KornFerry buys AMS: This Week in RecTech

KornFerry buys AMS: This Week in RecTech

July 2, 2026 · 6 min

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This episode discusses Korn Ferry's acquisition of AMS and other recent developments in recruiting technology.

Is your career site delivering the conversion you need? Dalia’s plug-and-play tech turns any employer career site into a high-performance candidate conversion engine — no replatforming required, live in days.Visit dalia.co to learn more. Alright rec techies…..here’s what's happening this week. First up, Korn Ferry announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire UK-headquartered talent acquisition and consulting firm AMS from OMERS Private Equity. The blockbuster transaction is valued at approximately (roughly $1.1 billion), positioning the combined entity as an undisputed leader in global talent and workforce solutions. https://recruitingheadlines.com/korn-ferry-to-acquire-uk-based-ams-in-1-1-billion-deal-to-create-global-talent-powerhouse/ Early career marketplace Handshake has officially acquired Uplimit (for an undisclosed amount). https://hrtechfeed.com/handshake-acquires-ai-native-learning-platform/ PageUp, a global leader in talent acquisition software, today announced the general availability of Paige, its AI-powered talent acquisition agentic assistant. Unlike other agentic solutions on the market, Paige serves as the single assistant for every use…

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