Oslo-based learning startup Kahoot will go private under an all-cash deal led by Goldman Sachs. The transaction values Kahoot at about $1.7 billion, according to media reports.
Also participating in the deal are growth equity fund General Atlantic, KIRKBI Invest, founders, management and other shareholders. Once approved by shareholders, the...
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Welcome to PeopleTech, the podcast of the HCM Technology Report. I'm Mark Feffer. Today I'm talking with Randall Diamond, the founder and Chief Growth Officer at Abundantly. Their software aims to help create meaningful connections by simplifying recognition and how it's done. So we're going to talk about recognition...
Upwork expanded its platform to include AI offerings and resources. Most notably, the company added an AI services hub to connect businesses with independent AI professionals. With it, Upwork said, companies can more easily find and hire independent talent for their AI projects, including consultants, researchers, developers and engineers.
Additionally,...
ELB Learning launched the Studio, a customizable platform for creating and authoring learning experiences. The product offers a streamlined experience through which users can activate each product, feature and service individually to create customized subscription plans that fit an enterprise’s needs.
ELB co-founder and CEO Andrew Scivally said the Studio...
BrightPlan launched its Employee Total Rewards Statement, a new solution that aims to help workers better understand and utilize their compensation and benefits. Via BrightPlan's platform, the feature provides employees with a “comprehensive” view of their rewards in the context of their personalized financial plan, the company said.
With the...
Qualtrics launched XM/os2, which it calls the next generation of its platform. The platform uses AI to help organizations act “with empathy” and create more relevant experiences. The company also said it plans to invest $500 million in AI innovation over the next four years.
XM/os2 leverages Qualtrics AI and...
Findem has integrated generative AI capabilities throughout its platform. Built on a time-ordered foundation of three-dimensional people and company data, Findem’s Talent Data Cloud will now provide ChatGPT-enabled insights across the entire talent lifecycle. The company said it’s one of the first HR technology providers to embed this type...
Glassdoor released new community features to anonymously connect users with other professionals so they can have real-time conversations. With these capabilities, Glassdoor said it aims to continue "providing workplace transparency” while moving away from its past as a platform that only allowed workers to review their current and former...
Talroo released Enterprise AI-Powered Smart Job Titles, which is meant to help staffing agencies attract more qualified candidates. The product uses AI to optimize the titles in job postings based on prevalent job searches and conversions for similar roles.
The company said Smart Titles works with any existing ATS feed,...
Gusto partnered with Remote to introduce an integration, Gusto Global powered by Remote. The product will allow customers to onboard, pay and manage remote workers internationally. Using Remote’s API, Gusto Global helps employers with local compliance so they can more efficiently scale their global teams, the company said.
Gusto Global...
