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Bernard Barbour, Chief Technology and Product Officer at Skillsoft chats about the evolving HRtech landscape in this interview:   __________   What’s the one thing you are most looking forward to in your new role at Skillsoft? What I’m most looking forward to is the opportunity to make a meaningful impact at true workforce scale. Skillsoft has an incredible history and deep market penetration, which gives us the ability to reach millions of learners and influence careers in ways that genuinely matter. That kind of reach is rare—and it’s deeply motivating. I’m also inspired by the chance to leverage technology to solve real, practical workforce challenges. Many organizations struggle to clearly understand their skills landscape and how their workforce capabilities align with their business needs. Being able to help organizations map skills, understand maturity, and take informed action—while also supporting indivi...

Learning and Development has always been central to how organizations grow—building skills, resilience, and connection across the business. What’s changing now is the pace of that growth. As AI reshapes how work gets done, L&D leaders who understand it will be best equipped to adapt, guide strategy, and stay competitive in a world where agility matters more than ever. According to LinkedIn Learning, 51% of career development champions already view AI as a competitive advantage. But this isn’t about replacing people with technology. It’s about understanding how AI works, where it fits, and how to use that knowledge to make learning more strategic and impactful. Why AI Literacy Matters AI is already reshaping learning, and leaders must be able to understand AI to guide its role within their organizations. The goal is to make learning more effective, not just more efficient.  AI literacy is what makes that possible. It helps leaders use technology responsibly, interpret wha...

As revenue growth becomes the defining metric for venture-backed startups and public companies alike, the ability to recruit top B2B sales talent has become a competitive advantage. Quota Crushers Agency continues to strengthen its position as a specialized sales recruitment talent agency focused exclusively on recruiting top sales executives across the most active business hubs in North America. With offices in Palo Alto in Silicon Valley and Los Angeles, Quota Crushers Agency has anchored its expansion in California while maintaining a strong presence in New York City, Miami and South Florida, Dallas, Austin, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, Boston, Atlanta, Denver, Washington, D.C., Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary. These markets represent some of the most competitive environments for hiring Account Executives, Vice Presidents of Sales, Chief Sales Officers, and revenue-focused CEOs in tech, software, logistics, and finance. As a performance-driven sales recruitment agency, Qu...

Expansion strengthens Truss’s ability to support U.S. companies hiring senior talent across emerging markets. Truss, an AI-powered platform that helps high-growth companies hire exceptional talent in emerging markets faster and with less friction, announced it has officially opened an entity in Armenia. This expansion strengthens Truss’s ability to support clients hiring senior-level professionals across the region while maintaining speed, compliance, and operational confidence. Catch more HRTech Insights:  HRTech Interview with Sandra Moran, Chief Marketing Officer of Schoox This expansion has been a strategic move in the making. Armenia is a rapidly growing talent hub with a strong work ethic and an impressive depth of senior-level professionals, especially in technical and specialized roles. With its location bridging European and Eastern markets, Armenia also provides an ideal foundation for supporting global operations. With this new entity, Truss is positioned to furthe...

For a long time, employee self-service has been seen as one of the most important parts of changing the digital workplace. For years, businesses have put money into systems that make HR work easier, cut down on paperwork, and give employees the tools they need to find answers on their own. Even though technology has been getting better all the time, using HR systems has often not lived up to expectations. HRtech talk these days isn’t just about making forms digital; it’s also about changing how employees interact with the systems that support their work lives. Employee support systems need to change from static repositories into intelligent, responsive ecosystems as companies become more spread out, fast-paced, and data-driven. Traditional HR Portals and Static Knowledge Bases The first digital HR systems were mostly about making the office run more smoothly. The first HRtech platforms made forms digital, put policy documents in one place, and made FAQ databases that could be sea...

nextSource, Inc. is proud to announce the establishment of the Gallagher-Clewes Memorial Scholarship, a new annual program created to honor the lasting legacies of former nextSource leaders Jim Gallagher and Kristin Clewes. Rooted in their shared belief in people-centered leadership and continuous personal growth, the scholarship is designed to support eligible nextSource Associates pursuing education and professional development that fuels their careers and strengthens their communities. Developed as a heartfelt, living tribute, the Gallagher-Clewes Memorial Scholarship celebrates individuals who exemplify the values that defined Jim and Kristin’s leadership: authenticity, empathy, service excellence, community-mindedness, and a commitment to growing both personally and professionally. Their impact continues to shape nextSource’s People First culture, and this scholarship ensures their spirit of leadership endures for years to come. Catch more HRTech Insights:...