SumTotal Systems and Softscape join forces to create an integrated talent management offering

The acquisition brings together industry pioneers with a strong history of innovation and combines proven leadership to address the needs of global enterprises.

Towers Watson acquires Swedish benefits consultancy HRS

Towers Watson has acquired HRS, a Swedish-based consultancy specialising in executive compensation and employee rewards.

Kenexa's acquisition of Salary.com almost complete

Kenexa Corporation has acquired Salary.com for $80 million.

PruHealth becomes UK's fourth-largest PMI provider with acquisition of Standard Life Healthcare Discovery Health

PruHealth has acquired Standard Life Healthcare Discovery Health boosting its cover to 700,000 lives and market share to 11%.

140 new jobs across the country at Travelodge's newly-acquired Innkeeper's Lodges

Travelodge is to recruit 140 staff across the country following its recent acquisition of 52 Innkeeper's Lodges.

Hewitt Associates and Aon Consulting to merge

Hewitt Associates is to merge with Aon Consulting to be known as Aon Hewitt.

Mercer acquires ORC Worldwide to strengthen its capabilities in global workforce management

Mercer has acquired ORC Worldwide to strengthen related international consulting, conference and educational services.

HR Forum: You have to move quickly to get staff buy-in after a merger, says Santander's HR boss

HR directors have been advised that during change management following a merger there is no perfect solution, but the key is to work fast to get things done as quickly as possible.

NorthgateArinso acquires HR management division of Convergys

Northgate has completed its acquisition of the HR management division of Convergys.

Is Cadbury heading for a meltdown following the Kraft takeover?

It's six months since Irene Rosenfeld , CEO of Kraft, successfully bought Cadbury - and she still hasn't bothered to pay it a visit. And while there are positive signs the US-giant appears to take the...

Ceridian's acquisition of Intellinet consolidates a long partnership

Ceridian has announced the acquisition of Intellinet, a provider of workforce management solutions in the UK and Ireland.

All change at Investors in People as the UK Commission for Employment and Skills takes charge

This month Investors in People moves to a new home - the UK Commission for Employment and Skills. But it's the changes behind the scenes that matter most.