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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. Workday also snagged VNDLY to support hiring flexible/on-demand talent. Talent Acquisition and Hiring.

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How Learning is Changing: An Interview with Skillsoft’s Chief Content Officer

Lighthouse

Mark is the Chief Content Officer at Skillsoft, a company that recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. If your organization is looking for ways to build a more competitive workforce that is ready for a digital future, this is the episode for you. Simply setting up a learning portal won’t lead to improved results, says Onisk.

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

HRExecutive

” Despite these concerns, key trends are driving the urgency for HR digital transformation, with AI at the heart of the matter, according to Anna Carlsson, founder of Stockholm-based analyst firm HR Digi who will discuss the “HR 2030 Journey” next month at HR Tech Europe in Amsterdam.

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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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How Skillsoft is encouraging employees to ‘experiment’ ethically with gen AI

HRExecutive

But what is—relatively—new is the advent of artificial intelligence , and it can be an important equalizer in the effort to advance women in tech, says Skillsoft Chief People Officer Ciara Harrington. HRE: Especially given Skillsoft’s tech focus, how are you incorporating AI into your HR strategy?

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Meet Kazoo’s CEO, Patrick Manzo

Kazoo

Patrick comes to Kazoo after spending the last three years at Skillsoft , where he most recently served as Chief Revenue Officer. Before Skillsoft, I worked with a couple of startups in strategic advisory roles, one of which was in the human capital space. which encompasses Monster.com and other global recruiting services.

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Your Guide to Celebrating Online Learning Week

Cornerstone On Demand

According research from Deloitte , 90 percent of CEOs expect digital technology to disrupt their industry, and 70 percent don't think their company has the skills necessary to adapt to prepare for the workforce of the future. Every hiring decision, software purchase and company reorganization is an effort to squeeze out a little bit more.