McLean & Company, one of the world’s leading HR research firms, has unveiled key details about its upcoming two-day HR event, Signature 2022. Last held in 2019, Signature is the long-awaited conference for HR leaders seeking to build flourishing cultures and organizations in the new hybrid reality. With the overarching theme of “Shaping Thriving Workplaces,” […]
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Charter and LifeLabs Learning launch a new workshop series, supported by Brandlive.
Charter, the media and insights company focused on building a better future of work, announces a new virtual workshop series called “Charter Skills Accelerator.” In partnership with LifeLabs Learning, a leader in training programs for managers and executives, Charter and LifeLabs Learning are offering four free workshops beginning June 29. The series aims to help People Ops […]
Blueprint Prep Expands Services with Acquisition of Innovative Training Platform Sarah Michelle NP Reviews
Blueprint Prep, a premier education company focused on support for lifelong professional advancement and test preparation in the medical field, recently announced the acquisition of Sarah Michelle NP Reviews, a leading provider of courses and training resources for aspiring nurse practitioners. Through this partnership, Blueprint Prep and NP Reviews will leverage the best of both companies […]
ViewSonic Invests in Metaverse for Education
ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, will be showcasing its latest EdTech solution – UNIVERSE by ViewSonic at ISTE Live 22 Conference & Expo in New Orleans, LA, June 27-29, 2022. The beta version of UNIVERSE by ViewSonic presents an immersive 3D virtual environment built for education. It facilitates interactive learning experiences which drive engagement, enhance collaboration, […]
Canditech raises $9 million seed round from Insight Partners and StageOne Ventures to create a world without resumes
Canditech, the Israeli startup helping companies accurately assess job candidates with the world’s first online job-simulation platform, today announced that it has raised $9 million in seed funding led by global software investor Insight Partners and StageOne Ventures. The funding will fuel Canditech’s expansion into new markets and help more companies streamline their hiring processes in a bias-free […]
Marshmallow Games Secures €2 Million Investment to Strengthen Internationalization and Development of New Apps Dedicated to Preschool Age
Marshmallow Games, an edtech company that creates and distributes educational apps for children worldwide, has completed a €2 million investment, led by CDP Venture Capital SGR, through the Italia Venture II Fund – Fondo Imprese Sud, together with the impact investing fund Sefea Impact SGR. This operation will allow the global development of the company to become the point of reference for […]
Graduates of SAP young professionals program paving way to Africa’s digital future
Graduates of the SAP Young Professionals Program are adding valuable digital skills capacity to African enterprises across the continent. According to Cathy Smith, MD SAP Africa, since the launch of the program in 2012, the support provided by graduates brings critical digital skills to African businesses to help drive greater digitalisation and innovation across industries. […]
A recent survey launched by Xobin found that 72% of HR professionals believe that hiring for tech and software product roles is the toughest task
As a leader in pre-hire skill assessment tests, Xobin helps over 600+ organizations with online assessment tests for pre-hire screening and training. The company tracks multiple data points to keep a pulse on the shifting trends in recruitment. Xobin released its yearly stats on corporate hiring, giving fair data on the challenges in talent acquisition, […]
Exceptional Difference and Alan Willett Consulting Announce Merger
Exceptional Difference, a software executive coaching, and training company, and Alan Willett Consulting, a software engineering consultancy, announced their merger today, creating an industry leader in training for high-level software engineers, leaders, and teams. The combined company will operate under the Exceptional Difference brand. Julia Mullaney will continue to operate as Exceptional Difference’s CEO and focus […]
LearnLaunch Accelerator Invests in Five Edtech Startups in Newly Launched Breakthrough to Scale Program
Today, the LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator announced the five edtech companies selected for investment and participation in its newest program. These startups are building solutions to future-proof learning, earning and collaboration opportunities through high-tech, hands-on and human-centered experiences. Since 2013, LearnLaunch has invested in 70+ early-stage EdTech companies. LearnLaunch’s portfolio companies have gone on to […]