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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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Skills gaps have employees feeling insecure—and HR can come to the rescue

HR Brew

Some 41% of full-time employees—across the US, UK, Germany, and India—report feeling a lack of job security due to their skills gaps, and just 25% think their company’s L&D programs are helping them fill their gaps, according to a survey by e-learning platform Skillsoft released Thursday. What’s Skillsoft doing?

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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 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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Skillsoft Reinvented: In A Bold And Exciting Way

Josh Bersin

Skillsoft is one of the most fascinating companies in the marketplace. As the pioneering company in online learning ( founded in 1998 , originally focused on soft skills), the founders aggressively defined the market for web-based corporate training and rapidly dominated the landscape.

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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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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. As a former US Naval Officer and a licensed attorney, Manzo is a mission-driven leader focused on team development, a disciplined management operating system, and a culture of ownership. Patrick: Absolutely!

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