How Employ's Pillar Power Move is Redefining HR Tech

Employ's CEO, Steve Cox, unpacks the strategy and vision behind the acquisition of Pillar, highlighting how it’s set to transform HR tech through AI-driven integrations and improved workflow efficiency. He discusses the importance of customer engagement, transparency, and future growth plans, including potential new acquisitions. In this episode, we look at acquisition, HR tech, AI technology, Employ, Pillar, customer engagement, workflow efficiency, integration, recruitment, and technology. Steve shares how this acquisition aligns with Employ's broader strategy to enhance its product suite and deliver measurable value to customers. Key Takeaways: ➡️ The acquisition of Pillar is a strategic move to enhance AI-driven recruitment technology. ➡️ Employ plans to double its engineering team to accelerate product development. ➡️ Integration with existing platforms like Lever is already in progress. ➡️ Customer feedback is central to measuring the acquisition's success. ➡️ Employ is committed to transparency with its customer base post-acquisition. ➡️ Customer advisory boards will influence future product roadmaps. ➡️ The acquisition aims to bring more resources to Pillar's technology stack. ➡️ Steve Cox hints at potential future acquisitions to expand capabilities. ➡️ Aligning acquisition actions with customer needs is a top priority. ➡️ Enhanced workflow efficiency is a core goal of the acquisition. ➡️ AI technology integration is set to redefine customer engagement strategies. ➡️ Steve's vision is to own the AI-driven HR tech space. Chapters: ➡️ 00:00 - Introduction to the Acquisition ➡️ 01:26 - The Rationale Behind the Acquisition ➡️ 04:28 - Integration Plans and Customer Impact ➡️ 07:48 - Customer Engagement and Feedback ➡️ 08:56 - Measuring Success Post-Acquisition ➡️ 10:31 - You Should Know Connect with us here: 🔗 Connect with Steve Cox: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-cox-588a2024/ 🔗 Connect with William Tincup: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tincup/ 🔗 Connect with Ryan Leary: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanleary/ Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network: 🔗 Site: http://www.wrkdefined.com 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wrkdefined 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wrkdefined 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WRKdefined/ 🐦 Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/WRKdefined 📩 Substack: https://wrkdefined.substack.com 💬 What’s your take? Is Employ’s acquisition of Pillar a game-changer for HR tech, or just another move in the market? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 🚀 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices