Coursera and Udemy have announced a landmark merger agreement valued at approximately $2.5 billion, bringing together two of the world’s most prominent online learning platforms at a critical moment for the global workforce. Under the all-stock transaction, Coursera will acquire Udemy, with th

HealthStream (Nasdaq: HSTM) announced the acquisition of MissionCare Collective LLC, bringing myCNAjobs.com—described as the nation’s largest caregiver network—into its workforce solutions ecosystem as the company’s third “Career Network,” following prior networks for nurses and students

UKG has agreed to acquire Inova Payroll, a Nashville-based HCM and payroll provider serving 4,000+ SMBs. Inova is the largest reseller of the UKG Ready® suite nationwide. The deal is expected to close in early 2026, subject to conditions. UKG Inc., a leading global AI platform unifying HR, pay, an

Teal has acquired Ramped, an AI-powered job application automation platform, marking a major expansion of Teal’s end-to-end job search ecosystem. While transaction terms were not disclosed, the deal strengthens Teal’s mission to support users across the entire job search journey — from discove

Vestwell announced an agreement to acquire Accrue 401k, the entity formed to support the nearly 30,000 Guideline retirement plans excluded from Gusto’s acquisition of Guideline. Once finalized, approximately 350,000 savers across small and mid-sized businesses will transition to Vestwell’s payro

Hirewell has acquired CS Recruiting, a specialist firm in supply chain, logistics and transportation recruiting. The combined organization becomes one of the most comprehensive supply chain talent resources in North America, integrating CS’s niche sector expertise with Hirewell’s tech-enabled re

Yello has acquired Symba, strengthening their earlier partnership and creating a fully unified early-talent recruiting and onboarding ecosystem. The deal enables employers to streamline internship and new-grad program management, improve new-hire readiness, reduce manual HR workload, and enhance eng

Equifax has completed its acquisition of Vault Verify, strengthening its position as a leading provider of employment and income verification services. By integrating Vault Verify’s real-time API-driven verification technology, Equifax enhances The Work Number ecosystem and expands data-contributi

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 each year. BrightHire—trusted by Canva, Duolingo, Instacar

Wellable, a leading employee wellness and recognition platform, has acquired Bright Breaks, the workplace micro-break innovator known for its science-based approach to reducing burnout and enhancing productivity. The integration brings together Wellable’s holistic wellness solutions with Bright Br