent Experience platform with advanced resource planning capabilities, caterin
Venture CapitalMaki Secures $28.6M to Revolutionize Talent Acquisition with Conversational AI
Maki , a leader in conversational AI for HR, has secured $28.6 million in Series A funding to redefine how organizations approach talent acquisition. With rapid growth in 2024 and large-scale partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, Maki’s
Product NewsSAP SuccessFactors Second Half 2024 Product Release: Embedding AI Across SAP SuccessFactors HCM
The SAP SuccessFactors 2H 2024 release brings over 250 innovative features, including 30 new AI capabilities designed to transform HR management. Key updates include enhanced AI-driven job recommendations, skills architecture creation, and
Product NewsEightfold AI Launches Talent Design: Transforming HR with Gen AI
Eightfold AI has introduced Eightfold Talent Design , an AI-powered solution aimed at transforming how organizations manage and develop their workforce's skills. With the rapid evolution of job roles and emerging critical skills, traditiona
Company NewsWorkday Ventures Fuels Innovation with Strategic AI Investments in 10 Cutting-Edge Companies
Workday Ventures continues to fuel innovation with strategic investments in AI-focused companies, helping organizations enhance productivity and simplify business processes. The latest investments include firms like Censia, Glean, and Nayya
NewsSeekOut Releases Talent Maturity Model to Help HR Teams Address Pressing Talent Challenges
SeekOut has launched its Talent Maturity Model , an innovative assessment designed to help HR teams evaluate their organization's readiness to address talent challenges effectively. By classifying organizations into four phases—Exploring, E
Product NewsAon Advances Data and Analytics Capabilities for Human Capital Clients with Launch of Integrated Radford McLagan Compensation Database
Aon plc has unveiled its Radford McLagan Compensation Database, a comprehensive platform that integrates the company's extensive compensation and talent insights across various sectors including financial services, life sciences, and t
Venture CapitalLightcast Acquires Talent Intelligence Provider Stratigens
Lightcast , a leader in global labor market data and analytics, has acquired Stratigens, a UK-based talent intelligence provider known for its data science expertise and innovative analytics. Founded by Alison Ettridge, Stratigens excels in
Product NewsThe Josh Bersin Company Launches HR Career Navigator: The World's First AI-Powered Development Coach for HR Professionals
The Josh Bersin Company has launched the HR Career Navigator™, the world’s first AI-powered development coach specifically designed for HR professionals. This platform leverages over 25 years of research combined with Eightfold’s Talent Int
Venture CapitalZRG Secures $120 Million in Debt Financing from Main Street Capital
ZRG , a global talent advisory firm, has secured $120 million in debt financing from Main Street Capital Corporation. This funding, along with a recent equity raise from RFE Investment Partners, will accelerate ZRG's growth strategy, includ
Venture CapitalCornerstone Accelerates Jobs-to-Skills Transformation with SkyHive Acquisition
Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. announced its acquisition of SkyHive Technologies' workforce skills intelligence capabilities and expert team. This move enhances Cornerstone's skills transformation offerings, integrating SkyHive's AI-powered plat
Product NewsFirst Ever: Plum Brings Company Culture, Career Navigation and Deep Talent Insights Together Through New Products
Revolutionary talent assessment provider Plum has launched two innovative products: PlumThrive™ and PlumFlourish™. PlumThrive is a Talent-Drive Platform offering deep insights into role fit, skills, and cultural dynamics, combining psychom
Product NewsEightfold AI Talent Tracking Brings an AI-native ATS to Every Organization
Eightfold AI has launched Eightfold Talent Tracking, an AI-native, end-to-end talent acquisition system, replacing traditional applicant tracking systems. This innovative solution integrates seamlessly with Eightfold's Talent Intelligence
Product NewsCornerstone Redefines Learning and Talent Management with Launch of AI-Powered Workforce Agility Platform, Cornerstone Galaxy
Cornerstone OnDemand announced the launch of Cornerstone Galaxy, a comprehensive AI-powered platform designed to bridge the growing workforce readiness gap. This platform facilitates organizational transformation by identifying skill shorta
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