In the HR tech industry, acquisitions demand strategic planning for business impact. The recent acquisitions from companies like Deel and Workday underscore the demand for modern global solutions. In this episode we talk with an old friend, Mark Feffer who has recently set out on a journey to help businesses understand what is happening in the world of M&A. 

We speak with him about this journey, M&A trends that he is following, and how these trends affect you, the HR Practitioner.

Mark Feffer: Connect with him at his LinkedIn Profile

https://workforceai.news/

Chapters

05:31 Mergers and Acquisitions in the HR Tech Space

10:27 Discussion on News Reporting and Opinions

19:00 Mergers and Acquisitions Trends

20:19 Factors that Grab Attention in M&A Announcements

22:44 Importance of Deal Size and Integration Challenges

23:16 Different Objectives in Acquisitions

23:52 Managing Acquisitions and the Impact on the Business

24:22 The Acquisition of Xavi and PaySpace

25:04 The Complexity of Global Payroll

26:00 The Challenges of Paying Contractors in Different Countries

26:28 The Opportunity for Companies like Deal in the Global Payroll Market

27:26 The Rise of Platform Work and Contractor Payments

28:01 The Complications of Payroll and Compliance in a Global Workforce

28:17 The Potential Consolidation of Payroll Companies

29:07 The Acquisition of AI Companies

30:02 The Hype and Uncertainty Surrounding AI

31:27 The Acquisition of AI Companies as a Heat Burning Through Dry Grass

32:18 The Comparison of AI Hype to the Hype Around the Internet

32:40 The Evolution of Technology from Teletype to the Internet

33:59 The Impact of Acquisitions on Employees

36:20 The Unpredictability of AI and the Need for Ethical Considerations

39:37 The Importance of User Experience in AI Technology

41:05 The Continued Growth and Impact of AI in 2024

44:31 The Need to Discern Between AI Companies and Features

46:06 The Unintended Consequences of AI

49:02 The Importance of User-Focused AI Solutions

52:50 The Discovery of Unforeseen Issues in AI

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