Global technology-focused investment bank Drake Star recently released the Talent Acquisition Software Report, which provides an in-depth analysis of the industry’s year-to-date M&A and funding activity, share price movements and sector valuations, as well as key industry news and emerging trends. According to the report, M&A activity in the talent acquisition software industry remained strong in 2022 despite economic concerns, driven by product expansions, private equity investment, and consolidations.  Joining Bill Banham on today's show is Jim Holzer, Managing Partner at Drake Star.Questions For Jim Include: What is driving the Talent Acquisition and HR Tech market at the moment?How is technology and innovation affecting Talent Acquisition and HR Tech?Investment in upskilling employees to handle the increased use of AI and automation? What options are available for Talent Acquisition and HR Tech companies to grow their businesses and create value?We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast and Iceni Media Inc.   Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events