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2021 Was the Biggest Year Yet for HR Tech: See 30+ of the Top M&A Activities

Lighthouse

Recruiting is On Fire: Talent acquisition is always a hot space, and in the last two years, more than 70% of the M&A activity we tracked was around consolidation and growth investments within the recruiting world. You’ll see some companies with the data acquiring others with the AI intellectual property.

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How AI coaches can help managers prepare for the tougher parts of their jobs

HR Brew

Can role-playing with AI coaches help with that? HR Brew spoke with leaders from three companies about how their AI coaching products can help managers navigate the trickier parts of their jobs, like giving a critical performance review or discussing pay raise requests. Some companies hope so. On LinkedIn. Meet CAISY.

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The great AI-in-HR balancing act: Finding your organization’s way

HRExecutive

The human resources environment is undergoing a continuous transformation as organizations navigate the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations. Read more: AI superworkers coming on like a freight train. EU and elsewhere, AI-driven decisions must ensure humans stay in control of key career-related choices.

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How are HR leaders like data scientists? Ask gen AI, says a new study

HRExecutive

Traditional thinking says no, but new research says this is the future when augmented by generative AI. Advertisement - A recent project by BCG Henderson Institute, BCG X and Boston University’s Emma Wiles explored whether gen AI can help users—presumably including HR leaders—tackle tasks beyond their current skills.

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What the UKG layoffs say about resource redeployment in HR tech

HRExecutive

. - Advertisement - A recent blog post by Josh Bersin calls this a “growth move that makes sense,” highlighting that the company plans to increase investments in AI, customer success, branding and mid-market business. Utilizing Skillsoft’s AI Skill Accelerator, the program provides training in generative AI technologies.

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Let football inspire you: What’s your fantasy HR tech stack?

HRExecutive

What tech would you buy to serve and build your team in the age of AI? Suppose Sweden-based HR Tech Conference speaker and Top 100 Influencer Johannes Sundlo were to build a people department from scratch using AI. Its not everything, but its an AI-first approach that scales, he wrote.

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5 critical opportunities to leverage people analytics in 2025

HRExecutive

This pressure compels companies to prioritize value and efficiency, which Johnson says can often lead to layoffs, reduced hiring and increased employee burnout. Despite this growth, 62% of respondents rate their organization’s AI training programs as average to poor, according to a September 2024 report from Skillsoft.

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