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Organizations across industries are embracing skills-based hiring as they try to adapt to AI, labor shortages, and changing workforce expectations. But hiring for skills alone is not enough. The organizations building resilient teams are thinking more intentionally about how hiring, onboarding, training, mentorship, and development work together over time. New article from Michelle D. Sims Sims, CEO, YUPRO Placement: https://lnkd.in/gfiZrEj9 #FutureOfWork #WorkforceStrategy #AI #TalentDevelopment

I've been enjoying the recent flurry of posts about #FindemStudio results, so I decided to run the data on myself and join in the fun! Here's what came back. Findem filtered its HR Tech GM talent graph and found 2 people who match my exact combination of signals. Out of 1,313,527. 2. The signals that stacked to get there: → 4-time founder → Co-founded a data-driven VC fund (SignalFire) → Scale and growth at True Search → Built Terrain Analytics as a talent intelligence startup → Bay Area + Tufts University + UC Berkeley → Now leading Search and Talent Intelligence solutions for the executive recruiting market at Findem What surprised me wasn't the rarity number. It was seeing the shape of a career I lived one decision at a time — laid out as a coherent pattern. The data mapped me to a 94% career DNA match with Stacy Chapman, former President & GM at Phenom People (wow... very humbling!). Exec search practitioner who crossed to the vendor side and ran a platform at scale without losing the practitioner credibility. That arc rang true. Here's what actually hit me though: this is how executive search clients & hiring managers are going to research your candidates from now on. Not just LinkedIn. Not just your writeup. They're going to ask an AI with access to a talent graph, and that AI is going to construct a story from the signals your candidate leaves behind. The question worth asking: does that story match the one you'd tell? Get Decoded → studio.findem.ai #ExecutiveSearch #TalentIntelligence #AgenticAI #AI #TalentGraph #ExecutiveRecruiting

Attended Handshake Access 2026 virtual sessions on AI transformation, early talent strategy, workforce development, and Gen Z career readiness! Great insights into how AI is reshaping hiring, skills development, and the future of work. Proud to be a part of Handshake AI. #HandshakeAccess

𝕮𝖆𝖑𝖑𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖆𝖑𝖑 𝗧𝗔 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀!! 📣 We all talk about AI, but who’s actually using it to win the talent war at scale?🚀 At 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐯, we’re constantly auditing our tech stack to ensure our candidate experience is as cutting-edge as our products. Right now, I’m seeing a massive shift toward 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠.🔍✨ 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐲 𝐓𝐀 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤: If you could only keep ONE AI tool in your recruiting workflow for the rest of 2026, which one would it be? 🛠️ * Is it an 𝐀𝐈 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 (like Metaview or BrightHire) that’s a lifesaver during technical rounds? * A 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 (like Vettio or Paradox) that actually understands $Gen-AI$ nuances? * Or an 𝐀𝐈-𝐂𝐑𝐌 (like hireEZ) that automates your follow-ups while keeping the "human" vibe? Let’s trade notes in the comments. I’ll start! 👇 #TalentAcquisition #Appinventiv #AITools #Hiring2026 #RecruitmentTech #FutureOfWork #HRTech #AIRevolution

The companies that will win in 2026 are already building their workforce differently. Here are the 3 learning trends reshaping workforce performance: 1. Skills-based organization: shift from job titles to capability-based profiles 2. Learning in the flow of work: micro-content at the moment of need 3. Human + AI partnership: AI handles admin. Humans drive development. Organizations still relying on annual training calendars and classroom-only delivery will fall behind. Which of these trends is your organization most prepared for? #FutureOfWork #LearningTrends #SkillUpMENA #HRStrategy #WorkforcePerformance #EdTech

This #acquisition has me genuinely fired up. I’ve seen firsthand the power of Confirm and was a fan (and user) long before Learning Pool acquired them. The way they use #AI to bring real intelligence to #performance and #talent decisions is a true game changer. This is the future of performance management — moving beyond opinions and outdated reviews to smarter, data-driven people #development. Excited for what’s ahead and to have David Murray and his team join us!

We’re excited to announce that we have officially acquired Confirm an AI-first people development platform, to help organizations turn workforce potential into measurable growth. 🎉 The goal is simple: Remove the guesswork from workforce development. Most talent decisions are still based on perception rather than evidence. By integrating Confirm’s AI-driven insights into the Learning Pool ecosystem, we’re giving leaders the data they need to identify hidden gems, bridge skills gaps, and drive real-world productivity. This acquisition shifts the focus from traditional training metrics to actionable intelligence that fuels commercial success. From Fortune 500s to high-growth scale-ups, our combined solution ensures customers can stop guessing and start making smarter decisions about who to develop, promote, and retain. Welcome to the team, Confirm! 🤝 Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gGXT6rEw #LearningPool #Confirm #EmployeePerformance #PeopleDevelopment #EdTech #AI

Marlin Equity Partners is pleased to announce the acquisition of Confirm, an AI-powered performance management platform. Confirm will be merged with Learning Pool, an existing Marlin Equity portfolio company, further strengthening its focus beyond training delivery to real-world performance measurement. Building on the recent integrations of WorkStep, WorkRamp, and Elucidat, Learning Pool seeks to power a new era of workforce performance by unifying learning, engagement, and performance within a single, intelligent Talent Flywheel — a powerful engine that turns workforce potential into measurable business results. More information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gyuhz_AJ

The narrative around recent layoffs often cites AI as the primary driver. However, a closer look reveals that many companies over-hired during the post-COVID period, anticipating future disruptions. Now, as they adjust their workforce, the presence of AI is used as a convenient justification. This situation presents an opportunity. Rather than fearing displacement, consider upskilling in AI. Demonstrating proficiency in AI tools can make you a highly valuable asset, potentially leading to re-employment in the same roles you once held. This strategic adaptation is key to navigating evolving job markets. #CareerDevelopment #AI #FutureOfWork #Upskilling #JobMarket

Thank you Eightfold AI for a great few days at #Cultivate26 in Napa! This is my 4th Cultivate and the company is going through a big shift in roadmap and vision for the future. The workforce is changing faster than most organizations realize, and Eightfold is building for where things are actually headed, not where they've been. All of it grounded in a foundation of talent intelligence that's been a decade in the making. Three big announcements : TalentForge —enterprises can build custom HR tech that fits their workforce instead of the other way around, powered by Eightfold's talent intelligence. Workforce Readiness — shows exactly how AI adoption is tracking across the organization, no more relying on lagging surveys or gut feel. 360 Interview for AI Interviewer — What used to take multiple rounds and weeks of coordination is now one intelligent, agent-orchestrated interview that runs 24/7 at any scale. I will post my blog later this week on where Eightfold is going. But huge thanks to Becky Barnes Navneet Singh Ashutosh Garg Sachit Kamat Sue Ostaszewski Cherrie McKinnon and my analyst friends Betsy Summers Stacia Garr Abhinav Shrivastava David Francis David Forry Hiten Sheth Josh Bersin! I borrowed this picture from Abhinav Shrivastava 😉