Eightfold AI, the leader in agentic AI for HR, starts its new fiscal year with remarkable achievements—welcoming new Chief People Officer Meghna Punhani, launching cutting-edge features for its Talent Intelligence Platform, and expanding partnerships across Fortune 500 companies. These developments underscore Eightfold AI’s mission to revolutionize how organizations hire, retain, and develop talent using generative AI-native solutions.
Ashutosh Garg, Co-CEO and Co-founder of Eightfold AI, shared:
“AI is no longer a future aspiration—it’s a present necessity for workforce transformation. Organizations across industries are adopting our next-gen platform to replace legacy systems and redefine talent acquisition and management.”
Highlights from Eightfold AI’s 2024 Success
1. Leadership Expansion
Meghna Punhani joins as Chief People Officer, bringing a data-driven, agentic-first approach to people operations. She will lead the alignment of Eightfold’s talent strategy with its growth, embedding AI across all functions.
2. Technical Breakthroughs
Eightfold AI enhanced its Talent Intelligence Platform with several innovative features:
- Talent Tracking: AI-backed job postings, skills-based job descriptions, and real-time compensation insights to improve hiring efficiency.
- Talent Design: Self-learning frameworks to identify skill gaps and standardize role requirements.
- Eightfold Copilot: Agentic AI support that automates tasks while ensuring compliance with global AI regulations.
- Multilingual Matching: Boosts global talent acquisition and retention.
3. Public and Private Sector Growth
Eightfold AI is transforming talent operations across both sectors:
- Public Sector: Partnering with the U.S. Department of Defense, the State of New York, Puerto Rico, and Washington D.C.
- Private Sector: Collaborating with leading healthcare providers and academic institutions across the U.S.
- Global Expansion: Growing presence in Europe and Latin America across multiple industries.
4. Industry Recognition and Thought Leadership
- Named a Strategic Leader in the 2024 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Talent & People Success.
- Partnered with The Josh Bersin Company to launch the HR Career Navigator, an AI-powered platform to help HR professionals advance their careers.
- Joined the World Economic Forum to contribute to global discussions on the future of work.
- A founding member of the ICT Workforce Consortium, working alongside tech giants like Cisco and Google to drive AI innovation.
5. Insights from the 2024 Talent Survey
Eightfold’s 2024 Talent Survey highlights key trends in HR-business alignment and workforce challenges, helping organizations shape future talent strategies.
Eightfold AI’s achievements in 2024 position it as a pioneer in AI-driven talent solutions. From breakthrough innovations and leadership changes to public sector partnerships and global expansion, Eightfold AI is redefining the future of work. With a focus on transforming talent strategy and empowering HR leaders, the company continues to drive workforce evolution on a global scale.
