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Humanly Bought CareerArc. The Staffing Business Is Next.
Posted on October 15, 2026 1 Comment
Humanly is building a technology-enabled staffing business, with AI doing more of the work and employers buying access to qualified, engaged candidates.
CareerArc gives Humanly another way to find those people. The immediate target is job advertising spend, but the longer term ambition is to compete for staffing budgets.
Now Is the Time We Dance: Humanly Acquires Qualifi, Sprockets, and HourWork
Posted on October 14, 2025 Leave a Comment
Humanly’s acquisition of Sprockets, Qualifi, and HourWork marks one of HR tech’s boldest consolidation plays. Matt Charney explains why this conversational AI roll-up could actually work — and what it means for the future of hiring.
Man Versus Machine: The Truth About AI In Interviewing
Posted on September 24, 2025 2 Comments
Welcome to hiring in the age of the algorithm, where we’ve replaced gut instinct and basic decency with webcam recordings, acoustic patterning, and chatbots who “just want to get to know you better.”
Which is only kind of creepy. But does it lead to better hires?
Beyond the Frankenstack: How to Choose the Right AI Partner for Hiring
Posted on September 3, 2025 3 Comments
Buying AI isn’t like buying normal software. Traditional HR tech is (relatively) straightforward. You look at features. You test workflows. You pilot the product. You can usually see what the thing does, how it does it, and whether it integrates with your other systems. AI? Not so much.