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Vision launched the Vision dismissal report, a tool that allows users to investigate shifts in quit rates. Currently updated to the end of May 2022, the report says the total number of employees who are resigning this year has remained higher – in fact significantly higher – compared to 2020 or 2021. The report pulls data from Visier’s anonymized employee records and will be updated at the beginning of each month. It is free.
Cappfinity rolled out a comprehensive suite of virtual reality experiences designed to help hiring teams find and retain strong candidates. The new VR experiences are the latest addition to Cappfinity’s suite of recruiting and development solutions that evaluate behavior and provide role-specific insights for hiring managers.
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Talent Acquisition Platform CEIPAL closed a $16.5 million Series B financing round with an additional $4.5 million in debt financing for a total of $21 million in funds. The round was led by Camden Partners. CEIPAL will use the money to expand, particularly in the US, UK and India. The company also has plans to enhance its product capabilities and expand its customer base among personnel companies, systems integrators and business organizations.
LXP provider Graduated acquired Learn In and announced the return of co-founder David Blake as CEO. Degreed said the acquisition will unify the range of development options people use, from everyday learning to long-term upskilling for individuals and innovation within organizations.
JobDiva announced a integration with CloudCall, a computer telephony integration (CTI) designed for CRM. The system allows recruiters to track their phone interactions in one place, providing added convenience. JobDiva said the integration can help recruiters optimize their processes, increase call speed and keep track of logged calls. Data insights are captured directly in JobDiva’s CRM, allowing users to benefit from a 360° view of all voice communications with a contact.
TextUs announced keywords, new functionality that allows users to generate higher SMS response rates through the use of automated keywords. The feature aims to help customers increase efficiency and engagement through the use of specific keywords. TextUs said keyword usage is increasing as companies seek to better engage candidates, customers, employees and suppliers. In addition, users can create automatic answers for common questions.
Share offered to to acquire Australian-based payroll company PayGroup, which would enable the creation of a global payroll platform. PayGroup is a global payroll provider with a strong position in APAC, processing approximately $AU11 billion in payroll per year for more than 2,800 companies. His payroll and HCM would expand Deel’s payroll and compliance capabilities to more industries and clients.
Top stories from last week
Cornerstone OnDemand acquires SumTotal
Digital learning platform provider Skillsoft agreed to sell its SumTotal business to Cornerstone OnDemand for approximately $200 million in cash. read more†
Velocity Global Raises $400M in Series B Financing
Velocity Global has raised $400 million in a Series B round, raising the company’s valuation by an order of seven from this time a year ago. read more†
Adzuna Acquires US Job-Search Engine Getwork
UK-based job search engine Adzuna said it has acquired Getwork, a US platform targeting large enterprises. read more†
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