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3 concerns about AI agents. Plus, updates from Eightfold, Anthropic and more

HRExecutive

As AI agents become more prevalent in the workplace, HR leaders play a critical role in shaping how these technologies are deployed. Yet despite their promise to transform operations, AI tools have seen limited integration into daily workflows. goHappy has integrated goHappy AI into its app-free frontline engagement platform.

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

Lighthouse

Last year one of our most popular posts on the blog was a recap of some of the 2020 M&A activities across the HR Tech landscape. We tracked more than 80 different mergers and acquisitions across the HR technology space, and some of the ones we think are interesting or particularly notable are listed below.

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HR is still navigating RTO, nearly five years after the pandemic began

HR Brew

With 2025 just a few weeks away, HR Brew chatted with workplace experts about how executives and employees are feeling about RTO mandates—and how HR pros can referee their tug-of-war. Think of it as leaders yearning for the workplace of their past, Leena Rinne, VP of coaching solutions at Skillsoft, told HR Brew.

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

HR Brew

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. On May 7, LinkedIn unveiled further updates to its AI coaching tool. Some companies hope so. On LinkedIn.

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M&A Friday! This Week’s HR Deals

Advos

Sign-up for our weekly Hot in HR newsletter to get these updates via email. Brigad, a Paris, France-based short-term job matching platform Raises €2.2M Gamelearn, a game-based corporate training company, closes €2M in Funding. Gamelearn, a game-based corporate training company, closes €2M in Funding. in Funding.

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10 Best Skills Tracking & Management Software 2024

HR Lineup

Skills tracking and management software plays a crucial role in identifying skills gaps, planning training programs, and ensuring employees are well-equipped to meet the demands of their roles. What is Skills Tracking Software? Personalized Learning Paths: Customized learning journeys based on individual skill gaps.

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

HRExecutive

Managing the HR tech budget in a season of economic uncertainty is one thing thats keeping HR leaders up at night, according to the results of HR Executive s recent survey. Suppose Sweden-based HR Tech Conference speaker and Top 100 Influencer Johannes Sundlo were to build a people department from scratch using AI.