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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

When you juxtapose that with the fact that 2021 was the biggest year ever for the HR technology market in terms of investment, we just couldn’t go without sharing the biggest pieces of the last 12 months and highlighting a few for their specific value. Software providers are working hard to keep pace.

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M&A Friday! This Week’s HR Deals

Advos

Our weekly recap of funding, mergers & acquisition, and partnership news from the human resource, recruitment and employee benefits marketplace is below. Brigad, a Paris, France-based short-term job matching platform Raises €2.2M Denmark-based recruitment tech startup Relink Raises $1m in Seed Funding. in Funding.

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M&A Friday! This Week’s HR Deals

Advos

Each week, with the help of HRmarketer Insight software , our researchers compile a sampling of mergers & acquisition, funding and partnership announcements from the human resource, recruitment and employee benefits marketplace. Zenefits Rolls Out Powerful New Apps and 10 New Partners with Winter Release. Happy Friday.

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These orgs hired a chief AI officer. Does your company need one?

HRExecutive

With the ascent of AI-driven platforms and services, many companies are seeking machine learning leadership and expertise to keep their business strong. According to Asha Palmer, senior vice president of compliance for HR tech firm Skillsoft , staffing the AI leadership position depends on the needs of the company.

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HR Tech Weekly: Episode #273: Stacey Harris and John Sumser

HR Examiner

Hosts Stacey Harris and John Sumser discuss important news and topics in recruiting and HR technology. Skillsoft Enters Into Agreement with Lenders to Significantly Reduce Debt and Position Company for Long-Term Success Link ». Work Shield Raises $4 Million Series A For Workplace Harassment Reporting App Link ».

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M&A Friday! This Week’s HR Deals and Trending #HotInHR News

Advos

Our weekly recap of fundings, mergers & acquisition, partnership and other interesting news from the human resource, recruitment and employee benefits marketplace. Asana, a work management platform for teams, nabs $50M growth round at a $1.5B Background Checking and Regulatory Technology Group, PASS Technology Group Secures £3.25