Lightcast, a leading provider of global labor market data and analytics, has announced the acquisition of Stratigens, a prominent UK-based talent intelligence provider. This strategic move enhances Lightcast’s capabilities in delivering comprehensive insights into the talent supply across different markets, further solidifying its position as a trusted source of labor market information.
- Enhanced Capabilities:
- The acquisition of Stratigens brings Lightcast a team of industry-leading data scientists and advanced profiles data.
- Stratigens’ expertise in data science and analytics will enrich Lightcast’s offerings, providing deeper insights into talent supply and demand.
- Strategic Impact:
- Stratigens’ team, led by Alison Ettridge, has been instrumental in helping companies solve complex business challenges, such as identifying new skill pools and optimizing growth strategies.
- The integration will enhance Lightcast’s ability to support mergers and acquisitions, talent growth, and strategic planning for companies.
- Previous Collaborations:
- Since 2022, Stratigens has been using its proprietary algorithms in conjunction with Lightcast’s data to assist companies like Stryker and EY in making informed decisions regarding skills demand and talent management.
- Chris Kibarian, CEO of Lightcast:
- “Lightcast and Stratigens share customer-centric philosophies. Alison’s consultative approach and her team’s solid platform will enhance our ability to provide richer talent intelligence. Together, we will offer even more robust data to help companies develop data-driven workforce strategies.”
- Alison Ettridge, Founder of Stratigens:
- “The merger with Lightcast allows us to offer a more comprehensive approach to talent intelligence. Our combined creativity and resources will enable companies to plan more competitive talent and growth strategies.”
- JP Moran, Executive Vice President of Enterprise and Staffing at Lightcast:
- “This acquisition expands our global footprint and enhances our capability to deliver a holistic view of the workforce. We are excited to build on the strong relationships Stratigens has established in the talent intelligence sector.”
The acquisition of Stratigens by Lightcast marks a significant advancement in the field of talent intelligence. By combining their strengths, the two companies aim to provide unparalleled insights and data-driven strategies for businesses looking to optimize their workforce planning and growth strategies.
